^ That is my #1 memory as well.

One that sticks out for me involves my beloved Polar Bears. Tim Hornsby hit a baseline jumper with just a few seconds remaining, leading Bracken County to a 1st Round 10th Region tourney victory over Mason County. The year was 1989 & was the last time the Polar Bears won a Regional Tournament game. Bracken lost in the semi-finals to eventual champion GRC.

 

Michael Jefferson with the bomb at halftime as well I believe! Was Hornsby the tallest Polar Bear player in school history?

You're right on the halftime shot. Not sure on Hornsby's height. He's definitely up there (pun intended).

You're right on the halftime shot. Not sure on Hornsby's height. He's definitely up there (pun intended).

He was 6-7 I think... Scotty Copper was only 6-5 or 6-6. I can't think of another that was that tall.

I thought he was listed at 6'5" or maybe 6'6" at most.

So it's between those 2...

Probably.

Opie, are you thinking of 10th Region tourney games or just 10th Region games in general?

Opie, are you thinking of 10th Region tourney games or just 10th Region games in general?

 

10th region games in general.

Also because Bracken County was involved, the 1992 Class A Finals between the Polar Bears & heavily favored Nicholas County. The Ice Palace was rocking that night, as Mark Tucker & company scored the big upset over Daniel Brown & company.

 

Also, I remember Paris vs. Harrison County in the opening round of the District Tournament. It was Jerry Fogle's senior year & Harrison ended up pulling away a bit. But for most of the game, it was nip-and-tuck.

Best part was watching Nicholas County throw away the Class A Champs shirts they had printed and ready.

I thought it was 55-54.

I thought it was 55-54.

 

May have been...can't find my Bracken basketball book anymore. I need to get another one

I think the 1998 team won the Class A 50-49 over Brossart.

Also because Bracken County was involved, the 1992 Class A Finals between the Polar Bears & heavily favored Nicholas County. The Ice Palace was rocking that night, as Mark Tucker & company scored the big upset over Daniel Brown & company.

 

Also, I remember Paris vs. Harrison County in the opening round of the District Tournament. It was Jerry Fogle's senior year & Harrison ended up pulling away a bit. But for most of the game, it was nip-and-tuck.

 

Was this around same time that Nicholas met Mason in region finals?