I think Ballard will win, but I'm anticipating an outstanding game.

 

Me too. I think all four games tomorrow should be very good.

Believe me, I think they'll win, but I see no way they win by 31! If they clear the bench, there's even less of a chance. Remember, the other notes I've hit on are the fact that these two teams met in December and Ballard won by only 3, and Central was without Shanklin. I mean every word of what I've said about them matching up well with Central and doing most of those things better, but the only thing that makes me think "blowout" is if they shoot every bit as well as they did yesterday with Central not improving at all.

 

I recognize Ballard scored 90 the other day, but that does not happen all that often at the Sweet 16. It rarely happens to Central anywhere. Central has only allowed 80+ once this year, that being to Memphis White Station, which is better than any team in this state. They've only allowed 70+ five times this year, one of which was 75 to Ballard. The bottom line is that Central's defense is better than allowing that many points to be scored. I can see Ballard by 15, but I do not see 31 points.

 

I've mentioned that Ballard has won all five meetings all-time against Central, but they've never won by more than 6.

They won't score near that against a Riley coached Central defense.

Ballard by 10.:ylsuper:

Ballard 69 Central 55

Ballard has to many weapons and I expect their pressure to cause problems all game. Fant will need to step up and Central will need to control the pace to have a shoot at winning. Much like Wednesday's games; Ballard pulls away in the second half.