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Augusta probably got the second best draw they could have got. Only will have to play one of the 10ths two best team and with a player as good as Bach ANYTHING can happen. Go Panthers!

The game started off bad for the wildcats, technical foul for being on the rim while the refs were out. Then Augusta came out pressing from the start and got up big early. Really just killed PC. And it didn't help they didn't have anyone to guard Bach. All of Augusta really just did whatever they want, drove the lane all night. Was never really a game. I think they closest PC got was 15.

Quick question for you guys, who were the refs last night?

I'm sure Talbert Sr. will be at many games. He is one of the most loyal fans PC has!

Sad that MOCO will probably win the region because of all the transfers... When will the KHSAA put a stop to this? They will let the schools decide on post-game hand shakes but won't do anything about out of state transfers. SMH. This just gets to me.

Can't ever count out a Buddy Biggs coached team but, I look for Fleming to be back at Rupp come March. Even without Darion for the duration of his injury the Panthers still have a solid core group of seniors with Steward, Crisp, and Saunders.

Will definitely be a rebuilding time for the Wildcats this year. As LC stated only one returning player saw serious minutes last year (Koeninger) the rest of the team will be Varsity "rookies" haha. But when you have 7 seniors the year before how would anyone get time? I saw a few JV games last year and from what I saw Jones kid can light it up at any moment. The Wood boy also played JV last year as a freshman and should be moving up to Varsity I would assume. He is a good little ball player with nice handles. The rest of the team will really be a mystery until the season starts and we see who is on the floor. We could see a lot of underclassman playing this year for the Wildcats. Will definitely be fun to see how PC will look without Mr. Monroe. TAC from my sources around ole Falmouth Talberts nephew decided to not play this year.

Locally, I think Football takes the crown. State-wide I feel it is Basketball without a doubt. And the reasons for this have already been stated. HS football games are during some of the best weather of the year, it is one night a week (Friday night at that), it is the only thing going on in the community so why wouldn't people come out and watch? Even where I grew up, our football team was never good and the stands were packed every single week. Which is mind blowing to me because my high school was really bad at football and people still came out and watched the games. Football is also helped by it being on Friday nights because HS students see it as a social event and time to see friends so they come out and watch the games and chit-chat with people. But what I think we are forgetting is the size and amount of people that Texas holds. It is far and beyond that of the population of Kentucky, so with more people, they will have bigger stadiums, more athletes, more good players, etc. Making it more appealing for people to go out and watch games.

I meant to put something in my post about Tanner. Everything you said is spot on. He exemplifies everything you want a player to be on and off thr court. Exceptional young man. But I did forget all about Jake O'Mara. He really will give thr Royals a boost! It will be an interesting season in the 39th for sure!!!

Best and most eye-opening post on the thread.

I don't believe it will be as close as many think. Harrison clearly is the favorite, then probably Robertson County. Pendleton lost six contributing seniors last year and those six got most of the PT. A few kids got some time last year but not many, little varsity experience for the Wildcats this year. With Sexton transferring/moving and NC losing many Seniors also I can't see them competing for that second spot either. But come tourney time anything can happen!

Pretty solid predictions for the 10th. A few things I disagree with though. For me I don't see how Augusta can be 5th when they won the 39th last year and only really lost one piece. (I do understand how Mason County can reload in a blink of an eye though) but still, until MC beats Augusta, in my eyes Augusta should be above them. You also have to think those freshman for Augusta last year who are now Sophomores are only improving. My top 5 team rankings would go: 1. Montgomery County 2. Bishop Brossart 3. Augusta 4. Campbell County 5. Mason County The player rankings are pretty solid. I think 2-5 are interchangeable and Bach is clearly the best player in the region. I can't wait to watch the young man play this year!

1-Madison Central 1-Holmes 1-Ohio County 1-Hopkinsville 1-Montgomery County 1-Fleming County 1-Ballard 1-Knott County Central 2-Madison Central 2-Hopkinsville 2-Montgomery County 2-Ballard 3-Madison Central 3-Ballard 5-Madison Central TB-131

Also congrats to Coach Carr and Scott High on the win!

Was hoping the Panthers could get the W, but just couldn't pull it out. I had a friend sending me updates as I attended the not-so-entertaining 9th region NCC-Holmes game and it sounded like if Augusta could have got some rolls early they could have really put the Eagles on their heels. All in all it was a great season for the Panthers! Congrats to Coach Hinson and his team on an outstanding year, especially Tanner Kelsch and Brent Bach!

What exactly are you trying to say here? That the refs are biased to one team or another? :idunno:

Who would that be?

My inner circle does as well, but we acknowledge the fact that the speculation is there. I don't agree with people who say he should be let go, but every year after they lose this talk comes about, personally I think O'Hearn is a fine coach.

You must have not seen Bach play then.... :lol::lol: He had 33 on the best team in the region, with arguably the best defender in the region being Darius Jones. So I think Mr. Bach will be able to handle Pouncy and Castleman. On another note, Mason Monroe probably hasn't shot 40 shots in any game during his career.... Lol. :lol:

What is the crowd expected to be like tonight?

Do you really not hear this talk??? :confused:

For Augusta to win their supporting cast has to be better than Scott's, because you know Jackson and Bach will get theirs. If Maddox, Snapp, Kelsch and Crawford can play similar to the way they did against Mason I feel like they can get the W! Coach Hinson will have the panthers ready tomorrow night. Should be a dandy!!!

This is true...

Any ideas on who will replace him?

From the river to the Regional Finals!!! Go Panthers! Brent Bach is my favorite player to watch in the 10th!