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There is one very, very good team in the 13th Region, there are a couple of really bad teams and everyone else is in the middle.

Change the "couple' to "several" and I would agree 100%.

when they came to Manchester...

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Jones's (POINT) production has increased over the last few games(about 22ppg). What worries me is the Lack of defense being played by most. IMO, better effort will solve the defense problems.

I did not realize this. I've not seen them play enough to intelligently comment on their defensive play. Too bad SFL is not with us anymore, I'm sure he could enlighten us like no other.

I've not seen them play since their loss to PCC, but I am a little shocked that they are not playing as well as expected. Also shocked at the apparent lack of production from Jones.

Congrats SL. Good Luck against Molloy.

If they could find that and move Hudson back to WR, they would be an even more dangerous team. Hudson didn't graduate did he?

I'm pretty sure that Hudson is a Senior this year.

You have talked about Clay and home cooking all season. That must have been "Mason Take Out" with what went on at South. Don't throw rocks if you live in a glass house. :irked:

Not a SL fan, my house is still brick. It was 13th Region officials. Maybe they look at the Laurel's as their own already.

BTW- After hearing what I heard, I am really ashamed of you (but it does clear some things up). :irked:

6'7" Junior- Phillip "Big Phil" Hibbard, adds a little more size and depth to the defending state champs. Does anyone know who the freshman transfer is and where he came from??

Wright genrerally plays only 6-7 players unless up by more than 25 late in the game, so I don't see the added depth helping SL much this season. He might see the floor a little next season.

Les, how good can the Crawford kid be for the Hounds down the road? Is he on the same lines as Daniel Dillion who went on to Arizona?

I'm not Les, but have seen both play a lot, and a short answer is no.

Any team stats available? I would be interested in knowing the three point and free throw numbers for each team.

I can tell you that Mason shot lights out from the 3 point line (especially in the first half), and couldn't have shot many FT's. I know with about 2 minutes left in the game, SL had only been whistled for either 3 or 4 fouls combined for both halves.

 

Great tournament, especially the serious upgrade in competition. This event is just a slightnotch below the KOB, Fifth-Third and LIT in terms of quality, and has a good chance to catch up with those events if they continue to have good organization of the event.

I agree. This was the strongest field in the tournament's history. Moving it to before Christmas opened the door for better competition. Very good tournament, hope all that participated enjoyed it.

I wonder why Knowles was on the bench for most of the 4th quarter? He is a special player. I was also impressed with Pendleton's PG, I don't recall his name, number 23.

I know everyone thinks that Pendleton is clearly #1 in the 10th, but after watching GRC, PC, and Mason all week, I would give the slight edge to Mason, with Pendleton a close second, and GRC not far behind at 3rd. From what I've seen, the 10th has some excellent coached teams.

Did you watch them or ref them...shhhhhhhhh

This would explain a few things.

People that know Basketball know that North is not as good as advertised.

IMO, NL's not 2nd best because they are such a great team, but more due to the fact the the rest of the 13th are so bad. Down year again this year in the 13th.

Most people have them about 4th.

Actually most have them at a distant 2nd behind SL. In the most recent thread regarding 13th region rankings, 8 placed them second, 1 third, and 1 4th. 4th place has been relegated to Clay County by most. :banana:

Miller lead the way with 21 for Mason.

 

Knowles had 20 for Clark.

Two very good players.

It appears that Mason will be pretty good for the next several years.

This game is not @ SL.

I think it will be closer than most think. My prediction is SL by 10 or so.

Could someone post the directions to North, coming down I-75..Thanks!!!

I-75 South to exit 41 (Hal Rogers Parkway)

Left off of exit, NL HS is about 2 miles down on the left. You can't miss it, it is clearly visible from the Parkway.

Hope to see you there.

I think SL wins this one by 10+. They remember last season's spanking, and get revenge on their home floor.

I will pick the Cards. Should be a great game.

Anyone know what time the game will be played and at which gym?

North Laurel, I believe around 7-7:15.

You coming?

Wishful thinking is what this sounds like.

 

Bottom line is this: Too much has to happen for SL to lose to one of the very average contenders for second place in the 13th. It's not going to happen.

Jim - I guess you may have not been around long enough to know that ANYTHING can happen AT Clay County. I agree that SL is the favorite, but a loss in the 13th region tournament would not shock me at all.

Over the past several seasons I've seen several SL teams that were "heads and shoulders" above the rest lose in the district or regional tournaments, and that was back in the 12th region days. SL is the favorite, but anything can happen.

Thanks Sharp,I found out it is at both places.Pendleton is playing at South but I don't know where the finals will be but my guess would be at South Laurel.

No, Finals are at North Laurel this year. They were at SL last year.

I finally had to opportunity to watch Knox Central this season. For the fourth game in a row they blew a big lead but this time were able to hang on to beat Middlesboro 82-76. KC starts an 8th grader and two sophs with several freshmen in the rotation. When this young team learns to keep their composure and not play like they are down 20 instead of ahead by 20, they could surprise some people.

Sounds like KC might be one of the teams to watch for in a few years.

Believe it or not, in last year's 13th region tournament, the other teams did little or no pressing or trapping of the Hounds. I thought that it was a huge factor in Corbin's run to the regional title as they struggled against it last year also.

IMO, outside of the newcombers, there aren't many 13th Region teams that play (or are able to play) the trapping, full court game effectively.

I admit that I've only seen a few 13th Region teams so far, but, from what I've seen, outside of NL & SL, I've not seen much quickness yet. I look forward to seeing Harlan, I understand that they have good guard play.

3. North has a very good schedule, but it is not the toughest in the state or probably not the hardest is Laurel Co.

Actually it has been judged as the toughest in the state. They'll play the regining State Champion at least twice (maybe 4 x), the best team in the state (Scott County @ Scott) in the Toyota Classic, 5/3 Classic, Bryan Station, etc.).

I'd like to know what Coach Brown was thinking when he left NL with this schedule. :confused: