LaRue won, 51-44.

After tonight's win vs. North Hardin, LaRue is one win away from first region finals berth since 1995 and two wins away from 1st State trip since 1988

 

Tonight was the 17th District's first postseason loss to LaRue since 1987 region semis at Nelson (LaRue 66, North 63). 17th District (i.e. the Hardins, Elizabethtown, Fort Knox and formerly Meade) was 8-0 since.

 

Tonight was the 17th District's first region quarterfinal loss to LaRue County in 44 YEARS.

(1973: LaRue County 81, Meade County 66, at Hart)

North definitely ran out of offensive firepower down the stretch. Too many young kids out there not prepared for the situation. They'll be really good next year and beyond because of the adversity they faced tonight.

 

They caused LC a lot of problems with the half-court trap, but I'd have liked to see them pressure LC's guards a lot more in the full court. I totally understand why they couldn't, though.

 

For a while it looked like the Hawks were feeling the neck constricting. But they came up with the big plays from Mark Goode inside to close the gap. He missed a lot of shots in the 3rd, but hit the big ones in the 4th. His 3-point play late was monstrous.

 

His brother Derek closed it from the line, hitting his last 5. He missed a couple early on, but I've been watching him for a long time. He always corrects those mistakes quick, even as a freshman, and did so tonight.

 

Liked what Childress did subbing offense for defense in the final minutes.

 

They can beat Taylor, but they'll need to be all-game consistent to do so.