Brossart seems to be putting up more points this year than in recent years though and PC will run whenever possible.And yes if the 1st round plays out like it should Friday Night should be a very large crowd.

Both teams generally travel very well, and it is a rivarly, just look at last years games.

Maybe Brossart has been scoring more this year, but I don't expect the score to be: PC 71 BB 67.

Both teams generally travel very well, and it is a rivarly, just look at last years games.

Yes they do,Come early Friday night to get a good seat.I know for us Mason fans its nice be home again we have played 9 straight on the road :scared: .But only have 4 road games left all year.So we should put in a nice crowd as well with the basketball withdraw we had.

Yes they do,Come early Friday night to get a good seat.I know for us Mason fans its nice be home again we have played 9 straight on the road :scared: .But only have 4 road games left all year.So we should put in a nice crowd as well with the basketball withdraw we had.

I look forward to enjoying all 4 nights. :banana:

1st Round

Mason County vs Bracken County

Look for the Royals to have a hugh size advantage in this game on the inside and on the boards.The Polar Bears have a very good back court and ball handler in Bess,This should help against Masons press and limit turnovers for the Bears and keep this game closer than most think.But Mason should prevail as there young but talented.

Final Mason 72 Bracken 55.

 

Montgomery Cty. vs. St. Patrick

This should be a dandy of a game as the improving Saints should match well against the young Indians.If the Saints can handle the pressure on the ball they could steal a win from the Indians here.Montgomery County will need to send the ball inside and control the boards to get this W.The Indians should win this game but dont be surprised if the Saints dont shock them here and still a Win.

Final Montgomery County 59 St. Patrick 54

 

Pendleton Cty. vs. Campbell Cty.

Pendelton will be coming off a 2week+ long layoff and should be well rested and time to prepare.Should be some good battles on the inside for this game but the Wildcats should dominate on the guard position of this game.If Pendelton is hitting the 3 they can beat anybody and will make a long night for the Camels,But if there not this could be a good game .But look for the Wildcats to prevail either way here.

Final Pendelton Cty 77 Campbell Cty 63

 

 

Bishop Brossart vs. Harrison Cty.

This is probally the best of the 1st round games as both teams are playing very good ball at this time.this game might come down to who shoots the outside shots the best and decides to clamp down on the defensive side best.Look for Brossart to win the inside battle so Harrison almost has to win the outside shooting battle to get the Win.Either way someone will get chance at revenge in less than a week as these two hookup 1/10 again.

Final Bishop Brossart 62 Harrison Cty 56

 

Semi Finals

Mason Cty vs Montgomery Cty

Again the Royals should have a size advantage here in this game also and this will be a matchup of maybe the 2 youngest teams in the region.Look for Darius Miller and Micah Turner to be to much for the Indians in the Fieldhouse in front of what should be a great Friday night Semis Crowd.

Final Mason Cty 68 Montgomery Cty57

 

Pendelton Cty vs Bishop Brossart

This might be the best game of the tourny as these two should match up well with Pendelton edging out the Mustangs on the inside here and that should be the differnce of who wins this game is who wins the glass and the inside play.Dont be at all surprised if Bishop Brossart dont beat the Wildcats espically if they can control Elliott and force some turnovers.

Final Pendelton 71 Bishop Brossart 67

 

 

Finals

Mason Cty vs Pendelton Cty

This game is a wash on the inside as both teams have a couple of very good post players.Should come down to turnovers and outside shooting,Can Mason Freshman point guard Russ Middelton handle the press the entire game and can Mason limit Pendeltons 3 point shooting.Which ever team does this will win the game Ill go with a Royal upset here but wouldnt be at all surprised if Pendelton dont show why there the class of the 10th right now and win either.Will the Mason team that played South Laurel to the wire show up or the one that lost to Pulaski Southwestrern.If it gets in the high 70s or above favors Pendelton if it stays 70 or below favors Mason.

Final

Mason Cty 69 Pendelton Cty 68

 

 

Should be a very fun 4 nights of basketball,Weather is great for January so everyone come to the Fieldhouse and catch some great basketball kinda like an early regional flavor.Hope your favorite team wins.

 

I believe Bess graduated last year for Bracken. Their PG is Hall. And he is pretty good

I believe Bess graduated last year for Bracken. Their PG is Hall. And he is pretty good

Sorry about the name just know they have a really good point,Thanks for the correction. :thumb:

I have to agree with the stick; Mason hasn't shown me yet that they can put together three straight games in a tournament format without falling flat for a half. I also don't think they can score 69 against Pendleton County. I'll take Pendleton in the final game by 70-56; looking to make a statement in the 10th region.

Too bad I can't make it up one of the nights, but I think I can give a little insight...

 

Mason obviously should breeze through their side of the bracket, but I would be shocked if they beat Montgomery by more than 15.

 

Pendleton should beat Campbell, but I dont know if it will be by more than 15.

 

Harrison can give Brossart a game, I wasn't impressed by them when I saw them at the Kentucky Bank Shootout but they played well in Florida. I think Brossart wins, but it'll be close.

 

The potential Brossart-Pendleton game will be a joy. Those two always put on a good show.

 

Mason-Pendleton in the final, and I'll take Pendleton by 4.

Too bad I can't make it up one of the nights, but I think I can give a little insight...

 

Mason obviously should breeze through their side of the bracket, but I would be shocked if they beat Montgomery by more than 15.

 

Pendleton should beat Campbell, but I dont know if it will be by more than 15.

 

Harrison can give Brossart a game, I wasn't impressed by them when I saw them at the Kentucky Bank Shootout but they played well in Florida. I think Brossart wins, but it'll be close.

 

The potential Brossart-Pendleton game will be a joy. Those two always put on a good show.

 

Mason-Pendleton in the final, and I'll take Pendleton by 4.

 

I would have to agree with FreakNasty's comments! :thumb:

Should be a great tourney. It will be interesting to see if Pendleton can continue it's 18 game winning streak agaisnt the 10th region with having to beat Campbell, (Harrison or Brossart), and most likely Mason in 72 hours.

Its Masons tourney come on guys the home team always gets the best draw just look at any tourny. Believe Mason plays anybody anywhere every year with this year being no exception,But this is there tourny if the other teams have a problem dont except the invite theres others that will.

 

Well said, it Mason's Invitational, they can draw it up however they want. Makes sense to try and get to the finals of your own tournament not only for a championship, but also for gate purposes($$'s) as well. These teams that come to a tournament don't complain about their opponent, they lace up the shoes and play the game.

Bracken is used to being Masons whipping boy and its only going to be worse this year since they are in the same district.They know if they quit coming to the tourney Mason will just get Augusta or Deming to take their place.Might as well play.

If you're going to be playing the districts and (hopefully) the regionals at the Fieldhouse, you might as well take advantage of the opportunity to participate in a tournament atmosphere against those same teams on that same floor in January. Therre's no doubt that any number of other schools would jump at the opportunity even if they're not favored to get past the first round.