After last night, and considering the season as a whole:

 

1.) SL - still the team to beat in the 13th despite there upset loss to Boyle

2.) Bell Co. - playing extremely well right now with an 8 game win streak,and they have defeated both Clay and Barbourville in the last month, doing all this with key injuries

3.) Clay Co. - after a win against Corbin they remain the #3 team

4.) NL

5a.) Barbourville

5b.) Corbin

7.) Pineville

 

In all honesty...... I think Corbin could be #5, but I just didnt think Barbourville losing to Bell meant they should drop from #2 to #6, not to mention Corbin just lost to Clay last week. I think Barbourville has peaked too soon, and Corbin is the defending regional champs, and are very solid when they are clicking. Because of this dilemma I took the easy way out and listed Barbourville and Corbin as #5a and #5b.

 

NL is starting to get things in line and should reenter the top 5 IMO. Corbin is just barley not in. Pineville, IMO, despite their turn-around season is overrated, and although they could COMPETE with the top 5, I dont think they could WIN against any of them. However, 2-7 are all interchangeable and anything could happen, so of course, I could be wrong about P'ville.

 

Cawood beat your No. 2 and both your No. 5s. They should at least be tied with somebody.

Cawood beat your No. 2 and both your No. 5s. They should at least be tied with somebody.

 

Cawood beat Bell 66-60 in a game in December at the very beginning of the season. As a matter of fact it was the 4th game of the season. That loss was later avenged on January 27th, less then a month ago, with a 64-60 win for Bell.

 

The same scenario is true of Cawood's win against Barbourville at the beginning of the season, which Barbourville avenged just last week. Also, Cawood's win against Corbin was at the very beginning of the season.

 

However, I agree. Cawood deserves mentioning, and is arguably a top 5 team, just like about 7 other teams. I just think the argument that they beat #2 and #5 is weak, because those wins came EARLY EARLY in the season, and 2 of those wins have been avenged by the teams they beat.

They were avenged by four and two points, which shows Cawood is in the mix. I just said they should be mentioned, not that they should be in the top five.

I could be wrong about P'ville.

You are.

I think it does. But those 2 losses to B'ville and their loss to Clay just really stick out like a sore thumb. Especially when Bell has beat both of those teams in the last month.

Two losses to Barbourville at their peak. Now even though Whitaker was out against Barbourville at their peak, I'm still going to ask how did they do then? Now as for the Clay loss; Pineville didn't look use to how physical of a game Clay plays (which I expected).

You are.

 

Maybe...... maybe not! Hopefully Bell and P'ville get to meet head to head. Like I have said before, I think it would be a great game, and could go either way.

 

But with the way Bell is playing right now, and the fact that Bell has traditionally dominated P'ville, I would say Bell would be the clear favorite.

Two losses to Barbourville at their peak. Now even though Whitaker was out against Barbourville at their peak, I'm still going to ask how did they do then? Now as for the Clay loss; Pineville didn't look use to how physical of a game Clay plays (which I expected).

 

Excuses excuses. The key is that they lost and Bell won.

 

Sure...... we all know that game involving the #2-8 teams could go either way and I am by no means saying that P'ville doesnt stand a chance. But based off the W-L results in comparing Bell's games against Barbourville/Clay and P'ville's games against Barbourville/Clay, Bell has proven that they can win the big game, something Pineville hasnt proved. This is irregardless of final score, injuries, time of season, etc etc etc.

They were avenged by four and two points, which shows Cawood is in the mix. I just said they should be mentioned, not that they should be in the top five.

 

I totally agree...... Cawood is in the mix, just like any of the top 10 teams.

Excuses excuses. The key is that they lost and Bell won.

 

Sure...... we all know that game involving the #2-8 teams could go either way and I am by no means saying that P'ville doesnt stand a chance. But based off the W-L results in comparing Bell's games against Barbourville/Clay and P'ville's games against Barbourville/Clay, Bell has proven that they can win the big game, something Pineville hasnt proved. This is irregardless of final score, injuries, time of season, etc etc etc.

How long is Goins going to be out? If he will be out for the duration of Bell Co.'s postseason (which is the only place Pineville and Bell can meet), then Pineville has a clear advantage because Bell has no answer for Day. I don't care who beat who and who lost to who. It all matters on match ups. :fight: It is a shame all this nonsense hasn't let me do what this thread was meant for, and that was to congratulate Bell on a good (and needed) win. SO congratulations Bell Co. and good luck against the Cards.

How long is Goins going to be out? If he will be out for the duration of Bell Co.'s postseason (which is the only place Pineville and Bell can meet), then Pineville has a clear advantage because Bell has no answer for Day. I don't care who beat who and who lost to who. It all matters on match ups. :fight: It is a shame all this nonsense hasn't let me do what this thread was meant for, and that was to congratulate Bell on a good (and needed) win. SO congratulations Bell Co. and good luck against the Cards.

 

I am not sure on Goins status. But I would assume with a broke wrist he will be out the duration of the post season.

 

I agree, it is about matchups. However, I still dont see how this helps P'ville. If Bell can beat Barbourville, who is one of the biggerl teams in the region, without Goins, I think they could play with P'ville too. Bell is riding high on confidence right now, and I dont see how anyone could argue that they wouldnt be the favorite in a Bell-P'ville matchup. Irregardless, I hope they meet. That will put all the talk to rest and let us know who the big dog (or should I say cat) in Bell County is. :thumb:

Irregardless, I hope they meet. That will put all the talk to rest and let us know who the big dog (or should I say cat) in Bell County is. :thumb:

Let's hope they meet.

Let's hope they meet.

 

If they do meet up I could very easily be eating my words. Either way it will be a great game. I think with P'ville on the up and up, and Bell playing well, it would be great for the rivalry.

WOW! :jump:

 

Didnt get to watch this one, but a 13 point win against the #2 team in the region. I think they managed this one without the help of Trey Goins which is even more impressive.

 

This win comes after a convincing win against Knox and a huge win against #3 Clay. Bell is riding something like a 8 game win streak going into their game against the #1 team in the region. That game is at South Laurel and not sure my Bobcats have it in them, but they are definantly playing "big time" right now.

 

So....... Les........ are the Bobcats top 5 yet???? They may be making a case for being the #2 team in the region!!! I will have to make the trip to Laurel to watch the Cards and Bobcats duke it out! :fight:

 

Nice win Bobcats!

 

BBVILLE is over rated! :sssh: