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Simon would have to be the favorite playing at home. However, Shelby seems to have no problem playing the spoiler role. Shelby seems to be peaking at the right time. They won 5 out of 6, beating Franklin, South Oldham, and taking Anderson to the wire in a heated rivalry game. Simon Kenton looked very solid against Owen. 8th Region POY Sydni Wainscott looked great in the first round game. Shelby's talented freshman Aaliyah Wells was impressive in the first round, scoring 16 pts and pulling down 21 rebounds. This one is going to be a great one to watch. So, what do you think?

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Shelby is extremely hard to press with those three senior guards (the key to their success!)....and Wells will be a handful for Pace and Brown. On the other hand, SK passes well when they are focused and seemed far more polished than Shelby in the game against South. SK really wasn't pushed by Owen... Shelby's erratic ballhandling (at times) and poor FT shooting could well be their undoing.

 

Poor FT shooting nearly doomed Shelby vs. South. Wells was 1 of 5 at the line before she hit two with 1 second left in OT.

 

SK will have to knuckle down...Shelby needs to quit living on the edge (last two games have been overtimes)...

 

Here's a shaky (very) vote for SK by 3.

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Say what you will, but much will be determined by the way this one is officiated. The 6th region officials have been, to say the least, quite varied from game to game so far, and whatever personnel combinations occur will make it even more unpredictable. They also have been quite different from the 8th region norm.

 

With Simon Kenton's hands-on defensive approach and Shelby Co.'s aggressive rebounding attitude, it is imperative for the winner to be able to exercise their strong suit in sucha way as to not get whistled. All bets are off predicting this outcome. If Simon can shove the dribbler to the short corner baseline and double team with no whistles, they will win. If Shelby can attack the glass with wreckless abandon, they will win. If they both get to do what they want, it will be a very physical, intense and exciting game - and that is my only prediction.

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Say what you will, but much will be determined by the way this one is officiated. The 6th region officials have been, to say the least, quite varied from game to game so far, and whatever personnel combinations occur will make it even more unpredictable. They also have been quite different from the 8th region norm.

 

With Simon Kenton's hands-on defensive approach and Shelby Co.'s aggressive rebounding attitude, it is imperative for the winner to be able to exercise their strong suit in sucha way as to not get whistled. All bets are off predicting this outcome. If Simon can shove the dribbler to the short corner baseline and double team with no whistles, they will win. If Shelby can attack the glass with wreckless abandon, they will win. If they both get to do what they want, it will be a very physical, intense and exciting game - and that is my only prediction.

 

:thumb::thumb::thumb:

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Simon Kenton should win this one - but I do think that retro makes some good points. What I find interesting is how so many people say that officiating should not determine the outcome........ seems how it always does though.

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Simon Kenton should win this one - but I do think that retro makes some good points. What I find interesting is how so many people say that officiating should not determine the outcome........ seems how it always does though.

 

Part of being a championship player is being able to adjust to the style of officiating. The teams have been dealing with many, many different types of officials all year; the best will adjust.

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Simon Kenton should win this one - but I do think that retro makes some good points. What I find interesting is how so many people say that officiating should not determine the outcome........ seems how it always does though.

 

Part of being a championship player is being able to adjust to the style of officiating. The teams have been dealing with many, many different types of officials all year; the best will adjust.

 

In response to Crazy 8s post: In anyone's opinion, has the officiating performed by the 6th region officials had an influence upon the outcome in any girls' (or boys") 8th region game(s) thus far?

 

In response to Colonel Mike's post: Sometimes when two teams play to a dead-heat even level, winning or losing can simply come down to a strange or lucky bounce here, and a slip, a trip or a fumble there -- hopefully by the players. But too often (can anybody say Rick Pitino?) there are frequent situations when an officials' call - one (or more) that is difficult to comprehend - will enter into the picture and cast its shadow upon the outcome of a game. In that instance, it is often not possible for players and/or coaches to adjust in order to overcome them (again, consider Coach Pitino). Around Derby time, this is referred to as "racing luck," I think.

 

That is the good/bad thing about basketball - the human factor. But as far as the attitude that "It all evens out" goes, although it sounds good, I wouldn't bet on it.

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Part of being a championship player is being able to adjust to the style of officiating. The teams have been dealing with many, many different types of officials all year; the best will adjust.

 

Could not agree more...with that being said I think SK comes out ahead in a hard fought game.

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