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Henry Clay isn't bad, but I agree that this should have been a win. But I'm sure Fraley will use this and have the Pats ready for post-season.

As if they weren't going to in the first place? :eyeonyou: I'm sure these two coaches are aware if the cupboard is indeed full. From what I've seen, your girls basketball coach has been doing that. If the information I'm reading is accurate, he's had the team in the regional tournament two years in a row (going on 3?) and won a small-school championship this season. As for your softball coach, it appears that his team has enjoyed quite a bit of success lately. I'm not exactly a ladies softball fan, but I'm seeing a 2009 record of 25 wins to 13 losses with a small school championship, district title, and regional final four berth. From my vantage point, these two men are already doing what you're asking.

Good call. :thumb:

Huge win for the Valley coming off the loss to Perry Central. Heading into the post-season with some momentum.

Good for them. I'm simply providing you with the rationale most coaches are using, and that it makes perfectly good sense for them to try and get as much game time in as possible. The teams Mason County has played since January 26 are not quite their caliber, therefore it would be a bit difficult to determine whether they're wearing or rusting out.

A lot of teams in northern/central/eastern part of the state are playing a schedule similar to what your Bears are playing. Mr. Gator accurately pointed out that Monday night's game will be Augusta's 3rd in 4 days. Hasn't been a lot of gym time, so coaches have to get what they can get. Better to wear out than rust out.

And that's exactly what they had to do for them to be able to compete against SV. Hatcher put together a quality game-plan & his team executed. As for SV, I don't think this is a bad loss, but it was of concern that they got all but sixteen of their points from two players. Still think they can make a run in the sweet sixteen.

Color me surprised on this one. Thought the Valley would keep on rolling. Congrats to PCC on a very impressive victory!

Final score from senior night in Brooksville. Calvary had a chance to win in regulation but missed. Polar Bears able to win despite an off-shooting night by the Hamilton kid. Kohls from Calvary (#4) can play. Very impressed with him.

That is correct. And it is the 38th district. I might take in a few games myself.

I too would give the edge to PCC. Would love to see a round 3 in the regionals.

Big win for Lex. Cath. Didn't see that one coming.

Yes, the win streak ends.

It sure seems that way. Still think Holmes is the cream of the crop, but they have struggled far more than I (and others?) expected.

Great accomplishment for an outstanding player and a solid young man. Congratulations!

He knew.

Is the Valley favored to win their region?

Acted inappropriately would be the understatement of the century... I may have taken matters into my own hands... Good thing my kids are grown...

This is an upset isn't it? Anyone see this coming?

I have heard traveling a long ways for a win, but from California to Kentucky- ---- that may be stretching it.

I didn't think Kelly Wells would allow him to get away from Pikeville. bballorange, thanks for clarifying the connection between Jordan and Jonathan.

As a long time fan of the 14th region, I had the chance to watch Hazard and Desales from the All A State tournament on Wazoo Sports and I noticed that they had a very good freshman in Olinger. Is he the brother of the Olinger that played in Richmond in the late 90s that went on to play football at UC? Also, their PG #13 was a really good player. Anyone have any information on where he will be attending college? Oh yeah! By the way, what's his name?:thumb:

I agree. The game @ Henry Clay wasn't nearly as close. Maybe a 12-15 point game, if memory serves me right?

Final...Dominant performance by the Valley. Congrats.