Why would Augusta want their fans to travel to Mason County 25 minutes away when they could go to Bracken County 10 minutes away?

 

Maybe this will hurt Augusta down along the line when them and Mason County are about even but because they want to get back at Bracken County they choose the Fieldhouse (the hardest gym to play in in the region) and lose.

 

Augusta plays better in Bracken County's gym than Bracken County.

travel 25 minutes to play in a better facility isn't much different than traveling 10 minutes.

Maysville has a few more things to offer then brooksville I think,

travel 25 minutes to play in a better facility isn't much different than traveling 10 minutes.

 

Maysville has a few more things to offer then brooksville I think,

But again, Augusta's argument has always been "Do what's best for the kids". Like with the Seed/Draw stuff, the draw is best for their kids. So if it really is all about the kids, not the fans, not the money, or getting back at Bracken's AD and coaches; They would have it at Bracken because that is what is best for Augusta, not giving Mason County an extreme home-court advantage over them by having it at the Fieldhouse.

If the regions at the Fieldhouse as it is this year and a lot of years it gives them a couple extra games on that floor, so it is best for the kids.

How is bracken hosting better for Augusta?

If the regions at the Fieldhouse as it is this year and a lot of years it gives them a couple extra games on that floor, so it is best for the kids.

What if they draw Mason County first round? Do you think Augusta beats Mason County in 2014 if that game is at the Fieldhouse?

How is bracken hosting better for Augusta?

Because it take away a huge advantage from the perennial #1 seed Mason County. It is closer. And Augusta plays better at Bracken than so at the Fieldhouse.

I think Augusta beats them no matter what floor it's on in 2014, you keep saying Augusta plays better at bracken? I think Augusta comes to play no matter the location, mason as a lot more to offer for the fans and players!

We offer differ in opinion and that's ok. I don't live in Augusta, so maybe the Augusta fans can voice where they'd rather travel to watch a game.

I think Augusta beats them no matter what floor it's on in 2014, you keep saying Augusta plays better at bracken? I think Augusta comes to play no matter the location, mason as a lot more to offer for the fans and players!

I have played in games at Mason and Bracken. I have also been to each as a fan. As a player I couldn't care less about the concessions and parking because it did not affect me. What did is the atmosphere, and the effects the gym had.

 

The Fieldhouse is the toughest place I have ever played because of what seemed like the endless backdrop behind the back board. Mason County is only 1 of 2 gyms in the region with 25+ rows of seating behind the goals, and no team, except Mason County and Montgomery County are used to that. Playing at the Fieldhouse ins very hard for a visiting player to adjust to. As a fan it was nice to be spaced out, but it was like ghost town.

 

Now the atmosphere is something different. You put 2000 people in Bracken's gym and the atmosphere is great and enjoyable for the fans, players and everyone involved. You put 2000 people in the Fieldhouse it's kind of dull in boring. And as a player you feed off the atmosphere and your fans.

 

Now in no shape way or form am I saying that Bracken County has a better gym than the Fieldhouse. I'm just saying playing at Bracken County was more enjoyable and easy than at the Fieldhouse.

What if they draw Mason County first round? Do you think Augusta beats Mason County in 2014 if that game is at the Fieldhouse?

 

You're right that was 2013 when that happened.

You're right that was 2013 when that happened.

They won that game by 11 and were the better team and that game was never close.

 

Last year

 

Augusta vs. Mason @ Mason = Mason by 11

 

Augusta vs. Mason @ Bracken = Augusta by 2

 

Augusta vs. Mason @ MoCo = Mason by 8

Just kidding with you Vito. Personally, I want it wherever we make the most money. Records are on the khsaa website.

Just kidding with you Vito. Personally, I want it wherever we make the most money. Records are on the khsaa website.

 

A critical factor for very small schools.