BadCat

Lee has won the all "a", Leslie the wymt mountain classic. Lee is a total of 5-0 against the two underated teams. If overrated, how low should either team be rated in the 14th? I believe Estill may be underated somewhat, but Powell? The last I checked , their record was maybe 7-12, with the 3rd best record in a four team district, their only win against Owsley. How high should they be? What do Leslie and Lee need to do to be considered one of the top teams?

Wolves held them under 90.

Does Owsley play tonight?

Ronnie, I thought maybe the timeout was for an estill player that looked to be injured, but could be wrong about that. I also thought maybe both teams a little sluggish. We have had a nasty bug going around here, but I dont know if any players had it. I do know Landon Johnson didnt play, and he certainly could have contributed in this game. Maybe sore ankle?

Actually, Professor, Lee is 8-0 against district teams. 3-0 against Estill and Owsley, and 2-0 against Powell. Will surely play Owsley once more, and it doesn't stretch the imagination too far for Lee and Estill to play twice more (district and regional finals). Going 11-0 against district teams? That would be tough.

Lee gets #1 seed, plays Owsley, Estill plays Powell.

Brossart too big, too strong, too big for Bobcats. Can't imagine anyone in tounament being much better. The bottom game in bracket is brutal. Didn't start until around 10:30 so not over until near midnight. If game had been hotly contested could have been later. An old man like me just can't stand m¨ch of that anymore.

Got my day in, waiting for the wife, then heading on down the road. GO BOBCATS!!

Old Powell County gym used in '70's. Just didn't come much worse. Don't come much better than Powell"s gym now, though.

This is truly a game Owsley can win, although Powell tough at home. Going with Owls, minor upset.

Kind of off thread but interesting. I was doing deed work in Lee County Court House this a.m., and came across adeed where Bishop Frederick Brossart was involved in real estate transaction in early 1900's. Wonder if it was the same guy?

Fetters, Brandenburg and Leisegang twins seem to be getting little notice among jrs as well.

Lee County fans have already bought over 700 tickets for the game tomorrow. That pretty much tells the story about inyerest in 14th region.

I hope none of Lee's players come down with what the old BadCat has had the last couple of days. What is scary is that daughter probably brought it home from school.

The all a is much bigger in rural areas of the state than the more populated areas. The Sherman neace Atheletic Center in Hazard was absolutely packed two nights in a row, many people standing. The place was almost full an hour before tipoff Saturday. The kids cried, winners and losers both, and the fans were passionate and into the games just like at the regional at the end of the year. Going to Richmond is like going to town for most of us in Lee County, much easier trip than to Hazard so look for a lot of Bobcat fans Thursday. The all a is a big deal in the 14th.

The all a is much bigger in rural areas of the state than the more populated areas. The Sherman neace Atheletic Center in Hazard was absolutely packed two nights in a row, many people standing. The place was almost full an hour before tipoff Saturday. The kids cried, winners and losers both, and the fans were passionate and into the games just like at the regional at the end of the year. Going to Richmond is like going to town for most of us in Lee County, much easier trip than to Hazard Thursday

If Lee County plays the way they did over the weekend, somebody couuld be in for a big surprise.

Lee County played a near perfect game. The only flaw is the baffling inability to hit free throws. Buckhorn scoring 56 fewer points than the night before tells the story on the defense. Rich and Fetters dominate inside, Brandenburg ran the offense perfectly, twins outside threat keeps Buckhorn defense honest, deep bench wore Wildcats down. Its been a long time baby, BUT THE BOBCATS ARE BACK.

Wiseoldowl, the poster of #37 is an Estill County fan, think maybe is messin' with us?

I think what is being missed here is the defense that Lee puts on these players. Smith is an excellent player, Neeley proved himself as a freshman for goodness sakes. But can any of you guys that have watched and understand basketball tell me who is a better defensive player than Caleb Fetters when he gets down and gets with it, which is most of the time? He is not real big, but is so deceptive with his quickness and the way he gets off the floor is absolutely amazing. Lee just plays good defense. Instead of being so dern critical, lets give some credit where it is due.

I predict Buckhorn doesn't score 97. Lee plays a much tougher defense than what Wolfe put up tonight. Lee is going to win.

Lee just has the Owls outmatched. Owsley played hard, gave it their absolute best, but Lee County just has too much defense. In my opinion, Owsley gave a better showing than Wolfe, particularly in the heart department.

Wolfe played no defense. If they are going to be a real threat in the region they are going to have to pick up the D. Buckhorn scored one easy basket after another, and every time Wolfe would make a run, Buckhorn woul would reel off 3 or 4 easy baskets. You ain't gonna beat many teams when you give up 97.

Rumor around Beattyville is that 14th Region All A may be switched to Knott Central. No doubt will be big crowd, but is it feasable to change this late? Anybody around Campton or Booneville hear anything along these lines? Who would decide?

Lee should win. Neeley and Smith are top players no doubt, but Lee has much more depth.