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Leek Ateny recorded 9 Blocks for the game.

DCA holds on in a battle 83-77 in OT. Ben Mikels with 30 PTS and 11 Rebs for the Warriors.

SW and DCA are going into Overtime. DCA was up 20 in second half. SW has done a great job getting back into it.

I think I'm leaning Bobcats. They seem to be a team focused on completing a mission.

He is the best prospect I can ever remember from this Region. He's a High School Kevin Durant.

Brock Stevens has really amped up his play for the Jumpers of late. He had 16 big points against Danville Christian, and then turned around in finals against Somerset Christian and was tasked with the defensive matchup of sharp shooter Jack Baker (held him to 8 PTS). That consistent 3rd scorer to go with Absher and Grundy has helped Somerset.

Leek Ateny was incredible late against Somerset. That loss could be some fuel for the Warriors. I could only imagine the damage he would do if they ran plays for him. His buckets were self-created pull up 3s from the volleyball line. A rare talent for the 12th region.

KCC certainly has the coach and pedigree, but I will say this Powell team has been playing different ball since the Christmas tournaments. Sometimes it takes a little time for talent to gel.

I would lean Powell Co. with the firepower they possess.

Tough loss for Hazard to a rebuilding Breathitt Co. team.

Jumpers will play Walton Verona from the 8th Region TH. Jan. 22nd @ 11:30.

Aedyn Absher should join the conversation for POY. Really nice All A Region Tournament for him. 22 PTS against DCA In Semis and 29 PTS in the Finals against SCS, while being the primary ball handler for the Jumpers! I also seen where Kendall Phillips broke the scoring record for Wayne Co. Very Impressive. And, Leek Ateny was unbelievable (Especially late) against Somerset where he drained 3 DEEP 3’s to keep the Warriors with a shot. The SR. Class is pretty solid this season. Several collegiate prospects IMO.

Adair is rolling. Was really impressed with them when they played Somerset. That big 3 is as good around.

Somerset Christian advances over Danville in 2nd Semifinal

Finals Sat night @ 7:00 vs either Somerset Christian or Danville.

They don’t have the capacity to host two semifinal games without emptying the gym, and I don’t believe they’re doing that. Danville and SCS fans better get there before start of SHS and DCA.

Who is the 45th District Host this season? DCA has yet to host, and from my knowledge has participated in the tournament since 2020? I would think their turn is coming if they plan on hosting.

All A Semifinals TH. @ DCA 6:00- Somerset vs. DCA 8:00 Danville vs. Somerset Christian Public vs. Private. Should be a wild environment in DCA's gym. Just curious, what is the capacity for the gym?

I haven't seen Phillips live yet, but I wouldn't say he's a runaway favorite either. This is a pretty deep SR class. Getting Farmer back was huge for them. They would probably be the favorite if Edwards hadn't blew his knee out in football.

Wayne Co. also picked up a big win over district rival Southwestern 62-46.

Somerset cruises past Burgin in First Rd of All A Region 74-39. Setting up a semifinal matchup TH night @ DCA. Rock pulls out a big win @ home over Lincoln Co. 53-50.

