MOUNTAIN TOP SPORTS: Pikeville claims top spot in final regular-season poll; Lady Jags No. 2

PIKEVILLE – Pikeville, despite suffering its worst defeat this season on Monday night, held onto the No. 1 ranking in the final regular-season Mountain Top Sports girls’ Super 7 poll released on Tuesday.

The Panthers, 21-6, was followed by Floyd Central (17-7) at No. 2. The Lady Jaguars moved ahead of Shelby Valley, now 16-8, at No. 3.

Martin County (18-8) finished fourth, followed by Chapmanville (16-5) and Letcher Central (19-10) tied at No. 5.

Rounding out the poll are Belfry (13-13) at No. 6, followed by Mingo Central (15-6) at No. 7.

Teams receiving votes were Tug Valley (15-6), Phelps (17-10), Pike Central (12-12), Johnson Central (14-13) and Lawrence County (16-13).

Girls’ Super 7 basketball poll

  1. Pikeville (21-6)
  2. Floyd Central (17-7)
  3. Shelby Valley (16-8)
  4. Martin County (18-8)
  5. Chapmanville (16-5), Letcher Central (19-10)
  6. Belfry (13-13)
  7. Mingo Central (15-6)

Receiving votes: Tug Valley (15-6), Phelps (17-10), Pike Central (12-12), Johnson Central (14-13) and Lawrence County (16-13).