This was one of the best high schools games I've ever seen. I can somewhat brag as well that my wife's little cousin hit the winning shot with about 26 seconds left. It is a shame both of these teams aren't in the region though, that's the sad part about districts that seed on the draw.

If you're familiar with the 14th region, you know that PCC's coach (Hatcher) loves to play that slow-down, grind-it-out style of low-scoring basketball. IMO, that doesn't maximize the talent he consistently possesses at a school like Perry Central. The Commodores were probably 10-15 points better than the rest of the region, but when you play a style of basketball that allows solid teams to stay close, especially a team with a player like Matt Day, you open the door for a big shot or two down the stretch to beat you.

 

This is certainly an upset, but I think many people familiar with the region felt Buckhorn was a dangerous opponent for PCC to have to face in a district eliminator. The two teams did not play during the regular season, and I believe that likely benefitted Buckhorn in this situation.

 

Congratulations to the Wildcats. This certainly opens the door for a few other teams in the region and makes Knott Central the favorite.

If you're familiar with the 14th region, you know that PCC's coach (Hatcher) loves to play that slow-down, grind-it-out style of low-scoring basketball. IMO, that doesn't maximize the talent he consistently possesses at a school like Perry Central. The Commodores were probably 10-15 points better than the rest of the region, but when you play a style of basketball that allows solid teams to stay close, especially a team with a player like Matt Day, you open the door for a big shot or two down the stretch to beat you.

 

This is certainly an upset, but I think many people familiar with the region felt Buckhorn was a dangerous opponent for PCC to have to face in a district eliminator. The two teams did not play during the regular season, and I believe that likely benefitted Buckhorn in this situation.

 

Congratulations to the Wildcats. This certainly opens the door for a few other teams in the region and makes Knott Central the favorite.

 

It definitely benefited Buckhorn, Perry's players seemed confused on offense most of the game to me. The box and 1 really gave them fits. I would imagine Buckhorn had 4 or 5 more turnovers in the game than Perry, but Perry did missed a lot more shots.