AM I EVIL?

Not seeing the game or stats, my guess is Taj Harding had a couple of boards.

Mr. Harding had 10 last night. Down from 17 the first game.

Was at the game and had zero dog in the fight. I started out leaning towards Newport but NewCath never gave sent it into OT. I thought Newport’s coach needed to be the cool head instead of freaking out on every call and at his players. Once NewCath started their come back the body language of Newport’s players changed quickly which I believe led to the game going into OT. You get 5 fouls so if you get called for one no big deal. I agree on the no call at the end. Player tried to go through 3 defenders and from where I was at (on the NewCath side of the stands) it appeared to go of the NewCath player.

 

NewCaths lack of rebounding is why they lost. Got absolutely dominated on the boards. Anyone know how many second chance points Newport had?

 

Awesome game and awesome atmosphere. Newport brought way more than I thought and NewCath had the large following per usual. Everything you’d want in a playoff game.

Newcath was outrebouned by Newport 38 to 29 in the first meeting. A few things contribute to the lack of getting boards. 1. Overall team height is down. 2. Only 1 big that doesn't play 32 minutes. 3. And a "4 out...1 in" base offense that doesn't have extra guys camped in the paint for said rebounds.

Ncc had their chances. Came back late from 11 down to force OT. Free throws.... turnovers.... who knows.

So which of the #1 seeds has a possibility of being upset in the opening round? Dixie and Ryle could be a toss up. Mr. Rankin must come ready to play for Ryle. Holy Cross would have to shoot lights out and slow down an athletic Newport squad to have a chance. Cooper can't overlook NCC. Previous game was closer than most thought. Kunkel will be Kunkle. Ncc has to play a perfect game. Ncc has a shot i think. Cov Cath..... i dont think they will sweat this game much. St. Henry won't lay down I'm sure though!

Love the fact your team lost and you took it with pride! Thanks for the updates and praising the fact it was a great game!! Glad to see you guys get to live to die another day. Best wishes to my partial Alma mater the rest of the post season. And best wishes to your son!!

Thank you. Bashing other teams, coaches , refs just isn't my thing. It's been a fun ride. As far as living another day, hopefully make a run next week. Being an Elder grad, it's still kinda strange the 2 teams go to KY regionals. But I'll take it.

Great game.

Instant classic!

Newport wins 68-67

67's

NP at line for and 1.

TO ncc

67-65

NCC

13.8

Senior

49.5

65's

Luken 2/2

61-60 ncc

3 by burries

NP 60

NCC 59

59-57 NCC

2:54

Overtime

57's

Gets 1st.

TO np.

57-56 np

10.5

NP 57

NCC 55

Hall at line

3 by Kremer

NP 55

NCC 52

TO ncc

1:39

NCC 49

NP 55

53-48

2:56

NP 51

NCC 46

4:57 4th

NP 48

NCC 42

End 3rd

NP 48

NCC 39

TO NCC

2:23 3rd

Np 44

NCC 33