The Royals & Panthers will meet once again in Brooksville where they historically have produced some of the 39th District's most recent, magical moments. Mason County enters Thursday night's championship having squeaked by Bracken County in the semifinals. Back in the lineup after an ankle injury is senior All-Region big man Alex Schalch, who finished with 18 & 13 in the semis.

 

Augusta made quick work of St. Patrick in its semifinal game on Monday, paced by sophomore guard Kason Hinson's 28 points & 10 rebounds. The Panthers fell to the Royals in their only regular season meeting, losing 60-54 in Augusta on January 21st.

 

Who advances to the 10th Region Tournament as the 39th District champ?

Edited February 26, 20206 yr by Randy Parker

Mason survives the opening game of post season against a nice BC game plan. Postseason jitters should be now gone. I think they're about to turn it on.

 

Royals by 15-20 paced by a Schalch double double...

On paper, Mason..... but Jason Hinson coaching against Mason Co on that floor in a district tourney. Hard to say.

I've got Mason by 6.

 

You're welcome, Jason.

I’ve got Augusta winning this one. It’s no secret that the Panthers played their worst ball of the season during their 7 game losing streak this month but something happened in the second half of the Lewis County game. After trailing 40-19 at the half, the Panthers erupted for 61 second half points to narrowly fall to the Lions 81-80. They then backed that up with a win over Ludlow and Monday night's victory over St. Patrick. Plus throw in the X factor, the return of head coach Jason Hinson. The coach that is very well known for making post season magic. Mason County has a solid squad but can be beaten and I feel like the time is right for the Panthers to do it again.

Mason wins by 8

MC better work on their foul shooting or it could wind up biting them. I expect a close game.

7-3 Augusta; 4:37 1Q.

 

Per Evan Dennison.

13-7 Augusta after 1.

16-9 Augusta; 6:18 2Q.

Update?

18-13 Augusta; 3:39 2Q.

28-24 Augusta at halftime.

Halftime scoring per Evan Dennison:

 

Augusta (28) -- White 11, Hinson 10, Philpot 4, Snapp 2, Appelman 1

 

Mason (24) -- Schalch 9 (7 reb), Henry 4, May 3, Butler 3, Frey 2, Swolsky 2, Perry 1

Mason County up 36-31; 4:04 3Q.