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Scores don't tell the story. Gotta see the game to get an idea of what is happening. Dunbar-Station was close and finally had Station pulling it out. Lex Cath-Scott Co. was close for most of the 3rd and early 4th before Hick's technical foul. Either way it was good basketball being played today.

Friends of friends who know things around UHA were saying Tennessee. Not sure how reliable per say but that was the word.

The Hicks and Salsman technicals were both weird. Salsman got his in the first half for god knows what considering Hicks was screaming at the refs the whole game and than Salsman got T'd up without even showing much emotion. The only techs that probably made some sense were the player ones late where it looked like the player mouthed after a call. Personally I don't think the game was ever called very well however it was pretty equally bad at least. I guess I'll be a little skeptical of any ref I remember once working my middle school games.

On a side note, How about Taylor Stewart's dunk on Phares in the 4th quarter? For a Lex Cath fan it was pretty sweet.

The Hicks Technical was pretty big for the game. 4 point game, Lex Cath ball, dribbling down the court and BAM T'ed up. Not sure what he did or said but believe it or not, it was the quietest he had been all night so I have no clue where the T came from. After that, the Lex Cath onslaught was on and two player techs for extra words didn't help Scott Co.

Didn't Madison Central win the 11th region just two years ago??? Beat Scott Co. if I remember correctly.

Per the KHSAA.org website both teams won in what appears to be easy 1st round games. Bryan Station 74-Western Hills 45 and Lex Cath 81-Model 50. Now depending on the outcomes of tomorrow's games we should have a pretty good semifinals round coming up in the 11th.

Scott Co., Lex Cath, Lafayette have won state in the same period as 11th region teams. Catholic was the only one to be in the Championship game and not win. The stat I find interesting, 5 teams have represented the two districts in that same time. I believe its been multiple times even that each of the 5 11th region teams have been there. 11th leads 3-1 in head to head in the state tourny. The two regions have a lot of similarities between them and some good programs at the top.

I think claiming every game of the Sweet 16 is a good one is a bit much. I've seen or read about a couple thumpings in my day. However, im still in agreement I'd take the sweet 16 over a regional tournament any day. However, the potential of seeing 2 good games in the semifinals and one in the finals, along with one pretty good matchup in the opening round (Dunbar/Madison Central) isn't a bad ticket. As for the sweet 16, while all teams are region champs, I don't think even you can disagree with me that some region's champs aren't as strong as other region's runner-ups or even third/fourth place teams.

I know, it was more a comment on the fact that I felt Bryan Station earned the right to have what Knightsdad considered an easy road to the finals (albeit still not automatic with either potential semifinals opponent).

After I wrote that, I had second thoughts for that reason alone.... Still I am in agreement this is a sport. Love Nascar!!

I loved Lex Cath's 1998 team. It was the year before my freshman year and the team ended their season on a loss to Danville and Jeremy Britt in the regional semifinals. The team had two major college linemen in Jason Weathers and Kevin Bailey. Had a long snapper for Michigan I believe in Ross Mann. Ryan Neff was just beginning to bust out as the first big QB in Sphire's west coast offense. The wide recieving core was loaded with athletic guys. Had an exciting linebacker/fullback in Matt Haney. The team was undefeated for the first time in the regular season for this program. And by Bob Sphire's own words, was probably the best team he ever had play for him. I saw a lot of games but sadly few stand out for me anymore, but I remember that team beating Boyle Co. in the 2nd round of the playoffs for the last loss the Rebels would experience for a good amount of years.

Agreed, they are faster and will eat Lex Cath up in a run and gun game. Slow the game down, grind it out, and Lex Cath has a chance. Sanford is the guy I'd look at as a key player in this one for controlling the ball.

Not being able to pee for hours on end...

I'd say Bryan Station not having to play Scott Co. unless they meet in the finals is fair considering they had to beat them in the district just to get this type draw. Otherwise, the regionals of this tournament are gonna be sick. I think Station is the favorite unless Lex Cath can keep their tempo up with them.

Easily? Im not sure about that, but if there is such a thing as a good loss, I guess this could be it. Lex Cath not having Green for the entire second half and still winning I think is the bigger storyline here. Novosel really stepped up. I think if these two teams meet up again the Lady Knights have to continue playing hard on Dunbar's big girls inside and preventing the penetration by the guards. Dunbar just has to find a way to stop Novosel, but to do that they'll need constant double teams and that can leave Lex Cath's other players open and while they aren't as deep in years past they can all still finish.

Yes, the coaches decided to rest her for the region. Novosel really has looked good these past two games. She is hitting her jumpers and driving to the hole. Her team D is also good and she is getting the rebounds. If this momentum carries the Lady Knights to the state tournament I think she will be tough to beat as Miss Basketball.

Sanford's second foul was a huge tempo killer for the Knights this game. Dunbar played really well and with a lot of toughness but when Sanford came back in the second half the Knights looked a lot better. Still, both teams are tough and the 11th region will still be pretty exciting.

Was a hard fought win for the Lady Knights. Novosel really stepped up in the second half and led the team to victory. Briana Green played sparingly in the first before sitting out the entire second half. This win can give the Lady Knights some confidence as they head to region now. Dunbar still played a good game.

As was stated by a few people, Brian hadn't started all year and the announcers said he was getting the start since he was playing in Lexington where he attended middle school and high school, playing basketball locally at both levels. I don't see much problem with it considering I didn't feel he really did anything negative that really caused Ole Miss' poor start. It was also nice seeing Donna on the TV for a UK game even if she had on the wrong colors.

In the past couple games I've seen from Lex Cath they have been sharp. This doesn't surprise me much.

Considering he was once the X and O's guy for Lex Cath long long ago I'd say you could be right. Last time the two played LCA slowed the game down a ton and were in the game for awhile.

Yesterday was a tough game for her. Lex Cath put their big girl, Lauren Conrad on her and the two had a good battle down low for position. Mitchell lacks a bit of mobility in my opinion to be really dominant but she does alright. Still, yesterday was tough for her, especially w/ Novosel sagging on her assignment some to give defensive help.

This was a big win for Lex Cath tonight. Barring a huge upset by Lafayette, it should be Lex Cath and Dunbar in the district final. However, Lex Cath may rest a few of their players for the final since two starters were pretty banged up for this one and while a good Region seed isn't a bad thing, getting players healthy might be even more important if the Lady Knights want to win this region. JJ, did the radio give any stats for LCA? I was interested to hear Martin and Clifton's point totals. Both girls really tried to put LCA on their backs and pull this one out but Martin picked up her fifth foul and Clifton didn't get much room for a shot the rest of the way after that.

Heck of a game by lex cath's girls. Played tough and took it at LCA all night. LCA will be tough next year. Good season Lady Eagles.