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Bardstown is the #1 team in the 5th region. Played in the Sweet 16 last year (ousted by Holmes). They have won 9 in a row.

from: By Peter W. Zubaty - The Kentucky Standard 5th Region Preview

Bardstown (23-8) gelled at just the right time last year, riding a wave of good defense, streakiness and just the right amount of clutch shooting to capture the school’s first 5th Region crown in 37 years.

The Tigers will have to find a way to replace the post defense and rebounding of Logan Edelen and clutch play of marksman Corey Hall, but the pieces are in place for a repeat performance.

Jordan Hickman, the region’s best player, gives Bardstown coach Gary Goode a nice anchor for his senior-laden team. The 6-3 lefty point guard has a knack for the ball, leading the team in rebounding.

Demarco Phillips returns from a neck injury that wiped out his senior football season with two more inches on his now 6-6 frame; he got in some extra shooting time while waiting to be cleared by doctors, and is expected to get his final clearance to play Dec. 3. Seniors Damian Edelen and Rashaun Phillips patrol inside.

Well Paintsville knocked out Bardstown by 8 in the All A last year. Paintsville also was ousted by Holmes in the Sweet Sixteen after leading most of the game. So considering that SV gave Paintsville a great game in the Regional last year and have added Devon Adams to the team this year, I KNOW that SV can play with Bardstown. The key to SV is that they will have to play good and hard the entire game. No let up like against Elliott Co. Bardstown is a very tough team every year and will give a good fight. Should be a good one. Good luck Valley!!