This won should be a great game. Both teams won at home, giving Lewis Co a small edge since the 63rd is played at Lewis this year. Lewis Co always has a large crowed , and a great student section. In my OP this is a talent Vs coaching game. Witch is more important the talent or the coaching? Talent can win game`s , but I think coaching is more important. And the coaching edge is Lewis Co, Hampton would be my pick for coach of the year in the 16th. The talent for Greenup Co can cause a problem for any team, lead by Gage Hughes and Jair Jackson. Hughes had 17 pts in both games and 5 - 3`s at Lewis. Jair Jackson has been a double -double machine the last 3 or 4 game`s , leading the state in rebounds per game. And Christian Wireman can shoot the 3 with the best of them at times. Even with the coaching edge going to Lewis Co, I think if Greenup can stay out of foul trouble and play as a team they Win. I guess that over rides my coaching is more important edge, but I`m a Greenup fan so I have to pick them. My final is 56-50 Greenup.

Lewis Co always draws huge crowds for the postseason. Should be a fun atmosphere.

I'll take Lewis at home by 4.

Lewis by 10

Should be a great game! I'll take my Lions at home in this one. Some magic happened the last time the Lions hosted the 63rd District Tournament when medical redshirt senior Terrence Smith went for a career high 35 in his final game on his home floor, leading the Lions passed Russell to claim the district. This Lions team, though inexperienced can do the same thing and win the tournament if they buy in to Coach Hampton's gameplan.

This won should be a great game. Both teams won at home, giving Lewis Co a small edge since the 63rd is played at Lewis this year. Lewis Co always has a large crowed , and a great student section. In my OP this is a talent Vs coaching game. Witch is more important the talent or the coaching? Talent can win game`s , but I think coaching is more important. And the coaching edge is Lewis Co, Hampton would be my pick for coach of the year in the 16th. The talent for Greenup Co can cause a problem for any team, lead by Gage Hughes and Jair Jackson. Hughes had 17 pts in both games and 5 - 3`s at Lewis. Jair Jackson has been a double -double machine the last 3 or 4 game`s , leading the state in rebounds per game. And Christian Wireman can shoot the 3 with the best of them at times. Even with the coaching edge going to Lewis Co, I think if Greenup can stay out of foul trouble and play as a team they Win. I guess that over rides my coaching is more important edge, but I`m a Greenup fan so I have to pick them. My final is 56-50 Greenup.

 

Really, Coach of the Year??

 

I think Joe does a great job and Lewis definitely has the advantage on the sidelines tonight vs Tackett but I don't think Lewis, with an 11-14 overall record, and 8-9 in the Region, has overachieved. They finished in the 16th Region about where everyone expected them to. Coach of the year comes down to Boyd's Coach Anderson, Rowan's Coach Thacker, or Elliott's Coach Adkins.

Lewis by won.

Holy homonyms Batman this will be a dandy.

Really, Coach of the Year??

 

I think Joe does a great job and Lewis definitely has the advantage on the sidelines tonight vs Tackett but I don't think Lewis, with an 11-14 overall record, and 8-9 in the Region, has overachieved. They finished in the 16th Region about where everyone expected them to. Coach of the year comes down to Boyd's Coach Anderson, Rowan's Coach Thacker, or Elliott's Coach Adkins.

 

IMO Coach of the Year shouldnt be the team that has the best record, but most of the time it does. It should be the a coach that takes a team and stays in and wins games that they shouldnt (like on paper). Coaches vs talent this is a topic all the time. Give me a great coach and he can take some underachievers and win.

Really, Coach of the Year??

 

I think Joe does a great job and Lewis definitely has the advantage on the sidelines tonight vs Tackett but I don't think Lewis, with an 11-14 overall record, and 8-9 in the Region, has overachieved. They finished in the 16th Region about where everyone expected them to. Coach of the year comes down to Boyd's Coach Anderson, Rowan's Coach Thacker, or Elliott's Coach Adkins.

Lewis lost around 8 seniors from last year's team and returned two players with significant varsity experience. Them competing the way they have and even defeating the regions top team in Boyd County gives Coach Hampton a pretty good argument in my opinion. Elliott, Rowan, and Boyd were expected to be the top 3 before the season began.