So whats everyone think about this years line up.

Is Ashland and Boyd County in the same bracket?

Madison Central is the Favorite

Madison Central is the Favorite

 

Who does MC play? What is their record?

Riherds Basketball Scorecard says they play on the 27th with the opponent to be determined.

It will be interesting to see how Highlands fares in Ashland? This isn't their best team, but they will play some serious "D" and NKY teams have done quite well lately in the AIT. Good luck Birds!!

I believe these are the first round matchups, not certain. But if it holds true that this is correct, isn't it a bit ironic to have the 7th region and 11th region going at it in the first round?

 

Rowan County - Franklin County

Ashland Blazer - Knott County Central

Highlands - Boyd County

Madison Central - DuPont Manual

Fine lineup. Well worth the price of admission.

Ashland Invitational

 

Wednesday, December 27

2:30- Rowan County vs. Franklin County

4:00- Madison Central vs. DuPont Manual

7:00- Ashland vs. Knott County Central

8:30- Boyd County vs. Highlands

 

Thursday, December 28

Semifinals- 7:00 & 8:30

 

Friday, December 29

Championship- 8:30

 

I'm not sure about other times on Thursday and Friday, but I assume they'll be 2:30, 4 & 7.

Ashland Invitational

 

Wednesday, December 27

2:30- Rowan County vs. Franklin County

4:00- Madison Central vs. DuPont Manual

7:00- Ashland vs. Knott County Central

8:30- Boyd County vs. Highlands

 

Thursday, December 28

Semifinals- 7:00 & 8:30

 

Friday, December 29

Championship- 8:30

 

I'm not sure about other times on Thursday and Friday, but I assume they'll be 2:30, 4 & 7.

 

Thanks for the info:thumb:

This Tourney looks weak compared to past years. The winner of Manual/Madison Central will win this Tourney.

How far is Ashland from Ft. Thomas? 1 hr..2 hrs?

How far is Ashland from Ft. Thomas? 1 hr..2 hrs?

Right at 2 to 2.5 hours to

Sportsfan, Why is it that the AIT always seems weaker? I have read on here for the past 4 years that it is weaker than the past. This is NOT necessary a smack at yourself, it's just that for the past four years I have read this years tourney is weaker than the past. The AIT is not going to draw the teams that the 5/3 draws now over the holidays due to location and financial backing. But, I can say this zealously that it is (and will continue to be) the best holiday tournament that any 16th region team will put on. Raceland, Boyd, etc can have some classic games and teams come in to showcase, but the AIT will have the best overall price for admission than any school in the 16th.

Sportsfan, Why is it that the AIT always seems weaker? I have read on here for the past 4 years that it is weaker than the past. This is NOT necessary a smack at yourself, it's just that for the past four years I have read this years tourney is weaker than the past. The AIT is not going to draw the teams that the 5/3 draws now over the holidays due to location and financial backing. But, I can say this zealously that it is (and will continue to be) the best holiday tournament that any 16th region team will put on. Raceland, Boyd, etc can have some classic games and teams come in to showcase, but the AIT will have the best overall price for admission than any school in the 16th.

 

You just answered your own question. There are a lot more tournements throughout the state these days, with the bigger/better ones being in central locations with big finacial sponsors.

 

Welcome to the site. :thumb: