[EasternAlum]

1. Holmes - One aborition of a loss to Bryan Station (which was avenged), coupled with wins over who some believe are the top teams in the two strongest regions in the state (Ballard and Scott Co.).

2. Scott Co. - Their loss to Holmes puts them behind them. Early season defest of Ballard may be a little inflated at 20 points. Strong wins over the 10th regions top teams (Mason Co. and GRC). They look really strong.

3. Eastern - Worst game of the season coupled with J'Towns best game equals out to a 15 point loss at J'Town. Th. Jackson also didn't play that game, giving J'Town more freedom for Cosby. Two gutsy wins over Ballard, and I don't care who you are its tough to beat a good team twice in 2 weeks.

4. Ballard - Losses to Eastern, Scott Co. and Holmes. Makes sense they should be ranked behind them doesn't it? Have to see them play to understand, the 7th region is too tough to go off of wins and losses. Scary team for J'Town and Eastern come regionals.

5. Jeffersontown - Loss to Ballard in the LIT was simply them being outplayed. Got Eastern on an off night to beat them, then went and lost to Madison Central. Not taking anything away from them, scrappy team with a lot of weapons. Just not sure they have the smarts...on the floor or the bench to beat teams like Holmes and Scott Co.

6. Shelby Valley - Beat Elliott Co. so how can they not be ranked above them?

7. Elliott Co - Good showing over Christmas, but haven't beaten a Top 20 team in the state. I like the 7 spot for them, definitely a great team, but still with some things to prove.