Kentucky High School Basketball Preview: 8th Region
Kentucky’s 8th Region is always a battle and this season may be no different. The balance up front includes Anderson County, South Oldham, Oldham County, and Collins. Prep Hoops KY dissects who’ll end up on top. 8th REGION STATE CONTENDER:…
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Continue ReadingKentucky’s 8th Region is always a battle and this season may be no different. The balance up front includes Anderson County, South Oldham, Oldham County, and Collins. Prep Hoops KY dissects who’ll end up on top.
8th REGION
STATE CONTENDER: Anderson County (30th District)
In a year where Anderson County boasts one of the best rosters among the 8th region, how can you vote against region coaching legend Glen Drury? Anderson returns one of the region’s best in Cobe Penny, a 5-11 guard who can score from all over. Penny averaged 20 ppg last season. They also return senior John Paul Garmon, 6’1 guard who looks to bounce back from off-season surgery. In a year where the top teams in the region are close in talent, depth, and experience, having Cobe Penny may just be the difference.
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Collins got a pleasant surprise in transfer forward Charlie Cochran from Seneca. Cochran impressed small college coaches at the Ric Bolus High-Potential Camp where he gained all-camp accolades. Collins returns senior Dominique Turner, a 6’5 forward who can fill it up and defend the rim. Collins will look to make the sweet sixteen after their appearance just two years ago.
South Oldham was the 2015-2016 region representative at the state tournament, finishing with an impressive 29-6 record. South Oldham returns Joe Griffin, a senior guard who just does everything. Griffin averaged 11 points last season along with 3 rebounds and 3 assists per game. They also return junior guard Devin Young, a 6’4 wing who averaged 10 ppg last season.
Oldham County finished last year’s region campaign with a 23-9 record. They return Ismail Jones, a senior combo guard capable of taking over games. Oldham will have to find others to make up for 4 lost starters from last season.
All 8th Region First-Team
Cobe Penny, Anderson County
Charlie Cochran, Collins
Joe Griffin, South Oldham
Jalen Henry, North Oldham
Dominique Turner, Collins
All 8th Region Second-Team
JC Hawkins, Simon Kenton
Mason Wilson, Gallatin County
John Paul Garmon, Anderson County
Kemryn Jenkins, Eminence
Ismail Jones, Oldham County