Let's hear thoughts? I said before the regional tournament that this would be a great scenerio and now it's happened. Can anybody say, "WAR"!!! Gonna be a good one for the 5th time.

Cougars by 7!!!

Elliott co comes in at 21-7 and Morgan co 22-5. 5th meeting this year with Elliott county winning 3 of the 4. Elliott has had a much tougher road to get to the championship having beaten Boyd and by most people's pick Rowan to get here. Both times they were down by double digits, as they were versus Morgan co in the district championship. Which took two overtimes to decide. Morgan co has won 11 games in a row, but let both the Ashland game and Raceland game be closer games than they should have been by trying to hold the ball in the 4th quarter. Elliott's guards played great versus the press of Rowan county and Morgan will try to press also. I feel like the keys for Elliott to win are for Spencer to be a factor by driving and drawing fouls. Either Holbrook or Howell to dominate the rebounding battle. And for the Griffith twins to knock down some open 3's. If Elliott can do 2 of those 3 things successful I think they win. I think the key for Morgan is for either Ryan Adams to make some open 3's. Michael Prater to stay on the floor and not get in foul trouble allowing him to drive and score. And for Perry and Redparth to play their normal game. Hard to slow Perry down in transition, but if Elliott can not allow him to get easy baskets on fast breaks they have a better chance of winning. With all of that being said I'm taking my Cougars to cut down the nets and go to Rupp with a 56 to 54 victory. Good luck to both teams Thursday. It has been a pleasure to watch all 4 battles so far this year, and I know it is going to be a knockdown drag out brawl til the final buzzer sounds.

:popcorn: I'll take my Lions by 15. :popcorn:

:popcorn: I'll take my Lions by 15. :popcorn:

 

Lol. That ain't happening. 15??? Come on now.

Lol. That ain't happening. 15??? Come on now.

 

:popcorn: game two of their series this year Elliott County won by 22. :popcorn: So 15 is in reach:popcorn:

:popcorn: game two of their series this year Elliott County won by 22. :popcorn: So 15 is in reach:popcorn:

 

Maybe Morgan wins by 15. If Elliott gets down like they did against Boyd and Rowan there isn't no coming back this time. Perry will be the best player on the floor again tomorrow night and he will refuse to let them lose. Can't wait til tomorrow night. I love the rivalry.

I would guess this will be a great atmosphere as I'm sure both teams are very hungry for this region title, and both can rightfully expect they have a great chance to get it done.

Maybe Morgan wins by 15. If Elliott gets down like they did against Boyd and Rowan there isn't no coming back this time. Perry will be the best player on the floor again tomorrow night and he will refuse to let them lose. Can't wait til tomorrow night. I love the rivalry.

 

For 1, Perry is not the best player on his team ( Redparth ) , and you say Elliott needs to slow Perry on fast break, more like cherry picking. I`ve seen it over and over , when a shot goes up Perry goes to half court waiting for the long out let pass. That's how he gets so many "fast break" points. If Jordan will refuse to let his team lose , he might want to play some "D" and rebound some. OH I for got Redparth does all that, and Perry gets the cred cause of the points he scores. Elliott has had Morgan`s number all year, they know Morgan is soft as a softball, and they take advantage of it. I think it will be close, Elliott 62 - 55.

For 1, Perry is not the best player on his team ( Redparth ) , and you say Elliott needs to slow Perry on fast break, more like cherry picking. I`ve seen it over and over , when a shot goes up Perry goes to half court waiting for the long out let pass. That's how he gets so many "fast break" points. If Jordan will refuse to let his team lose , he might want to play some "D" and rebound some. OH I for got Redparth does all that, and Perry gets the cred cause of the points he scores. Elliott has had Morgan`s number all year, they know Morgan is soft as a softball, and they take advantage of it. I think it will be close, Elliott 62 - 55.

 

All I know is Jordan Perry won EKC conference player of the year award. Beating out Ryan Callahan of Rowan county. Someone else must think he was the best player of those 8 teams in the EKC. For someone averaging over 26 points per game he sure must do a lot of cherry picking. Redparth is a great player and can do it all. Glad to have him on our team.

All I know is Jordan Perry won EKC conference player of the year award. Beating out Ryan Callahan of Rowan county. Someone else must think he was the best player of those 8 teams in the EKC. For someone averaging over 26 points per game he sure must do a lot of cherry picking. Redparth is a great player and can do it all. Glad to have him on our team.

He does do a lot of cherry picking, he does make some nice shots here and there. From what I have seen he gets most points off lay ups. I just feel he`s not a all around good player, There is more to the game than scoring , but most people just look at the point`s and think , well he must be the best on that team cause he avg the most points. I think it would be a different story if he had a different coach. And you should be happy with Redparth , one of the best player`s in region.

:popcorn: ANYWAY:ohbrother:... Good luck to both Elliott County and Morgan County teams, you both deserve to be in this game playing for the championship.

 

NOW, for us that can't be there, here is site that will be webcasting the game.

 

The Greenup Beacon - Front Page :popcorn:

How many years if ever has it been since Morgan won a 16th ?

How many years if ever has it been since Morgan won a 16th ?

All of them.

LOL , Thanks doc