Lion Mania

Congrads to the Golden Lions who are the surprise of the 12th region. If they keep playing this well they will shatter some Garrard records and go where no man (team) has gone before to quote the Star Trek theme. Folks around Lancaster should be getting pumped up about this team!!!

I agree Rooster. Shelby Valley's 4 losses have been with Justice out or back playing at 50%. With him healthy they have knocked the socks off everybody, including some good teams like Henry Clay and Walton, GA and blitzed an average Ashland team 100-47. I think people think I'm crazy when I say they are a Top 5 team in KY?? Their front line is huge and Justice is one of the best point guards in the state as a junior. This potential game will be a tough battle for both teams and could probably be a 1 or 2 pt. game with OT.

I think this will be a wonderful game in West Liberty to watch and that Elliott will win.

I would have to go with Cantrell's ratings and have Hazard vs. Bardstown in SF #1 and Elliott vs. Shelby Valley in SF #2. Hazard and Elliott County in the final with Elliott as the All A Champs. Shelby Valley will have a tougher quarter final with NCC but should prevail. Elliott and Shelby Valley should have all Eastern Kentucky rocking. When healthy I think Shelby Valley is a Top 5 team in the state and can play with anyone. So I think Elliott vs. Shelby Valley is a matchup of Top 5 teams. Just so I don't have to answer the question here are my top 10 rankings as of today: 1) Holmes 2) Scott County 3) Elliott Co. 4) Eastern 5) Shelby Valley 6) J-Town 7) Ballard 8) Corbin 9) Mason Co. 10) Bryan Station/Christian County/Lexington Catholic (3 way tie) Hazard I would rank somewhere around the 15-17 range even though they haven't played to potential yet.

Whether written or un-written I think you are right. No matter how small or large the tournament I have never seen more than 4 players from one team on any All-Tournament Team. In the fairness of sportsmanship they try to get as many players from all the teams they can represented.

I will vote with Eta on this matchup on Saturday morning. But according to some others on some other posts Elliott will have to draw the three worst teams (of the 16 that make it to Rupp) in their quarter bracket just to make it to Saturday morning. I guess that means they would have to draw in the quarter bracket with 1,3,8, or 12 to have a good shot at the semis.

Over 100 schools compete in this tournament and they shouldn't have as a goal to win this tournament?? Come on now!! They are representing the small schools in their region of the state at this event. You make it sound like they should just eliminate the tournament and that it has no importance whatsoever. That is a slap to all the little small schools and communities around the state. And here we go again with the comment, "They just might sqeak/crawl by the first round of the state if they get the best draw of any of the 16 teams". That's hogwash..........

If both Elliott and Pineville could win first round games then a Friday night matchup would have two teams that rely on their guards for scoring and leadership. Strange vs. Ev./Et. Faulkner??

You might be getting Gregg and Terry mixed up. Gregg may be about 6'3", but Terry is at least 6'6".

What was the name of that old TV game show where you tried to pick who was the real so and so?? As they would say at the end, Will the real East Carter please stand up!!!

Just saw the box score and Chris Knipp was the 2d leading scorer with 18 points and 2 treys. Chris was the only starter who didn't make the All-Tournament team, but he played good basketball during the tournament and deserved a spot IMO. I guess you just don't put the whole starting five on the All-Tournament team?? I remember the quote, The sum of the parts is greater than the individual. This Elliott County bunch is a TEAM and all the parts can hurt you in a bunch of different ways on any given night.

As Larry the Cable Guy would say, Hey Elliott lets GIT R DUN................