12th Region All A Classic @ Danville Christian The Bracket Tues. (6:00) Somerset vs. Burgin (8:00) Trinity Christian vs. Danville TH. (6:00) DCA vs. Somerset/Burgin Winner (8:00) Somerset Christian vs. TCA/Danville Winner Sat. (7:00) Championship Night The Teams Danville Christian (8-2)- BGP #1 The reigning All State Champion will look to repeat, and their run will start at Home. They are the favorites, and have ran this tournament in recent history winning 3 out of 4 regional crowns. The Warriors were tasked with replacing some key pieces leading into the season, and have done well early on. The addition of Ben Mikels from the homeschool league has been huge for this team to pair with Ateny on the interior. Ateny is the most imposing force in the region, and can affect the game in so many ways with his size, skill set and athleticism. PG. Graham Domidion has stepped into the role nicely, and is a heady player that sets the table for this team. This team possesses excellent length, and are tenacious on the defensive end of the floor (allowing only 50 PPG). The road to the finals will most likely go through their rival Somerset, and formidable teams in the Finals await with either being Danville or Somerset Christian. Danville just pushed DCA Friday night in a district battle. Key Players- SR. F. Leek Ateny (15 PPG, 10 RPG, 53% FG), SR. F. Ben Mikels (14 PPG, 7 RPG, 63% FG) Somerset (6-4)- BGP #8 Somerset brings in a veteran core that is motivated to try and win this tournament. This is a team that leans on its guard play, and possesses firepower from deep that can keep them in any game. Aedyn Absher spearheads the attack, and is a capable 3 level scorer. Somerset has been up and down early in the season, but is coming into the tournament off an impressive district road win over Rockcastle Co. Somerset has solid interior size as well with Jakob Bartley and Kole Grundy. The Jumpers must stay focused on the task at hand, and that task starts with an improved Burgin team on Tues. night. If they take care of business, it sets up a much anticipated Semi-Final Matchup with DCA. Somerset is the last 12th region team to defeat the Warriors in the 2024 Big Region Semi-finals. These two teams last played in the Big Region First Round in March with DCA winning in a Double OT thriller. Key Players- SR. G. Aedyn Absher (20 PPG, 6 RPG, 44% FG), Kole Grundy (12 PPG, 6 RPG, 44% FG) Danville (5-6)- BGP #13 The Admirals have had a solid start to the season, and come into the tournament pushing DCA to the limits on Friday night. The Ads are a scrappy bunch, and play super hard and possess solid balance on the offensive end. When they're making shots, they're a dangerous bunch. Landon Reed has been really solid as the floor general and J'Kaivin Walker is an explosive athlete who can shoot the 3 and get the rim. Danville should coast through TCA, and set up a big time rematch from game 1 of the season with Somerset Christian. Danville stormed back in that one to win a shootout. Key Players- SR. PG. Landon Reed (15 PPG, 50% FG), SR. G. J'Kaivin Walker (9 PPG, 6 RPG) Somerset Christian (7-4) BGP #14- The Cougars are a dangerous team. They don't have much depth, but their starting lineup is solid and has a ton of veterans who have played a lot of big games. This is a team similar to Somerset, who plays through their guards and they have firepower. Jack Baker is a force that can get hot in a hurry from 3, and his running mates Isaiah Hensley and Omarii Harvey are athletic and attack the paint well. Somerset Christian is set to battle Danville in the Semis, and it will be a war. Key Players- SR. G. Jack Baker (22 PPG, 51% FG), SR. G. Isaiah Hensley (14 PPG, 49% FG) Burgin (3-7) BGP #16- Burgin is a veteran team, and they play super hard. They're coming into the tournament after pushing county rival Mercer Co. to an OT game Friday night. They play through their guards, and sparked by Guard Hudson Taylor who is a capable 3 PT Shooter. The Bulldogs are limited in size, and will have to do a good job on the glass to pull off an upset over Somerset in the first round Tues. night. Key Players- SO. G. Hudson Taylor (18 PPG, 52% FG), SR. G. Phillip Dodson (7 PPG, 45% FG) Trinity Christian (0-10) BGP #18- The Titans have really struggled this season, and I'll be honest they're one of the few teams in the region I have very little knowledge of. It will be an uphill battle for them to pull an first round upset of Danville. Tournament Outlook- This has an opportunity to be an electric tournament. TH. night Semi-Final night has the chance to mirror the big region tournament as far as anticipation/excitement. Somerset/DCA, do we need to say more? Somerset has to take care of business Tues. night, but every time these two lock it up there are fireworks. Danville/Somerset Christian will be a great game as well. Whoever wins that game, will be more than capable to take the crown on Sat. Night.

DCA started the Danville game up 20-2 as well. Wild game. The All A Region will be at DCA this week, and kicks off Tuesday.

I will put out my yearly All A preview Monday. Should be an exciting tournament next week @ Danville Christian.

I could see those teams playing 4X this season.