FINAL Week 13 (June 10-16)
1. Bourbon County (28-6)
2. Ashland Blazer (25-12)
3. Campbell County (25-4)
4. Rowan County (26-11)
5. Raceland (28-12)
6. Boyd County (25-12)
7. East Carter (28-10)
8. Pendleton County (26-15)
9. Wolfe County (26-12)
10. Fleming County (13-15)
Also considered (in order): Lewis County (21-11), Russell (15-18), Harrison County (22-13), Greenup County (8-18), Nicholas County (22-13), George Rogers Clark (14-19), Bath County (22-11), West Carter (12-12), Scott (8-18).
Week 12 (June 3-9)
1. Bourbon County (28-6)
2. Campbell County (25-4)
3. Ashland Blazer (25-11)
4. Rowan County (26-11)
5. Raceland (28-12)
6. Boyd County (25-12)
7. East Carter (28-10)
8. Pendleton County (26-14)
9. Wolfe County (26-12)
10. Fleming County (13-15)
Also considered (in order): Lewis County (21-11), Russell (15-18), Harrison County (22-13), Greenup County (8-18), Nicholas County (22-13), George Rogers Clark (14-19), Bath County (22-11), West Carter (12-12), Scott (8-18).
Week 11 (May 27-June 2)
1. Bourbon County (28-6)
2. Campbell County (25-4)
3. Ashland Blazer (25-11)
4. Rowan County (26-11)
5. Raceland (28-12)
6. Boyd County (25-12)
7. East Carter (28-10)
8. Pendleton County (26-14)
9. Wolfe County (26-12)
10. Fleming County (13-15)
Also considered (in order): Lewis County (21-11), Russell (15-18), Harrison County (22-13), Greenup County (8-18), Nicholas County (22-13), George Rogers Clark (14-19), Bath County (22-11), West Carter (12-12), Scott (8-18).
Week 10 (May 20-26)
1. Bourbon County (26-5)
2. Campbell County (24-3)
3. Rowan County (26-10)
4. Boyd County (25-11)
5. Ashland Blazer (22-11)
6. Raceland (27-11)
7. East Carter (28-10)
8. Fleming County (13-15)
9. Lewis County (21-11)
10. Pendleton County (22-14)
Also considered (in order): Russell (15-18), Greenup County (8-18), Nicholas County (22-13), Wolfe County (23-11), George Rogers Clark (13-18), Bath County (22-11), Harrison County (22-12), West Carter (12-12), Mason County (10-21), Scott (8-17).
Week 9 (May 13-19)
1. Bourbon County (24-5)
2. Campbell County (22-3)
3. Rowan County (24-10)
4. Raceland (25-10)
5. East Carter (26-9)
6. Ashland Blazer (21-10)
7. Fleming County (13-15)
8. Boyd County (22-11)
9. Harrison County (21-11)
10. George Rogers Clark (12-17)
Also considered (in order): Russell (15-17), Lewis County (20-10), Greenup County (8-17), Pendleton County (20-14), Nicholas County (22-12), Wolfe County (21-11), Bath County (22-9), Bishop Brossart (11-17), West Carter (11-10).
Week 8 (May 6-12)
1. Bourbon County (21-5)
2. Campbell County (20-2)
3. Rowan County (22-9)
4. Ashland Blazer (19-8)
5. East Carter (25-7)
6. Raceland (22-10)
7. Boyd County (20-10)
8. Lewis County (19-9)
9. Fleming County (11-13)
10. George Rogers Clark (11-13)
Also considered (in order): Harrison County (21-11), Greenup County (7-14), Russell (14-15), Nicholas County (19-12), Pendleton County (19-11), Wolfe County (19-9), Bath County (18-9), Bishop Brossart (10-15), Elliott County (15-15).
