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By the People, for the People
Covington Catholic Remains Atop Kentucky Elite 16 Media Poll
Simon Kenton Lady Pioneers tied their highest ranking of the season
Published on Feb. 18, 2026
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Covington Catholic strengthened its hold on the top spot in the Kentucky high school basketball Elite 16 media poll, receiving 15 first-place votes. For the girls, Simon Kenton matched its highest ranking of the season and is receiving first-place votes after wins over Frederick Douglass and Sacred Heart.
Why it matters
The Elite 16 media poll is a closely watched ranking of the top high school basketball teams in Kentucky, providing recognition for the state's top programs and players.
The details
This is the penultimate poll of the season, with 16 media members around the state voting on the top teams. Covington Catholic remains at number one on the boys' side, while Simon Kenton climbed to its highest ranking of the year on the girls' side.
- This is the penultimate Kentucky high school basketball Elite 16 media poll of the season.
The players
Covington Catholic
A boys high school basketball team that has maintained the top spot in the Elite 16 media poll.
Simon Kenton Lady Pioneers
A girls high school basketball team that has tied its highest ranking of the season in the Elite 16 media poll.
The takeaway
The Elite 16 media poll provides an authoritative ranking of the top high school basketball programs in Kentucky, highlighting the state's strong tradition in the sport and the intense competition between the top teams.
