Pendleton County 102 Augusta 89

Walked into school this morning and told our principal, "That's what Kentucky High School Basketball is all about." Easily one of the most energetic, fun, memorable and entertaining games I've ever seen on any level. According to the @BluegrassBball twitter account Mason Monroe now has 1,695 career points. He has started since his 8th grade season and is one of the best all-time at Pendleton County. The kid can flat out play. He is sometimes overlooked because of the location of PCHS and his size of only 5'9". If Coach Brian Lane gets him on at Transy, they will have made a great decision. Monroe can be a great player on the Division III level.

 

As for Augusta's Brent Bach, the kid is a Division I talent in my opinion. I jokingly told one of my co-workers this morning, "I wonder if Coach Jason Hinson drew up that 35 footer Bach swished to start the game?" Not only can Bach shoot from deep, his athleticism is very deceiving and has a motor like not many 16 year olds have.

 

What a great game played by both teams. In my opinion, Augusta will give Mason County everything they can handle. Pendleton County will score a ton of points this season with their uptempo style, but can they get a defensive stop when they need it??

I've heard some D1 programs have begin to notice.