Both Mason County and Madison Central looked great in their first round wins. The fact of the matter is, both teams played well enough to get to Rupp Arena, and both teams played well in their first round victories. I also think both teams have excellent chances of playing on Saturday.

 

I say "ukbellco14" predictions are looking pretty good right now!

Probably was me. I don't think I "hammered" you, just pointed out that I thought John Hardin had played more quality opponents. I still believe that. South Laurel proved it was the better team on the floor in a very good ballgame. I hope they move on and win it all so that I can say, licking my wounds, that the 5th region rep. got beaten by the eventual state champ.

 

LOL. I was referring to westsider.

Both Mason County and Madison Central looked great in their first round wins. The fact of the matter is, both teams played well enough to get to Rupp Arena, and both teams played well in their first round victories. I also think both teams have excellent chances of playing on Saturday.

 

I say "ukbellco14" predictions are looking pretty good right now!

 

Tell that to westsider..... lol.

 

I agree with you that both Mason Co and Madison Central could be in Rupp on Saturday.

Am I? That's a matter of opinion.

 

Madison Central lost to Franklin County (16-12) just four weeks ago and lost by double digits, at home, to Scott County barely two weeks before they beat Scott in the regional final. Mason County lost to Clark County at home a little over a month ago, then won two squeakers on their home court to get to Rupp.

 

I say it's as much a matter of parity and teams getting hot at the right time ... and who's to say I'm wrong?

 

I could say the same thing of the winner of the NCAA Basketball Tourney...... that doesnt cheapen or lessen what those teams have done, or how good those teams are playing.

 

To attribute Madison Central and Mason Co. making it to the state tourney and playing extremely well on the biggest stage in KY HS basketball to PARITY is laughable.

 

Do you know what both of those teams had to do in order to get there.

 

Madison came out of the 11th region, the best region in the state according to those rankings that you are SOOOO fond of.

 

It included top 25 teams Lex Cath, Bryan Station, Henry Clay, and Scott Co. etc etc etc. They beat the #1 team in the state (Scott Co) to get to the big dance.

 

Mason came out of the 12th region, a region that included top 10 ranked Pendelton Co. They then beat top 20 ranked Warren Central.

 

Westsider..... is it that hard to admit that Madison Central and Mason Co are much better teams then you gave them credit for in our little debate about SL's strength of schedule.

Madison central lokked as good as anybody and I think actually was the best first round performance.