HSBallFan78

Definitely a bad call. Too bad they don't have replay at least in the regional tournaments. That being said, I am sure there were several other blown calls throughout the game, that would have rendered the last shot meaningless. But I do feel bad for everyone involved. Of course you never know what can happen, but neither Henry Clay or Franklin County are getting by Layfayette.

Heard it was a controversial finish. Anyone have a replay?

Guyn's stats seem down this year over last. Has his development leveled out, or is it that SC has more talent around him?

I think Ryan had 19 points. Tates Creek could win the 11th. Lafayette and SC strong too.

What about changes in Lexington, other than Bryan Station? Champ has done a good job, so I don't know what the issue is. Didn't they try to fire him a couple of years ago? Dunbar seems to be on a downward spiral? Also heard rumors about Henry Clay getting a new coach. Thoughts?

HC could be a sleeper team in the strong 11th this year. Fairly young team, and not much height from what I saw over the summer. But they came together strong end of last season and gave Catholic all they wanted. Wilder and the Keesling kids are the keys to that team. I saw Madison Southern last summer and they have a pretty nice team. I expect they will give Madison Central a good run this year.

Scott County by 6-8

Here's my Top 5 1. SC 2. LC 3. Tates Creek 4. Henry Clay 5. LCA Bryan Station and Madison Central will be down this year I believe. Station has a couple of big players but will be interesting to see guard play absent Morones and Ashford. Tates Creek could easily be the 11th region surprise winner in March Henry Clay has a very nice team. The are fast and athletic but no big guys. LCA may also be a surprise team in the strong 11th this year. Of course Scott County will be #1 in the state and hard to beat. Catholic has some nice players in Martin and Beckam.

TC - Fucci TC - Barksdale SC - Guyn SC - Manning SC - Euton LC - Beckham LC - Martin LC - Schuette HC - Keisling HC - Wilder and others - strong region agaion this year

Yes, I agree with LMB. Fayette County really doesn't support or strongly encourage their sports programs. The monetary support they get is frankly embarrassing. Middle School BB only plays 10-11 games per year. No wonder there aren't many great players coming out of the public system in Fayette anymore. That is why they end up at SC and LC.

Lexington ICE have won state AAU 2 of last 3 years (13u, 15u). Fucci - Tates Creeek Wilder - Henry Clay Keisling - Henry Clay Barnett - LCA Helton - LCA Haggin - Sayre Shotwell - SC Purvis - GRC

Congrats to the state champs. It was a fun game to watch. Homes will be tough again next year.

The smart money would say Holmes, but they haven't played well in the regional or state tournament so far. But then again, they should be due for a breakout game. Might just happen against LC. Interesting Saturday morning semi-final if Holmes makes it vs either SV or EC.

Great kid and one of the better post men to come through here in a few years. Terrible tearing up your knee in the tournament like that. I feel so much for him. I think he will do well at U of L. I expect him to be on a full scholly within a year.

Congrats to both teams. Glad to see some new teams going deeper. The SV/LC/Holmes side of the bracket is a killer. Elliot may join them later. You'd think whoever wins this side of the bracket, should win it all on Saturday nite. But the winner may be plum tuckered out. This is what makes KY HS basketball so great. SV is a very very good team. Justice is a fantastic ballplayer. He can crossover almost like no one I have seen locally in a long time. Good luck to all the remaining teams.