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The last regional tourney at Powell wasn't really a 'good atmosphere'; there was a floor stampede / riot near the end of the Powell vs Breathitt game with multiple arrests. There is no rail etc to seperate the fans from the floor, it was crowded, and the refs allowed things to get out of control.

Agreeing with yourself lol. Anyway, the 56th is not even the weakest in the 14th Region. The 55th is. (Breathitt, Wolfe, Riverside, Jackson City) In fact, I think that Lee and/or Estill will upset some 'top' teams before this season ends.

Breathitt returns 1 solid contributor from last season (Dakota Ritchie). Taulbee, Haddix, Terry, Allen and a few others return from last season but did not average more than a few points/rebounds/assists per game last season. Nick Noble returns but is immediately hampered by an injured ankle. Jeremy Congleton (who sat out last season after transferring from Owsley) may also be injured. Added to this mix is a new (but familiar) head coach (Doug Noble) and a few players who didn't play last season (namely football star Channing Fugate). This is predictably a team that would take some time to mesh; a lot of new things to adjust to. This Breathitt team will no doubt get better by seasons-end and are likely to pull off an upset or two along the way.

Estill had 15 players in the scoring column. LINESCORE Estill Co. 100 Riverside Christian 12 Riverside Christian 2 5 2 3 12 Estill Co. 24 19 27 30 82 Food Mart Classic at Estill Co. Riverside Christian (0-8) -- Robinson 5, Ramey 2, Daniels 2, Moore 3. Estill Co. (5-8) -- Cackling 12, Hoover 9, Singleton 6, Walling 5, Wiseman 6, Coffey 7, Hammons 6, Williams 6, Roberts 12, Berryman 12, Abernathy 2, Birchfield 3, Covey 8, Davidson 5, Toler 1.

Is that why Estill beat Riverside by 88 points yesterday? To improve their rankings (snicker snicker)? Lee also held Owsley to only 34 total points, and Wolfe (averaging 79 ppg) to 58 (at Wolfe). Pretty impressive defense at times. Occasionally Lee falls apart due to this being an entirely new team, but they are adjusting they sure haven't peaked. Anyway, Lee has a better overall record, is undefeated in region (Estill has 4 losses albeit to top teams) and has a better 'in district' record...and has beat Estill by 12. How can they be ranked below Estill? Most of these opinion-board rankings don't amount to a hill of beans, but just throwing my 2 cents in.

NL isn't just Siedel, they also executed their offensive sets well. Defense was above average, and they shot the lights out. Lee looked half asleep, other than Pittman and Reece. Slow to rotate on their sets, slow on transition D, couldn't throw it in the ocean. I'm glad they had this game now and hope they learn something from it.

North Laurels Josh Siedel had a great game - probably 30 or so. For Lee, D. Pittman scored around 15 including one drop-step two handed slam. Aaron Charles scored around 14 or so. All starters pulled early in the second half for lack of effort(?) when they were about 12 down. Lee couldn't throw it in the ocean from outside - about 0 for 20.

Estill lost Blake Christopher and Josh Napier and returns Cackling, Hoover, Wiseman and Roberts. I think that Napier started sometimes and Roberts started sometimes. IMO, the loss of the versatile Christopher weakens them considerably, especially in the paint. It was hard to 'zone' Estill last season with Hoover, Cackling, Christopher and Napier looking for the three every possession. Lee lost point guard Josh Drake and defensive specialist Shane Taulbee. Returning are Charles, Pelfrey and Campbell. Gus Wise had a few starts last season but was normally the 6th man. Added are transfers Pittman and Reece, who are both playing very good.

I know....and he and his grandfather were very close. Sympathies and prayers go out to Tristan and his family.

Cackling played - scored 19.

I don't buy it either. A potentially embarrassing 25 or 30 point loss to arch-rival PCC is what I think cancelled this game.

