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Louisville Desales upset South Laurel, I believe that #1 team in the state, in overtime by about 10 points. Anyone have details?

9th Region 1. Highlands- the place is so small and I feel like the visitors never get any calls 2. Cov Cath- best student section in the state provides a great atmosphere and an intimidating place to play 3. Holy Cross- awkward setup for a gym and its small size make for a tough game

I have seen the Colonels play twice this year and I have yet to see Highlands play. With that being said, I know of a few Highlands players and I have the utmost respect for Coach Schlarman. I believe he is the best coach in the region and I don't see them losing to Cov Cath by 12 points, even if Tim is playing. He will have his kids ready to play and they will get down and really defend Cov Cath. When Schlarman was with Brossart, he beat Cov Cath several times with (arguably) less talent than this Highlands team has. I see this game being very tight until the end.

I too would also like to see Cahill play a little more. He is more athletic then all of their big guys and I think with the style they are playing, with pressing and applying pressure, Cahill could make some things happen. I also think its so important to have a spark off the bench. When cov cath won the region in 2004, I'm pretty sure Erpenbeck was coming off the bench and he gave that team great energy. Cov Cath has not had great production off the bench besides Bovard, who I believe should be starting.

Surely the box and 1 was played on Jacobs, and I wouldn't be surprised if several teams in the 9th saw this game (if the box and 1 was truly that effective) and decide to use that against the Colonels. Other than Jacobs, I really believe that their offense is limited. Bovard can create but not nearly as well and as effectively as Jacobs. With Timmy out, I would not be surprised if teams attempt to take Jacobs out of the game and make the other 4 colonels try to score.

I agree with colonelcrazy. TJ should definitely see some time at the point while Tierney is out. Against tough, physical defensive minded teams, such as Elder, Highlands, etc., TJ should see some action at the point because he is a strong kid who handles the ball as well as anyone that the Colonels have.