Final.

 

Green had 20 and 9 for HC.

Whoa!

There will be a blind draw to see who gets the #1 seed in the 42nd.

Statement win for the Blue Devils. When will the draw be?

Statement win for the Blue Devils. When will the draw be?

I just can't figure out who will win this region. Heck who's even going to win this region.

I just can't figure out who will win this region. Heck who's even going to win this region.

 

Who is going to even win the district?

I just can't figure out who will win this region. Heck who's even going to win this region.

 

One would think Madison Central is the favorite. However, there are 5-6 teams that have a shot of making it to Rupp.

Originally Posted by AllAboutthe11th

I disagree with this. My opinion is deep down (and they would never tell you this) the Henry Clay coaches would much rather face Bryan Station instead of Scott County in a one-game, loser goes home scenario in the first round of the district. Of course, having said that, if Henry Clay wins tonight, they have a 1 in 3 shot of getting the No. 1 seed and playing Sayre.

 

Comment from STRONGOPENYON

 

Henry Clay would rather play Scott County in a first round district game.

 

It is interesting because this is a game of match ups. Henry Clay has the match up advantage over Scott County, but I think Bryan Station has the match up advantages over Henry Clay. Henry Clay’s length very much bothered the Scott County guards last night, but it is not an issue with Bryan Station. Also, since all of these players know each other very well, Bryan Station seems to hold a mental edge over Henry Clay. They certainly have no fear/respect for them and they play against the Blue Devils with extreme confidence.

 

Best case scenario for Henry Clay, play Sayre in the first round and then Scott County in round two.

 

The above was pulled from the prediction thread.

 

I think the best scenario to get Henry Clay and Scott County into the region is for Scott County to play Bryan Station. BS will play zone against Henry Clay while Scott County is definitely never going to play zone, and Henry Clay struggles against zone. In a one-game scenario, I still think Scott County can beat Henry Clay and I still believe Henry Clay would rather play Bryan Station than Henry Clay -- especially since the district is being played at Scott County.

 

As far as last night, Henry Clay decided to make it a half court game and Scott County had no answers offensively. The Blue Devils pressured the Cardinals bigs on the top of the flex offense and they got nothing. I know Coach Hicks made reference in the paper to holding Henry Clay was doing. I personally didn't see that any worse on one end than the other. At halftime, even though Henry Clay was up just 8, I thought the game was over. Henry Clay was 9-23 at half, but the shots they were missing were less contested and in the 5-10 foot range. Scott County missed 18 of 25 shots, but most were contested 15-20 jumpers. Having said that, I would think Hicks will have his team much more ready in the next potential matchup and I wouldn't be against Scott County in a one-game scenario.

 

I believe the district meeting is Friday to determine the draw. Will be interesting to see how it ends up.

Originally Posted by AllAboutthe11th

I disagree with this. My opinion is deep down (and they would never tell you this) the Henry Clay coaches would much rather face Bryan Station instead of Scott County in a one-game, loser goes home scenario in the first round of the district. Of course, having said that, if Henry Clay wins tonight, they have a 1 in 3 shot of getting the No. 1 seed and playing Sayre.

 

Comment from STRONGOPENYON

 

Henry Clay would rather play Scott County in a first round district game.

 

It is interesting because this is a game of match ups. Henry Clay has the match up advantage over Scott County, but I think Bryan Station has the match up advantages over Henry Clay. Henry Clay’s length very much bothered the Scott County guards last night, but it is not an issue with Bryan Station. Also, since all of these players know each other very well, Bryan Station seems to hold a mental edge over Henry Clay. They certainly have no fear/respect for them and they play against the Blue Devils with extreme confidence.

 

Best case scenario for Henry Clay, play Sayre in the first round and then Scott County in round two.

 

The above was pulled from the prediction thread.

 

I think the best scenario to get Henry Clay and Scott County into the region is for Scott County to play Bryan Station. BS will play zone against Henry Clay while Scott County is definitely never going to play zone, and Henry Clay struggles against zone. In a one-game scenario, I still think Scott County can beat Henry Clay and I still believe Henry Clay would rather play Bryan Station than Henry Clay -- especially since the district is being played at Scott County.

 

As far as last night, Henry Clay decided to make it a half court game and Scott County had no answers offensively. The Blue Devils pressured the Cardinals bigs on the top of the flex offense and they got nothing. I know Coach Hicks made reference in the paper to holding Henry Clay was doing. I personally didn't see that any worse on one end than the other. At halftime, even though Henry Clay was up just 8, I thought the game was over. Henry Clay was 9-23 at half, but the shots they were missing were less contested and in the 5-10 foot range. Scott County missed 18 of 25 shots, but most were contested 15-20 jumpers. Having said that, I would think Hicks will have his team much more ready in the next potential matchup and I wouldn't be against Scott County in a one-game scenario.

 

I believe the district meeting is Friday to determine the draw. Will be interesting to see how it ends up.

 

UPDATE -- Draw today. Should know pairings by late this afternoon.

Gteat win for HC. Congrats to players and coaching staff!!!!!!

Big Win for HC

UPDATE -- Draw today. Should know pairings by late this afternoon.

 

Big loser in the draw is Bryan Station. They always seem to struggle with the Cardinals. After beating them at home, the Defenders went to Scott County and completely changed their game plan from pressing and attacking the basket to a box and one defense which led to a Trent Gilbert explosion of 34 points and a 15 point defeat. Scott County and Henry Clay will advance to EKU.