Week 7 (Apr. 29-May 5)
1. Campbell County (18-1)
2. Raceland (20-7)
3. East Carter (22-6)
4. Bourbon County (16-4)
5. Ashland Blazer (17-8)
6. Lewis County (18-6)
7. Rowan County (17-9)
8. Boyd County (16-8)
9. George Rogers Clark (10-11)
10. Wolfe County (18-5)
Also considered (in order): Greenup County (6-12), Russell (14-14), Harrison County (17-10), Nicholas County (16-10), Bath County (16-8), Pendleton County (17-9), Scott (7-12), Bishop Brossart (9-14), Morgan County (13-15), Fleming County (6-12), Bracken County (8-8).
Week 6 (Apr. 22-28)
1. Campbell County (16-1)
2. Raceland (17-7)
3. East Carter (17-5)
4. Bourbon County (15-2)
5. Ashland Blazer (16-5)
6. Lewis County (17-5)
7. Rowan County (14-9)
8. Boyd County (15-8)
9. Greenup County (6-10)
10. Wolfe County (17-4)
Also considered (in order): Russell (13-13), George Rogers Clark (9-10), Nicholas County (14-10), Bath County (15-8), Pendleton County (14-6), Harrison County (13-10), Morgan County (13-14), Montgomery County (9-13), Scott (7-11), Bishop Brossart (8-13), Elliott County (12-13), Fleming County (5-10), Mason County (5-14).
Week 5 (Apr. 15-21)
1. Raceland (13-4)
2. Bourbon County (13-1)
3. Campbell County (14-1)
4. East Carter (14-5)
5. Ashland Blazer (14-5)
6. Rowan County (12-5)
7. Russell (13-10)
8. Lewis County (15-5)
9. Boyd County (14-7)
10. Wolfe County (14-2)
Also considered (in order): George Rogers Clark (8-9), Greenup County (5-9), Bath County (14-6), Nicholas County (10-6), Pendleton County (12-3), Harrison County (10-9), Montgomery County (9-10), Morgan County (13-11).
Week 4 (Apr. 8-14)
1. Bourbon County (9-1)
2. Raceland (10-4)
3. Ashland Blazer (13-4)
4. Campbell County (11-1)
5. Rowan County (10-4)
6. Russell (12-7)
7. Lewis County (14-3)
8. Boyd County (11-6)
9. Wolfe County (13-1)
10. East Carter (12-5)
Also considered (in order): Bath County (13-5), George Rogers Clark (6-9), Nicholas County (9-6), Greenup County (4-7), Pendleton County (10-3), Harrison County (9-8), Montgomery County (8-9), Morgan County (12-11).
Week 3 (Apr. 1-7)
1. Bourbon County (5-1)
2. Raceland (7-4)
3. Russell (9-4)
4. Ashland Blazer (8-4)
5. Boyd County (8-4)
6. Campbell County (7-1)
7. Rowan County (7-3)
8. Lewis County (12-2)
9. Wolfe County (10-1)
10. East Carter (10-2)
Also considered (in order): Pendleton County (9-2), Bath County (9-4), George Rogers Clark (4-8), Montgomery County (5-7), Nicholas County (6-5), Greenup County (2-4), Harrison County (6-6), Elliott County (5-6), Morgan County (7-9), Bishop Brossart (5-7).
Week 2 (Mar. 25-31)
1. Raceland (4-2)
2. Bourbon County (3-1)
3. Ashland Blazer (5-1)
4. Russell (6-2)
5. Boyd County (6-1)
6. Campbell County (3-1)
7. Lewis County (9-0)
8. Wolfe County (8-0)
9. Rowan County (2-3)
10. Bath County (7-3)
Also considered (in order): East Carter (5-1), Greenup County (2-1), George Rogers Clark (2-7), Nicholas County (5-2), Pendleton County (2-2), Montgomery County (4-4), Harrison County (4-4), Elliott County (5-5), Scott (1-3).
Week 1 (Mar. 18-24)
1. Raceland (4-1)
2. Bourbon County (2-1)
3. Ashland Blazer (2-1)
4. Russell (3-1)
5. Boyd County (2-1)
6. Campbell County (2-0)
7. Lewis County (5-0)
8. Rowan County (2-3)
9. Bath County (4-2)
10. Wolfe County (3-0)
Also considered (in order): East Carter (2-0), Greenup County (0-0), Nicholas County (2-2), Pendleton County (2-1), Montgomery County (3-3), George Rogers Clark (1-3), Harrison County (0-3), Fleming County (0-3), Morgan County (3-1), Elliott County (3-2).
