HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: JC, Pikeville ranked 1, 2 in poll

Posted by Teddy Paynter on March 2, 2021, 12:20 pm in Belfry HS, Floyd Central HS, Johnson Central HS, Letcher Central HS, Paintsville HS, Pikeville HS, Shelby Valley HS, Sheldon Clark Cardinals

Johnson Central’s seven-game winning streak has landed the Lady Eagles on top in the latest Mountain Top Sports girls’ Super 7 basketball poll released on Tuesday.

Johnson Central, now 14-2, are followed by Pikeville (16-4). The Lady Panthers are ahead of No. 3 Floyd Central, now 16-4. Belfry, now 14-6, is fourth.

Rounding out the poll are Shelby Valley (11-5) in fifth, followed by Paintsville (9-6) in sixth and Lawrence County (12-9) is seventh.

Martin County and Letcher Central received votes.

 Super 7 girls’ basketball poll

1. Johnson Central
2. Pikeville
3. Floyd Central
4. Belfry
5. Shelby Valley
6. Paintsville
7. Lawrence County

Receiving votes: Martin County. Letcher Central.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Golden Eagles remain solid No. 1

Posted by Teddy Paynter on March 2, 2021, 12:01 pm in Belfry HS, Betsy Layne HS, East Ridge HS, Johnson Central HS, Paintsville HS, Pike Central HS, Pikeville HS, Shelby Valley HS

The Johnson Central Golden Eagles are the region’s No. 1-ranked team in the latest Mountain Top Sports boys’ Super 7 basketball poll released on Tuesday.

Johnson Central ,now 16-1 overall and winners of 13 straight games, are followed by Shelby Valley (10-5) in at No. 2.

Pikeville (11-8) holds the No. 3 spot, just ahead of surging Belfry (11-8) in at No. 4.

Rounding out the top seven are Pike Central (13-6) in fifth, East Ridge (10-8) is sixth and Betsy Layne (9-6) is seventh.

Paintsville and Magoffin County received votes.

 Super 7 boys’ basketball poll

1. Johnson Central
2. Shelby Valley
3. Pikeville
4. Belfry
5. Pike Central
6. East Ridge
7. Betsy Layne

Receiving votes: Paintsville, Magoffin County.

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