For my 2 cents I rate them as:

1. Fairview

2. Elliott

3. Russell

4. Ashland

5. Greenup

6. West Carter

7. Rowan

8. Menifee County

 

 

Why Ashland so low? They are playing well right now.

I wouldn't be surprised if we seen Greenup playing Saturday night for the right to go to Rupp for the first time since the Ward era. They are very athletic and quick on offense and shot it as well as anyone left. Combine that with their exceptional defense and they could really make some noise.

Tonight vs Russell they were 0 of 16 from three and 9-31 for the game.

Gonna have to do better at Morehead.

Very lucky to squeak by Lewis County.

But in this region anything could happen.

The main thing to think about when picking a team to win the region tourney is their ability to win 3 games in a row. I think Ashland and Fairview have the best shot, with an outside chance from Russell, Elliott, and West Carter. The reason I like Ashland and Fairview the best is because they can play both offense and defense, and they both have the ability to control the tempo, plus the have coaches with plenty of post season experience. To me Russell relies too much on Vanhoose to score, the loss of Kasey Clark basically ruined their chances to win it. I think its asking too much for Vanhoose to basically do everything for his team in Morehead. Greenup doesnt worry me because I personally dont think Hicks is a very good coach, and again I just dont see the ability for Greenup to win 3 straight. Ashland's steady performance on both sides of the ball along with continued contributions from Wilcox, Cannoy, and Williams is what will send the to Rupp! :ylsuper:

Tonight vs Russell they were 0 of 16 from three and 9-31 for the game.

Gonna have to do better at Morehead.

Very lucky to squeak by Lewis County.

But in this region anything could happen.

 

That is a really bad shooting night. How did Russell shoot? Any team with numbers like that usually lose.

7-29 and 1 of 14 from the three.

7-29 and 1 of 14 from the three.

 

That explains the low scoring out come.

Basketball is about match ups...for example.

 

In 2004, Morgan Co. matched up better with Ashland Blazer personnel wise than Morgan Co. did with a Lewis Co. team. However, Lewis Co. although beaten in a close game with Ashland had some match up issues there. This season, Morgan Co. matched up well with size teams such as Fairview (E.g. a 14 and a 6 point win...and the 6 point win wasn't really that close)...But given that, Fairview matched up well with Morgan because of the size at varous spots on the floor...

 

Rowan Co. will match up well with teams withOUT a huge post presence...

 

Each night is different...e.g., Heath drills Lone Oak in regular season but then gets upset in the district. South Floyd pops Prestonsburg a few weeks ago, only to be beat down this week by 20+. Basketball is different each night. The right game plan and execution by personnel match ups on the court ultimately decide outcomes.

 

I'll stick with aforementioned assessment...while I didn't intend for it to be an indicator of rankings or who's the best, it's IMO, the listing of teams with best odds of winning a regional title. The TEAM that can string 3 games together consecutively. There is more to it than you might think....

 

 

How many loses does Rowan have to region opponents?

That is a really bad shooting night. How did Russell shoot? Any team with numbers like that usually lose.

 

 

Russell was 7-29FG, 1-15 3FG, 9-19 FT = 24 POINTS