Campbell hit a three and some free throws and played good d. Tyler usually scores several from offensive rebounds and put backs. Tonight, Pelfrey wiped the glass and didn't leave much for Tyler lol. Pelfrey had 12 boards, Charles had 8, Campbell and Pittman had several but not sure of the count. And this was against a pretty big Buckhorn squad. A good learning experience for both teams. Lee Co. 66 Buckhorn 60 Lee Co. (1-0) -- Charles 16, Pelfrey 25, Campbell 7, Childers 1, Wise 10, Pittman 5, Reece 2. Buckhorn (0-1) -- Blank 22, Stidham 13, Couch 4, Colwell 16, Day 4, Gay 1.

Solid- 5 points 5 rebounds, a couple of blocks. He is a young sophomore and is still learning his role on the team. Coach Wright went with a smaller line up last night, starting Derek Childers at the point and rotated Pittman in and out throughout the game. Reece came off of the bench with some good minutes too. I really like Pittman's game, and I think that he will have a big impact on this team and the 14th region.

Lee scored easily once they got the ball down the floor. It was the turnovers (picked off passes) under Buckhorn's basket that led to easy conversions. Coach Wright did a good job of adjusting his inbounds play in the 4th. That particular turn over situation should be an easy fix in practice. Otherwise I'm pretty sure that Lee dominated in every catagory. Pelfrey was unstoppable under the basket, Charles penetrated well and dished, everyone rebounded well. Not taking anything away from the 'horn, they are well coached and scrappy, and Blank is tough.

Congratulation Owls! Always hard to win over in McKee.

May have been 66 - 60, but I can't edit the score. Lee Co led the whole way but had way too many turnovers (20), mostly throwing the ball away on the same inbounds play underneath Buckhorn's basket. Buckhorn is scrappy and well coached. When Charles began bringing the ball down the floor in the 4th they broke the trap easily. Pelfrey led all scorers with 26 and 12 boards, Charles 16,10 assists, 8 boards, Wise 9, Pittman 5 and 5 boards, Reece 4. Andy Blank had 22. Caldwell had around 15 for the 'horn too. Charles sat early in foul trouble. Wise fouled out. Pelfrey had 4. Blank fouled out with 15 seconds to go. Caldwell fould out in the fourth. Lee had around 15 blocked shots, almost every one called for a foul. Between the to's and the fouls, it was not a pretty game.

Someone from Breathitt can answer with more detail, but yes they do have several players out since they are still in the Football tournament. Also, Nick Noble has a fractured ankle that is still on the mend. I'm pretty sure that Dakota Ritchie, Cody Moore, Robbie Huff, Jade Haddix and several others didn't play in this game.

Aaron Charles. Most of the team was sporting mohawks.

Aaron Charles is the starting pg. He is only a little short of having triple-doubles in both scrimmages.

Paris played vs Lee County in the Powell Co panaroma on Saturday (Nov 22). They do have a couple of good guards but not much inside presence. Lee beat them by 16 or 18.

Lee beat Paris by 16 or 18. Menifee was leading over Powell at the half.

How did the teams do?

They had a lot of fun last night. They look really big, strong and athletic. Senior Archie Reece won the three point shoot out and senior Zeke Phillips won the dunk contest. Both Pittman and Philips had dunks in the game. If this team passes well they have plenty of offensive weapons from all over the court. Their height and long arms will alter some shots on defense. IMO, if they rebound like they should they will be a very tough team. Test tonight against Paris at the Powell County panaroma.

The Lee County Bobcats will be holding their annual "Blue & White Night" Friday night beginning @ 5 PM at the Lee County High School in Beattyville. Boys Blue vs Boys White; Girls Blue vs Girls White Three-point shoot out Dunk contest (several participants this year including 6'5" transfer Dontarius Pittman, 6'6" Jared Pelfrey, 6'4" Aaron Charles, 6'3" Tyler Campbell, 6'3" Zeke Phillips and perhaps one or two more). Should be a fun and entertaining evening as the Bobcats kick off the '09 Season! :thumb:

I think that Lee Co vs Paris at 6 pm. (boys)