2019 Preseason
1. Raceland (28-10) – With the graduation of Montana Fouts, arguably THE most decorated high school athlete in the history of the state, East Carter returns to normalcy and opens the competition for the top spot. Consequently, the Lady Rams step to the front of the 1016sports’ pack in this year’s preseason rankings. The reason is simple. No team can match Raceland with its plethora of potent bats and variety of offensive skills. Two seniors, second baseman Rylee Austin (.400 BA, 35 RBI, 51 R) and outfielder Emily Johnson (.396 BA, 37 RBI, 8 HR), and two sophomores, third baseman/first baseman Chloe Collins (.444 BA, 69 RBI, 13 HR, 13 2B) and pitcher/shortstop Kierston Smith (.421, 33 RBI), are among 2019’s “Terrific 26 to Watch”. The rest of the upperclassmen: senior outfielder Sydnie Kozee, junior catcher Aspyn Branham and junior utility player Ashley Newman will play bigger roles this year, but with the exception of Branham, primarily will be counted upon for their defense. The remainder of the roster comprises the rest of the uber-talented seven-member sophomore class. Among those highlighting that group are pitcher/utility players Reagan West and Cameryn Davidson. Virtually every team member can be an offensive threat and most of the Lady Rams can effectively play multiple positions, making defense and versatility two other critical assets bolstering the squad’s efforts in its quest for a first-ever KHSAA regional title. However, coach Shawn Johnson’s club is far from flawless. The roster includes just 12 players. Two of its most productive batters in 2018, both all-state honorees: Madison Johnson and Morgan Curley, have graduated, and no newcomers were added to help replace their contributions. Consequently, any personnel losses this spring could be devastating. But, the team’s most glaring concern is in pitching where it will primarily rely on the committee of Davidson, Smith and West to handle the duties. Extra depth is available. Early in her career, Austin also pitched, but surgery two years ago effectively ended her days in the circle, while sophomore center fielder Madison Stamper will occasionally join the rotation. Overall, the pitching staff has plenty of talent, but lacks overpowering stuff, and it will need to rely on its craftiness to compete with the elite teams across the state. In years’ past, pitching has been the one element preventing the Lady Rams from seriously challenging Fouts’ Lady Raiders. Their success may largely depend upon whether or not they can overcome that hurdle. If it cannot, there are multiple talented teams that can challenge for area supremacy.
2. Boyd County (28-10)
3. Bourbon County (28-12)
4. Ashland Blazer (16-17)
5. Russell (20-10)
6. Rowan County (19-7)
7. Campbell County (18-7)
8. Harrison County (13-16)
9. Wolfe County (19-14)
10. George Rogers Clark (11-18)
Also considered (in order): Greenup County (16-15), Nicholas County (16-14), Fleming County (17-12), Bath County (14-16), Montgomery County (9-18), Pendleton County (17-4), East Carter (41-2), Elliott County (12-16), Lewis County (15-16).
Just missed: Bracken County (14-10), Fairview (10-18), Mason County (6-27), Calvary Christian (8-12), Scott (6-14), Paris (17-12), Bishop Brossart (8-21).
2018 FINAL
1. East Carter (41-2)
2. Boyd County (28-10)
3. Raceland (28-10)
4. Bourbon County (28-12)
5. Russell (20-10)
6. Rowan County (19-7)
7. Ashland Blazer (16-17)
8. Campbell County (18-7)
9. Paris (17-12)
10. Greenup County (16-15)
Also considered (in order): Lewis County (15-16), Harrison County (13-16), Bath County (14-16), Fleming County (17-12), Wolfe County (19-14), George Rogers Clark (11-18), Pendleton County (17-4), Nicholas County (16-14), Calvary Christian (8-12), Elliott County (12-16).
