MOUNTAIN TOP SPORTS: Pikeville, LCC solid 1, 2 in latest poll

PIKEVILLE – Pikeville and Letcher Central maintain a firm grip on the top two spots in the latest Mountain Top Sports girls Super 7 basketball poll released on Tuesday.

The Lady Panthers, now 19-5, hold a slim lead over the Lady Cougars (19-8). One more win will give both a 20-win season.

Martin County (16-7) has jumped ahead of Shelby Valley (15-8) into the No. 3 spot. The Lady Cats are fourth.

Mingo Central (16-3) is fifth, followed by Floyd Central (13-7) at No. 6 and Phelps (15-9) rounds out the poll at No. 7.

Chapmanville (14-5), Tug Valley (11-16), Belfry (12-12) and Lawrence County (14-12) all received votes.

Super 7 girls’ basketball poll

  1. Pikeville (19-5)
  2. Letcher Central (19-8)
  3. Martin County (16-7)
  4. Shelby Valley (15-8)
  5. Mingo Central (16-3)
  6. Floyd Central (13-7)
  7. Phelps (15-9)

Receiving votes:

Chapmanville (14-5), Tug Valley (11-6), Belfry (12-12) and Lawrence County (14-12)