Newport vs. Cooper Predictions/Updates (9th Region Championship)

[theguru]

From the 9th Region thread:

So that leaves us with Newport versus Cooper. As just stated, the status of Yamil Rondon is unknown. Both Taylen Kinney and Andy Johnson have put in major performances so far for their respective teams. Newport won this matchup 48 to 42 roughly a month ago on February 13th but Cooper was still without the injured Andy Johnson at that time as well as Yamil Rondon. Shaun Pouncy led the way for the Jaguars with 19. Taylen Kinney went off in that game for 28 and no other Wildcat reached double figures. It is sure to be another packed house at Truist Arena and, in my opinion, will come down to which star rises to the moment, Johnson or Kinney. Both teams have tremendous talent behind those 2, but, especially with Rondon questionable for the Jaguars, you have to think the these two will be the ones to really lift their respective teams.

[Voice of Reason]

Where are tickets available now?

[FrankNicodemus]

6 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

Where are tickets available now?

I would assume 3 places:

Personally go to Newport HS or Cooper HS, their athletic dept might be doing presale but maybe not since game is tomorrow 

or I just checked and Ticketmaster is the online option. Search Truist Arena as your venue and you will see the 9th Region Championship as a ticket option to buy.  See picture below, is what I got on Ticketmaster 

Or you can buy in person, just get there early, heard line for tix at door on Sunday was crazy long!

[FrankNicodemus]

Like the whole tournament, tickets are $12 and parking in garage is $5.

 

[Voice of Reason]

1 hour ago, FrankNicodemus said:

I would assume 3 places:

Personally go to Newport HS or Cooper HS, their athletic dept might be doing presale but maybe not since game is tomorrow 

or I just checked and Ticketmaster is the online option. Search Truist Arena as your venue and you will see the 9th Region Championship as a ticket option to buy.  See picture below, is what I got on Ticketmaster 

Or you can buy in person, just get there early, heard line for tix at door on Sunday was crazy long!

Definitely avoiding buying in person at the site.

[dshoe40]

Got my tickets today at Newport $8.

[Voice of Reason]

14 hours ago, FrankNicodemus said:

I would assume 3 places:

Personally go to Newport HS or Cooper HS, their athletic dept might be doing presale but maybe not since game is tomorrow 

or I just checked and Ticketmaster is the online option. Search Truist Arena as your venue and you will see the 9th Region Championship as a ticket option to buy.  See picture below, is what I got on Ticketmaster 

Or you can buy in person, just get there early, heard line for tix at door on Sunday was crazy long!

There is no better example of how a business monopoly will abuse people than Ticketmaster. They are charging an $8 fee to buy a ticket for tonight. 

Come on T Swift! You have the power to fix this! You are "The Man". (Queu it up @theguru)

[RRW]

Just went onto Truist Arena site and tickets are $21. WTH?

[859Radio]

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[Pi]

32 minutes ago, RRW said:

Just went onto Truist Arena site and tickets are $21. WTH?

I think this is why some people still think the tournament should be in the high schools. 

You don't pay to park, you aren't paying $5 for a soda or popcorn. No "fees" on tickets. 

NKU is a great arena and is much more comfortable for everyone, but you are paying stadium prices there. 

[Breds82]

I spent   more money than iI thought I would on Sunday. $12 for two is a good deal but the concessions and parking are a joke, especially with how long it took to park and get out.

[Voice of Reason]

1 hour ago, Pi said:

I think this is why some people still think the tournament should be in the high schools. 

You don't pay to park, you aren't paying $5 for a soda or popcorn. No "fees" on tickets. 

NKU is a great arena and is much more comfortable for everyone, but you are paying stadium prices there. 

And it is worth it IMO. I don't think any other place in N. Ky. could have held the crowd Sunday. And probably the same tonight.

[Voice of Reason]

1 minute ago, Breds82 said:

I spent   more money than iI thought I would on Sunday. $12 for two is a good deal but the concessions and parking are a joke, especially with how long it took to park and get out.

How long would it take to get out of any parking lot like that? I sat forever getting in and out of Kroger Field at the high school state championships.

[LLS10]

I got Newport winning this one. 

[Voice of Reason]

1 hour ago, RRW said:

Just went onto Truist Arena site and tickets are $21. WTH?

Blame Ticketmaster! Greedy monopoly in its most abusive form.