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What does everyone think of this match-up? I'll take Powell Powell - 68 Montgomery - 56

Stronger guard play will be a defining factor in a matchup with powell this season. Powell has always seemed to have stronger post play than guard play, may be interesting. Powell on the other hand has a deep bench of guards, and a deep bench of forwards and centers. This will be a matchup to watch for sure. I do believe if the Pirates can find themselves comfortable in Coach Lively's style of play that they can beat a very good Bobcat team.

Luck of the draw i guess...

Can't see Breathitt making it out of district.

Many regions have a Rotation. Can't the 10th consider this, if you look to past years, not saying that Mason didn't have the best team each time, but they have won many regional titles in the fieldhouse, i don't believe the homecourt advantage is hurting them any at all. Use the rotation, or try considering more than 2 in the rotation. For the Region to be held at the same place each year is rediculous, a neutral or away cite makes a huge difference, trust me.

I agree that Lee is a very solid and experienced team. I think they may be hurting in the size category. Once again i will say that Lee will have a job of containing Romans downlow. Powell, as a whole, is much stronger around the basket. Although Lee is a fast past team, it will be interesting to see how Lively takes his coachin methods and uses them with the boys at Powell. Watching a Jackson City team that had 2 or 3 decent players go to the finals of the region makes me wonder how 11 will work out. I think Powell and Lee both have a good shot at the regional title and the atmosphere in district play will be competitive. Must say, im a fan of the 56th, i'd love to see either team go to Rupp.:dancingpa

Before you make a statement, you need to look into a few things. Lee has 7 returning seniors, 5 of which would start anywhere in the region. Powell returns 11 seniors, most of which would start anywhere in the region. Powell on the other hand should have alot of leadership as that of Lee. To say the least, Berryman and Christopher are good players, but i can't see 2 players beating Powell or Lee handidly. If beating them is an understatement then Estill sounds like they should win the region. Lee #4, Powell #5 (pre-season) pole. I know you can't say much about a pre-season pole, but you can speak about reality, 2 players won't take you anywhere, but a TEAM will take you for a ride.

http://scoreboard.12dt.com/scoreboard/khsaa/kybbk6?id=23499 Here is South Laurel's entire schedule, including their tournaments they will be attending...

Who is Montgomery's opening game opponent?

Lee is playing Hazard pre-season..should be a good one, Powell is also playing Hazard. It will be interesting to see how Lee, Hazard, and Powell matchup against each other this early in the year.

Yes..both Osteen and Olinger graduated, Hazard still has 2 solid players in Justin Hicks and Michael Campbell. I also agree that JBS , PCC, Powell and Lee will be in the mix, i don't see Leslie making a mark. Basketball is a funny game, teams have bad games, and sometimes they are unstoppable, the region is really wide-open between those 5 teams.

http://scoreboard.12dt.com/scoreboard/khsaa/kybbk6?id=spec_2874 Teams signed up...Whitley, Jenkins, LCC, Powell, South Floyd, Pike Central, and Cumberland (Dec. 28-30)

Perry did play...and yes South Laurel was there ( Ty Profitt was not present ) he was attending a individual camp in Florida.

Off night for Gilbert...major ON night for Cox. Basketball is just like any other sport. Some nights you have good games, some nights you can't hit the rim. Wolfe did'nt really match up with JBS last season despite a loss by 26 points. Compare JBS to a team such as Hazard or PCC, if JBS can beat one of those two, or even Powell or Lee in this case by 26, without Stepp...they deserve to win Region. IMO they would'nt do bad in the state tournament.

If JBS plays any good defensive team, or someone that can handle Stepp, i don't see them winning. Cox and Collins are good players, don't get me wrong, but without Stepp they would be nothing. Shut down Stepp... and you win.

I agree 100% Bird Man, last season in the 14th Jackson City was ranked pre-season #16 and ended up #2, losing to Hazard in the finals of Region, by 7 points (57-50). Pre-season rankings mean nothing, but who people "THINK" are the best, 2nd best, and so on. As far as individual rankings, the entire team must win each game, not just 1 single person. This may help with scholarships and publicity, but if you are ranked pre-season #1 and your team does'nt win the regional tournament, then you probably should'nt have been number 1. The best player is someone who can lead there team to Rupp in March. You will see this in some regions, but very few.

