How can you call this one ? Russell w/o the regional POY , uncharted waters for the devil's. I don't think Lewis can capture the emotion of mon night vs greenup. GCHS is a huge rival game for Lewis , russell is not. They shot very well , under huge pressure . Can they do it twice in a row ? I've got my doubts.... 1 things for sure , the place will be rockin big. And there is no coach , none , that I'd rather have in march than Mr March . LB

Russell will have to step it up, with the 16th region m.o.p.(IMO) out. Lewis Co fans will be fired up and Hampton will have them playin there best. Marty Ruggles played well against Greenup and Shawn Zornes is feelin better. it will take good guard play from Britt, F. Witten, and Owens and big defensive stops from Enix and Lykins to beat Russell and Turner and Gill will have to play great on offense to replace J.V. This game will come down to the wire, probably no more then a 5 point game

If Vanhoose is out , could be a close game. Good luck Lions.

Blair questionable with a rolled ankle. It will be interesting to see if Russell comes out with a chip on their shoulder or going through the motions.

If Blair is limited you almost have to start liking Lewis Counties chances even more. If Blair does not play Russell can still win so I will still go with Russell.

I said this in another thread, a wounded dog sometimes fights harder! Russell could in the end become more determined to fight.

Lewis has to stay in it, too let the crowd be a factor late. Russell should be able to build a lead and keep it but who knows, might be fun to watch.

Blair questionable with a rolled ankle. It will be interesting to see if Russell comes out with a chip on their shoulder or going through the motions.

Just a question, did Blair happen to roll his ankle on the same spot on the Lewis floor talked about in the Raceland/Russell Girls game thread? If so, from what posters were saying in that one this is Vanhoose (Russell boys), Vanderhoof (Raceland girls) and another that I can't remember the name mentioned now injured at that smae spot on the floor. Just wondering, there were complaints from several about a "low" spot in the floor in the other thread.. :confused:

I said this in another thread, a wounded dog sometimes fights harder! Russell could in the end become more determined to fight.

I agree.

Just a question, did Blair happen to roll his ankle on the same spot on the Lewis floor talked about in the Raceland/Russell Girls game thread? If so, from what posters were saying in that one this is Vanhoose (Russell boys), Vanderhoof (Raceland girls) and another that I can't remember the name mentioned now injured at that smae spot on the floor. Just wondering, there were complaints from several about a "low" spot in the floor in the other thread.. :confused:

I have know idea about the floor at Lewis Co. I have not been able to attend any of the tournament games this year. Perhaps Jay Bilas could answer this question.

Blair turned his ankle in practice at Russell not at Lewis County.

Blair turned his ankle in practice at Russell not at Lewis County.

:thumb: Thank you, I have no idea from my personal witness of a low spot - have never seen the Lewis gym let alone walked across the floor. I was just asking the question due to the talk about it on another thread.

I have know idea about the floor at Lewis Co. I have not been able to attend any of the tournament games this year. Perhaps Jay Bilas could answer this question.

:thumb: See my post 27, thanks.

With things like this happening , Lewis Co may wind up in the Sweet Sixteen.

Gill is playing? I was told he was done for the year with a serious case of mono.