Bracken County came in at 2-0 and Deming was looking for it's first win, Tonight the Devils won with a 28 pt effort by Travis Massey, The Bears jumped out to a 7-0 lead into a 18-7 edge in the 1st quarter with 32 ticks left.

The Devils had some excellent play from the bench hung in their to trail only by 5pts at 30-25 at the half.

The 2 8th grade twins Kyle and Luke King were key performers in Deming's win after starters Billy Graves, Garth Grause and Nathan Mithcell got in foul trouble and Jonathen Caldwell sank 1 of 2 freethrows that help seal the game for Deming.

Kyle had 9pts. and Luke had 13pts.

Tyler Hamilton poured in 16pts. for the Bears, along with Jesse Hall with 9pts.and Cooper with 8pts. in which all three fouled out later in the game.

I was at the game and was very upset with what I saw. I respect and admire both coaches. People don't pay to go to a game and watch kids shooting free throws and this game turned out to be a free throw demonstration. The refs just wouldn't let the kids play. There were a lot of weak fouls called both ways when driving to the basket. You play a big time school and these calls aren't gonna be called; it takes away from the intensity of the game. So why is it that when two big rivals play, these petty fouls are called? The refs also made several questionable calls near the end of the game that could have changed its outcome. Can't blame it all on the refs but it sure does help if they know what in the world their doing.

I was at the game and was very upset with what I saw. I respect and admire both coaches. People don't pay to go to a game and watch kids shooting free throws and this game turned out to be a free throw demonstration. The refs just wouldn't let the kids play. There were a lot of weak fouls called both ways when driving to the basket. You play a big time school and these calls aren't gonna be called; it takes away from the intensity of the game. So why is it that when two big rivals play, these petty fouls are called? The refs also made several questionable calls near the end of the game that could have changed its outcome. Can't blame it all on the refs but it sure does help if they know what in the world their doing.

Can't say I disagree, but all in all it was a good game by both teams.

Hated, HAted, HATED to see Bracken lose, but I am happy for Coach Johnson. He is a great guy and I am glad that he finally got his first win. Would've been tough to lose 4 in a row.

It came at a time Deming needed a win and they're starting to play well, Congrats to Coach Johnson.:thumb:

Luke and Kyle will be tired after today they have to play at a Freshman tourny at Harrison County today.

Glad to see you back DM i haven't seen you posting when they had those couple loses.

Glad to see you back DM i haven't seen you posting when they had those couple loses.

Work has kept me away, but I'll try to see as many games as I can.

Next game is against Nicholas County on the 15th. rolling guys.:thumb:

I was at the game and was very upset with what I saw. I respect and admire both coaches. People don't pay to go to a game and watch kids shooting free throws and this game turned out to be a free throw demonstration. The refs just wouldn't let the kids play. There were a lot of weak fouls called both ways when driving to the basket. You play a big time school and these calls aren't gonna be called; it takes away from the intensity of the game. So why is it that when two big rivals play, these petty fouls are called? The refs also made several questionable calls near the end of the game that could have changed its outcome. Can't blame it all on the refs but it sure does help if they know what in the world their doing.

 

Could not agree more. I was not at this game but know what you are saying.

Congrats to Jamie on his 1st win, even if it was against the Polar Bears. Let's regroup and come out ready for Tuesday night against A-town.

Congrats Johnson! Huge win over his alma mater.

HAHAH, Well i see Bracken is starting too fall but, you do have to take into consideration that bracken is still a younger team.

Congrats to Jamie on his 1st win, even if it was against the Polar Bears. Let's regroup and come out ready for Tuesday night against A-town.

This is gonna be a good show down, I am glad to see that Deming had won against a 10th region rival.

Disagree totally with the assessment that too many fouls were called. A foul is a foul and it was an evenly called game. Give Deming some credit here guys. Hats off to coach Johnson and the Devils. Tmass, the King twins, and the rest of the Devils played a great ball game