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57th Champ-Paintsville beaten by 59th runner-up Shelby Valley 58th Champ-Prestonsburg beaten by 60th runner-up Belfry 59th Champ-Pikeville beaten by 57th runner-up Johnson Central 60th Champ-Pike Central beaten by 58th runner-up Betsy Layne

I never said that JC hadn't beat PCC, Paintsville or BL. I just stated that BL had beat PCC twice and Paintsville as well. JC's win over BL was early in December without a starter. But when tourney time comes, you can throw out records anyway. I think it will be a WIN for BL if they play like they did in the 1st round, but in the same token, JC will have to step it up a notch in the 2nd round to come out with a win, IMO.

What makes one think that BL is the easier win than PCC??? Considering that BL beat PCC twice this year. They also handed Paintsville 1 of the only 2 loses at home this season, the other one by JC. So, before you assume that playing BL will be a cake walk, you better think again. I think they also see the same landscape in front of them and don't look ahead any farther than the next game on the list. I think this is what has become the down-fall to some of the teams thus far. BL is playing really good team ball right now and as long as this continues, they will WIN.

Congrats Bobcats!!!! Way to play good team ball---23 assists, 4 in double figures. Keep playing like this and we'll be taking a trip. Good luck against JC on Friday.

I'm gonna take BL by 8. They are no way the same team that JC beat in December. They were minus a starter and are playing really good TEAM ball right when it matters the most. Go Bobcats!!!

I would personally like to thank the ukcatsfan for his posting. I never comment on any postings and only read them to get info on the ballgames and players. I am an official of 11yrs and that post was the nicest post and the best compliment I have ever had. It was also the most correct comments I have ever read. I played ball my whole life and hated officials myself when I played, but after growing up into an adult and becoming an official I understand what they went thru to allow me to play the greatest game of all, basketball. I will be the first to admit we(officials) miss calls have bad games, etc. But we do it so your kids can enjoy a wonderful game and grow as human beings from winning and losing. Because life is full of ups and downs just like basketball. I'm also a parent of two myself that I hope someday can enjoy the game so I hope new young officials come along and take care of the job. So once again thanks a million for the compliment, you dont really know how much it means. I posted this from my friends computer after reading the posts , thanks.