I am picking Elliott Co. to win the 16th. Going to be tough with a possible matchup with Russell in the semis.

Good post sure hope you are right.

Buddy Bigg's will go back to Rupp Arena and solidify his coaching accolades. Best of luck to the Tomcats and Coach Bigg's.

If you go by the Mascot Matchups here is the way it plays out.

 

FIRST ROUND

GAME 1 - 3/7 - 6:30pm - Ashland Blazer (Tom Cats)/Lewis County (Lions) A battle of the beast Lions pride is too much for the house cats tuck tail and run home as Lewis County Lions advance.

GAME 2 - 3/7 - 8:15pm - Rowan County (Vikings)/East Carter (Raiders) Humans do battle but the Vikings ship is plundered as the Raiders steal the Vikings weapons and leave them defenseless

GAME 3 - 3/8 - 6:30pm - Russell (Red Devils)/Bath County (Wildcats) The Devil himself couldn’t couldn't stand the heat as the nets as well as the hardwood becomes part of Dante’s inferno the Cats escape with their lives less a lot of fur.

GAME 4 - 3/8 - 8:15pm - Elliott County (Lions)/Boyd County (Lions) A battle of Pride. It is a toss up on the winner pitting two lions but edge to Elliot’s Lions have something to prove.

 

SEMIFINALS

GAME 5 - 3/10 - 12:00pm - Lewis County (Lions)/East Carter (Raiders) A battle of man versus beast. The Raiders are unable to steal the Lions weapons and are torn to shreds on their attempt

GAME 6 - 3/10 - 1:45pm - Russell (Red Devils)/Elliott County (Lions) Once again the heat proves too much for the beast which are the lions

 

CHAMPIONSHIP

GAME 7 - 3/12 - 7pm - Lewis County (Lions)/Russell (Red Devils) The Lions come prepared with fire in their eyes however roasted Lions is on the Red Devils menu and a tasty meal is served.

 

Winner

Russell (Red Devils) The heat in the Kitchen is nothing compared to the smokey hardwood flavor that the Devil Himself would be proud.

 

I don't see the Lewis County vs Ashland game being much of a game at all. Lewis is outmanned at every position. This will be probably the largest deficit, this or Russell over Bath.