All "A" State Brackets Posted

**Mustang** · Jan 9, 09, 10:53 PM

Read 'em and weep!!!

2009 "A" State Tournament Brackets

**StickerMann** · Jan 9, 09, 11:32 PM

So the winner of the 10th vs. the 13th looks like they will play the "Boys from Sandy Hook" in Round Two?? That bottom bracket appears to be loaded!!

**Theoldman12** · Jan 10, 09, 02:21 AM

Who's looking to be the favorite in the 12th region this year for all "a".

**Eta Rho** · Jan 10, 09, 04:58 AM

Is Corbin considered an "A" team?

If so, them against EC in the second round should be a great game.

**Lion Mania** · Jan 10, 09, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by Eta Rho

Is Corbin considered an "A" team?

If so, them against EC in the second round should be a great game.

Corbin is not an A Team. Middlesboro or Pineville are probably the favorites in the 13th region with Bishop Brossart the favorite in the 10th.

Saturday's second SF could be a Elliott-Shelby Valley matchup.

Hazard and Bardstown look like the favorites in the top bracket.

**addout** · Jan 10, 09, 06:53 AM

Originally Posted by Eta Rho

Is Corbin considered an "A" team?

If so, them against EC in the second round should be a great game.

No they're not. The KHSAA web site has Corbin with a 2007 four year student enrollment of 706. In 2007 there were 76 schools with a larger enrollment and 133 with a smaller enrollment. I'm sure Corbin has moved even further up the list because they are increasing in enrollment every year.
To put this into perspective, Elliott County had a 2007 four year enrollment of 377 ranking them at 130 out of 200 schools.

**King James** · Jan 10, 09, 07:19 AM

Originally Posted by Lion Mania

Saturday's second SF could be a Elliott-Shelby Valley matchup.

The way Shelby Valley is playing right now Elliott would win by a landslide...

**Lion Mania** · Jan 10, 09, 08:14 AM

King James--Not so sure. Some of their losses were with Justice out. Kind of like EC not having Ethan Faulkner. Before Justice went down they looked on top of their game beating Henry Clay by a large margin, Walton, GA by 20 something points, and thrashing Ashland by 53 points. My understanding is that he will be back at full throttle next week when the All A regional's start.

When you have a terrific point guard and he is out that changes your team dramatically.

**King James** · Jan 10, 09, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by Lion Mania

King James--Not so sure. Some of their losses were with Justice out. Kind of like EC not having Ethan Faulkner. Before Justice went down they looked on top of their game beating Henry Clay by a large margin, Walton, GA by 20 something points, and thrashing Ashland by 53 points. My understanding is that he will be back at full throttle next week when the All A regional's start.

When you have a terrific point guard and he is out that changes your team dramatically.

Elisha is back playing and has been for the past 5 games, but is not near 100%. I doubt very seriously that he will be 100% by the All A. Without him at full strenght they are a totally different team.

**Lion Mania** · Jan 10, 09, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by King James

Elisha is back playing and has been for the past 5 games, but is not near 100%. I doubt very seriously that he will be 100% by the All A. Without him at full strenght they are a totally different team.

I agree. I hope & pray the Elisha gets back to 100% soon. Saw him in Summer AAU play and what a great little point guard. He is fun to watch play and much like the Faulkner's goes full throttle all game (when healthy).

**King James** · Jan 10, 09, 08:24 AM

Using Dave Cantrall's ratings from 1/4 here is how the State All "A" could play out:

1st Round:
Edmondson County vs.University Heights
Bardstown vs.Lexington Christian
1st Region Winner vs. DeSales
Glasgow vs.Hazard
Bishop Brossart vs. Middlesboro/Pineville
Whitefield Academy vs.Elliott County
Shelby Valley vs. Gallatin County
Danville vs.Covington Holy Cross

2nd Round:
University Heights vs. Lexington Christian
DeSales vs. Hazard
Bishop Brossart vs. Elliott County
Shelby Valley vs. Covington Holy Cross

Semi's:
Lexington Christian vs. Hazard
Elliott County vs. Shelby Valley

Finals:
Hazard vs. Elliott County

Champion: Elliott County

**King James** · Jan 10, 09, 08:32 AM

Here are Dave Cantrall's 10 Ten All "A" Teams as of 1/4:

