Preseason Preview: The 8th Region (Pt.1)
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The 8th region is one of the toughest regions in Northern Kentucky. It is loaded with great teams, talented players, and high level coaches. Below I have listed 1-5 of the top 10 teams in the region. Anderson County-They have…
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Continue ReadingThe 8th region is one of the toughest regions in Northern Kentucky. It is loaded with great teams, talented players, and high level coaches. Below I have listed 1-5 of the top 10 teams in the region.
Anderson County-They have the best player in the region in
Lainey Johnson
Lainey
Johnson
5'11" | SG
Anderson County | 2025
State
KY
, a really good senior point guard in Jenna Satterly and one of the top coaches in Kentucky Clay Birdwhistell. I look for them to be a top 10 team in the state once again this season and making it to the Sweet 16 state tournament.
2022-2023 Record: Regular Season 26-7, Region 13-3, District 9-1
South Oldham-Will have their top scoring threats from last season in
Ella Morrison
Ella
Morrison
5'8" | SG
South Oldham | 2024
State
KY
and
Madison Young
Madison
Young
5'8" | PF
South Oldham | 2026
State
KY
. They also have freshman
Brynn Brickey
Brynn
Brickey
5'9" | SG
South Oldham | 2027
State
KY
who could make an impact sooner than expected. This team is very well coached, they are also talented, physical and hungry. Will compete for a region championship this season.
2022-2023 Record: Regular Season 19-9, Region 10-3, District 3-0
Grant County-Lost some key seniors from last season. But are returning their top scorer in Jada Cummins. They also have talented underclassmen including
Olivia Ginn
Olivia
Ginn
5'2" | PG
Grant County | 2027
State
KY
who has improved a lot over the summer. They will be really good by the end of year as their youth gains experience.
2022-2023 Record: Regular Season 20-11, Region 9-3, District 3-1
Simon Kenton-Lost a key senior from last season. But still have have most of their top players returning. Their young nucleus
Brynli Pernell
Brynli
Pernell
5'5" | CG
Simon Kenton | 2027
State
KY
,
Haylie Webb
Haylie
Webb
5'11" | SF
Simon Kenton | 2026
State
KY
, and
Anna Kelch
Anna
Kelch
5'11" | SF
Simon Kenton | 2026
State
KY
will be key contributors this season. I expect the Lady Pioneers to continue their momentum from last season and possibly repeating as region champs and getting back to the Sweet 16.
2023-2023 Record: Regular Season 19-15, Region 7-3, District 3-2
Owen County-Had a lot of success last season. Lost a top scorer. But they have one of the top players in the region in Haley Logan returning and young up and coming
Kylee Steffen
Kylee
Steffen
5'9" | CG
Owen County | 2026
State
KY
who has a ton of potential.
Zoey Webster
Zoey
Webster
5'1" | PG
Owen County | 2025
State
KY
will make an impact as well.
2023-2023 Record: Regular Season 20-11, Region 17-5, District 13-0