HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: JC, Pikeville No. 1, 2 in latest poll

The Johnson Central Golden Eagles remain the top-ranked boys’ team in the latest Mountain Top Sports Super 7 basketball poll released on Tuesday.

The Golden Eagles, now 11-1, are followed by Pikeville (7-4). Shelby Valley is at No. 3. The Wildcats, 8-4, are followed by Pike Central (7-5) at No. 4.

The Hawks are followed at No. 5 by Paintsville (5-5). Rounding out the poll are Magoffin County (7-6)  at No. 6 and Lawrence County (6-4) is seventh.

Letcher Central and Martin County received votes.

Boys’ Super 7 basketball poll

  1. Johnson Central (11-1)
  2. Pikeville (7-4)
  3. Shelby Valley(8-4)
  4. Pike Central (7-5)
  5. Paintsville (5-5)
  6. Magoffin County (7-6)
  7. Lawrence County (6-4)

Receiving votes: Letcher Central, Martin County.