Tuesday's Thoughts

From Tuesday...

--Ballard seems to be too good for everyone in the 7th region, as the Bruins cruised to another big regional win over Trinity 84-70. The Rocks certainly aren't the caliber of team that Jeffersontown and perhaps Male are, but still, Ballard looks darn good at this point.

--UPSET ALERT! Butler, not much of a factor in the tough 6th region, made a statement of sorts with a 70-67 win over Pleasure Ridge Park. PRP, along with Doss, were considered the favorites in the 'Little Brother' region in Louisville, if you will, but the Bears may have opened the race a little wider.

--Speaking of Doss, the Dragons picked up a nice win over Fairdale by a score of 74-64. Doss continues to be the only team in the 6th region not to lose a regional game.

--Bad night for the two Bowling Green schools not named Warren Central. Bowling Green fought well but fell to an underrated Central Hardin team 83-72. Greenwood, likewise, came up short against Christian County by a 54-51 count. As for the Dragons, they marched into Franklin and shut down the red-hot Wildcats 52-38. The 4th region is, once again, Warren Central's to lose at this point.

--In a battle of slumpers, Henry Clay was just good enough to outlast Lafayette 52-49. Neither team looks very attractive at this point though. Henry Clay sits at 12-10 (2-8!), while Lafayette slides down to 8-13 (6-7). Despite the miserable overall record, I like Lafayette's chances over the Blue Devils when it will count, due to regional record and district opponents.

--Meanwhile, Tates Creek's slump continues to extend, as the Commodores fell to Madison Central 69-63. Despite getting zip attention statewide, Madison Central (I believe) sits in the best position to make a run at Scott County in the 11th region. Tates Creek, on the other hand, is not a lock to get out of district play.

--What a run for McCreary Central in the 12th region. First, a double overtime win over Southwestern, and now a BIG 77-74 win over Lincoln County. With these two wins, perhaps it's time to move them to 'favorite' status in the region. Speaking of Southwestern, they were beaten last night by regional sleeper West Jessamine 39-34.

--Another 12th region team was in action last night, and they nearly toppled an old 12th region foe. Casey County came within six points of upsetting South Laurel in a 61-55 contest. Be careful, South Laurel. I just put you on Upset Alert.

The only game of consequence tonight: Simon Kenton @ Dixie Heights.