1. Bourbon County (28-6)
2. Ashland Blazer (25-12)
3. Campbell County (25-4)
4. Rowan County (26-11)
5. Raceland (28-12)
6. Boyd County (25-12)
7. East Carter (28-10)
8. Pendleton County (26-15)
9. Wolfe County (26-12)
10. Fleming County (13-15)
Also considered (in order): Lewis County (21-11), Russell (15-18), Harrison County (22-13), Greenup County (8-18), Nicholas County (22-13), George Rogers Clark (14-19), Bath County (22-11), West Carter (12-12), Scott (8-18).
Week 12 (June 3-9)
1. Bourbon County (28-6)
2. Campbell County (25-4)
3. Ashland Blazer (25-11)
4. Rowan County (26-11)
5. Raceland (28-12)
6. Boyd County (25-12)
7. East Carter (28-10)
8. Pendleton County (26-14)
9. Wolfe County (26-12)
10. Fleming County (13-15)
Also considered (in order): Lewis County (21-11), Russell (15-18), Harrison County (22-13), Greenup County (8-18), Nicholas County (22-13), George Rogers Clark (14-19), Bath County (22-11), West Carter (12-12), Scott (8-18).
Week 11 (May 27-June 2)
1. Bourbon County (28-6)
2. Campbell County (25-4)
3. Ashland Blazer (25-11)
4. Rowan County (26-11)
5. Raceland (28-12)
6. Boyd County (25-12)
7. East Carter (28-10)
8. Pendleton County (26-14)
9. Wolfe County (26-12)
10. Fleming County (13-15)
Also considered (in order): Lewis County (21-11), Russell (15-18), Harrison County (22-13), Greenup County (8-18), Nicholas County (22-13), George Rogers Clark (14-19), Bath County (22-11), West Carter (12-12), Scott (8-18).
Week 10 (May 20-26)
1. Bourbon County (26-5)
2. Campbell County (24-3)
3. Rowan County (26-10)
4. Boyd County (25-11)
5. Ashland Blazer (22-11)
6. Raceland (27-11)
7. East Carter (28-10)
8. Fleming County (13-15)
9. Lewis County (21-11)
10. Pendleton County (22-14)
Also considered (in order): Russell (15-18), Greenup County (8-18), Nicholas County (22-13), Wolfe County (23-11), George Rogers Clark (13-18), Bath County (22-11), Harrison County (22-12), West Carter (12-12), Mason County (10-21), Scott (8-17).
Week 9 (May 13-19)
1. Bourbon County (24-5)
2. Campbell County (22-3)
3. Rowan County (24-10)
4. Raceland (25-10)
5. East Carter (26-9)
6. Ashland Blazer (21-10)
7. Fleming County (13-15)
8. Boyd County (22-11)
9. Harrison County (21-11)
10. George Rogers Clark (12-17)
Also considered (in order): Russell (15-17), Lewis County (20-10), Greenup County (8-17), Pendleton County (20-14), Nicholas County (22-12), Wolfe County (21-11), Bath County (22-9), Bishop Brossart (11-17), West Carter (11-10).
Week 8 (May 6-12)
1. Bourbon County (21-5)
2. Campbell County (20-2)
3. Rowan County (22-9)
4. Ashland Blazer (19-8)
5. East Carter (25-7)
6. Raceland (22-10)
7. Boyd County (20-10)
8. Lewis County (19-9)
9. Fleming County (11-13)
10. George Rogers Clark (11-13)
Also considered (in order): Harrison County (21-11), Greenup County (7-14), Russell (14-15), Nicholas County (19-12), Pendleton County (19-11), Wolfe County (19-9), Bath County (18-9), Bishop Brossart (10-15), Elliott County (15-15).
