Kentucky High School Basketball Preview: 15th Region
Prep Hoops KY is back with our final two region breakdowns of the upcoming Kentucky high school basketball season. We’ve covered regions 1-14, now let’s see what the 15th region has in store during the 2016-2017 season. 15th REGION…
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Continue ReadingPrep Hoops KY is back with our final two region breakdowns of the upcoming Kentucky high school basketball season. We’ve covered regions 1-14, now let’s see what the 15th region has in store during the 2016-2017 season.
15th REGION
STATE CONTENDER: JOHNSON CENTRAL (57th District)
Johnson Central will face tough competiton in the 57th district as Magoffin County and arguably the regions best player, star Trenton Russell, will be right on their heels. Johnson Central is a familiar face among 15th region champions past and look to make a run once again this season. Johnson returns guard Mason Blair, a sharpshooter who averaged 20.9 ppg last season as well as Cole Crase (14 ppg). Before last season, Johnson Central had won the last four 15th region championships. Johnson Central finished last season 20-13.
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Magoffin County is right there. As in, this could be their year if they can take down 57th district and 15th region power, Johnson Central. Senior wing and Prep Hoops KY projected 15th region player of the year Trenton Russell returns to try and take the Hornets to new heights. Magoffin also returns Jaren Lovely, senior guard who averaged 17 ppg last year to go along with an efficient 5.1 assists. Look for the Hornets to try for an upset bid out of the 57th district against Johnson Central for a chance to take home 15th region gold and a trip to Rupp Arena.
Prep Hoops KY 15th Region POY Projection: TRENTON RUSSELL
All-15th Region First Team
Trenton Russell, Magoffin County (Sr, wing)
Timmy Dalton, Lawrence County (Sr, guard) Committed to Salem International
Mason Blair, Johnson Central (Sr, guard)
Cole Crace, Johnson Central (Sr, guard)
Wyatt Battaile, Pikeville (Jr, guard)