14th Region Rankings: Top 10 Players 1. Justin Hicks - Hazard 2. Clark Stepp - JBS 3. Kenny Brandenburg - Lee 4. Tyler Bailey - PCC 5. Daniel Neeley - Owsley (moved to Owen Co.) 6. Tate Cox - JBS 7. Zach Hurt - Cordia 8. Zach Gay - Buckhorn 9. Michael Campbell - Hazard 10. Ryan Romans - Powell Top 10 Teams 1. Hazard 2. JBS 3. PCC 4. Lee 5. Powell 6. Leslie 7. Cordia 8. Buckhorn 9. LCC 10. Breathitt

Top 10 Players 1. Justin Hicks - Hazard 2. Clark Stepp - JBS 3. Kenny Brandenburg - Lee 4. Tyler Bailey - PCC 5. Daniel Neeley - Owsley (moved to Owen Co.) 6. Tate Cox - JBS 7. Zach Hurt - Cordia 8. Zach Gay - Buckhorn 9. Michael Campbell - Hazard 10. Ryan Romans - Powell Top 10 Teams 1. Hazard 2. JBS 3. PCC 4. Lee 5. Powell 6. Leslie 7. Cordia 8. Buckhorn 9. LCC 10. Breathitt

Lee Co. has a very talented senior based team, but so does Powell. Lee is ranked preseason #4 with Powell right behind them at #5 (Cat's Pause). Both teams have a good shot at the regional title, yet Lee's best oppurtunity was last season with the likes of Tyler Rich. If Fetters and Johnson can play big Lee will be fine. Romans, being a force downlow will be an obstacle for Fetters. The key to Powell's success will be taking advantage of what "seems" like a mismatch in the paint, and the outside shooting of Dennis and Merriman. If Lee can play good hard-nosed defense, it will make for a good game. Powell's defense has always been very aggressive in the past and has always caused trouble, if they can get both ends of the floor working simultaneously they will be a hard team to beat, IMO

Exact match to Perry Central's facility.

Who will start in the 56th ...Estill, Lee, Powell, Owsley

Johnson Central Tourney is around Christmas

2 point guards, 2 shooting guards, and a center? Powell should stick to the original format 1,2,3,4, and 5. 1) Johnson 2) Dennis 3) Merriman 4) Banks 5) Romans also..Sebey, Skidmore, Adams, Pelphrey, and Martin will be in the mix. Knowing coach Lively's mentality..if everyone does what's told, Powell will be a TEAM to watch out for at the end of the season. Powell has talent, but needs to have the right 5 in at the right time...all of these can play. Lee.. 1) Brandenburg 2) Liesagang 3) Liesagang 4) Johnson 5) Fetters -Coach Wright will have them ready Estill.. 1) Christopher 2) Hoover 3) Berryman 4) ??? 5) Noland

1.Scott County(26-5) 2.Warren Central(26-7) 3.Male(19-7) 4.Elizabethtown(28-4) 5.Jeffersontown(32-3) 6.Ballard(22-10) 7.Holmes(19-9) 8.South Laurel(28-6) 9.Covington Catholic(24-7) 10.Doss(23-7) 11.Mason County(25-9) 12.PRP(29-6) 13.Bryan Station(20-10) 14.Christian Co.(20-10) 15.Shelby County(31-4) 16.AC -Scotsville(22-7) 17.Graves Co.(29-6) 18.Clark Co.(22-9) 19.Lexington Catholic(23-7) 20.Meade Co.(20-9) 21.Ashland(14-16) 22.Apollo(25-11) 23.Russell(18-14) 24.DeSales(21-10) 25.Paintsville(21-10) (Region) 1st:Marshall Co. 2nd:Trigg Co. 3rd:Meade Co. 4th:Warren Central 5th:E-Town 6th: Doss 7th:Male 8th:Shelby Co. 9th:Holmes 10th:Mason Co. 11th:Scott Co. 12th:Boyle Co. 13th:South Laurel 14th:Powell Co. 15th:Paintsville 16th:Russell

Brandenburg is also a great point guard, very good passer, gets to the basket very well, and has great court vision. Like Johnson he will depend on his teammates to get the win, with Fetters, and the Liesagang's. With Powell's new coach anyone might play, in the past years all of Powell's talent hasnt been put together. I think Lively may handle that... Estill's point guard, Christopher has good vision and plays very smart, must rely on Berryman to score.