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Congratulations to Coach Kevin Listerman, and his Highlands Bluebirds...You did the 9th Region proud!!!

It’s a drag when your team loses in a big game. We all get that. You have a great team, and a lot to be proud of. They had a great season for sure.

We here in the 9th Region couldn’t ask for more than to have a team in the finals considering that many thought that only CovCath could have done that this season, but the Birds are showing their worth without doubt, and you don’t just settle for getting there, you’re playing for all the marbles. Not surprised that they won their first 3, but this game does have me worried. E-Town is just so quick with savvy fake out moves to the basket, smart, and totally in rhythm with each other in their dynamic quick passing, and sharing the ball. They have balanced double figure scoring from an all senior starting line-up, and use their shortness to their advantage in their ball thievery, and while both teams could suffer from tired legs, the Panthers seem less likely to be affected. I’d like to see Herald get hot to take some of the pressure off of Vinson & Muller. Harris will have to be a beast on the boards and be aware of the quick hands around him. Barth can be pesky too on ‘D’ so hopefully he turns it on both defensively and offensively. The Birds, even while it’s not unusual to rely on your top scoring leaders in big games like this, I think that Highlands will need balanced scoring to match E-Towns balanced scoring. Go Birds!!!

For what it's worth, the 9th Region has only won the Sweet 16 four times in the over 100 years of the tournament. Simon Kenton 1981 (They used to be in the 9th), Holmes 2009, Covington Catholic 2014 & 2018.

You're right about that....game changer for sure. I sure hope that he's alright and can play. He's helped tremendously to bring this team this far, and it would be a shame if he couldn't play.

Any word on Ashland point guard Colin Porter's condition, and his game status? Right after he went down the announcers seemed to think that he had a cramp, and others thought that he had turned his ankle.

I hope the Porter kid is alright. He has brought his team this far and deserves to play. While I'm pulling for the Bluebirds, I only want them to beat an Ashland team at full strength. It would be really sad if he has to sit out.

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I had to split about the time the 2nd half began. Was there a running clock, and about how long into the half did it begin?

The Zombies - Time of the Season

Led Zeppelin - Your Time is Gonna Come

The Chambers Brothers - Time Has Come Today

Who: Highlands Bluebirds (24-4) out of the 9th Region vs. McCracken County Mustangs (23-6) out of the 1st Region What: Quarterfinals of the Kentucky Boys Sweet 16® Where: Rupp Arena When: Friday, April 2 at 8:00 This game gets the Prime Time treatment being scheduled for Friday night at 8:00. Can the Highlands Bluebirds keep it up with their lights out shooting? Will McCracken’s length, and decent 3 point shooting of their own pose any trouble for the Bluebirds? Will the Bluebirds’ speed trouble the Mustangs? Is Sam Vinson for Highlands the player of destiny for this year’s Sweet 16® that he boldly hinted to be in the first round against Muhlenberg County? What are your thoughts on this game? Who wins? Why?

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Watching the play, to me it looked like an intended cheap shot. The kid stepped under him, and when Sam went down the kid turns and walks off the court never looking back. It just didn't look right. If you get the chance to look at it again later, I think you'll see what I'm saying.

Mark Wehry will be calling all Highlands games for free at: https://www.859sportsradio.com/