nkywildcat68

I've been to many regional games at both Mason Co and Henry Co. Very, very, very similar atmospheres. The Fieldhouse gets more play on here because there are more 10th region people who post on BGP, and everyone's hometown experience is always better than everyone else's. :lol2: But, semifinal night in the 8th region is really, really good. Henry Co will be rocking tonight, especially with Grant Co and Owen Co in that mix, two competitive programs with enthusiastic fan bases that don't always get to this point. And, Collins and Oldham will also show out, but they are from communities that do make it to the regional semis on a regular basis. I prefer both over the 9th at NKU, but that's a matter of taste for me. The BOKC has that big-time arena feel in a slightly smaller scale.

Didnt see a final thread, so here we go. Rebels hit five treys in a row in a decisive early fourth quarter stretch to overcome a great performance from Jonathan Henry. Carson Williams with another "ho-hum" 24-point, 19-board performance, but he got plenty of help from his mates from long distance. Rebels now 26-5, play the Collins-Simon Kenton winner on Monday.

"Sitting right here" at Henry Co HS? LOL. I just watched it online, which I am sure is delayed a bit.

Impressive morning performance by the Braves, they continue to play well. They play the Oldham-Gallatin winner Monday night in the first semi-final at Henry County

Grant looks good...10am start doesnt seem to be hurting them so far.

NewCath didn't appear to be a team that was "hungover" from the All A since they won it. Haven't they gone unbeaten post All A each of the last three years (until the region)? They beat Holmes just three weeks ago, they certainly looked fine that night. I think the theory about the All A run or that their schedule didnt challenge them is a huge reach.

The result of the Grant-Shelby game is going to have 0 to do with tip start. Go to bed Friday at 8pm, get up early...they can adjust their schedules.

Might have some Friday/Sat/Mon/Tuesday boys regionals. Girls may be moved to Mon/Tues/Sat afternoon/Sunday afternoon.

I may, too..but they would be scanned from old BCHS yearbooks.

Grant-Shelby at 6 on Wed Oldham-Gallatin at 7:30 on Wed Owen-North at 6 on Thurs Collins-SK at 7:30 on Thurs

Who said they weren't playing well?

Grant-Shelby Oldham-Gallatin Owen-North Oldham Collins-SK

They are the favorite, but not that heavy of a favorite.

Should be a great tournament. At least two of the quarterfinal games will be close to pick-ems (three if Oldham-Gallatin draw each other to open things). After Oldham, there isn't a big difference between two thru seven.

2pm at Henry Co Champions: Oldham Co, Collins, Owen Co, Grant Co Runners Up: North Oldham, Shelby Co, Gallatin Co, Simon Kenton

Four-peat for the Rebels.

I saw it was 56-32 OC, but not sure of the time left.

Elite level coach and most talented team in the 8th region? Reality check. Last night was the first win over an 8th region team that has a plus .500 record. 6-6 against the 8th, and 4 of those six were wins over Walton-Verona and Williamstown. They were beaten by 20 by both Oldham and Shelby, 17 by Collins, and were swept by Owen. All good teams, mind you. I know they had some injuries and other missed time in some of those games, and the Owen games were basically coin flips. But, that's their resume Let's not get too far ahead of ourselves. Nice veteran team with a coach who has rejuvenated a previously underachieving program, at least in recent years. Congrats on their district titles.

Impressive. Grant has good guard play (love Johnson's game) and are athletic and have decent size for who they play against. They are certainly a handful if they are playing well.

16/25 from three? Yep, that'll win a lot of games. Congrats to PC. With no GRC or MoCo in the field, the Mason and Campbell performances in their respective title games, and Harrison now going on the runner-up line for the quarterfinals sets up for an interesting draw.

Actually, the current system of having four district champions per region goes more in line with the "everyone gets a trophy" thinking then the one big regional tournament if you compare the two ways. Thats three (or four, depending on if a runner up wins the region) more teams that get a chance to cut down nets and call themselves "champions". One thing that would be lost that really hasn't been discussed would be the ability for more schools to host post season play. I know its a big deal for a lot of schools and communities the years they host district tournaments.

He blasts everyone. I'll take SK in a close one, I don't know if Grant shoots it well enough to win this game..but I will say that both teams are better than their record. Don't know how I would feel if I was Collins/Shelby/Owen and see the runner up of the 32nd this year as the first opponent in New Castle.

I say they claim it. They were known as their current nickname, I believe. They were drawing kids from the county, except for Augusta, just like today. In the old lobby at the old Bracken gym, the 1939 trophy, net, and various pictures were displayed prominently. I don't remember if there was a letter jacket or sweater, but it was a long time ago the last time I visited. Lots of info, too, in addition to that book above.

I know that Brooksville changed names to Bracken Co sometime in the 40s (they won state as Brooksville in 1939 I think)....maybe PB98 or RP know more specifics Of course, there is the Deming to Robertson Co name change a couple of years ago. One of the current Jessamine schools (West?) assumed the old Jessamine Co HS Colts' nickname and school colors. East started with a new slate.

Word is that she was treated for a concussion. Tough end for her career that has been riddled with injuries.