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This is the downside to UK. 3 months ago these kids were the toast of the town. Now everyone is pushing them out the door.

Crazy amount of people down here from MoCo. Just cant see anyone beating Ballard though.

I want to make clear that im not blaming officials. I just think that Hawkins shoved thru and should've been called for it. I also think the biggest call of the game was the block to start ot. My entire row agreed it was a charge. I also think Holmes turned it over far too much. And that they missed far too many free throws.

Im not going to harp on officials but there are 3 things that stand out. 11 had 2 hands on Bolden on many drives all day. I can handle that. The 5 second call on MC was laughable. On one of three inbounds Hawkins blatantly just pushed through two Holmes players. I know thats a big call in that situation. But it was blatant.

Holmes foul trouble could make a big difference in this one.

Very impressed with Ballard's big man Martin tonight... I'll say this about the game. I think KCC has a better shot than Johnson Central had. They'll still need a huge upset...

It's a pretty general consensus that Ballard was the team to beat coming in, and I don't see why anything should've changed... Madison Central was the consensus second choice and they came out with a 30 point W. I don't see why anyone would rank anyone but them 1 and 2 til they get knocked out... Holmes and Montgomery County played the toughest first round opponents of the contenders. I'd put them 3 and 4. John Hardin and Hoptown pass the eye test, but looked a little sloppy against lesser opponents. They both could win it, but wouldn't be the betting favorites. KCC and further down the line Graves are the longest of shots... So I guess that makes my list... 1. Ballard 2. Madison Central 3. Holmes 4. Montgomery County 5. John Hardin 6. Hoptown 7. KCC 8. Graves County

I was more referring to if Hawkins blows up in this tournament, expect one of those SEC schools to offer....

I believe what was being implied was that Highlands would be the most opposed to moving districts, as they likely have the most pull of the NKY public schools. The river schools don't have a lot of say and will likely do what is asked of them region wise. Though from what is coming out in the news the last couple days, Dayton may have to find embezzled money out of the pockets of their former superintendent to be able to afford the travel expensenses for the long 10th region trips... But I guess thats another thread...

How many coaches do they have? Is anyone else having problems with the ihigh feed?

I just watched the press conference from yesterday's game... I have to admit, I really don't like the mention of the officials by Coach Mabry and the players. Now let me clarify, they always mentioned "thats not why we lost" but there was always a 'but...' I don't like that. Especially in a game like that... They definitely called it tighter in the 4th, but it was consistent. For them to say "we didn't get any of the calls" or "the calls didn't go our way" or "I felt like we should've been at the free throw line more"... I just don't like it. If you are going to go to the podium and say that in a high school game, it needs to be blatant... Just my opinion...

You can add Purdue to the list for Bolden. I know they've been to see him a few times as well... As far as Hawkins, I'm not as familiar, but from what I've heard, it's offers from a lot of the local mid majors (Morehead, Western, etc.) with "interest" but no offers from some SEC schools (Alabama, Tennessee, UK).... Now, if Hawkins blows up the state tourney here in the next four days, expect an offer... Just ask Anthony Hickey....

The Dayton job has been posted over a week now... Anyone have word on that front?

I think you're underestimating him. But to each their own... By the way, in no way am I insinuating a Holmes win, I just think in terms of DI ability, they're on equal level... I don't think grade has much to do with it....

I understand the logic but can't see Booher sending his windex man out on the outside... My first thought was Coston, he seems to be, by far, the strongest of Holmes guards.

This happened because the ran two at Bolden.... If MC can guard Bolden one on one and not get beat consistently then you may be right. I just don't think there are many people that have done that all season....

Who will draw the defensive assignment against Hawkins for Holmes?

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Could a mod add a poll? Thanks

I do think the Birds would be some of the strongest opposed to a regional change.... For the people saying that NCC will move to the 10th... NCC moving to the 10th by themselves makes absolutely no sense. They are right in the middle of a lot of 9th schools. Moving only them would be odd to say the least... I think if you see any moves from that area it would be the whole 36th district to the 10th region.

Might as well go ahead and get it started... Can Holmes upset the co-favorites?

Cant be sure, but I believe this is the problem they're referring to.

Thought the guy from the 16 th did well tonight. Also talked to Reineke tonight. Great guy great official.

This was impressive. Hoptown looked better than I expected. 32 looks like a very good player.

Graves has good movement on offense. Ohio got good shots, they just didnt go in.