6th Region

Tuesday's opening round at various sites

Fairdale (22-9) at Butler (22-8), 7 pm
Moore (13-18) at Jeffersontown (14-12), 7 pm
Fern Creek (12-16) at Evangel Christian (28-4), 7 pm
DeSales (19-11) at Pleasure Ridge Park (23-5), 7 pm

Saturday semifinals at Valley

Fairdale-Butler winner vs. Moore-Jeffersontown winner, Noon
Fern Creek-Evangel Christian winner vs. DeSales-Pleasure Ridge Park winner, 1:30 pm

Tuesday, March 7 final at Valley, 7 pm

(From the KHSAA)

Loaded bottom half. Most likely outcome would be an evangel butler final and Evangel would have a huge size advantage. But I’d say any of 4 teams could potentially win it. Evangel red hot and has athleticism and size and experienced coach. PRP been super consistent and solid all year. Butler- crazy athletic, competes and well coached. Desales hardest to predict- have some nice pieces and have played a very hard schedule- have had some really nice wins but super inconsistent.  

I agree with "Hoopstars" analysis. One thing I might add is that the Butler players (not coaches) need to guard against "looking ahead" and not mentally preparing for Fairdale.  In the past, I've seen teams who thought that they were a lock to advance get upset in the first round to a team that they didn't take seriously.  I also agree that DeSales is the hardest to predict. I've watched quite a few of their games this year & you just never know which team is going to show up. They have left me head-scratching several times this year. Lots of good teams in this Regional.  It should be fun to watch.  I should also add a quick Thank You to "Basketball Jones" for doing a great job sharing his analysis of the 6th Region!  Thanks!