Holmes v Lexcath Predictions (State Semi #1)

[mortgagegeek]

Holmes (33-2) will meet Lexcath (32-3) in semi final number one. Many have said the winner of this will go on to win state.

 

The two have only two common opponents in Covcath and Paintsville.

 

Lexcath lost to Covcath 60-57.

Holmes beat Covcath 3 times. (59-50, 72-65, 64-50)

 

Lexcath beat Paintsville 82-64

Holmes beat Paintsville 61-53.

 

Key to the game, IMO will be Henderson v Sanford.

 

Holmes is probably the only team who can match up with LC height wise.

 

Both like to press the whole game and play physical defense but Holmes also has the deeper bench. Who wins and why?

 

The only team that can match up with LC height wise ?:confused:

[SuperB]

The only team that can match up with LC height wise ?:confused:

 

That's what I was thinking!! Neither team is very big...:confused:

[mortgagegeek]

I agree. Novosel could give Holmes fits.

 

I don't think Lexcath has seen a team as athletic or deep as Holmes though. (From what the LC folks I've spoken to have told me.)

 

WHAT !!!!!!?

:lol:

[BigColonel]

I think LexCath's size inside will give Holmes problems.

 

Knights 65

Bulldogs 60

[rockcastleraiders]

I agree. Novosel could give Holmes fits.

 

I don't think Lexcath has seen a team as athletic or deep as Holmes though. (From what the LC folks I've spoken to have told me.)

 

Your sources forgot about Mason County

[cshs81]

I think this is the game where Holmes' offense causes them to lose.

 

Should be a dandy.

[buttels]

In reading the game threads for today's lex Cath game, The Knights were getting tired because of their lack of depth. With Holmes' bench, that could give the Bulldogs the advantage. Keep it going, Bulldogs.

[cshs81]

In reading the game threads for today's lex Cath game, The Knights were getting tired because of their lack of depth. With Holmes' bench, that could give the Bulldogs the advantage. Keep it going, Bulldogs.

 

I didn't see any indication of fatigue on LC's part.

[Mr. Athletics]

Go dawgs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 67-59.

[Sweeperboy]

You just may see the eventual State Champ in this game. By far the best matchup so far in this tournament. I am predicting the winner of this game wins it all. And of course I am going with the NKY team. GO DOGS.

[Log Mountain Boy]

I was actually sold on Holmes beating LexCath. But then today they did not play up and down much against Paintsville until late in the game. I believe if Holmes would press and get after LexCath they would beat them. But if they play a half court game and don't play at a fast pace for the most part, LexCath may beat them.

 

That being said I am still going wtih Holmes.

[cshs81]

I was actually sold on Holmes beating LexCath. But then today they did not play up and down much against Paintsville until late in the game. I believe if Holmes would press and get after LexCath they would beat them. But if they play a half court game and don't play at a fast pace for the most part, LexCath may beat them.

 

That being said I am still going wtih Holmes.

 

Holmes has not been a running team this year in the games I've seen.

[saint4]

What time does this game start? 10 or 10:30?

[Ol'Coach]

What time does this game start? 10 or 10:30?

 

10 am

[madman]

Holmes by 7. Too much depth and will wear down Lex. Cath. Go Dogs!