That 12th Region Championship was won on Lincoln County's floor.

 

Was that the Tim Stephens team?

 

I am not sure who won the 12th in 1983, but I believe that Tim Stephens led McCreary to the sweet sixteen in 1976.

 

Yes, McCreary Central won the 12th Region in 1983. The Raiders beat Harrodsburg, Lincoln and Pulaski in Stanford on their way to the state tournament. But no Tim Stephens.

 

Stephens led McCreary County to a 12th Region title in 1976. The Indians beat Garrard, Somerset and Casey at Pulaski County on their way to capturing the title.

 

McCreary County also won regional titles in 1946 and 1964.

Yes, McCreary Central won the 12th Region in 1983. The Raiders beat Harrodsburg, Lincoln and Pulaski in Stanford on their way to the state tournament. But no Tim Stephens.

 

Stephens led McCreary County to a 12th Region title in 1976. The Indians beat Garrard, Somerset and Casey at Pulaski County on their way to capturing the title.

 

McCreary County also won regional titles in 1946 and 1964.

 

I bet I could find the 1983 McCreary Central Roster if I searched all weekend but I can't do that. Do you have the names of the members of that team?

I love to watch Watts. But this is the first "big game" of his career.[/QUOTE]

 

Not really.... When he was in 8th grade they won a HUGE game at PC in the first round of the region and he had 20 something. Then the next game the lost at the wire and he was huge then too!

 

 

They beat West Jessamine in overtime, before falling by five to Boyle County. Boyle would go on to win the region.

 

 

The difference is they were not supposed to win then, and no one really knew Watts yet. The win over a barely over .500 West club and a lost to Boyle County doesn't count as big games to me. I am well aware that he played there in 8th grade...

 

The difference is now it's with pressure, then they were happy to be there were not expected to beat Boyle County. Now, most are picking them to win the region. The past two seasons, the Raiders haven't done well under pressure, failing to get back to the Region. So, IMO, this is his first real big game.

 

Who would've thought, four years ago, that this would only be the second time they would reach the region? Couldn't of won/played too many "big games" in that stretch. He is a great player no doubt about it, and this is OBVIOUSLY the biggest game of his career.

I bet I could find the 1983 McCreary Central Roster if I searched all weekend but I can't do that. Do you have the names of the members of that team?

 

No I don't. I'm a little thin on programs/rosters. Got all kinds of scores, though!

 

 

 

The difference is they were not supposed to win then, and no one really knew Watts yet. The win over a barely over .500 West club and a lost to Boyle County doesn't count as big games to me. I am well aware that he played there in 8th grade...

 

The difference is now it's with pressure, then they were happy to be there were not expected to beat Boyle County. Now, most are picking them to win the region. The past two seasons, the Raiders haven't done well under pressure, failing to get back to the Region. So, IMO, this is his first real big game.

 

Who would've thought, four years ago, that this would only be the second time they would reach the region? Couldn't of won/played too many "big games" in that stretch. He is a great player no doubt about it, and this is OBVIOUSLY the biggest game of his career.

 

 

Honestly I have to agree with you! I think thus far it's the biggest/most important game the team has been in since the 83' appearance at Rupp!! I am so ready to watch it. Should be an excellent game with a lot of heat from both teams. I think each can taste the win but it will come down to who can handle the pressure Monday night. Lincoln want the 3rd trip and McCreary is out for the return they have wanted for years! Will be an excellent match up!

To be the MAN, you have to beat the MAN!

Yes, McCreary Central won the 12th Region in 1983. The Raiders beat Harrodsburg, Lincoln and Pulaski in Stanford on their way to the state tournament. But no Tim Stephens.

 

Stephens led McCreary County to a 12th Region title in 1976. The Indians beat Garrard, Somerset and Casey at Pulaski County on their way to capturing the title.

 

McCreary County also won regional titles in 1946 and 1964.

 

 

In 1983 McCreary beat Somerset in the first round of the region 46-43. They beat Pulaski in the finals, not sure about the semi's but I'm positive about Somerset and Pulaski

 

 

 

 

Honestly I have to agree with you! I think thus far it's the biggest/most important game the team has been in since the 83' appearance at Rupp!! I am so ready to watch it. Should be an excellent game with a lot of heat from both teams. I think each can taste the win but it will come down to who can handle the pressure Monday night. Lincoln want the 3rd trip and McCreary is out for the return they have wanted for years! Will be an excellent match up!

 

McCreary has played in two or three region finals since the 1983 team. Wouldn't those games be bigger games than this game.

Regional finals > Region semi's.

 

McCreary has played in two or three region finals since the 1983 team. Wouldn't those games be bigger games than this game.

Regional finals > Region semi's.

 

Well yeah. I'm replying and agreeing to the post that this would be Watts biggest game (as it also is for Shrock, Roark, Dixon & Wright) in his career. I said nothing about the other years. Of course any finals game would be bigger and if they win Monday then Tuesday will be the biggest game of their careers thus far.

 

McCreary has played in two or three region finals since the 1983 team. Wouldn't those games be bigger games than this game.

Regional finals > Region semi's.

 

When I posted origional it was supposed to read 'biggest game since 83' at Rupp and all region finals.' Clearly my bad :ohbrother:

Anyway, needless to say Monday is an important game and I hope to see the Raiders do very well! :thumb:

Until someone knocks off LC this is their Region.

 

Wish I was 3.5 hours closer, I would be there tomorrow nite.

I wish I was going to be in town but unfotunatly I will not be. I want to wish the Raider boys best of luck because they deserve it! Good Luck Raiders.:ylsuper:

I am not going to disclose why, but I think the Raiders may just defeat the 2 time defending 12 region champion Patriots of Lincoln County tonight in Stanford. :eek:

 

I hate to say this, but after the bit of information that I found out today, the MC Raiders should be able to win tonight.:madman:

I am not going to disclose why, but I think the Raiders may just defeat the 2 time defending 12 region champion Patriots of Lincoln County tonight in Stanford. :eek:

 

I hate to say this, but after the bit of information that I found out today, the MC Raiders should be able to win tonight.:madman:

 

I don't need a reason and neither do the Raiders. McCreary wins tonight because they are the better team this year...regardless of what you are talking about.

I don't need a reason and neither do the Raiders. McCreary wins tonight because they are the better team this year...regardless of what you are talking about.

 

Maybe so, but when everyone was healthy, Lincoln wins by around 16 I think. (not sure the exact margin of victory).