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Pretty amazing a school the size of Hazard can have such success in both basketball and football like they do.

This one could be over

Lets go Eagels!!

Boone had a lot of offensive boards in the 4th quarter with Grubbs on the bench. Once the Rebels began to press, the tempo of the game changed against the Birds.

Play at 2

Boone by 14

I have seen both teams this season and the PG match-up should be a classic. Buettel is more of an offensive threat with the 3 ball, while Gabbard is the better passer and gets inside the lane better. To me, the difference is inside. Can Smith stay out of foul trouble on Earls? Beechwood has the talent to compete and if the shots are falling, the Rebels are in for a dog fight.

I like Highlands to rebound and win by 13. The bluebirds have a huge size advantage inside. St. Henry may be able to neutralize the big men by making them run on the large college floor. Should be fun to see what strategies the coaches come up with.

It sounds like many fans may have needed some fresh underwear after this game. Very exciting finish! Congrats to the Raiders on the big win.

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While I didn't go to as many DIII games this year, I have seen Beechwood play several times. I know in last years games, all of the starters sat basically the entire second half. I imagine the same happened this season. Its a shame players are missing out on awards because their numbers through 2 1/2 quarters (because every DIII game is a blowout) don't match up to players who play all 4 quarters every game. That being said, I believe Bryan deserved player of the year, Romes defensive player of the year, and Snyder deserved Mr. Hustle.

I would say the atmosphere. To have a trip to Rupp on the tip of your fingers could bring out the best in both teams. I totally understand where you are coming from, but I would like to see the teams play in the finals rather than semifinals. Not to mention, I would like to show the 10th region the best two teams we have.

Highlands seems to be a sleeper in my mind. Everyone keeps talking about Boone and Holmes (including myself) but Highlands could knock off either on any given night.

It would really be a shame if Boone County and Holmes end up on the same side of the tournament. I hope it doesn't happen.

So does a whiteout mean you are going to lose? :ohbrother:

I find it very suprising to hear Blake Bryan did not win the DIII award. And even more suprised to hear it wasn't a Beechwood kid who stole it from him. Teams design their defense to stop Bryan. He is their focal point, and yet he still puts up 30 a game.

Unless this game is in the 30's or 40s, Holy Cross has a long night a head of them. I see the Bulldogs pouring it on now that the post season has started.

If the boys team moves up, so does the girls. How many wins does Beechwood's girls program have this year? There is your answer. Until both squads can prove to dominate or atleast compete on a regular basis, I don't see a change in Division. Now, the question to why Beechwood doesn't move up in football may be a little more legit!:idunno:

Can someone fill me on the how the standings look for DI, DII, and DIII?

If Boone has 84 points, and 4 first place votes (40 points), that means they also got 4 second place votes (36 points) and one coach voted them 3rd !?!?

KY Boys Basketball: Week 11 Rank Team Points 1 Holmes 85 (5) 2 Boone County 84 (4) 3 Highlands 66 4 Scott 55 5 Ryle 40 6 Newport Catholic 35 7 Campbell County 28 8 Beechwood 26 9 Conner 23 10 Newport 12 11 Dixie Heights 11 12 Holy Cross 9 13 Bellevue 7 13 Brossart 7 15 St. Henry 6 16 Calvary Christian 1 Bellevue gets 7 votes? Really?:eyeonyou:

Call me crazy, but I think the style of ball Holy Cross plays can really cause Boone problems. Holy Cross makes teams play a solid offensive game and do not allow a lot of one on one play. I'll take Boone by only 3.

What in the world defense did Bellevue play last night? Beechwood knocked down 14 3's !!! :eek::idunno::eek:

I cannot get a read on this team to save my life. They seem to have the talent, it's just a matter of bringing it to the table day in and day out.

I'm going with Holmes until another team proves me wrong :ylsuper: