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Louisville Central (District 25 Champs) vs Ballard (District 28 Runner-up): Central has had an up and down year, marred by injuries, and a key player becoming ineligible after the break. Coach Bibby seems to have them clicking now at the right time. They breezed through their district tourney, blowing out Portland Christian and Manual. They started the Manual game slow and was down 7 at the half, and them limited Manual to 1 field goal in the entire second half to win by 19. Ballard has surprised and been Ballard again all year. They had a big year winning the LIT, and have been in the top 4 in the region the entire second half of the season. Ballard started slow against Christian Academy, and was down after the 1st quarter, and only led by 3 at the half. However, they turned it on in the 3rd and took a big lead, and won that game by 16. They got down early to Eastern in the district championship game, and eventually got down 25. They stormed back again, but this proved too little too late. Prediction: I'm going to have my first upset of the week and pick Central over Ballard this game. Central is at home, and yes Ballard blew Central out a few weeks ago at home. I don't see the same focus in Ballard that I saw at tourney time last year. With the news of junior guard Antoine Darby being suspended for this game (6th man who plays a key role offensively and defensively for Ballard), and the way Ballard has been playing, I see them dropping this game close by 5 at Central. Trinity (27th District Champs) vs. Male (26th District Runner-Ups) Trinity lost starting junior guard Lucas Burkman to injury for the season a couple of weeks ago, but haven't lost since. They beat Atherton handily in the district semis, and then played Waggener in a very exciting back and forth affair that ended on a running game winning buzzer beater by Gabe Schmidt. Male surprised everyone, and has been the #1 team in the 7th region for about the past month. Male killed Brown in the semis, and probably played one of the most thrilling and exciting games in the post-season so far in their championship game against St. X. They played a back and forth game through regulation, and it came down to the end, and they ultimately lost in OT to the host Tigers. Prediction:This game really could go either way. Both teams are playing well, and this could be the best first round regional game in the state. I'm going to go with Trinity at home though. I think the shooting prowess of this team with ultimately prove too much, in a 3 point win. St. Xavier (26th District Champs) vs Waggener (27th District Runner Ups) St. X has surpassed everyone's preseason expectations by far. They are the one team that is hard to evaluate. They can beat anyone in the state on any given night, but can also lose to anyone on any given night. St. X breezed past Collegiate in their district semis, and then beat Male in an instant classic OT game for the district championship. Waggener was the preseason #1 in the region, and hasn't been close to living up to those expectations, but their talent was on full display last week. They breezed past host Seneca in their semi-final game, and then played Trinity down to the wire in the championship game. Trinity had an outstanding shooting night against contested shots, and a buzzer beater to win. I think this Wildcats squad will be dangerous this week. Prediction: I'm going with Waggener by 8. With starting junior guard Jacquess Hobbs' (albeit not 100%) return from injury, and the progressing play of guard Isaiah Knight, I see them pushing the ball in transition being too much for the Tigers. That combined with Waggener's size to limit second shot opportunities leads me to leaning with the Wildcats. St. X will need another 30 point effort from McKim to beat them. Eastern (28th District Champs) vs DuPont Manual (25th District Runner-Ups) The Eagles had an up and down week, and had the surprise upset of the week in the 7th. They started their district tourney by holding on in the end behind Chance Moore's clutch free throw shooting to secure a 5 point win against KCD. They then stormed out to a big lead on Ballard in the first half in the championship game. Ballard went on a