One of the main concerns will be point guard play for Anderson. Who will run the point, the only true PG I have seen is in 7th grade. Anderson really missed Gemmel this year from two years ago and will continue to struggle at the point, unless one of their young talents really improves.
I agree Lt. Dan. South Oldham wasn't really exposed by Anderson more like a lack of experience. You bring up another good point: who will be the point at Anderson next year. Cann is definitely a good young player but she is not a point, will one of the other young guards take over at PG?
What are everyones thoughts on Elliots easy ride to Rupp? Will it give them an advantage over Anderson who had a tough region championship game, whereas Eliiot won by 20+?
This game will be extremely close throughout. Elliot will get out rebounded again but for Anderson to win their guards really need to step up. Anderson has the advantage down low with Russell and Penny but Elliot has the advantage in the guard spots with Ferguson and the Faulkner twins.
Anderson by 4
Anderson will really have to step up if they have a shot at winning the region. They have not played particularly well of late, and seem to really have problems if Fultz and Davenport aren't scoring. But, anything can happen.
Certainly does describe the way Vance plays and he always has played that way. I believe the key to the game will be if Franklin can keep Anderson from having a third scorer. They are not going to stop Penny or Russell, but if they can keep Nick Humphries or Landon Jenkins from having a good night they can win.
It wont be that big of a margin. Teams are similar but Anderson has the better big men and Franklin probably has the better guards.
Anderson 64
Franklin 60