KSR's Kentucky High School Basketball Top 25 Rankings - Jan 2

The Covington Catholic Colonels, undefeated again in-state competition, moved up to the top spot in this week’s edition of the KSR Kentucky High School Basketball Top 25. They are seeking their first state title since CJ Fredrick was lighting it up at Rupp Arena back in 2018.

Meanwhile, Lexington Catholic moved up six spots to number two, and received a first-place vote from yours truly, after winning their own holiday tournament. The Knights used their trademark pressure defense to defeat Lyon County 73-53 in the semifinals and North Oldham 55-47 in the finals of the White, Greer, & Maggard Holiday Classic.

Warren Central, winners of the King of the Bluegrass Tournament the week before, fall two spots to third after losing to Madison Central in the first round at the WGM Classic.

Check out KSR’s updated statewide rankings following Week 5 action below. You can view last week’s rankings here.

KSR’s KY High School Basketball Week 5 Top 25

1. Covington Catholic (1) (11-1)
2. Lexington Catholic (1) (13-1) +6
3. Warren Central (12-1) -2
4. Western (10-2)
5. North Oldham (11-5) +5
6. Great Crossing (12-2) -3
7. Lyon County (12-4) +11
8. McCracken County (12-0) +1
9. Ballard (10-2) -4
10. Collins (12-1) +1
11. Mason County (10-2) -6
12. North Laurel (8-6) -7
T13. George Rogers Clark (7-4) +1
T13. Bowling Green (11-3) -1
15. Frederick Douglass (9-2) +5
16. Trinity (9-4)
17. Owensboro Catholic (10-1)
T18. Madison Central (5-6) +8
T18. Harlan (11-2) -4
T20. Pulaski County (13-1) +2
T20. Boyd County (11-2) -1
22. DeSales (8-5) +4
T23. Pleasure Ridge Park (10-2) -10
T23. Pikeville (7-3) -2
25. Madisonville-North Hopkins (11-3) -1

Also Receiving Votes

Evangel Christian, Grant County

Dropped Out of Rankings

Butler, Eastern, Highlands, Henry Clay, Bracken County

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KSR’s rankings are voted on by myself & Clark Howell. Fans are welcome to send their feedback to us on Twitter: @teeroyhowell and @rezinc.