If the polars bears play zone most of the game - its definitely over for the breds (no Free at 40%+ beyond the arc). In a man to man, there is still hope. Overall, its really comes down how well Crawford plays. If Crawford imposes his will then the bears move one, breds go home. It will be interesting how the breds will guard Crawford and co.

 

I would say they would handle Crawford the same way they handled Allen for Pendleton in the opening round of district. They sort of let Allen do his thing while keying in on the role players. I wouldn't say it is going to be a cakewalk but it will be tough for Harrison if Free is out!

Edited February 28, 20179 yr by Livin' the Dream
Autocorrect

Boyers and Harris on Crawford throughout the game can present problems for the bears. These kids are long and athletic; i would try this strategy to slow down Crawford - you're not gonna stop him. When Harris guarded Allen the first time they met, this kid was agressive defensively on Allen. The key thing is to stay out of foul trouble guarding Crawford. Second, make Crawford work on the defensive side.

Any update on Free? Is he still out for tonight?

Any update on Free? Is he still out for tonight?

Yes. broken arm/elbow. Bracken County better go buy a lottery ticket this week.

Yes. broken arm/elbow. Bracken County better go buy a lottery ticket this week.

 

:lol: Things seem to be going their ways since that district championship game thats for sure.

 

Hate that for Free and the Thorobreds.

Bracken Co would've won this game with Free playing.

Bracken Co would've won this game with Free playing.

 

They may have still been favored by a small margin but you can't say they would have for sure won even if Free played.

Again, anything is possible. The breds have done the improbable the last two games. If they can contain Crawford under 20 pts and Gilkey,Turley and Harris step it up, the breds can win. If the Harris kid gets shots and can *more importantly* make them, he could be a thorn in the bears side tonight. The breds main issue all season has been team defense. The opponent was averaging over 70pts per game, the breds got it down +-66. Ppg by the final reg season game.

 

Neverthless, I think Crawford is the best player in the region. Allen and a few others will be better in a short-time, but Crawford is better because of experience.

Edited March 1, 20179 yr by FanBlue
Typo

Coach Hinson and the Polar Bears name the score in this one. Coach Hinson has had 4 days to get ready for this game and that is about 3 and a half days too long for Harrison Co.

Coach Hinson and the Polar Bears name the score in this one. Coach Hinson has had 4 days to get ready for this game and that is about 3 and a half days too long for Harrison Co.

 

Honcho, this is your warm-up for the exorcism that will be administered Monday evening.