Armchair Coach

I disagree with you.I saw all four games that Boone played and the only game they appeared to come out flat in was the first game against West Carter(25-25 at the half).I believe Russell was up by 20 plus in the third before exhibiting the so called "Russell Relax".The outcome of the game was never really in doubt after Russell jumped out 9-0.Boone does have a nice team and I'm sure they will fare well the rest of the year.

Boone may have something to say about that.I look for Russell to play better tonight than they did against West.

Good summary old Rambler-However I believe that Fairview is in good shape but the physical style of Raceland took a lot out of them.Raceland basketball never gets the respect they deserve.They are much better than their individual parts and will be a factor in the region.

Excellent defensive job by Raceland.They were very physical and I think it took a toll on the Eagles.I would say that Fairview shot around 35% and it seemed as though every Fairview shot was contested.Both teams played extremely hard.

Fairview 56 Green Co. 40 Russell 68 Warren East 58 Boone County 70 West Carter 52 Raceland 68 Richmond Model 42

I don't know the exact schedule but one bracket has Raceland,Fairview,Green County and Richmond Model.The other bracket has Russell,West Carter,Warren East and Boone County.I think Boone County and Russell are both 5-0 Any information on the non- 16th region teams would be appreciated.

There are several good shooters in the region and he is one of them.I really don't think Russell did anything different in this game than the others.Their defensive philosophy is to use their"length" to cut off the passing lanes.If you notice they rarely trap out of their 1-3-1 even when the dribble has been picked up.I realize some may be disappointed in Russell but thay are still 5-0 which is a significant improvement over previous Decembers.

You are absolutely correct Fball in regards to Armstrong.He always battles hard and provides Fairview with a much needed physical force.

Good Win for RH and the 16th.Rh is not my team in the 16th but I will be rooting for them against Ballard.

I look forward to seeing Boone County when they come to Raceland.They are in the same bracket with West Carter,Warren East and Russell-should be some good games.

Too much Vanhoose especially the second half.I remember Russell hitting one shot outside the paint in the second half as they only hit one three for the game.IMO they completetely "overlooked/underestimated" Fairview.Despite being down early by 10(14-4) the Eagles never quit.This is a testament both to them and their coach Rex Cooksey.The Eagles should get better as the year progresses as they have only one player(Barker) back from last year that possesses "real" varsity experience.

Great Win-Does anyone have any stats/details?

The Rock Hill game set up unrealistic expectations.Rock Hill got thumped in their second game of the year by Ironton St. Joe 78-59.This is the same Ironton St. Joe team that Fairview has thumped twice a year for the past three years.In fact it got so bad that St. Joe decided to"drop" Fairview from their schedule for 2006-07.My point being that the first game was against a very poor team that played little defense and Tomcat Nation may have read too much into the final score.

Does anyone know if Tommy Dearfield and Drew Johnson played for East?I did not see their name in the line score.If they didn't play what was the reason(s).

Don't be so sure on Belfry.I watched Belfry earlier this year and Case will be a very difficult matchup for Ashland.

Agreed!Playing without Daniel has only made tham stronger for when he comes back.BTW when is he expected to play again?

Well you probably just guaranteed that it will last a little longer.

I've seen them as high as third and as low as seventh.

Western Carolina.Nick Aldridge his teammate from South Webster High School also plays there.

Do you mean this game?Because if that isn't the case East surpassed 90 the first game of the year.Baker has already stated that he plans to be much more uptempo this year.

You are correct on the 83 points but according to the Daily Independent Ashland shot 54.5%(36/66) from the field.However the point you were making is well understood.I expect Ironton to exert a great deal of pressure on the guards.This game could be a track meet as Ironton will want to push the ball as much as Ashland. Think about this:Ashland only avg. 55 pts. per game last year.Friday they scored 53 without even including the scoring totals from their two best players(McDavid 16,Thomas 13).

Rickyp-They combined for 36 rebounds?Most teams don't average that many.How many did they get for the game?

I tend to agree with this assessment.One thing that you can be sure of- They will get just as far in the post season as they did last year.