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12th Region: Southwestern, Pulaski County head close field

Posted by Mike Fields on February 15, 2012

As the regular season winds down, we’re taking a look at the boys’ favorites in each of the 16 regions:

It’s been a scrambled regular season in the 12th Region, making it difficult to pinpoint the favorite to get to Rupp Arena.

Southwestern, under new coach Steve Wright, currently holds the No. 1 spot in the region in Dave Cantrall’s ratings, but Pulaski County, East Jessamine, Lincoln County and West Jessamine look like contenders, too.

Southwestern (21-8) has a good mix of seniors and young guys. Justin Edwards, a 6-foot-5 sophomore, has been a steady contributor, averaging 14 points and 9 rebounds.

Sophomore Dave Kapinga (15 ppg), junior Justin Schulz (8.5 ppg) and freshman Isaih Collier, a reliable three-point shooter, have also stepped up.

Wright said the Warriors’ senior class, including Cody Epperson and Rob Lewis, has provided consistent play and, more importantly, leadership.

Pulaski County (19-10) is led by the three-point shooting of Taylor Gover and Kody Johnson, each of whom is averaging more than 22 points. The Maroons have beaten Southwestern twice this season.

East Jessamine (23-4) may be the most balanced team in the state, with six players averaging double figures. Cody Collins (13.6 ppg), Tashan Hairston (11.3 ppg) and CJ Boyd (11.2) lead the way.

Lincoln County (17-12), led by senior guard Trenton Edgington, has come within a whisker of two big upsets. It led Madison Central in the closing seconds before falling 50-49, and it had Lexington Catholic down 48-47 before the Knights hit a last-second three-pointer to beat the Patriots 50-48.

West Jessamine took Pulaski County to overtime this week before losing 90-85 in overtime.

“The thing about the teams in the 12th is they always get better as the season goes on because there are so many good coaches in the region,” Wright said.

Dave Cantrall’s 12th Region top 5

Southwestern (21-8)
Pulaski County (19-10)
East Jessamine (23-4)
Lincoln County (17-12)
West Jessamine (16-12)

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