huge run and got within 1 point after being down 25, but then Eastern held on in the end to secure the district championship. Manual killed Shawnee in their district semis round, but then lost big to Central in the championship game. Sr. guard Marcus McClendon was hobbled in this game with a badly sprained ankle (he sat out of the Shawnee game), so his health will be vital to their chances of winning tomorrow night. Prediction: These teams have played two thrillers, with their last match-up ending on a game winning buzzer beater put back by junior guard Javen Rushin in the LIT. They say it's hard to beat a team 3 times, and if this were on a neutral floor I may lean with the Crimsons, but I'm going to pick Eastern by 11 on their home floor. Favorites: Everyone. Will be like winning the power ball picking this region. I'm going to pick Trinity, but my gut wants me to go with a Central/Waggener final (everyone's preseason #1 and #2). I'm just excited to watch it unfold. Players to Watch in the 7th Region Tourney: 1. Connor McKim - St. X 2. Alex Cook - Male 3. Jacob King - Trinity 4. Jamil Wilson - Ballard 5. Chance Moore - Eastern 6. Dai'Von Thompson - Central 7. Brandon Wells - Central 8. Clivonte Patterson - Ballard 9. Gabe Schmidt - Trinity 10. Jalaam Hill - Waggener Regular Season Awards: Coach of the Year - Willie Feldhaus - Male Player of the Year - Connor McKim - St. X My All Region picks: 1st Team 1. Connor McKim - St. X 2. Alex Cook - Male 3. Jacob King - Trinity 4. Jamil Wilson - Ballard 5. Dai'Von Thompson - Central 2nd Team 1. JR Mathis - KCD 2. Gabe Schmidt - Trinity 3. Clivonte Patterson - Ballard 4. Brandon Wells - Central 5. Chance Moore - Eastern 3rd Team 1. Caleb Williams - Eastern 2. Devin Firman - Central 3. Kevin Kirby - Waggener 4. Jalaam Hill - Waggener 5. Parker Jones - CAL -
Both teams showed they have work to do - especially on the defensive side and in the kicking game. Ballard leveraged their speed and size advantage at the wide-outs to strike often. LexCath scored on the ground and in the air on long plays. For the Lexington Catholic Knights notables include an excellent game on both sides of the ball by senior Noah Mitchell. Long runs from the full back position and excellent defense playing in the linebacker role. Senior Justin Brownell had 2 receptions for a TDs. Cody Mitchell is adjusting well to the OLB spot and had several tackles. Senior Marty Brown was on both side of the line and lead the way for Mitchell on a couple of long runs. Senior Josh Mesmer had a solid game in the Mike position. Junior quarterback Reese Ryan had strong throws to Senior David Bouvier. But play calling that relied too much the passing game - especially on first down - put Ryan in some tough spots and Ballard was able force some 3 and outs. Two players who will be factors for the Knights this season did not play. Sam Letton did not dress (knee) and Braxton Couch stayed on the sidelines after a game time decision on pulled muscle. Both should play next week against Bowling Green. Sophomore Andy Hickey filled for Couch and had a solid game. Ballard has some good firepower on offense with some athletic wide-outs. They were able to leverage it well against the Knights man-to-man coverage. The Knights open the season against Bowling Green next week in Bowling Green and then come home and host St. X in the Republic Bank Bluegrass bowl. To stay competitive in these games better playing calling on the offensive side will be needed. The pass-first, run-later strategy puts them in too many holes and leads to a lot of 2nd and longs and 3rd longs. More running on first down. With the way Mitchell ran last night he would be the option to set-up more 2nd and shorts and the allow for more options on 2nd and 3rd downs. Defensively, the Knights may have to back off their attacking defense and let the safeties help the corners. Athletic wide-outs are going to be problem this year if the Knight only one their 1 on 1 coverage in the secondary. And Bowling Green definitely has a passing game that will be troublesome if some adjustments are not made. Ballard has good team this year. They seemed very athletic all around. # 22 Noah Mitchell scores on a long run #16 Justin Brownell hauls in a Reese Ryan pass for a TD.