Just got in from the game. Ferg was the MVP and did a great job on 6'7" Mike Terry. Terry only had about 3 pts. or maybe 5 pts. when the starters went out with about 4 minutes left. He got some more garbage baskets after that. Game was never in doubt from start to finish. Really EC didn't shoot all that well or it would have been 50 vs. 30+ when the starters left halfway through the final period. Rose Hill fans have reason for optimism the next few years. Most all those kids were sophomores and freshman. Freshman Corey Gregg is a load and has got to be one of the top freshman in the state. That kid is super strong and knows how to score in the paint. Must have had something like 20 points and 10-12 rebounds against a really good defense. Richmond make way---Here come the Lions. McBrayer Arena should be rocking and rolling. Heck, Joe B. may be in attendance when EC plays??

What are the kids suppose to do?? They play hard from start to finish whether they are behind, tied, or ahead. I guess when they get 20 points up they are suppose to loaf and start shooting hook shots from the three point line!!! These kids don't want to humiliate any team. They just play and play hard each night out. By the way, Rick has been playing the subs in some games for as much as 12 minutes of the 2d half. If they wanted to humilate some of these teams they would have left the starters in the whole game and we would have several more games with well over 130 points scored. We had 67 at the half against Menifee and I guarantee if they wanted to they could have ran up 135 points.

Hey Eta: What team from KY could possibly get hot from trey land?? Just having some light hearted fun!!! Holmes is on a roll and a very good team!!

Obviously not as packed every single night like this year. But with Timmy Knipp and some good young players back they will still be competitive in the 16th region and have a good crowd each night. Heck what is there to do in the evenings in Sandy Hook but attend a HS Basketball game.

Not from my advantage point each night. Got to arrive 2 hours before game time to get a good seat for Elliott County games. Then by the time the JV game starts the gym is packed to capacity and they are turning people away. Like a snow ball getting bigger and bigger as it goes downhill, the situation will only get worse in the coming weeks. All the people who haven't been to a game in years and years will start arriving soon. Mason game (at Elliott) I plan on going to school with the players and then sneaking into the gym to reserve my seat before school lets out. :laugh:

I had forgot Kennedy who is in that 6'6" range. Gregg may not be 6'4" but closer to 6'3". Really doesn't matter because he is very strong and aggressive for a young freshman. When I saw Rose Hill he (Gregg) impressed me more than Terry or Kennedy. Should be an entertaining game Friday night to say the least.

For the record this is Elliott's 4th 100 point game this season and this senior group's 10th career 100 point game (2 as sophomores, 4 as juniors, and 4 this year so far). Could have easily had 100 points in three other games this year: Fairview (96), Lewis (95), Rowan (90), but let off the gas in the last 8-12 minutes. Elliott is averaging right at 90ppg. Most impressive 100 point game: 107 against a quality opponent in South Charleston, WVA.

The two outstanding freshman: Mike Terry is about 6'6" or so. Corey Gregg is 6'3 or 6'4" but much thicker and stronger than Terry. Combined they had 56 against Bath County which is some good freshman numbers to put up.

Duck--Who was Fairview's leading scorers?? Did not see the box score. I am assuming Collins and Jackson?? Was Ashland lead by Bonner or the young sophomore?? Congrats on win #2 over Ashland!!!

Probably easier to make a short list of what teams can't win the 12th. Starting with Monticello and then adding a few more.

Key will be how Rose Hill's guard handle the pressure. It will be relentless and they have not experienced anything like it. Also, how well Rose Hill's young freshman handle the pressure. I like Elliott to win by a score of 92-67 as they are playing real well the last couple of games.

Game was over at halftime as Elliott scored 67 points and lead 67-33 with Ferg putting up 25 big points. Subs dominated the 2d half. If starters would have played the whole 2d half no doubt Elliott would have scored over 130 points. Menifee wanted to run and Elliott said game on and let the horses run. T. Knipp had most of those blocks in the 1st half. Seemed like a human flyswatter in there. On one Menifee trip he blocked 3 straight shots. T. Knipp is playing well and his brother Chris is shooting well from the three and had some real nice moves finishing at the rim. Both Knipps are improving and playing real well as of late and that could spell real trouble for future opponents. Having five threats on the court makes Elliott very versatile.