CovCath only put up 54 points in the first game with St. Henry, correct? And you've got Thelen, Wellbrock, and Connelly going for as many as 50?

They had 38 against Holmes. Do you really think Thelen can't get 2 more against St. Henry? They had 47 against Simon Kenton. It's possible.

I think those three have come a long way since that first game. I agree with CovCathRadio, rebounding, free throws, and turnovers are the key. With an emphasis on free throws. I think if it becomes close Faust will make them earn it from the stripe.

 

Just don't call him CCR!!!! He gets defensive about that.

 

This game could go either way, I'll take the Colonels because of their size!

 

56 - 52

It will be interesting to see if CovCath's bigs can keep up with the quickness of St Henry.

It will be interesting to see if CovCath's bigs can keep up with the quickness of St Henry.

 

I agree with this point. However, I just don't see them getting up and down the court in this one. Bigger court, atmosphere, regional game where each possession is so important, etc..

 

I do think if the score is in the mid 60's or higher, they win.

It will be interesting to see if CovCath's bigs can keep up with the quickness of St Henry.

Two of their bigs can defend quickness with the best of them as Connelly shut down Pangallo and Wellbrock shut down Schmidt from NCC in their signature win holding them to 41 points as a team. Bessler will have to shoot over Jake, not easy to do.

Just don't call him CCR!!!! He gets defensive about that.

 

This game could go either way, I'll take the Colonels because of their size!

 

56 - 52

Watch it BigDoPe.

Two of their bigs can defend quickness with the best of them as Connelly shut down Pangallo and Wellbrock shut down Schmidt from NCC in their signature win holding them to 41 points as a team. Bessler will have to shoot over Jake, not easy to do.

 

2 comments real quick:

 

1) If Thelen is anywhere near guarding Bessler, Benny should go right around him. Bessler is way too fast to even need to shoot over Thelen. Bessler needs to be careful and stay out of foul trouble, but St Henry usually does a good job attacking big men and getting them in foul trouble also. Part of their game plan with a small team.

 

2) NCC is a whole new team since the CovCath game. They have since went 13-2. 1 loss was a 3pt loss to Holmes and the other a close loss in the ALL A Finals to Newport.

Cov Cath wins:

 

54-49

It will be interesting to see Wellbrock run the college sized floor. He has been sprinting past opposing guards in transition since the Mason County game. If his conditioning holds up, look for Wellbrock to convert some easy transition baskets. Since the Cru beat Cov. Cath. in Park Hills by 5 and won their District going away against Dixie, I do not see Cov. Cath. as the "favorite". Call it a pick'em game. In a very close game, I see Cov. Cath. holding on to win.

2 comments real quick:

 

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2) NCC is a whole new team since the CovCath game. They have since went 13-2. 1 loss was a 3pt loss to Holmes and the other a close loss in the ALL A Finals to Newport.

 

Correct. However, it doesn't change the point that 2 of the CCH "bigs" can guard on the perimeter.

Im sure CovCath will improve on these shooting stats from the first game.

 

COVCATH

Field Goal %: 40.4

3 Point %: 14.3

Free Throw %: 43.8

Coach L vs Coach F in this one should be a dandy.

 

I will be doing live updates and analysis during the game.

5:15 am. Coach L vs Coach F in this one should be a dandy.

 

I will be doing live updates and analysis during the game.

 

 

5:15 am.?? Leatherneck would be giving you grief for sleeping in.

Im sure CovCath will improve on these shooting stats from the first game.

 

COVCATH

Field Goal %: 40.4

3 Point %: 14.3

Free Throw %: 43.8

 

Why would you assume that?

Why would you assume that?

 

I guess I should have been specific and said they should improve on FT% and 3pt%.

 

Just because you can't shoot much worse than that.