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Final from Wayne Co.

Monticello needs to find some chemistry from what I've seen they don't seem to play like a team at times.

The 12th region is spread far enough now, when you consider Wayne and McCreary County to Jessimine Co. and over to Mercer Co.

I don't know anything about Hazard but if they expect to win they better have some really good defense. Polson is hard to handle. He's got one of the quickest first steps I've seen in high school, not to mention he's very illusive and somehow finds his way to the basket. I pick West to win this one.

Congratulations West and good luck in the sweet 16

Eastern by 10 I've seen both teams play this year and corbin is very good but don't think they can handle eastern. Either way should be a great game to watch.

West did beat Wayne by 63 to 61 ( I believe). If Wayne plays with the same intensity as they did against Rock should be one heck of a game.

True they did shoot better than they were during there slump but defensive was much much better than it was during that stretch of games, they also played with much more passion. If they would have played with the same intensity they would not have lost 6 straight.

They looked like they have found their passion and the desire to when, much like they had at Christmas. If they continue to play like they did tonight they could be hard to beat.

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I pick Wayne by 5. Even if McCreary wins this game I sure don't see them winning the region. I don't believe they have the team unity it takes to win the region. It takes more than just talent.

Congratulations, good win girls. Good luck against southwestern.

southwestern by 5

Its supposed to be able to seat 1200. I would have never thought it. It may be rated for 1st graders instead of adults.

I think it's great that a young man can hang in there and get the chance to live his dream. True we all want to when, but seeing a story like this should make everyone stop and realize that this is what high school sports should really be about. Here is a young man that has exceeded more than expected and sounds like his passion for basketball help him achieve that. Great story thanks.

I agree, wait a couple of years, doesn't have to be a long time. I believe it would make it all the sweeter to be able to relieve the moment of this historic year. Either way great year and great job by those three.

Wayne County certainly has the talent to be a contender within the region. They have been in a slide the last six games, but if they can find their way back to playing like they did around Christmas. Then they could be a true threat. I guess time will tell.

Being an outsider looking in, it seems like the Raiders don't get along with each other. If that is the case that could explain their problems going into the last stretch of the season. I could be wrong but in the few games I've seen them play it appeared that way to me.

I don't think I would go that far. It wouldn't surprise me if he is in the hot seat, but I think he'll have another year to improve (unless they have a good post season). He'll not go anywhere until Watts graduates. Then things could change quickly.

Dick Bumgardner has a really good shooting camp. They don't work on anything but shooting, footwork, proper form, shooting off the dribble, etc. The camp is located in Richmond IN. University of the Cumberland's also has a pretty good camp, it has more all round instruction.

I do feel a little torn about having class championships. It would be nice for the smaller schools to chance at a state title, it would put them on a more level field. The single A and AA schools have little chance against some of the powerhouses and the private schools. Does anyone know who the last A or AA school to win the state? However i do also like the sweet 16. I think its a great thing and a lot of fun and its a great honor for some of the small school just to make it there,and would be an Even bigger thrill to actually win the state title outright.

Good post a lot of time and thought was put in to this, overall good assessment on the teams. Thanks

Wayne County basically had no offense. Their worst game of the year. Clay did play a good defensive game but Wayne couldn't hit the side of a barn. Wayne didn't play with their normal intensity on either side of the ball ,don't know why. Clay played a lot harder and more aggressive game. They deserved to win that game. Wayne will have to play a lot better against Corbin Friday night. They'll have to play like they did against Eastern and Moore in order to have a chance.

Sounds like one heck of a game. Good win

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