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One to watch in the 16th. for sure.

Helping to "fill in the blanks", Rowan Co. has 5 or 6 players back who could all be very good this year: Laken Johnson, pitched and played SS, for Post 76 some last year, hits well: Jason Brockman, P or SS, good hitter; Skylar Adams, P, C, infield, good power; Nathan Miles , great CF, speed, good leadoff man; Nick Duff, LHP, play any position, leadoff type hitter; J.D. Patrick, C, infield, good hitter, can pitch; some others could step up, and there may be some I don't know about.

Wow! Big upset in Sandy Hook tonight as West Carter beats East Carter by 4 points. What is everybody's input on this game? :fight:

If Leslie Eagle will play like a beast and play to her potential, I can see Morgan County win the 62nd. If she doesn't play to her fullest and it is passive then they could take an early exit. She could be "all-world" if she only realizes it because of her gifts, but its her "choice" if she wants to be that type of player.

If Lewis County guards play up to their potential and pressure Russell, I think they can overcome Russell's size. Lewis County has got to shoot the ball well but more important, pressure Russell's guards the whole game. It should be a very good ball game. Both teams are very well coached. Good luck to both teams.

Statmaster: If I'm not mistaken, Scotie Pippen played for Central Arkansas which I believe is a Division II school. A couple of years ago, there was a kid from Rowan County, Bryant Furman, his mother went to the same school as Scottie Pippen and were good friends. I actually saw a Central Arkansas magazine that had his mother and Scottie Pippen on the front cover. That is very impressive. Her son, Bryant Furman, was a good player back in the day. :thumb: I'm in my 50's and I remember when he played back in Central Arkansas.

Guys! I know its a dream for kids to play Division I but you know there is nothing wrong playing DII, DIII, or NAIA. You take Georgetown's Men's program or Campbellsville University, they are mostly all DI transfers and are playing NAIA. National recognition, tv exposure, newspaper, and getting an education upon that. I know they may not all graduate but talking to so many people that has played at both levels, bottom line is that everybody is different and it takes different people to make a world. A lot of people don't know about Division II. Hey, Virginia Union, Virginia State, Bowie State, Livingstone, etc.... Guys these teams in Division II produce great NBA players, and a lot of people around here doesn't know that. Division II produces lots of NBA players, big time! Just because someone is DI doesn't give the inclusive and trademark that its a better situation for a kid. But just remember, if you live right, pray everyday, and do the right thing, the good guy up above will take care of you and will put you where he wants you to be anyway. :thumb:

If Elliott County wins the 16th, they will definitely need to make adjustments if they play again. First of all, they have to take care of business. May have to change type of defenses to contain Miller and Middleton better. But let me say this: When Miller wants to play and I mean play, then there is not much you can do. Elliott has got to have more possessions and more shots than Mason and I do not mean a small number. Hey Wireman, I heard you could shoot it back in your playing days. I heard you could stoke them from 30 feet. No joke! :ylsuper:

My fault Hoops_Gal. I haven't really watched other girls in the state.

Leslie Eagle needs to say, "Give me the ball and move out of the way." If she would have that scorers mentality I really think she could be a top 5 player in the state. :fight: I think she needs to eat "RAW BACON" for her pregame meal and I think she could do it. She has a tremendous gift from God but she needs to be more selfish to help her team. Not saying that in a negative way, but if she would have more of the scorers mentality, I think she would help her team more effectively. :ylsuper:

Mason County has great tradition guys. Think of the past players: Chris Lofton, Timmy Myrick, Shawn Myrick, Wes Jones, Harry Lewis, Dustin Grutza, Jarod Litzinger, Deron Feldhous (spelling may be wrong), Butler kid, Kelly Middleton, Chris O'Hearn and not forget Maysville Bulldogs past either. I can't think of the other player from Maysville that played for UK (long time ago). Great tradition especially in the Maysville area. The 10th Region is just tough. It is probably hands down the top 4 hardest regions in the state every year. Just think of the players that has came out of the 10th Region: Alvin Simms, Chris Lofton, Chez Marks, Kevin Reinhart, Timmy Myrick, Shawn Myrick, Deron Feldhaus, Robbie Graham, Josh Graham, Wes Burtner, Billy Ray Fawns, Ken Lee, Larry Tiller, Robinson kid from Bourbon County and there is another guy from Bourbon County that was tough, Clark County has had great players, and many more....... I know someone knows more than me. This will be good for Elliott County even though the score may not look like it, but you won't play a team in the 16th Region that is like Mason County. Elliott County will bounce back. Those kids have great instincts on the floor, very good basketball awareness.

Mason County really attacked the offensive boards tonight. Middleton has career night with 27 points and Miller had 29 points. Big crowd at The Fieldhouse tonight. It was a 10th Region Championship atmosphere. Elliott County shoots 31%.

Mason 90 Elliott 61 final.

Elliott has all players still in the game. Ferguson drives and gets fouled. 51 seconds to play. Middleton has career high 27 points. Now, Elliott is making subs. Mason 88 Elliott 61.

Mason is on a 15-2 run. Middleton 27 points, Miller 29 points. Ferguson hits 8 footer. Ferguson with 19 points. A lot of crowd is heading the exits. Miller get another rebound and throws length of floor and goes out of bounds. Chris Knipp come in game and replaces Timmy Knipp. Miller has 14 rebounds tonight. Miller just hits another one in the paint. Ferguson hits 3 in face of Miller. Middleton his another one. Middleton has 27 points now. Mason 88 Elliott 60. Time out Mason County to get subs in the game. 1:20 left to play.

Miller just gets finger roll on lay up. Miller gets another steal and passes to Middleton for lay up. Mason 82 Elliott 49. Time out Elliott County.

Mason County 78 Elliott 49, Middleton just makes reverse layup. Miller hits another floater. 5:42 left in 4th quarter. Mason just hits another 3. Mason opens up 29 point lead. Miller just gets a lob.

Mason just hits another bucket, Miller has 21 points. Elliott just throws it away. A huge crowd tonight at The Fieldhouse, probably about 5,000 people there. Chris Knipp just fouls again. Mason County ball and throws it away. Elliott County shoots and gets fouled. Evan Faulkner hits both free throws. Elliott has made 14 free throws in the game. Mason 69 Elliott 49.

Setty for Mason just hits another 3. At the end of the 3rd quarter. Mason County 67 Elliott 47

Ferguson just hits rainbow 3 pointer. Ferguson has 17. Mason County just fouls again. Mason 61 Elliott Co. 47. Mason County just calls another time out in the 3rd quarter. Mason has called now 2 timeouts in the 3rd quarter. 1:00 left to go, Elliott has momentum. Mason just hits another 3. Mason 64 Elliott Co. 47.

Darius Miller just get 3rd foul, faulkner makes steal. 58 to 44, 2:47 in the 3rd quarter. Miller just misses 3 and Middleton hits 3. Middleton with 5 3-pointers. Mason 61 Elliott 44. Timmy Knipp with rebound and Ethan Faulkner misses easy lay up.

Miller has 19 for Mason County. Mason County 58 Elliott County 41. 3:35 in the 3rd quarter. Timmy Knipp with the basket. Elliott County make a run. Elliott's ball and Mason County just fouls again. Mason County just fouls Timmy Knipp for 3 free throws, gets fouled on 3-point shot.

Mason County starts out hot in the 3rd quarter.

16 for Miller 16 for Middleton 9 for Ferguson 7 for Ethan Faulkner 6 for Timmy Knipp Mason County 48 Elliott County 29 halftime.

Mason County is killing Elliott on the boards. Mason 38 Elliott 22. Elliott County time out.