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1. Trinity vs. George Rogers Clark 2. Saint Xavier vs. Tates Creek 3. Scott County vs. Ryle 4. Pleasure Ridge Park vs. Boone County 5. Eastern vs. Marshall County 6. Henderson County vs. Fern Creek 7. Lafayette vs. Male 8. Ballard vs. Muhlenberg County 9. Butler -- OPEN 10. Campbell County vs. Paul Dunbar
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1. Trinity at Archbishop Moeller (OH) (10/27) 2. Saint Xavier at Cincinnati Saint Xavier (OH) 3. Scott County vs. Simon Kenton 4. Pleasure Ridge Park vs. 3A #1 Central 5. Butler vs. Meade County 6. Eastern vs. 4A Western 7. Henderson County vs. 4A Owensboro 8. Lafayette - OPEN 9. Ballard vs. #10 Campbell County (10/25) 10. Campbell County at #9 Ballard (10/25)
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1. Trinity vs. #2 Saint Xavier (Papa John's Stadium) 2. Saint Xavier vs. #1 Trinity (Papa John's Stadium) 3. Scott County - OPEN 4. Butler vs. Manual 5. Eastern - OPEN 6. Pleasure Ridge Park at Fern Creek 7. Male - OPEN 8. Bryan Station at Lafayette 9. Simon Kenton vs. Campbell County 10. Henderson County - OPEN
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1. Trinity vs. Cincinnati Saint Xavier (OH) 2. Saint Xavier vs. Archbishop Moeller (OH) 3. Scott County at Tates Creek 4. Male vs. Boone County 5. Butler vs. 4A Doss 6. Eastern at Seneca 7. Pleasure Ridge Park vs. 2A #4 DeSales 8. Ballard vs. Manual 9. Bryan Station - OPEN 10. Henderson County at 5A Apollo
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1. Trinity vs. Cincinnati Elder (OH) 2. Saint Xavier vs. 4A Doss 3. Male vs. 4A #3 Lexington Catholic 4. Scott County vs. #10 Madison Central 5. Butler at Central Hardin 6. Eastern vs. 4A #8 Collins 7. Ballard vs. 3A #1 Central 8. Pleasure Ridge Park at Manual 9. Henderson County vs. 5A #1 Bowling Green 10. Madison Central at #4 Scott County
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Class 6A 1. Trinity -- OPEN 2. Saint Xavier at 5A #1 Bowling Green 3. Eastern vs. #7 Butler 4. Male at 4A #10 Western 5. Scott County vs. 4A Harrison County 6. Ballard vs. Seneca 7. Butler at #3 Eastern 8. Pleasure Ridge Park vs. 4A Doss 9. Lafayette at 4A #4 Lexington Catholic 10. Henderson County at 5A #9 Christian County
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1. Trinity at Indianapolis Cathedral (IN) 2. Saint Xavier vs. 3A #1 Central 3. Scott County at George Rogers Clark 4. Male vs. #6 Eastern 5. Butler at 4A Fairdale 6. Eastern at #4 Male 7. Pleasure Ridge Park -- OPEN 8. Ballard -- OPEN 9. Bryan Station vs. Tates Creek 10. Henderson County vs. Meade County
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The Dragons will be looking to clear their last hurdle before their biggest game of the regular season while Ballard will be looking to stay above .500 as they continue a very difficult schedule. Warren Central came from 14 points down in the fourth quarter last year in a 34-27 win at Ballard to even the all-time series at 1 apiece. This is the first meeting between the two schools at Dragon Stadium.
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1. Trinity- OPEN 2. Saint Xavier - OPEN 3. Scott County vs. Paul Dunbar 4. Pleasure Ridge Park at Southern 5. Butler at Seneca 6. Eastern at Fern Creek 7. Henderson County vs. Muhlenberg County 8. Lafayette vs. Tates Creek 9. Ballard at Oldham County 10. Male vs. Manual
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1. Trinity at Manual 2. Saint Xavier at #7 Male 3. Scott County vs. Henry Clay 4. Butler vs. Southern (10/4) 5. Eastern vs. Ballard (10/4) 6. Pleasure Ridge Park at Seneca (10/4) 7. Male vs. #2 Saint Xavier 8. Henderson County at Daviess County 9. Lafayette at George Rogers Clark 10. Bryan Station at Paul Dunbar
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Final
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Just getting the thread ready....
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Class 6A 1. Trinity vs. #8 Male 2. Saint Xavier vs. Manual 3. Scott County at Bryan Station 4. Butler at #5 Pleasure Ridge Park 5. Pleasure Ridge Park vs. #4 Butler 6. Eastern vs. Oldham County 7. Henderson County at Marshall County 8. Male at #1 Trinity 9. Lafayette vs. Madison Central 10. Ballard vs. Fern Creek
