The Tomcats move to 14-0 on the season. This game was closer than the score indicates. Woodford controlled the speed of play in the first half, leading 21-20 at halftime. Ashland was able to speed things up and run their offense in the second half, eventually pulling away for the win.

A stat to take note of is that outside of an undefeated and National Championship in 1928 the Tomcats best start in their storied history is 18-0. It doesn't get any easier for the Tomcats though as Trinity visits Ashland on Tuesday.

A stat to take note of is that outside of an undefeated and National Championship in 1928 the Tomcats best start in their storied history is 18-0. It doesn't get any easier for the Tomcats though as Trinity visits Ashland on Tuesday.

Is that game at Ashland? My brother told me it was at Transylvania’s gym in Lexington. Don’t know where he got that info.

I listen to the game on iHeartRadio. I like their radio guy, Dickie. Does a good job.

He makes me laugh sometimes though, when he gets bothered by something in the game, usually referees. Today he was in his element about one of the refs during the first half. Said he was out of his league. More suitable for a 7th grade game than high school, lol.

Is that game at Ashland? My brother told me it was at Transylvania’s gym in Lexington. Don’t know where he got that info.

 

Per KHSAA website it doesn't indicate a location. I have a calendar telling me that my daughter (grade school) is supposed to attend "cheer with the cats" on Tuesday, they did this for yesterday's game as well. I could be wrong, maybe the Tuesday home game is a jv game.

I listen to the game on iHeartRadio. I like their radio guy, Dickie. Does a good job.

He makes me laugh sometimes though, when he gets bothered by something in the game, usually referees. Today he was in his element about one of the refs during the first half. Said he was out of his league. More suitable for a 7th grade game than high school, lol.

 

Dickie is a character. Probably the best play by play guy in the state, but he does love his Tomcats. So if you're not an Ashland fan you either love him or hate him. Hard to knock his play by play talent though.

Is that game at Ashland? My brother told me it was at Transylvania’s gym in Lexington. Don’t know where he got that info.

 

I double checked the calendar, I was wrong. So I imagine that your info about the game being at Transy is correct.

Yes, the game Tuesday is at Transylvania. Ashland was 9-20 from 3 point range for the game. The Porter kid is something to watch. He had 27 points tonight and just does an amazing job facilitating the offense. Ashland came out sluggish offensively and defensively in the first half, but you just know this team is capable of exploding at anytime. It’s the best, most fundamentally sound team I believe I’ve ever seen. Their Achilles heel will be their lack of depth and lack of size, but I believe they’re capable of beating anyone in the state.

Yes, the game Tuesday is at Transylvania. Ashland was 9-20 from 3 point range for the game. The Porter kid is something to watch. He had 27 points tonight and just does an amazing job facilitating the offense. Ashland came out sluggish offensively and defensively in the first half, but you just know this team is capable of exploding at anytime. It’s the best, most fundamentally sound team I believe I’ve ever seen. Their Achilles heel will be their lack of depth and lack of size, but I believe they’re capable of beating anyone in the state.

 

Size will be their downfall imo. But they have shown that they can switch up the defense to offset that when needed. Outside of their size I completely agree that they can beat anyone in the state. Those young cats have a high level of basketball IQ and may be the best shooting team in the state. Not to mention the coaching, coach Mays has done a really good job of adjusting to the opponent in the second half of close games.

Dickie is a character. Probably the best play by play guy in the state, but he does love his Tomcats. So if you're not an Ashland fan you either love him or hate him. Hard to knock his play by play talent though.

I love to listen to his broadcast. He’s extremely good at his job.

Coach Mays said in the post game interview with Dickie that they seemed tired following last night’s game with Union County. He said Villers had bumped his head and was having some headaches and Bradley was playing with several blisters on his feet. But he said they were a tough group and knew how to win.

I’ve seen them live once, at Clark County, and watched a few games streamed and they’re a fun bunch to watch.

 

I may try to go to the Trinity game Tuesday at Transylvania.

Coach Mays said in the post game interview with Dickie that they seemed tired following last night’s game with Union County. He said Villers had bumped his head and was having some headaches and Bradley was playing with several blisters on his feet. But he said they were a tough group and knew how to win.

I’ve seen them live once, at Clark County, and watched a few games streamed and they’re a fun bunch to watch.

 

I may try to go to the Trinity game Tuesday at Transylvania.

 

They probably are worn out. Honestly I expected a potential loss tonight due to that. They played three games last weekend then back to back games yesterday and today. That'll help them going forward though if they make it to the sweet 16.

 

Prior to the AIT Ashland had played 4 games against the top teams in WV along with GRC from Kentucky. Their RPI wont show it but they've had to play 6 really good teams during that time, they played George Washington twice, add in Warren Central and Butler in the AIT. Then Union County and Woodford back to back this weekend. I'm really surprised they didnt take a loss during that stretch.

Edited January 5, 20206 yr by JDEaston

WOODFORD CO. FG FT REB TotPts

Myles 2-9 0-0 3 4

Tabor 3-7 5-8 2 12

Courtney 4-10 3-4 3 11

Gardner 2-2 0-0 2 4

Penn 8-12 0-2 8 16

Gill 0-1 0-0 0 0

Smiley 1-2 0-0 1 2

Blevins 0-1 0-0 2 0

White 0-1 0-0 1 0

TOTALS 20-45 8-14 22 49

FG %: 44.4. FT %: 57.1

 

3pt FGs: 1-6 16.7% Myles 0-1, Tabor 1-2, Courtney 0-1, Gill 0-1, White 0-1

PF: 19

Fouled out – Gill.

ASHLAND FG FT REB TotPts

Porter 9-15 7-8 6 27

Sellars 4-7 0-0 3 10

Villers 4-10 4-4 8 14

Bradley 1-2 0-0 3 3

Hudson 3-6 4-6 4 12

Atkins 0-0 0-0 0 0

Conway 0-0 0-0 0 0

Phillips 0-0 0-0 1 0

Gillum 1-2 0-1 0 2

TOTALS 22-42 15-19 26 68

FG %: 52.4. FT %: 78.9

 

3pt FGs: 9-20 45.0%: Porter 2-4, Sellars 2-5, Villers 2-5, Hudson 2-5, Bradley 1-1

PF: 17

Scoring by quarters:

WOODFORD CO. 13 8 12 16 = 49

ASHLAND 12 8 24 24 = 68