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This game was the first of the year that primarily saw the 8-man rotation that was expected for the season (7 seniors and super Soph Hunter Meyer). A 9th player (JV player) saw about 1-2 minutes in the first half, but that was it. Hedger and Bolin swapping in and out for one another always gave Dixie a strong inside presence. And Drew Moore's athleticism, defense and ball handling really helped. They still won't fully hit their stride until January IMO though, because the football guys are still a little rusty, they are still figuring out the offense and roles, post Hatton, and Bolin will be gone for a couple of weeks here soon for a family vacation. I think after he returns Dixie will need 2 more weeks to get the team to gel.

Like I said last night, Dixie's win over Taft, on a nuetral floor, was a quality win. Here's a recent article: Taft eyes No. 1 ranking after beating Woodward

Price stepped up for Newport this game and had the biggest impact on the game for Coach Snapp's team. Ethan is a special player and there is no doubt that he puts a lot of time and effort into crafting his skills. Withrow made a mistake by letting Ethan touch the ball as much as he did in the second half. Deny him the ball and don't give Newport 2nd chance points (like Withrow did... they are not a big team and neither is Newport) and you will beat Newport. Ethan was getting very frustrated through 3 quarters. I do agree though, that on quite a few other teams, Ethan would have been on the bench more. However, Newport does not have many options to turn to on the bench... and, his dad is the coach. Having your dad as the head coach has its benefits (or, at least that's what I heard Saul Smith once say)

#3 from Withrow finished with 27 points... hit at least 5 3's... helluva Sophomore

Newport wins 72-69 Snapp with 12 gritty points in the 4th (6 FTs, 1 putback, and 2 elbow jumpers)... 20 for the game Price from Newport MVP

Withrow 45-42 after 3 Snapp zero points in the 3rd... he had plenty of shots... didn't hit any #3 for Withrow is Davon Jordan... a Sophomore Sloppy game

Withrow face guarded Snapp in the 2nd qtr

30-30 at the half Snapp scored 2 that qtr... has 8 for the half #3 from Withrow was the best player on the floor that half

12-8 Newport after 1 Withrow doubling Snapp everytime he touches it Snapp with 6... all from the charity stripe

Duplicate thread... Can a mod delete one please

Good win for the Red Colonels!

Dixie wins 50-46 Good win for Dixie

Turnover Dixie 16 seconds 50-46

Dixie calls a TO on the inbound attempt

Taft scores on the putback 50-46 Dixie 26 seconds

Moore for 2 50-44 Dixie 43 seconds to go 4th qtr

Taft finally hits an outside shot... a 3 48-44 Dixie 2:13 remains in the 4th

Moore to the line for 2... good... good

Schreck to Rabe for 2 46-41

44-41 Dixie

Niehaus to Schreck for 2

Schreck to Bolin for 2

41-40

40-40 Taft going to the line to shoot the and 1 6:34 to play in the 4th

The 2-3 zone by Dixie has slowed Taft down... they do not look comfortable executing against it