Russell @ Elliott Co. Thoughts?

[sportsfan1977]

EKC Semifinal

 

 

Should be a great game.

 

Winner meets West Carter for the Title.

[russellrooter]

I don't see defense discussed much in the threads on 16th Region teams but I believe it will the key to this game as well as who wins the Region this year. As much as I'm a fan of the "big 3" for Elliott, I like Russell in this one because of their defense. Hoose (long and lanky) & Blair (smart & deceptively quick) pose matchup problems. Throw in Gill (shot blocker, quick, and strong) & Robinson (all scrappy award) and I believe that will carry them regardless of what their offense is able to produce. A glaring weakness for Russell's defense is guarding a big post player and while Ferguson is special, he's not that big.

[BogeyMan]

If Elliott plays like they did in the 1st half against East Carter it will be a close game. If they play like they did after halftime, Russell will win big.

[duck1220]

Devils by 7+.

[007]

Will the game be on radio?

[thewalrus]

Who won this game?

[007]

I found it on 102.2 FM.

 

It's 66-66 in the 4th quarter with 3:23 to play.

 

Elliott fell behind 20-4 in the first quarter. Got within one at 36-35 Russell at the half.

 

VanHoose has 31 for Russell.

 

Ferguson has 27 for Elliott.

[007]

71-71 with :12.8 remaining.

[007]

VanHoose drains a 25 footer with :03.3 remaining. :eek:

[007]

Russell 74-71 Final.