Ninth Region teams dominate the latest Kentucky high school basketball statewide media poll, with six teams securing spots in the top 15 rankings, including Covington Catholic and Newport in the top six for boys and Cooper remaining in the top three for girls. The poll, compiled by sports journalists representing each of the state’s 16 basketball regions, will be released weekly throughout the regular season.

By the Numbers
  • Great Crossing holds the top spot in the boys' poll with 11 first-place votes, followed by Lyon County in second and Lexington Catholic in third.
  • In the girls' poll, Sacred Heart leads with 15 first-place votes, followed by George Rogers Clark in second and Cooper in third.
State of Play
  • Covington Catholic and Newport maintain top six positions in the boys' poll, while Cooper remains in the top three for girls after defeating Ryle.
  • The statewide top 15 rankings for both boys and girls are provided, along with the top-five rankings for each region represented by the 16 sports journalists.
Bottom Line

Ninth Region teams' strong representation in the statewide basketball poll underscores the region's significant impact on high school basketball, positioning the teams for a competitive and influential season.