Who:   Oldham County Colonels vs. Collins Titans

When:  Tuesday, 1/31/23   approximately 7:45 pm tip   (immediately following OC-Collins girls)

Where:  Oldham County HS, Buckner, KY

Broadcast:  Begins at 5:30 pm with pregame before girls' game; FREE live hi-def video on www.pegasussportsky.com

What has become one of the 8th Region's best rivalries is re-visited Tuesday night in Buckner as the Collins Titans tangle with the Oldham County Colonels.   The game will tip about 20 minutes after the conclusion of the girls' game, which will start the doubleheader at 6 pm.

These two teams have treated us to some of the greatest high school games in the region over the past dozen years.   Oldham leads the all-time series by a significant margin at 13-4, but Collins has kept it close when it counts:   Oldham's lead in post-season tournament games is just 4-3.

The Titans have been a Top 20 team much of the year, and - as usual - Collins' defense has led the way.   That said, this year's Titans' squad has been one of head coach Chris Gaither's better scoring team, with veterans throughout.    Kenyon Goodin is one of the most under-rated (not sure how, but he seems to be overlooked a little....) in the region, and has the capacity to score from anywhere on the court.   Running mate Quintin Simmons is a great complementary talent that makes it very difficult to concentrate too much on Goodin.     Collins prefers to play at the rim, and their defense helps the offense by creating turnovers and transition opportunities.    Don't be deceived by the Collins' shooting percentages from deep; the Titans have talent to hit the outside looks if an opponent is foolish enough to give them good looks.  

Isaih Cochran is the third leg of the Collins core group; Cochran averages 11.7 ppg.

The Titans are one of the region's best shooting teams, hitting 49% from the floor overall, 38% beyond the arc, and 74% at the line.

The game will be a great matchup because Oldham will counter Collins' suffocating, athletic defense with one of the region's most explosive offenses, led by star junior Max Green, who seems to have really hit his stride of late.   Green is averaging 25 ppg while hitting 49% of his shots - even though 44% of his shots (170 of 389) come from beyond the arc.    A phenomenal shooter at all levels, Green is hitting 41% beyond the arc and 92% at the line (tops in KY).   He has been held under 20 points only twice in 21 games, with a low of 13 against Lexington Christian.     He has eclipsed 30 points three times.

Oldham is primarily a 3-man team, yet they are one of the top scoring teams in Region 8.   Luke Amburgey is a powerful inside player, averaging 14 points and 7 boards a game, and Abram Stinebruner - Louis Dampier's grandson - averages 12.2 ppg and hits 45% of his threes (55 of 123).   Overall, Oldham 46% overall, 40% from beyond the arc, and 76% from the stripe.

The edge may go to the team that gets some offensive production outside of their "big 3"....but at the end of the day, this will be a delightful matchup of scoring offense vs scoring defense.  Can Collins slow down Green?    Can Oldham come close to their scoring average against the stingy Titans?      Oldham has the home-court advantage but Collins figures to be favored in what could be a very close contest.

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This is always a great matchup, though there have been some curious blowouts.    I think this one will be close.....

Collins by 12.

I’m going to go with an upset here, sounds kind of crazy but Oldham County has a home court advantage like no other, and I am sure that the “O-Zone” will be packed for this one.

 

Is this game going to be played or rescheduled or canceled?

22 minutes ago, Falcon Pride said:

Is this game going to be played or rescheduled or canceled?

I'd assume it will be played, roads were not great this morning but they are clearing up now. Don't take my word for it. 

11 minutes ago, Adrian Woj Burner said:

I'd assume it will be played, roads were not great this morning but they are clearing up now. Don't take my word for it. 

Are both schools in session; that's a good indicator isn't it? 

Weather forecast update from nWo ~

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2 minutes ago, Runcible Owl said:

Are both schools in session; that's a good indicator isn't it? 

Weather forecast update from nWo ~

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Both schools are closed today. However, if there are no restrictions on games being cancelled when school is, I don't see how it is not played. 

I'm guessing CM will update this when a decision is made.

The DeSales/N. Oldham game has been moved to Wednesday night.  I'd guess this game will not be played tonight.  Just my guess.

Per MLCHS Athletics Twitter the game is being played. Posted about 30 minutes ago.

This game is definitely ON, per the Oldham County HS athletic director.

Pegasus Sports will still be broadcasting it, as well.   On air at 5:30 pm with pregame for the girls' contest, followed by coverage of the boys' game.   www.pegasussportsky.com

CM

I envision a very very close game. Down to the wire. I think OC pulls it out. Has Collins ever won at OC?  Based on the above it looks like they’ve only won 1 regular season matchup with OC. 

Should be a dandy.  Being at OC definitely helps the colonels some.
Should be a decent crowd, but not great since school was out today and it’s kinda nasty out.

Tip in 18 minutes and counting.

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