Big Fundamental

Cooper had 10 total fouls in the game. The officials did NOT impact this game, besides the technical called on Harding that fouled him out in the 3rd quarter. Newport outplayed Cooper in the 4th. McGuire also sat a long period of time for unknown reasons. That said, Cooper was clearly challenged by their coach at halftime and those boys responded. Houston was phenomenal, and Walters was very efficient. Spencer controlled the game on the offensive side, and Centers came in off the bench and executed his role perfectly. As usual, the Cooper defense was pretty darn good, even though Newport executed in 3 of 4 quarters and was able to score 70 on them, which was a little surprising. Cooper certainly a top team in the state, and Sullivan has his guys ready to compete for another region.

Conner is battling. Scott is back correct? Otte has those boys playing hard & well!

Mayfield Vs. UHA (UHA gets Mayfield back as KyKy explodes in final) Some really good All A teams this year, including the 8 listed above. Seems like many have been ranked in the top 20 in the state at some point.

Sisson is a beast. I was wondering how Mullikin would fare, as he is very productive in his own right. Are the Birds learning how to play without Vinson? Seem to be competing/winning more recently, than when he first went down. Solid job by the staff to replace his performance/production.

I keep seeing the 9th is “weak” this year, but it’s supposed top 4 teams have all been ranked in the top 20 in the state. The top 2, CCH/Cooper have been top 5-10. The 9th may be more competitively balanced than past years, but it isn’t weak, imo.

I believe both of these teams are teams on the rise. I don’t believe Holmes is 20 points better than HC, but last night they were. That’s how the game is sometimes. Both will be better going forward.

Congrats to Brossart! Represent NKY well!

Congrats to Newport! Go represent NKy well in Richmond.

Congrats to Mr. Niece! Young man can really play! Look forward to watching him as he grows.

Amazing wrestling reference.

How are Cody/Rusch playing?

Woww. 4 OTs in a JV game. The crowd was either very intrigued, or quite the opposite. Lol!

Where is this game? How is Sisson doing? Are Vinson/Leigh back?

Only weakness is from charity stripe? I don’t recall him hitting shots from mid-to-3 point range. A BEAST inside for sure!!! A rebound hound, and 2nd Chance point artist! A super strong, kid with a nice ability to finish around the rim.

Are people really trying to justify Beechwood being better? I don’t see it as that. Just discussing the game. If that is the case, I don’t see it. Both are evenly matched would be my observation. Two really nice teams. That was a HUGE atmosphere, and Beechwood was at home, at full strength. Newport found a way to win without McGuire for the first half. A closely contested, heated battle

If they had 10 second chance points, isn’t that scoring on essentially 5 of their 17 offensive board? That stat is kept. NKY said Beechwood had 10 second chance points.

Completely bypassed me. My apologies.

Completely disagree that Beechwood outplayed Newport. For a brief stretch they went up 9, but then to counter that Newport went on a 10-0 to end the game. On the road. Against a really good Beechwood team. Both teams played very hard. Give credit where it’s do.

Beechwood is much, much better than last year. Bieger adds a tough, aggressive, guard that can handle the ball. Brannen, Draud, Deathrage all back and more seasoned. Busald is a knock down shooter. Newport lost its best player from last years game. Though their 3 seniors are really nice! The difference. Beechwood at home.

That is a big, STRONG team! I would take Draud over Vieth in that team.

So, wait... are these your top 10 (11) in order? If so, how do these stats make Deere (13/3) the number 2 player in the region?

Is Downton going to play? Heard he left the Holmes game early...

On the road, All A tournament, in this atmosphere between 2 really good teams, the deciding factor is typically the home court advantage. Beechwood May also have a deeper bench. That said, if Newport can stay out of foul trouble, they should have a chance. Who is the best player in this matchup? Draud? Or, Harding? Or, McGuire? Or, Miller? Or, Brannen?

Who appeared to play well?

Has to be nice for SK after the Cooper debacle.