Weekend Tournament Watch
There are a few fantastic tournaments to keep an eye on this weekend...
BALLARD INVITATIONAL
Teams participating: #1 Greenwood, #3 Grayson County, #4 North Laurel, #5 Ballard, #7 Christian County, #9 Ryle, #11 Manual, #12 North Hardin, #14 Dunbar, #15 Lafayette, #16 Butler, #18 Mercy, #19 Male, #20 Estill County, #22 Assumption, Pleasure Ridge Park, Fairdale, Larue County, Bullitt Central
Analysis: To say the least, this is the best tournament we've seen so far this year. It is also one of those tournaments that would measure stronger than the state tournament in June. Look for the teams that do well here this week to have a serious shot at winning it all.
Pick to win: #3 Grayson County
Darkhorse(s): #15 Lafayette, #22 Assumption
LADY LAKER CLASSIC
Teams participating: #8 South Laurel, #10 Allen County-Scottsville, #13 Reidland, Barren County, Rockcastle County, Woodford County, Garrard County, Russell County, Taylor County, Prestonburg, Delta (OH)
Analysis: Certainly, it's nowhere near the strength of the Ballard tournament, but there are three state contenders here along with several other solid teams. But for the three ranked teams here, anything less than a tournament title would be a disappointment.
Pick to win: #8 South Laurel
Darkhorse(s): Woodford County, Barren County
OLDHAM COUNTY TOURNAMENT
Teams participating: #21 Shelby County, #24 Oldham County, Nelson County, Trimble County, Eastern, Franklin County, Glasgow, Seneca, North Oldham, Bullitt East, Boone County, Central Hardin, Bryan Station, South Oldham, Fern Creek
Analysis: At first glance, it might seem that this tournament serves as a "Ballard-reject" event. Not the case, as two ranked teams play and several others who are on the cusp of ranking are competing. Should be as competitive a tournament as we've seen so far this season.
Pick to win: #24 Oldham County
Darkhorse(s): Fern Creek, Central Hardin
BULLDOG BASH III
Teams participating: Conner, Grant County, Bracken County, Owen County, Holmes, Bowling Green, John Hardin, Highlands, Boyd County, Dixie Heights, Pendleton County, Fairview, Notre Dame, Campbell County, Bishop Brossart
Analysis: There are no ranked teams participating in this tournament; it's basically a regional tournament full of 8th, 9th and 10th region teams. However, there are some southern foreigners in this "Bash" to keep an eye on.
Pick to win: John Hardin
Darkhorse(s): Boyd County, Bishop Brossart
Some other tournaments to watch...
Wayne County Invitational
Bell County Invitational
Lyndel Potter Memorial Tournament
Lady Hornet Invitational
BALLARD INVITATIONAL
Teams participating: #1 Greenwood, #3 Grayson County, #4 North Laurel, #5 Ballard, #7 Christian County, #9 Ryle, #11 Manual, #12 North Hardin, #14 Dunbar, #15 Lafayette, #16 Butler, #18 Mercy, #19 Male, #20 Estill County, #22 Assumption, Pleasure Ridge Park, Fairdale, Larue County, Bullitt Central
Analysis: To say the least, this is the best tournament we've seen so far this year. It is also one of those tournaments that would measure stronger than the state tournament in June. Look for the teams that do well here this week to have a serious shot at winning it all.
Pick to win: #3 Grayson County
Darkhorse(s): #15 Lafayette, #22 Assumption
LADY LAKER CLASSIC
Teams participating: #8 South Laurel, #10 Allen County-Scottsville, #13 Reidland, Barren County, Rockcastle County, Woodford County, Garrard County, Russell County, Taylor County, Prestonburg, Delta (OH)
Analysis: Certainly, it's nowhere near the strength of the Ballard tournament, but there are three state contenders here along with several other solid teams. But for the three ranked teams here, anything less than a tournament title would be a disappointment.
Pick to win: #8 South Laurel
Darkhorse(s): Woodford County, Barren County
OLDHAM COUNTY TOURNAMENT
Teams participating: #21 Shelby County, #24 Oldham County, Nelson County, Trimble County, Eastern, Franklin County, Glasgow, Seneca, North Oldham, Bullitt East, Boone County, Central Hardin, Bryan Station, South Oldham, Fern Creek
Analysis: At first glance, it might seem that this tournament serves as a "Ballard-reject" event. Not the case, as two ranked teams play and several others who are on the cusp of ranking are competing. Should be as competitive a tournament as we've seen so far this season.
Pick to win: #24 Oldham County
Darkhorse(s): Fern Creek, Central Hardin
BULLDOG BASH III
Teams participating: Conner, Grant County, Bracken County, Owen County, Holmes, Bowling Green, John Hardin, Highlands, Boyd County, Dixie Heights, Pendleton County, Fairview, Notre Dame, Campbell County, Bishop Brossart
Analysis: There are no ranked teams participating in this tournament; it's basically a regional tournament full of 8th, 9th and 10th region teams. However, there are some southern foreigners in this "Bash" to keep an eye on.
Pick to win: John Hardin
Darkhorse(s): Boyd County, Bishop Brossart
Some other tournaments to watch...
Wayne County Invitational
Bell County Invitational
Lyndel Potter Memorial Tournament
Lady Hornet Invitational
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