Trimble County 87 Eminence 5 (8th Region All "A")

I agree with a lot of this. But I still think there is no need to press in this game. I agree you want to keep your kids in a routine, but this game wasn't going to feel anything routine about it and everyone knew that before it was played. Again, if it's a 40pt victory, I agree with everything you are saying. But we are talking 82 POINTS! That's a completely different scenario.

 

I would also agree that Eminance maybe shouldn't have put their kids in a position like this. But it goes back to my other posts...I thought this tournament was designed for the small teams the would never get another opportunity.

 

Will Trimble be competitive in their district and the 8th region tournament.

Competitive? Yes. Trimble has a great chance to advance in the district and make a regional tournament and given a good draw could even win some games. Do I think they have a realistic shot at winning the region? Probably not. And it certainly wouldn't be surprising if they lost in the first round of their district (because South and Oldham are both quality opponents). Winning the All-A would be huge for Trimble. I dont know the history, but I know at least in recent years they haven't won the All A in the 8th for a while.

This tournament is for the Trimble Countys. They have a really nice team, and while they are probably still a long shot to upset a Simon Kenton or Anderson County in the regional tournament they have a great shot in the All-A.

I still don't have a huge problem with this score. Could it have been kept closer? Probably. But it also probably could have been 200-5 had Trimble wanted it to be. I think it's hard to pass judgement without actually seeing how the game played out. As long as Trimble isn't pressing or trapping and is playing their weaker players heavy minutes I think they are doing their part. They could have done more (as it's been stated above) but I dont think they are morally obligated to do so, and I dont think them choosing to play it the way they did speaks poorly on their character.