This is a final.

Great game. High level of intensity and some serious defense by both teams. Highlands jumped out to an early lead but Madison Central's pressure defense wore the Bluebirds down as the game went on. Great atmosphere as the game was played in The Barn at Montgomery Co.

Tough loss for the Birds as I know they were anxious for that opportunity to play the Cards of Scott Co. I hope they take care of business today in the consolation bracket vs. Prestonsburg.

From the boxscore it sounds like the game was decided at the foul line.

From the boxscore it sounds like the game was decided at the foul line.

 

16 made for MC and 6 made for the Birds.

 

Birds jumped out 16-6 after one period. Lost the 2nd and 4th periods according to the boxscore.

 

MC had 4 3's and Bird's lone 3 ball was Stephen K's.

 

Watson gets 20, Stephen K 15 for Highlands.

 

Simpson 13, Jarvis 17 for MC.

 

MC is 9-1 so far and play in a very tough 11th Region. Birds fall to 5-3.

 

Nothing hurt by playing teams like this during the year.