Hats off to the Cards and Red Hound for one of the most exciting High School basketball games I've ever witness. South Laurel, wins in double over time but it was anyones game until the final shot. The crowd of over 2500 fans was in the game from start to finish and both student section where rocking with good sportsmanship and team spirit. Great game...

2500 fans? Nice. I love those games.

Nothing compared to South Laurel's overtime win against PRP in Sweet 16 Final Four game or South Laurel's game against Corbin in the 13th Region title game in 2007 when Ty Proffitt hit leaner at the buzzer to give Cardinals win and region title.

It was a very good game tonight but there were a total of 45 fouls, two technicals and 54 free throws that kept the game from having any type of flow at all. Great finish and great crowd support from both schools, though.

They may of been some better games in the past but you can't take away from this game last night. The 13 region has been needing these type games to pull fans back in the seats. I think moving the region to the arena in Corbin has hurt the region having these type games. The game had a regional type atmosphere you could feel the fans passion for their team to win. Each student section having over 250 students showing their team spirit and desire for their team to win was classic.

 

Both coachs were in to the game jumping up and down shouting out instructions to their team. Watching Coach P, for Corbin who's usally common and cool on the bench showed his desire to win by jumping up and down even turning red faced at times was classic. I loved watching coach P, show his passion for his kids to win. Coach Davis, did a great job as well, one time it looked like he jumped 3 feet off the ground and some how landed stomping his foot so hard on the floor you could hear it over the crowd if you where close to the bench. Big win for for coach Davis and South Laurel after 11 straight losses to Corbin.

 

Leading scores for the game Robbie Igo, for Corbin, had good game on the inside scoring 17 points Robie is really develped in to a nice big man. South Laurels PG Blake Sanders, steped up big in the final OT, scoring 7 straight points and a huge assist for the game winning basket. (20 points)

 

They where so many other players on each team that played very well:ylsuper:

They may of been some better games in the past but you can't take away from this game last night. The 13 region has been needing these type games to pull fans back in the seats. I think moving the region to the arena in Corbin has hurt the region having these type games. The game had a regional type atmosphere you could feel the fans passion for their team to win. Each student section having over 250 students showing their team spirit and desire for their team to win was classic.

 

Both coachs were in to the game jumping up and down shouting out instructions to their team. Watching Coach P, for Corbin who's usally common and cool on the bench showed his desire to win by jumping up and down even turning red faced at times was classic. I loved watching coach P, show his passion for his kids to win. Coach Davis, did a great job as well, one time it looked like he jumped 3 feet off the ground and some how landed stomping his foot so hard on the floor you could hear it over the crowd if you where close to the bench. Big win for for coach Davis and South Laurel after 11 straight losses to Corbin.

 

Leading scores for the game Robbie Igo, for Corbin, had good game on the inside scoring 17 points Robie is really develped in to a nice big man. South Laurels PG Blake Sanders, steped up big in the final OT, scoring 7 straight points and a huge assist for the game winning basket. (20 points)

 

They where so many other players on each team that played very well:ylsuper:

 

Too many fouls and free throws. It was a good game, but didn't have much flow. I do know each team gave it their all. It was like an old heavyweight battle out there.

Also, the past two region title games at The arena were great games and atmosphere. Bell and Corbin went into overtime I believe and so did North and Clay last year and the atmosphere in those games were great, too.

Also, the past two region title games at The arena were great games and atmosphere. Bell and Corbin went into overtime I believe and so did North and Clay last year and the atmosphere in those games were great, too

They were good games but to comparing the Corbin Arena, to a high school gym:confused: The Arena seating is 30 feet from the floor and not a good basketball venue to watch games. The fan base has not been showing up over the last few year. The crowd the atmosphere is nothing like playing in a high school gym where fans are on the floor.

I'd rather be watching a game in a comfortable temperature not 100 degrees like in region tourney games past and actually have reasonable parking not have to sit shoulder to shoulder to watch a game and I know the region title games have been packed for the boys games since The Arena has had it.

Les you know the real truth is you don't want to drive no more than 2 miles from home to cover the region games.:lol: You have the host room to get you're food and drinks. So you don't have to pay $4.5 for a drink, $3.50 for a hotdog and $3 candy bar $3 for popcorn. :popcorn: You can't enjoy watching the game because of being so far from the floor. Yes the chairs are comfortable but watching a game their is a eye strain, it's like watching 20 inch flat screen 30 ft away:confused:

 

Call me old school give me the crowded hot gym with sound des mole high levels. Where you can hear the school band playing their school song and where the students sections and fans close to the floor cheering their team or badgering the opposing team. :ylsuper:

 

Les, I do agree with the Whistle blowers during last nights game but it is the 13 region. But both team played with a lot of emotions and desire to win.

I don't mind driving anywhere but I sure would rather not have to park on 25 and be able to park in a parking spot. As for not paying the prices, I do pay the prices when I take my kids to watch a game. Sure The Arena has the hospitality room but so does every other host site that's hosted the 13th Region Tourney. As for saying it's an eye strain to watch a game there, I don't agree. I have wayched numerous games there in the higher seats and could see dceything perfectly fine. Have you went and watched UK play at Rupp? If so, there isn't any difference so why go if its an eye strain? And in years past, I know many would love not to have to go back outside in the cold for a split session. Harlan County will do a great job this season.

But I do like going back and forth with ya but stop making fun of my sweatshirts at games:cool:

But I do like going back and forth with ya but stop making fun of my sweatshirts at games:cool:

 

 

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South laurel got a much needed win over the Hounds, which keeps the district #1 seed up for grabs. Good to see Sanders back playing again for the Cardinals.

Corbin controls own destiny. They win out they are No. 1 seed.

South Laurel's trainer said; Sanders, is not a 100% his right wrist has tendonititis and still swollen from where he broke his hand and was in a cast for 6 weeks. His left hand has nasty floor burn on the palm. I noticed he looked like he was wearing boxers pre wrap on both hands.