Week 7 (Apr. 29-May 5)
1. Campbell County (18-1)
2. Raceland (20-7)
3. East Carter (22-6)
4. Bourbon County (16-4)
5. Ashland Blazer (17-8)
6. Lewis County (18-6)
7. Rowan County (17-9)
8. Boyd County (16-8)
9. George Rogers Clark (10-11)
10. Wolfe County (18-5)
Also considered (in order): Greenup County (6-12), Russell (14-14), Harrison County (17-10), Nicholas County (16-10), Bath County (16-8), Pendleton County (17-9), Scott (7-12), Bishop Brossart (9-14), Morgan County (13-15), Fleming County (6-12), Bracken County (8-8).
Week 6 (Apr. 22-28)
1. Campbell County (16-1)
2. Raceland (17-7)
3. East Carter (17-5)
4. Bourbon County (15-2)
5. Ashland Blazer (16-5)
6. Lewis County (17-5)
7. Rowan County (14-9)
8. Boyd County (15-8)
9. Greenup County (6-10)
10. Wolfe County (17-4)
Also considered (in order): Russell (13-13), George Rogers Clark (9-10), Nicholas County (14-10), Bath County (15-8), Pendleton County (14-6), Harrison County (13-10), Morgan County (13-14), Montgomery County (9-13), Scott (7-11), Bishop Brossart (8-13), Elliott County (12-13), Fleming County (5-10), Mason County (5-14).
Week 5 (Apr. 15-21)
1. Raceland (13-4)
2. Bourbon County (13-1)
3. Campbell County (14-1)
4. East Carter (14-5)
5. Ashland Blazer (14-5)
6. Rowan County (12-5)
7. Russell (13-10)
8. Lewis County (15-5)
9. Boyd County (14-7)
10. Wolfe County (14-2)
Also considered (in order): George Rogers Clark (8-9), Greenup County (5-9), Bath County (14-6), Nicholas County (10-6), Pendleton County (12-3), Harrison County (10-9), Montgomery County (9-10), Morgan County (13-11).
Week 4 (Apr. 8-14)
1. Bourbon County (9-1)
2. Raceland (10-4)
3. Ashland Blazer (13-4)
4. Campbell County (11-1)
5. Rowan County (10-4)
6. Russell (12-7)
7. Lewis County (14-3)
8. Boyd County (11-6)
9. Wolfe County (13-1)
10. East Carter (12-5)
Also considered (in order): Bath County (13-5), George Rogers Clark (6-9), Nicholas County (9-6), Greenup County (4-7), Pendleton County (10-3), Harrison County (9-8), Montgomery County (8-9), Morgan County (12-11).
Week 3 (Apr. 1-7)
1. Bourbon County (5-1)
2. Raceland (7-4)
3. Russell (9-4)
4. Ashland Blazer (8-4)
5. Boyd County (8-4)
6. Campbell County (7-1)
7. Rowan County (7-3)
8. Lewis County (12-2)
9. Wolfe County (10-1)
10. East Carter (10-2)
Also considered (in order): Pendleton County (9-2), Bath County (9-4), George Rogers Clark (4-8), Montgomery County (5-7), Nicholas County (6-5), Greenup County (2-4), Harrison County (6-6), Elliott County (5-6), Morgan County (7-9), Bishop Brossart (5-7).
Week 2 (Mar. 25-31)
1. Raceland (4-2)
2. Bourbon County (3-1)
3. Ashland Blazer (5-1)
4. Russell (6-2)
5. Boyd County (6-1)
6. Campbell County (3-1)
7. Lewis County (9-0)
8. Wolfe County (8-0)
9. Rowan County (2-3)
10. Bath County (7-3)
Also considered (in order): East Carter (5-1), Greenup County (2-1), George Rogers Clark (2-7), Nicholas County (5-2), Pendleton County (2-2), Montgomery County (4-4), Harrison County (4-4), Elliott County (5-5), Scott (1-3).
Week 1 (Mar. 18-24)
1. Raceland (4-1)
2. Bourbon County (2-1)
3. Ashland Blazer (2-1)
4. Russell (3-1)
5. Boyd County (2-1)
6. Campbell County (2-0)
7. Lewis County (5-0)
8. Rowan County (2-3)
9. Bath County (4-2)
10. Wolfe County (3-0)
Also considered (in order): East Carter (2-0), Greenup County (0-0), Nicholas County (2-2), Pendleton County (2-1), Montgomery County (3-3), George Rogers Clark (1-3), Harrison County (0-3), Fleming County (0-3), Morgan County (3-1), Elliott County (3-2).
