5th place game from Lexington Catholic 

Taking the Jags in this one. Every game this team is starting to get better. The football players are getting back into the swing of basketball, Shaun Pouncy is finding his stride again from being injured and multiple players are filling the void of injured Andy Johnson who is arguably their best player. Looking forward to seeing this team come February when all the pieces will be in place. 

I'm biased in favor of DeSales so I picked them to win. I do have some reservations though.  The Colts must get a decent game from each of their starters & a little help from the bench.  They've played so many games lately that they might be getting a little weary. And if Mr. Sixer is correct and the Jags football guys have returned to basketball form, the Colts could be in trouble.  Rebounding has been an issue at times for DeSales. Plus they often rely on their "star" player a bit too much. He's very good, but a good team needs all 5 of the players on the court to contribute. I still think they have a good chance here, but it's certainly no sure thing.  I'm hoping for a good game, good hustle, unselfish play, a bit of 3pt luck, and no injuries. There's still a lot of basketball to be played in the months ahead. 

I'll take DeSales by 4

Big shout out to LouHSJunkie for his excellent coverage of this tournament!!  You Da Man!!

Thanks @coachb110

12 minutes to tip off!

End of first quarter Cooper 12 DeSales 9

DeSales 24 Cooper 16 4:00 to go in half.

Halftime DeSales 33 Cooper 20.

3:36 to go in third DeSales leads 43 to 27.

End of third DeSales 51 Cooper 37.

As someone who follows Louisville high school basketball I've been saying people are sleeping on DeSales they have lost some games as they are playing an absolute brutal schedule but they are very good and have a great shot to win the 6th region and make it to rupp. They lead 56 to 41 4 minutes to go.

Final from Lexington Catholic DeSales 61 Cooper 52.