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Key word. Well said.

My bad, it's just been such an automatic that Bracken is the region favorite and has the best player.

Where do you think he's off on 2-5?

Just last week in the Bracken/Brossart thread it was said "when you have the best player on the floor every night". Must have just been sarcasm.:idunno:

It's crazy for teams to have their fate waivering like that. :lol2:

Final from Lexington. Some of Bracken stats. Bailey Cummins- 16 points, 3 rebounds Maddy Kalb- 10 points, 7 rebounds Kinley Ruf- 7 points, 3 rebounds Korbin Florer- 4 points, 4 rebounds Kennedy Carl- 6 points

Per Ledger Independent Final from Lexington. Bracken stats: Bailey Cummins- 21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists Maddy Kalb- 18 points, 15 rebounds Korbin Florer- 8 points, 7 rebounds

Not the total box score. Jolly had 30. Keeton had 13 points, 10 rebounds.

Bracken scoring: Bailey Cummins- 19 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists Maddy Kalb- 13 points, 12 rebounds Macy Jefferson- 12 points Kinley Ruf- 5 points Korbin Florer- 4 points Catie Rose- 2 points

Final from Brooksville.

39th District, you are in for a wild February!!!

Regardless of the outcome of this game. My how times have changed^

No question Bracken is still learning their way. On paper at this point Mason, perhaps is the favorite. Thing is the huge intangible is Coach Hinson. On paper he was beat by Mason in both district titles in which Augusta won.

Per Ledger Independent Bailey Cummins 19 points, 9 Rebounds Maddy Kalb 15 points, 13 Rebounds Macy Jefferson 8 points Kennedy Carl 7 points

You are correct. It is mandatory that other Lady Bears take on a more assertive role on the team. If they do, this team will be successful, if not, they will struggle. With that being said, I think it is important to note, that aside from Cummins and Ruf, there is very little varsity experience on the team. So, only 4 games into the season, I'm sure they're still learning their identity. Bottom line though, Cummins will on most nights get hers, a successful season will rely on the others stepping up.

This core group of Lady Royals have been taught the game of basketball from a very early age. While they do have some talented players, I don't necessarily think they out-talent other teams as much as they out work them, with their aggressive, intense style of play, both, offensively and defensively. The good news for other teams is, if they are will ing to match their intensity, you have a shot at beating them. Bad news is, if your players are not willing to make the choice to play that way, you can forget it.

Agree! Coach Hinson has been clear from day one. It is a process to change the culture, teach the kids how to win, expect to win and believe in themselves, all the while providing stability that has been absent in recent years. None of these things are accomplished after 3 games.

I think you all have lost your minds! Again, PM me names then we will talk, till then, useless chatter.

Feel free to PM me with names of Lady Bears talking trash.

They had no point to"prove". Again, they return everyone from a state semifinal team. Ranked 9th in state.

That's what I meant.

Fully understand what you're implying, but Coach Hinson has proven over the last 3-4 years, that what happens in December, can have little resemblance, to what happens in Feb.

Coincidence of who was one of coaches in your first best game?

I think I remember a kid recently that caused that rate to the east get a little uncomfortable. :lol2: