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Danville played a lot of zone in the first half and Elliott County was comfortable.

They went nothing but man in the second half and Elliott struggled a bit at first, but Spencer is hard to guard 1-on-1 and Danville assigned Zach Thornton to guard him. The Thornton-Spencer matchup was going to be epic, and for a few possessions it was - Thornton got a block, then Spencer got a 3-point play at the rim, back and forth, and Elliott led by 2.

 

Midway though 3rd Quarter Spencer penetrated off a ball screen and got fouled, but rolled his ankle on the fall. He stayed in the game but never looked the same after that, he noticeably limped and was just a step slower than usual. He missed several shots after that, partly because of Thornton's defense and partly because he wasn't 100%.

 

Danville slowly pulled away, they capitalized on several turnovers as Spencer surrendered the ball handling responsibility and the other Elliott County guards struggled a bit. Spencer played until around 3 minutes left in the game but wasn't the player he was in the first half or first few minutes of the second half.

 

Danville may have won anyway, their change to straight man defense at halftime certainly made a difference, but I think this game was headed to a tight finish if Spencer had been 100%. Spencer vs. Thornton was great for a few possessions, two good athletes who were in full compete mode.

 

Danville is really strong defensively and will be a tough out in the All A. And they have a different scorer to worry about every game.

 

Elliott looked very good before the injury and has to be a favorite out of the 16th.

Danville also was without their starting point Tevin Kavanaugh,the whole game. He may have played 2 minutes. He is one of the best defenders also. Spencer really didn't do that much before the injury. I just don't think it made that much of a difference.

Spencer did hurt his leg a little or something. He was pretty controlled by Danville defense before he hurt his leg. Danville picked it up in second half and created their own offense. Elliot is good but Danville was much better tonight..

Football has 6. I like it better with 1 for basketball. That makes you the only champion not 5 other schools .

Danville could shut teams down if they really concentrated on the defensive end. Danville just needs to control emotions a little better. The technicals will hurt in district and region!

Plenty of room and a good atmosphere.

Some good games coming up in 12th.

High school needs a shot Clock. Basketball was meant to score baskets,not play keep away. I would love to see 30 second shot Clock. I hate watching slow down basketball!!!

Yes you will.

When they return... That may change some things. I like being out of the picture right now!

Young rebel team!!

No ,he did not play.

It will take awhile to see but Boyle could surprise some people. They will be pretty good at full strength.

The worst place I've ever seen too! I would rather not play as go there. They know how bad it is themselves but continue to allow it. It was like empty the last time we played there. I will not miss it at all. Somebody could make it work if they cared about running it properly.

Lincoln will be a tough out! I agree 100% with @PurplePride.

Should be very interesting!

I can't wait till they play. It will be awesome seeing their mid court greeting before the game. I will be so torn....I will be cheering for both teams(Baby J.)always!!

Range for days when those two hit the court together.

 

Former Clay County standout Blake Smith is on that team also if I am not mistaken.

Yes he is. Also his cousin Chance Cornett that played at Knott County.

Let's go Bryce!!!!

Congratulations Baby J. I'll be watching.

Cov. Cath. Would run away with it. They could just post Walters up and score every possession. No way this is even close!

The foul was on number 5 in white? What did he do, hold his hand up too high? Maybe I didn't see it right.

I hope they don't use the same referee again. He should have to answer period!!!!

At some point referees have to be held responsible. He should have to answer for this! This is as bad as it gets!! It makes me so angry.

Garrard/Danville canceled

Boyle played good defense tonight. Made it tough for Garrard to get going on offensive end of the floor.

Tough loss but we will get better!