Elliott County 85.9
Shelby Valley 81.0
Hazard 75.1
Glasgow 70.0
Covington Holy Cross 69.2
Newport Central Catholic 69.1
Russellville 68.2
Beechwood 67.8
Lexington Christian 67.6
University Heights 67.1

**SuperB** · Jan 10, 09, 08:39 AM

Originally Posted by King James

Using Dave Cantrall's ratings from 1/4 here is how the State All "A" could play out:

1st Round:
Edmondson County vs.University Heights
Bardstown vs.Lexington Christian
1st Region Winner vs. DeSales
Glasgow vs.Hazard
Bishop Brossart vs. Middlesboro/Pineville
Whitefield Academy vs.Elliott County
Shelby Valley vs. Gallatin County
Danville vs.Covington Holy Cross

2nd Round:
University Heights vs. Lexington Christian
DeSales vs. Hazard
Bishop Brossart vs. Elliott County
Shelby Valley vs. Covington Holy Cross

Semi's:
Lexington Christian vs. Hazard
Elliott County vs. Shelby Valley

Finals:
Hazard vs. Elliott County

Champion: Elliott County

Cart before the horse here. If Maddox is back, maybe. Probably Carroll or Owen County.

**Mack The Knife** · Jan 10, 09, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by King James

Using Dave Cantrall's ratings from 1/4 here is how the State All "A" could play out:

1st Round:
Edmondson County vs.University Heights
Bardstown vs.Lexington Christian
1st Region Winner vs. DeSales
Glasgow vs.Hazard
Bishop Brossart vs. Middlesboro/Pineville
Whitefield Academy vs.Elliott County
Shelby Valley vs. Gallatin County
Danville vs.Covington Holy Cross

2nd Round:
University Heights vs. Lexington Christian
DeSales vs. Hazard
Bishop Brossart vs. Elliott County
Shelby Valley vs. Covington Holy Cross

Semi's:
Lexington Christian vs. Hazard
Elliott County vs. Shelby Valley

Finals:
Hazard vs. Elliott County

Champion: Elliott County

**King James** · Jan 10, 09, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by SuperB

Cart before the horse here. If Maddox is back, maybe. Probably Carroll or Owen County.

As I said.... "Using Dave Cantrall's ratings from 1/4 here is how the State All "A" could play out"

**Voice of Reason** · Jan 10, 09, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by King James

Here are Dave Cantrall's 10 Ten All "A" Teams as of 1/4:

Elliott County 85.9
Shelby Valley 81.0
Hazard 75.1
Glasgow 70.0
Covington Holy Cross 69.2
Newport Central Catholic 69.1
Russellville 68.2
Beechwood 67.8
Lexington Christian 67.6
University Heights 67.1

The ninth region will be a war. In the top ten you have Holy Cross, NCC and Beechwood. Add in St. Henry, who is always dangerous. That has to be one of the most competitive regions in the All A.

**Baseballguy** · Jan 10, 09, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by Voice of Reason

The ninth region will be a war. In the top ten you have Holy Cross, NCC and Beechwood. Add in St. Henry, who is always dangerous. That has to be one of the most competitive regions in the All A.

The Tigers are my pick.

**jb25** · Jan 10, 09, 10:04 AM

Throw Newport in there also for the Ninth Region.

**Lion Mania** · Jan 10, 09, 10:23 AM

Elliott fans like myself should be happy with this draw. Quarter draw with 16, 7, 10, 13 is a good draw. If we could just get this kind of draw in Lexington in 20 days all is good. But, just like playing the Lottery you have no control how it comes out. I hope we can see a Shelby Valley-Elliott SF on Saturday afternoon 1/31. Lot of bridges to cross before then. By my count five of them to be exact starting on 1/17 with Fairview. But it sets up nicely.

**gchs_uk9** · Jan 10, 09, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by Theoldman12

Who's looking to be the favorite in the 12th region this year for all "a".

Probably Danville. They just have so much more athleticism than the other three. Burgin is off to a very good start and hosts the tournament. Somerset is always tough in this region, too. I don't think Monticello has the horses to win it, but the 12th region tournament only takes two wins to get to Richmond so you never know.

Here is the draw. Again, Burgin is the host school.

Semifinals
Monday, January 19
Somerset vs. Danville

Tuesday, January 20
Monticello vs. Burgin

Championship
Friday, January 23
Game at 7:30