MOUNTAIN TOP SPORTS: Tigers, Cats remain 1, 2 in latest boys’ poll

PIKEVILLE – The Chapmanville Regional Tigers and Shelby Valley Wildcats continue to hold onto the top two spots in the latest Mountain Top Sports boys’ Super 7 basketball poll released on Tuesday.

The Tigers are 15-2 following their recent home win over bitter-rival Logan while the Wildcats are 19-5.

Lawrence County (18-9) is third, followed by Martin County (12-12) in fourth place.

Rounding out the poll are Paintsville (12-10) at No. 5; Betsy Layne (14-8) is sixth and Pikeville (13-9) is seventh. The Panthers are tied with Johnson Central (14-9).

Logan (11-7), Man (13-3), Mingo Central (10-5) and Phelps (16-10) all received votes.

Super 7 boys’ basketball poll

  1. Chapmanville (15-2)
  2. Shelby Valley (19-5)
  3. Lawrence County (18-9)
  4. Martin County (12-12)
  5. Paintsville (12-10)
  6. Betsy Layne (14-8)
  7. Pikeville (13-9)

Tie: Johnson Central (14-9)

Receiving votes: Logan (11-7), Man (13-3), Mingo Central (10-5), Phelps (16-10).