Finally saw the shot that sent the game into the first OT. What a great designed play to get the shooter open, also a very clutch shot. It was far from a gimme. Both teams played hard and I bet they’re both exhausted.

 

Huge FTs by Pikeville at the end of the 1st OT. Can’t understand what Pikevilles hurry was when your up 5 in the 3rd OT with the ball.

 

What an EPIC game that I think needs to be talked about for a long time.

 

Agreed a great game but I’m guessing won’t be filed under epic simply because it’s day one. People tend to forget...

My stream just froze up as the JH coach was answering a question about not fouling with 2 fouls to give at the end of regulation.

 

Game tying three at the end of regulation.

WoW

 

Congrats Panthers!

My stream just froze up as the JH coach was answering a question about not fouling with 2 fouls to give at the end of regulation.

 

Coach told them to foul....teenagers, caught up in the moment

Bad coaching by JH in regulation up 3 with 3.8 seconds and two fouls to give. Basically could have fouled their way till the end of the game. Got to utilize those options and not allow Pikeville to get off a 3. Credit the kid for hitting the shot though.

Well that didn't end like I would have liked. I want to first congratulate Pikeville on making some huge shots. They just would not go away. If you've been around basketball enough, you know the Bball Gods don't shine on you some days. Every play needed to be made to win that game; Pikeville made it.

 

I can say 100% without a doubt as confirmed by multiple players that Coach McCurry informed the kids to foul. They just didn't execute. It happens with 16 and 17 year old kids sometimes. They fought hard, they just didn't execute down the stretch to win this one. There were at least 5 free throws missed that could have essentially sealed the game.

 

Lastly I want to say thank you to my son for a magnificent ride. I knew this chapter would come to an end but I wouldn't change one thing. Sometimes things don't quite work out as planned, it's the beauty of athletics. I've watched you grow from that kid that everyone teased, to a kid that your classmates and fans admire and adore. No dad has ever been more proud. You've handled yourself with class through it all. I know you will accomplish greater things in life; more of those won't be associated with basketball. Salute to you 3......#teammickalways

Well that didn't end like I would have liked. I want to first congratulate Pikeville on making some huge shots. They just would not go away. If you've been around basketball enough, you know the Bball Gods don't shine on you some days. Every play needed to be made to win that game; Pikeville made it.

 

I can say 100% without a doubt as confirmed by multiple players that Coach McCurry informed the kids to foul. They just didn't execute. It happens with 16 and 17 year old kids sometimes. They fought hard, they just didn't execute down the stretch to win this one. There were at least 5 free throws missed that could have essentially sealed the game.

 

Lastly I want to say thank you to my son for a magnificent ride. I knew this chapter would come to an end but I wouldn't change one thing. Sometimes things don't quite work out as planned, it's the beauty of athletics. I've watched you grow from that kid that everyone teased, to a kid that your classmates and fans admire and adore. No dad has ever been more proud. You've handled yourself with class through it all. I know you will accomplish greater things in life; more of those won't be associated with basketball. Salute to you 3......#teammickalways

 

Well said Dad!

What a shot at the end of regulation! Congrats Pikeville