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Big win for the Indians. Won despite Danis playing only about 5-6 minutes and scoring 0 points in the second half due to foul trouble. Lee and Webb led the Indians bench which outscored Mason's 23-2. Big 10-0 run in the last 1:30 to 2 minutes of the first half gave the Indians a 2 point halftime lead. Chambers is an outstanding player, the best in the region, and the Indians won this game because she only got 7 field goal attempts. She went 6-7 from the field and 5-6 from the line. If she can get 13-15 attemps I think Mason probably wins the game. Enjoyed watching the Indians pull out a big win.

I agree.

Last years region final was incredible. I look for this one to go more like the first game this year, although probably a little closer. Montgomery just has too many girls who can do what it takes.

I love Slaughter for Shelby, but they aren't by any means a one or 2 man team. They are really solid throughout.

Russ Middletan had a sensational game controling things for Mason in the region finals. He's a freshman. He might not stand out, but he'll have an impact.

I think Haddix and Knowles are somewhat comparable. Haddix is a little bigger with more potential at the next leval, and Scott Co.'s name might help him out a little. I also think Pettigrew is right there.

Give me John Hardin.

I wonder what this would look like if it were only neutral fans voting. I'd say CovCath would be way down, and Mason would probably be quite a bit lower, to name a couple.

I went with Shelby Co. I think the 5 best teams might be the teams from region 5-9

They play in the first semifinal game.

Where does this come from? How do you randomly come up with this statement?

I think Clark Co will beat Mason in the finals as well, but they did get the worst possible draw. I'm sure Brossart isn't happy w/ their draw either.

A win is a win, and against a good Paris team at that. It's hard to ask for much more than that against a team you beat by 6 and then by 4 in double OT in the regular season. I'm happy with it.:thumb:

I'm sure Mason couldn't be happier w/ their draw. GRC got absolutely the worst possible draw. Montgomery Co. probably got the best draw they could hope for.

I'd take Knowles over anyone.

Thanks for the updates. Any Idea on the Montgomery scoring?

I plan on reading your updates. :thumb:

I love listening to Dan Manley interview the 8 coaches! I'm gonna miss that this year.

They had a decent #1 player last year, but I'm thinking he was a foriegn exchange student. I don't really remember a whole lot about their team, but I don't think they will be a very big factor in the region. That said it wouldn't shock me if they can play with, or beat Montgomery or Harrison. They won't be able to play w/ Bourbon or Highlands. Mason Co. had one of the better players in the region about 3 years ago in Kinley Hendrickson, and they've had some solid doubles teams in that time, but unless they have something new I don't think they'll be at the top of the region. I feel like they had a 7th grader playing in the regional tournament about 3 years ago. Maybe Scaggs? Not sure if he's improved or not, but it could be a name to listen for.

Ryals is a player you can always count on. He's been a real contributor since his sophomore year. He's really a perfect role player (like he played last year), he's got a sweet shot especially if he's open, and he rebounds very well for his size. This year he's had to be more of a go to guy, and that's not really what his game is built for, but he's done a very solid job and has definitely been the foundation of this team. We will certainly miss him next year!

In the 40th I hate picking up Bourbon and Paris. I'd say most years their will be one solid team that doesn't make region. However I think geographically it makes sense, and it gets rid of the stupid 3 team district.

I hope you're right...but if Montgomery wins I see it being lower scoring than that.

I would have to disagree about the better team comment for last year. I think the teams pretty even, but Montgomery did have a better regular and post season. As for 2 years ago, that's a different story.

That's exactly right.

Worrying about your biggest rival isn't really all that stupid, even if you are more talented. Anyone who saw the game the first time these 2 played knows it could go either way.