2019 Preseason
1. Raceland (28-10) – With the graduation of Montana Fouts, arguably THE most decorated high school athlete in the history of the state, East Carter returns to normalcy and opens the competition for the top spot. Consequently, the Lady Rams step to the front of the 1016sports’ pack in this year’s preseason rankings. The reason is simple. No team can match Raceland with its plethora of potent bats and variety of offensive skills. Two seniors, second baseman Rylee Austin (.400 BA, 35 RBI, 51 R) and outfielder Emily Johnson (.396 BA, 37 RBI, 8 HR), and two sophomores, third baseman/first baseman Chloe Collins (.444 BA, 69 RBI, 13 HR, 13 2B) and pitcher/shortstop Kierston Smith (.421, 33 RBI), are among 2019’s “Terrific 26 to Watch”. The rest of the upperclassmen: senior outfielder Sydnie Kozee, junior catcher Aspyn Branham and junior utility player Ashley Newman will play bigger roles this year, but with the exception of Branham, primarily will be counted upon for their defense. The remainder of the roster comprises the rest of the uber-talented seven-member sophomore class. Among those highlighting that group are pitcher/utility players Reagan West and Cameryn Davidson. Virtually every team member can be an offensive threat and most of the Lady Rams can effectively play multiple positions, making defense and versatility two other critical assets bolstering the squad’s efforts in its quest for a first-ever KHSAA regional title. However, coach Shawn Johnson’s club is far from flawless. The roster includes just 12 players. Two of its most productive batters in 2018, both all-state honorees: Madison Johnson and Morgan Curley, have graduated, and no newcomers were added to help replace their contributions. Consequently, any personnel losses this spring could be devastating. But, the team’s most glaring concern is in pitching where it will primarily rely on the committee of Davidson, Smith and West to handle the duties. Extra depth is available. Early in her career, Austin also pitched, but surgery two years ago effectively ended her days in the circle, while sophomore center fielder Madison Stamper will occasionally join the rotation. Overall, the pitching staff has plenty of talent, but lacks overpowering stuff, and it will need to rely on its craftiness to compete with the elite teams across the state. In years’ past, pitching has been the one element preventing the Lady Rams from seriously challenging Fouts’ Lady Raiders. Their success may largely depend upon whether or not they can overcome that hurdle. If it cannot, there are multiple talented teams that can challenge for area supremacy.
2. Boyd County (28-10)
3. Bourbon County (28-12)
4. Ashland Blazer (16-17)
5. Russell (20-10)
6. Rowan County (19-7)
7. Campbell County (18-7)
8. Harrison County (13-16)
9. Wolfe County (19-14)
10. George Rogers Clark (11-18)
Also considered (in order): Greenup County (16-15), Nicholas County (16-14), Fleming County (17-12), Bath County (14-16), Montgomery County (9-18), Pendleton County (17-4), East Carter (41-2), Elliott County (12-16), Lewis County (15-16).
Just missed: Bracken County (14-10), Fairview (10-18), Mason County (6-27), Calvary Christian (8-12), Scott (6-14), Paris (17-12), Bishop Brossart (8-21).
2018 FINAL
1. East Carter (41-2)
2. Boyd County (28-10)
3. Raceland (28-10)
4. Bourbon County (28-12)
5. Russell (20-10)
6. Rowan County (19-7)
7. Ashland Blazer (16-17)
8. Campbell County (18-7)
9. Paris (17-12)
10. Greenup County (16-15)
Also considered (in order): Lewis County (15-16), Harrison County (13-16), Bath County (14-16), Fleming County (17-12), Wolfe County (19-14), George Rogers Clark (11-18), Pendleton County (17-4), Nicholas County (16-14), Calvary Christian (8-12), Elliott County (12-16).