TBNK and Gametime will be there doing this game Tues night for those who can't make it and want to try and catch it on replay.

I was pretty close on the Scott game wasn't I??? Anyway, to answer you question, the LAST game they played against Hazard!!! I said "Holmes should win this one."

 

Just saying bro, you've picked against Holmes a lot this year. Doesn't really matter to me, but just seems like you might have something personal against them.

Holmes by 12. Boone County better play better than they did against Ryle or they will get run out of the gym.

I don't think so...but if he does, he doesn't play more than Popp. Popp has played more minutes in every game this year.

 

I don't think that was the case last night. I have no idea if there was a reason for that though.

I'll take the Bulldogs by 13.

I don't think that was the case last night. I have no idea if there was a reason for that though.

 

Wildcatfan might be able to clear that up for us and let us know whether Popp or Brown starts. From looking at both players stats though, it seems that over he past 5 or 6 games, Popp's minutes have gone down tremendously. Anyone know is he's injured or just not performing which is keeping him off the floor?

Brown starts over Popp. Not sure why because when Popp has gotten the opportunity, he plays well.

 

IMO, he is Boone's only chance to defend the Holmes players because I'm not sure the other Boone guards that replace him have anywhere near Popp's quickness defensively.

 

Popp and Gabbard need to be on the floor if Boone is to have any chance in this one! :thumb:

Holmes SHOULD win this one if they come to play, but I've been saying it all along I think Holmes needs a loss as I think it will be very beneficial to them before the post-season comes.

This is Holmes biggest test in the 9th region. Boone can cause a few problems. Im sure everyone still expects Holmes to take care of business. I would expect the same but have pointed to this being the one game Holmes could struggle with all year. I'll say Boone wins in OT by 3...........

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh, but then Bulldogs don't lose the rest of the season and take the state title home to Covington.

Boone is a solid team, but they just don't match-up to the talent of Holmes.

 

Holmes by 13.

I am going way, way out on the limb, Boone, will, :confused: will lose by 12+. :thumb:

Possibly the best match up player wise they'll have till state, I'm rooting for the Rebels but ill take Holmes 62-56.

This is Holmes biggest test in the 9th region. Boone can cause a few problems. Im sure everyone still expects Holmes to take care of business. I would expect the same but have pointed to this being the one game Holmes could struggle with all year. I'll say Boone wins in OT by 3...........

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh, but then Bulldogs don't lose the rest of the season and take the state title home to Covington.

 

The 7th and 11th regions might have to disagree!

The 7th and 11th regions might have to disagree!

 

Let's not turn this thread in that direction...let's keep the discussion on Holmes/Boone. :thumb:

Possibly the best match up player wise they'll have till state, I'm rooting for the Rebels but ill take Holmes 62-56.

 

Boone really doesn't match up that well with Holmes like some think:

 

6'0 Riley v 6'0 Gabbard:

Riley is hands down the better ball handler and has a much better shot from outside as well as a better mid range game. Gabbard is probably the stronger of the two though and may be more aggressive with the ball.

Adv: Holmes

 

6'2 D. Johnson/Housely v 6'0 Popp/Brown

I see this really being a tough match up for either Popp or Brown, depending on who starts. Both D. Johnson and Housely's size and strength defensively will make it tough for Popp and Brown to get shots and get penetration in the lane. Housely's aggressiveness on offense at attacking the rim is also going to cause problems for the Boone duo.

Adv: Holmes

 

6'4 J. Johnson v 6'3 Cotton:

From an athleticism stand point, this is probably the most even match up on the floor. JJ is a much better offensive player though and on defense he will make things tough for Cotton around the rim. Cotton's best chance at scoring is to try and get offensive rebounds.

Adv: Holmes

 

6'5 R. Johnson v 6'5 Mcfarland:

For some, this might look like the most even match up on the floor, but honestly I see it as a mismatch. Rico's size, strength, and quickness are going to make things tough on Mcfarland. No way Mcfarland can guard Rico out on the perimeter and down low I see him getting in foul trouble. Mcfarland is going to have to be hitting from outside to give Boone a chance because I don't see him scoring much around the rim.

Adv: Holmes

 

6'7 Pittman v 6'6 Earls

Offensively, Earls is probably more polished in the post but Pittman is better at finishing and more explosive. Earls is going to need to be physical around the rim and not let Pittman get the ball or he'll be in foul trouble before the end of the first quarter, as Pittman is just too quick for him to guard down low. If Earls can play aggressive and get Pittman in foul trouble, I like their chances a lot more, but as long as Pittman is in the game, things are going to be tough for Boone in the paint. I'd expect to see Pittman play out on the perimeter at times and take Earls off the dribble and use his quickness to get by the big fella.

Adv: Holmes

 

Bench:

No contest. Holmes is much deeper and I see Arnold presenting match up problems for Earls/Mcfarland as well. Keep an eye out for #20 Pierre Mayfield. I see him making a big contribution off the bench for Holmes, defensively.