Upset Tuesday

There were several Top 25 teams that were upset during Tuesday's action...

--#3 Ryle might have played well at the Ballard Invitational, but yesterday the 9th region power was stunned by, of all teams, Grant County in a thrilling 2-1 game that took nine innings. What does this do for northern Kentucky softball. 1) Shelby County might be hearing more footsteps in the 8th region and 2) Ryle might not be the regional juggernaut that most figured them to be.

--What does #25 Western Hills do to celebrate their ranking in my prestigious poll? They lose to district rival Franklin County 7-5.

--#22 Estill County really hasn't done anything big to validate their 4th place run at the 2005 State Tournament, and their 3-0 loss to Model won't really help the Engineers' cause.

--One of the more pleasant surprises so far this season was #24 Edmonson County, but the Wildcats took a step back last night in losing to regional foe Ohio County 4-0.

And there were these other games yesterday...

--#1 Owensboro Catholic d. #9 Grayson County 7-1
The Coaches Poll had Grayson County number one while I had Catholic number one. Hmm, looks like I win...

--#4 Greenwood d. Bowling Green 12-1 (5 innings)
Nothing like a 14th district chump to refresh the Gators from a bitterly disappointing Ballard tournament.

--#2 North Hardin d. Central Hardin 11-1
North Hardin is good. Very, very good.

--#7 Henderson County d. Caldwell County 11-1 (5 innings)
The Colonels are going along quietly in the early part of the season.

--#8 Ballard d. Assumption 7-1
Both of these teams will be in the hunt come 7th regional tournament time, but expect the Bruins to challenge for the title more.

And for today, Wednesday...

#23 Fern Creek @ #8 Ballard
#12 Male @ Atherton
Hazard @ #13 North Laurel
#15 Mercy @ Seneca
Lexington Catholic @ #17 Dunbar
#18 Butler @ Southern
Scott County @ #20 Shelby County

Game of the day...

#10 Lafayette @ #21 Woodford County