I do not think I am in the same league as you Les. I just like to add my two cents worth from time to time. It should be a great tourney. I just hope it ends with no controversy and the best team wins.

Sure you are.

I'm just a down to earth fella.

And, I agree with what you said in the latter, too.

Think so??? South is the most dangerous team in the region and Bell is not a cupcake. But I am sure Lynn Camp will be the clear cut favorite in the Bell game. :devil:

I'm looking from Lynn Camp's point of view if you were Lynn Camp you couldn't ask for a better draw I'm not putting anyone down.

The last time Clay Co shook hands with Jackson Co, Brumback forearmed Spurlock in the chest and a huge fight broke out.

Yikes!

The last time Clay Co shook hands with Jackson Co, Brumback forearmed Spurlock in the chest and a huge fight broke out.

 

 

Is there video proof of such things happening? If so the KHSAA would have needed to see that. That would explain why Coach Spurlock would not want to shake hands with them this time around then. What is the deal with North? Did a fight occur there as well?

If you're going to be 13th Region Champions, then you are going to have to beat the two-time defending South Laurel Cardinals. The Cardinals are looking to go to Rupp Arena for the fourth consecutive year. Impressive, especially, considering this was to be a rebuilding year for South Laurel. Instead of rebuilding, SLHS just reloaded. I did not think Wright's team was a contender for the 13th Region title until they dismantled Corbin by 26 on the Redhound's home court. Jackson County will not be a cake-walk for the Cardinals; however, I think South will move on in a nail biter.

 

The big question for this tournament is what Corbin team will come to play at Knox Central. Corbin has had moments of excellence this seasons along with spells of mediocrity. It seems the team does not have the chemistry it had before J. Crawford was put back in the line up. I am NOT writing Corbin off--this team is more than capable of winning the 13th Region Tournament; nevertheless, I believe it depends on how well they play as a team and execute a gameplan. Corbin will have to be ready to handle Hobbs who will penetrate the paint all night if Corbin lets him. Also, they'll have to watch Roberts, who had an almost perfect game against Jackson Co.

 

As for predictions -- I do not have any. I believe South Laurel and Knox Central have the best chances of reaching the championship game. I repeat what I have heard from most of the knowledgable minds of 13th Region basketball--this is one of the most balanced regional tournaments of recent memory. I do not think Lynn Camp or Bell County will post three consecutive wins. Clay Co, Corbin, Knox Central, Cumberland, South Laurel, and Jackson Co are all capable of winning three.

 

On a final note, Corbin won the region in 2005, 2000, 1991 ... did they win in 1997 as well? Yes, that is a question.

I believe they won it that year when Rick Jones was a freshman.

The first North/Clay game was an extremely physical game, I think they were a total of 6 technicals called during the game it was very crazy and did end in arguments on the floor but no fights. But the Jackson/Clay first game ended in a huge fight. As for the Video on Brumback forearming Spurlock, Im not sure if it is on tape or not. Ive heard the story come from Coach Spurlocks mouth a long with several players. But the second Clay/Jackson Clay/North games went good and they were no bad behavior.

I believe they won it that year when Rick Jones was a freshman.

 

Corbin won the region in Jones' sophomore year('97). His freshman year ended with the controversial loss at Clay Co. in the region.

97 was Rick's sophomore season but still a fine team.

Yes, I remember Corbin going to Clay County in 1998 and losing a close one--wasn't there a foul called with no time left? That year Williamsburg ended Corbin's hope for their 10th straight 50th district title and Jones had left for Scott County. I remember the signs on the way to Manchester teasing Corbin fans about Jones leaving or something to that effect.

 

The rivalry continues this Wednesday, 6:30 PM ... Corbin VS Clay Co. It should be a fun one!

Just thought about it, Corbin lost to Clay Co in the first round of the 13th Region in 1996 and 1998, I believe. A forecast of future events?

I'm going to say Knox Central vs South Laurel in the championship, with South once again making it to the Big Dance.

I didn't mean it in a bad way ... just people in general.

 

Then why did you quote me and say "you" in the post?