Last year's opener between these two teams went to the Royals in a rout, 61-20; with reserves getting lots of PT. I look for more of the same this time around:

 

MC pressure will force many mistakes early. First quarter score will be somewhere around 24-8.

 

Darius Miller will do what he wants to do; whether it be shooting, defense, or setting others up.

 

Owens will get 15-20 for the Green and White.

 

Mason County will play its subs for most of the second half. Someone unexpected (Ethan King, Browning or Downing perhaps) will benefit from the extended PT and hit for 12 or 14 points.

 

When the dust clears, I'll say Mason County 76, St. Pat 44.

Mason County will win this game, but I can assure that Coach Jason Hinson will ahve this team prepared. Jason is one of the great young coaches in the 10th region and will do what he can to pull an upset here. Mason is a very good team and is the regions best, but dont look for St. Pat to be intimidated by their cross county foes like most other teams are.

MC 71

STP 36

Mason by as many as they want.

Mason County is too much for the Saints. Jason Hinson can prepare all he wants. If he has an answer for Miller, I'm ready to hire him at Kentucky.

MC-80

SP-42