Its hard to make predictions but I think you will be impressed with the way Justice handles the basketball. Im not sure he has a game this year where he has committed over 1 or 2 turnovers. I think he just had 3 the entire All A classic. Again I have all the repsect in the world for Masons program and tradition. One thing for sure whether it is MC or SV...a good team will take an early exit on Thursday.

 

 

 

I completely agree.:thumb:

Elliott beat Mason in Sandy Hook pretty convincing. But, then Elliott turns around and has a terrible game day in Richmond at the Class-A and Shelby Valley gave them a whippin. Of course Mason probably didn't have a great game at the Hook when they drove up into the hills to play the boys there too.

I am saying Mason gets it together and holds off SV's smothering court pressure and quick outs.

Mason 73-67

 

EC got beat by Valley first!! Then turned around and haven't lost a game since and Mason was week or two after SV!!!!!!!

 

Mason by 2

Both teams are very good, i think it will just come down to who wants it more in the end!!

Shelby Valley will win this one, but it will be a tight game throughout.

Both teams will be ready to play and Mason County always plays well at Rupp, but I think Shelby Valley will press Mason County, making them go to their small lineup and open up things for Adams.

Justice will drive them crazy on defense. Hatfield will have a good game.

I'll take Sheby Valley 66-58 to set up a rematch with Elliot

Who will Mason put on Justice? Downing is their shut down defender most of the time - that would be my guess.

Who will Mason put on Justice? Downing is their shut down defender most of the time - that would be my guess.

 

That is the only player I see Mason putting on Justice.

I like Mason's tradition and big game experience. If not for that, I would predict a 12 point Shelby Valley win. Shelby Valley has speed and quickness in the backcourt and big, physical front line players. Justice is a speed demon and can hit shots falling sideways and all kinds of ways. Not only is he quick and fast with the ball, can shoot, but he has tremendous hops. Guy is about 5'11" and can two handed dunk easily. Lethal combination. Much like the Holmes/Christian game this will be one of the better first round games and decided inside the final minute. I'll take Shelby Valley by 3 points.

Both teams will be ready to play and Mason County always plays well at Rupp, but I think Shelby Valley will press Mason County, making them go to their small lineup and open up things for Adams.

Justice will drive them crazy on defense. Hatfield will have a good game.

I'll take Sheby Valley 66-58 to set up a rematch with Elliot

 

Mason County's bench and defensive pressure will wear down SV and Royals will pull out a close one. It was Mason bench players that were the difference against Clark and Barner, Gilbert and Lang will be ready again.

I like Mason by 7...They are just a sound basketball team who knows their rolls.

SV by 12

 

76-64

I think Shelby Valley is the better team but Mason's Coach has the experience and will pull something out of his pocket.

For the folks that have not seen Shelby Valley before, I have two game videos available on my site. Click this link to get to them. These are their games in the All "A" against Henry County and Newport Central Catholic.

Matchups?

Mason by 4. Now that they proved they can beat good teams at the BOK Arena hopefully the experience will carry them to another victory at Rupp!