I was too at the gameand HH has a very good squad. Big inside and quick guard play. Elliotts defense was pretty good and they shot better than the last few games. All in all I think it was a good win for the Lions. Timmy Knipp showed he can contribute on both ends of the floor. Ferguson as usual put up some nice numbersand the Faulkner twins as usual did a nice job on the boards and shooting. And C. Knipp is a stealing machine. Nice win Elliott.

Another great win for Elliott!!!

Elliott County is playing who they are suppose to play. They are not an inner city school with 1,500 enrollment. They are a 16th Region school with 318 students. They have to play the Carters and Morgan County twice because that is their district. I have seen them play numerous times and they can play with anyone. They push it constantly, they all can run and shoot, they press you soon as you get off the bus, and they have played hundreds of games together. I think we have the possibility (stress may) of a modern day Hoosiers 1953/54 Milan High School in the making. Remember as Juniors Plump, Kraft, and company reached the semis and then won it all as Seniors. They had 180 in HS and beat Muncie Central who had 1,800 in the finals. The twins, Chris Knipp and Ferguson are juniors. There are some striking parallels.

I am 120 miles from Elliott, but they give all dreamers and small schools a glimmer of hope!!! I say GO LIONS!!! I hope they are playing on Saturday in Rupp. Every neutral fan in Rupp will jump on their bandwagon and tiny Elliott with 6,000 residents will have 10,000 screaming fans!!!

I say congratulations to a very fine team that is fun to watch. I hope they make a very deep run in March.

 

As to the folks from schools accustomed to beating Elliott who are now on the receiving end, just relax. The criticism isn't really about "running up the score". It is about being beaten by someone who "isn't supposed to beat us".

 

The natural order will probably be restored when these kids graduate. It always amuses me when these larger schools who have a history of success get their feathers ruffled when the smaller schools have a once in a generation team and beat them a few times. They seem to think this signifies the end of the world or something. Just take a deep breath and try to enjoy someone else's success.

A nice post each from Lions Mania & Gomez

I say congratulations to a very fine team that is fun to watch. I hope they make a very deep run in March.

 

As to the folks from schools accustomed to beating Elliott who are now on the receiving end, just relax. The criticism isn't really about "running up the score". It is about being beaten by someone who "isn't supposed to beat us".

 

The natural order will probably be restored when these kids graduate. It always amuses me when these larger schools who have a history of success get their feathers ruffled when the smaller schools have a once in a generation team and beat them a few times. They seem to think this signifies the end of the world or something. Just take a deep breath and try to enjoy someone else's success.

 

This is probably the true'est and best post I have ever seen on here. Great post and I agree 100%.

Congrats Elliott

A very successful weekend for Elliott. I am not saying that because of the two wins, which were nice. I am saying that because Elliott has gotten away from too much one on one which I saw at Rowan County and mainly because Timmy Knipp seems to be growing into his role on this team. It has to be hard for a freshman to fit into this group that has played together for many years. However,a team chemistry is developing that he seems to be buying into more every game. The kid has size and a ton of talent. Once his head and heart get into it, he will grow into a great player. Elliott was a good big man away from going deeper into the State Tournament last year. Every player seems to have improved over the summer, and the development of Timmy Knipp can only make them stronger. Additionally, I have never seen players play with more heart and determination than Ferguson, the Faulkners and Chris Knipp. This is a fun team to watch!!

As an outsider 120 miles from Sandy Hook and in love with this fun team, let me tell you my concerns going deep into March (not that they can't still get to Saturday in Rupp)

 

1) Timmy--You are 6'7" and you have some talent. Everyone knows you can shoot the three well. You are not a guard, and brother Elliott needs you to play big in the paint.

 

2) Need a 6'5" 240 lb. Barkley type player who makes a living in the paint.

Well so do a majority of the teams in KY need one like this!!

 

3) They are in great shape, but have no depth and if they get tired or are in foul trouble that presents big problems. Sweet Sixteen draw and getting to play on Wednesday may be a factor in their run??

 

4) They must shoot in the mid 40% or better to get into the press and control tempo and get the game in the 80 point range or better. This played out against Cov Catholic where they shot only 37% for the game. If Elliott only scores in the 60s than the game is probably a close game and all bets are off.

 

That being said I am a 100% fan of this exciting team and like I said they give hope to the little guy and all the small schools in KY. GO LIONS and prove the critics wrong!!! You can do it. The Carr Creeks, Sharpsville's, and Wayland's from the past are rooting for you!!!

Another great win for Elliott!!!

 

I agree with that! :lol:

I agree with GOMEZ's comment. Milan (INDIANA) has never again seen the success they had in 52/53 and 53/54 and they are still a HS playing basketball as we speak. After Ferg, the twins, and C. Knipp graduate Elliott will be back to being Elliott County. But for now, this is their one chance to shine(this year and next) and that one team in a century that can put little Sandy Hook (population 690) on the map. It has Field of Dreams and a Hoosiers fairy tale story written all over it. Only time will tell if their dreams come true!!! To 6,000 in Elliott County many of us share those dreams with you!!! David slaying Goliath always is a good story!!!

They have a bench ,if they would use them as needed. Those who play need a rest and to get a breather. Those on the bench helped out in their win of the region last year, and need to be used this year. Go Lions.