Covington Catholic 73 Scott County 55 (Sweet 16 Championship)

[ColonelPops]

Not buying the “worst game of the year” defense. Scott Co is very, very good. They ran into a buzzsaw today. It happens sometimes.

 

By sheer coincidence Oldham County had one of their worst shooting games against CCH last night.

[Samcro]

By sheer coincidence Oldham County had one of their worst shooting games against CCH last night.

Funny how that happens. Everyone that knows Hoops knows that Scott Co was really really good. They’ll be a serious contender again next year. They are always in the thick of it.

[Bluesport]

After seeing all the games this week, I truly believe the state finals were played in the 9th region semis between CCH and Cooper. The 9th has had a heck of a run the last 5 years. 3 different teams to reach the Semis 2 Championships and 1 Runner Up.

 

I am not going to disagree one iota...Cooper was their toughest game and had they beat CCH might have been coming home with the hardware.Just one minor correction...CCH has been the Semi’s 3 out of the last 5 years, thus 4 teams from the 9th.

[Jackie Ed]

How many did they have in 1981 for Simon Kenton and Mason County? 20k?

 

According to the KHSAA IT WAS 19,776. Unreal

[Mustang]

Back to the game. I thought Scott County was hesitant to attack in the paint. Settled for 3's. Made some, but not nearly enough.

 

So did Billy!

[Shuttlesworth]

Scott Co. seems to play their worst game of the year in alot of the Finals.

[Bluesport]

Ruthsatz state champ history:

 

Nick - 2014

Aiden - 2018

 

Nolan 2025(?) is now on deck.

Their little guy is class of 2029 haha.

[Mustang]

Ruthsatz state champ history:

 

Nick - 2014

Aiden - 2018

 

Nolan 2025(?) is now on deck.

 

I hear that Nolan is going into broadcasting.

[MentschTrachtGottLacht]

You have to give Coach Rutsatz credit for loading up the schedule this year. His non-9th region schedule was loaded. I haven't checked to see how the Florida teams fared but I do know that Moeller , who CCH beat, is in the large-school final 4.

 

As is Pick Central, whom they also beat.

[balls03]

As is Pickerton Central and the team that beat Covington Catholic won the Florida State Championship I was told.

[balls03]

Congrats to the Colonels! Very happy for all members of the team, coaching staff and administration. Being the last one standing at the end of the season is why you all have worked so hard this year. As a fan, I say Thank you for the enjoyment you have provided me this year. Now, enjoy it for a bit, and then get back to work! Next year will be here before you know it.

 

Now some random thoughts and comments from the game

 

1) The Finals of the Ky Sweet Sixteen basketball tourney is such an awesome event and environment is just awesome. I don't know how you would make it better

2) The crazies were entertaining the entire tournament. Way to represent.

3) I HATE when we start to play not to lose at the beginning of the fourth quarter.

4) The big guy from Scott County- Moreno, you can tell is a very good player but it seemed like he did not try and dominate for his team. Not sure if was coaching or what

5) I was shocked at the relatively small number of Scott County students there. Being it was the finals, the size of the school, and the proximity to Rupp, I expected there to be a good back and forth banter between the two student sections. There really was none.

6)I did not like the SC students calling a colonel player ugly while he was shooting free throws. I hate personal attacks. Maybe the crazies did too as I was farther from them, but I did not hear them. If they did shame on them.

7) I also hate hearing the bull :poop: chant when they feel the ref made a bad call

8) Personally I thought it was a well officiated game. Let them play but not get too physical

9) Football and Basketball are in the books, so now let's get baseball!

 

From what I’m saw all year. Get a lead get ball in Fredrick Ruthsatz hands in the fourth q run clock you foul they make free throws. Seemed like winning basketball all tourney, Moeller, Cooper, Madison Central etc, that’s not playing not to win that’s playing to win, they missed three free throws all tournament with Fredrick going 31-33 ? Are you serious?

Edited March 19, 2018 by Runcible Owl
Fixed broken quote.

[ColonelPops]

As is Pickerton Central and the team that beat Covington Catholic won the Florida State Championship I was told.

 

Leesburg finished undefeated and won 6A (3rd largest class - 1600 to 2000 kids).

 

Florida Prep got knocked out in 2A.

[gold sunrise]

They were the best, most complete, well-rounded team I saw all season. Congratulations on winning the state championship!

 

Agree. Congrats especially to a friend of mine connected to the team.

[Beechwoodfan]

Way to go Colonels! A much deserved win! Your neighbors down the street are thrilled for you!

[Samcro]

Way to go Colonels! A much deserved win! Your neighbors down the street are thrilled for you!

First class - thank you!