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Covington Today
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Covington Catholic Tops Kentucky High School Boys Basketball Rankings
The Colonels have won 19 straight games since their lone loss in December.
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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Covington Catholic High School has maintained the No. 1 spot in this week's Kentucky High School Boys Basketball Elite 16 media poll. The Colonels, with a 25-1 record, have won 19 consecutive games since suffering a 77-69 loss to Male High School on December 20 in the quarterfinals of the King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic.
Why it matters
High school basketball rankings are closely followed in Kentucky, where the sport is deeply ingrained in the state's culture. Covington Catholic's continued dominance at the top of the poll reflects their strong performance this season and solidifies their status as one of the top teams in the state.
The details
Covington Catholic received 15 of the 16 first-place votes in the latest poll, showcasing their near-unanimous status as the best boys basketball team in Kentucky. The Colonels' only loss this season came against Male High School in late December, but they have bounced back with an impressive 19-game winning streak.
- Covington Catholic has been ranked No. 1 in the Kentucky High School Boys Basketball Elite 16 media poll this week.
- The Colonels' lone loss this season came on December 20 against Male High School in the quarterfinals of the King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic.
The players
Covington Catholic High School
A private Catholic high school located in Covington, Kentucky that has emerged as one of the top boys basketball programs in the state.
Male High School
A public high school located in Louisville, Kentucky that defeated Covington Catholic 77-69 in the quarterfinals of the King of the Bluegrass Holiday Classic in December.
The takeaway
Covington Catholic's continued dominance at the top of the Kentucky high school boys basketball rankings underscores their status as one of the premier programs in the state. Their ability to bounce back from a rare loss and reel off 19 straight wins demonstrates the team's resilience and talent.
