Pikeville took sole possession of first place away from Martin County by a slim margin in the latest Mountain Top Sports girls’ basketball poll released on Tuesday.
The defending 15th Region champion Lady Panthers and Lady Cardinals are both 7-3. Mingo Central (5-1) is third, followed by Shelby Valley (7-4) in fourth.
Rounding out the poll are Tug Valley (5-1) at No. 5, followed by Phelps (7-4) in sixth and Letcher Central (8-5) is seventh.
Teams receiving votes included Floyd Central (6-4), Paintsville (6-6), Chapmanville (4-2) and Lawrence County (7-5).
Super 7 girls’ poll
- Pikeville (7-3)
- Martin County (7-3)
- Mingo Central (5-1)
- Shelby Valley (7-4)
- Tug Valley (5-1)
- Phelps (7-4)
- Letcher Central (8-5)
Receiving votes: Floyd Central (6-4); Paintsville (6-6); Chapmanville (4-2); Lawrence County (7-5).