Shelby Valley 45 Betsy Layne 43

[alfus21]

final. A win is a win in March.

[alfus21]

Gotta give it up to Betsy Layne for playing such a hard fought game. Hopefully this woke Shelby Valley up a bit before Friday's game.

[Pupaw]

Wow, Betsy Layne must have played great tonight. Congrats to SV on the narrow win.

[.houshmandzadeh.]

Congrats to SV. Great effort BL. I wonder who Belfry was cheering for.

[PLAYBOY5]

WOW...Betsy Layne is no pushover, I have said it, time and time again! Congrats Valley on the win!

[CG#20]

Closer game then i thought it would be good job SV and BL

[Panther#42]

Congrat's to Valley on the W and congrat's to BL for a hard fought game, no one thought you would even come as close as you did

[EASports12]

A very lucky win for Valley IMO. Lucky that Elijah Justice decided to play defence when down by 3 w/ a minute left, lucky that BL couldn't convert when down by 1 w/ ~30 sec left, and especially lucky that when BL got the ball down by 2 w/ 18 sec left they took an ill advised air ball shot w/ still 8 seconds on the clock, and also lucky that the last second runner in the lane hit the front iron.
Anyway congrats on the win Valley - great effort BL

[cards_athlete]

Congrats Valley!

[Pburg_2007]

Congrats Valley!! Good luck next round.

[15regiongurlsbball]

CONGRATS TO BOTH YA'LL

[MyOwnCinderellaStory]

final. A win is a win in March.
That's very true..but the Valley boys need to pick it up if they want a win for Friday night.
Many, including myself, thought tonight was going to be a big-lead win for the Wildcats, but in reality only pulled away by 2 points.
A big hand goes out to BL--you all played great tonight!

Valley, kick it into gear!!

[Cookie Crisp]

sounds like bl played one awesome game to just hold the cats to 45 points

[kyr450]

All I have to say is that Shellby Valley better bring alot more than what they brought tonight if they want to play with Belfry, I was not impressed at all... There full court press is horrible, an they foul more than any team in the region... Belfry is the best foul shooting team in the region, big advantage for Belfry... Justice had a pretty good game, but as a team they seemed to play flat...

[GRIZZ]

A win is a win, doesn't matter if they are pretty or not at this point. Good job to both teams.

[MVP2]

Wow, kinda shocked on the outcome but I agree with a win is a win in March and thats when it counts, hopefully Valley plays better friday against Belfry.

[Lawrence]

Congrats to Valley but an even bigger congrats to Betsy Layne for such a solid effort. Expect the unexpected when it's tourney time.

[NYY10]

Hats off to Bl for a great game...Congrats to Valley on the win!!

[fusion]

BL deserved the win IMO.

SV needs to stop depending on luck to get them back into games, because I tihnk they used all they had tonight.

[BlackcatAlum]

Wow... I predicted Shelby Valley to win by 22 and I was way off. I figured if Betsy Layne was to play with Shelby Valley the final would be betweeen 8 and 12, but not 2. Congrats to the Wildcats, and I give props to Betsy Layne too.

[pillsburythrowboy]

iT'S TOURNY TIME ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!!!!!!!

[IRISH4]

Congrats on the win....better come with your heads on straight or you'll be blown out Friday.

[OffTheHook]

As you can see...Aint nobody gonna just hand SV the Trophy. They better be ready for their next game cause if not, they will be watching BHS in the Finals. Great effort BL!

[UnderArmour24]

Congrats Valley

[thepharmacist]

valley struggled from the outside I think they have some shooters on the bench like Newsome that could help.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Betsy Lane played a great game, congrats to SV though, now let's go take out Belfry!

[UKGIRL20]

Watched the second half of this game and Valley was very lucky they came away with the W. It didn't seem like they really wanted to play. A couple mistakes in the last minute or so cost Betsy Layne the win.

[NEXT]

valley struggled from the outside I think they have some shooters on the bench like Newsome that could help.

He is not athletic enough o play this year.

[Cards09]

If valley play's like this on friday night belfry will beat them.

[14thregionallstate]

valley better start playing ball again....betsy lane or no other team in this region is going to be a pushover!!!they'll be ready and from what im seeing ol valley might not be the ones this year

[free throw]

valley better start playing ball again....betsy lane or no other team in this region is going to be a pushover!!!they'll be ready and from what im seeing ol valley might not be the ones this year Congrats Valley. I knew you could pull it out. From what I am seeing Valley will be at Rupp.

[Belfry Wins]

Free Throw you must have not been seeing tonight lol, they showed no sign of a great team tonight, and most Valley fans will admit to that. I think they are alot better team but didn't play. BL was a good ball handler away from winning this game. Only one guy would dribble the ball in the press.
Win is a win, but I cant wish you luck lol sorry.

[NYY10]

Shelby Valley has trouble with Turn Over's, Foul troubl.. Logan Bryant fouled out and Hatfield had 4,IDK, Shelby Valley just wasn't clicking last night. But I agree,if they come play like they did last night againts Belfry then there going to get beat!!!

[Wyatt Earp]

Shelby Valley didn't play that bad and in the end they forced a couple of turnovers with pretty good pressure. Valley also hit their free throws in the ned and avoided an upset. Betsy Layne did what Coach Rose had planned on doing and they got the ball inside which hurt SV. Betsy Layne was no easy task and they played their best when the games counted the most. Good luck to Coach Rose on whatever happens in the future of Betsy Layne basketball. You have been and hopefully continue to be a positive for them and the school.

[Belfry Wins]

Shelby Valley has trouble with Turn Over's, Foul troubl.. Logan Bryant fouled out and Hatfield had 4,IDK, Shelby Valley just wasn't clicking last night. But I agree,if they come play like they did last night againts Belfry then there going to get beat!!! Not trying to hicak this thread, but how do you think Valley will handle Case and May cutting to the basket so much. I think they are strong enough to get to the lane, and if they do then they just take it to the hole? I mean do you think that will cause Valley to foul alot like it did Paintsville? This is a Belfry team that can get to the line. That could be a big key on the game with how Valley does that.

[gotcha2]

WOW

I've watched BL throughout the season and they have improved steadily all year. Gotta hand it to em on this one- they gave SV all they wanted. Congrats on a hard fought game Bobcats- wish you could've pulled it off in the end. I would have to say Newman is by far the MOST IMPROVED player in the 58th. Each time I've seen BL play he has made great gains.

[-STAT-]

Shows you that anything can happen in March. This was an awesome and very entertaining game to watch, alot of people were pulling for BL to get the upset but fell short. They played tough and played their hearts out but came up short. Congrats to Valley on the win and good luck to them and Belfry on friday.

[true2blue]

I don't think anyone can congratulate SV without saying the same to BL!

Congrats to both teams!

[free throw]

From what I understand, they beat BL by big figures during the season. I think they may have just over looked BL. I know teams try not to do that, but it is hard at this time of year not to look ahead. They won't do it again. GO VALLEY!!

[THUNDERCHILD]

Congrats Valley on a wake up win. Bobcats no one can say you didn't fight all the way to the end, heck of an effort.

[The King]

Shelby Valley squeaks by a team that they had defeated by more than 20 points earlier in the season... that team did not have a winning record... many proclaim the downfall of Shelby Valley due to this lackluster performance...

No, I'm not talking about this year's team... I'm talking about the 04/05 Wildcats that "nearly" lost to a Paintsville team that they had previously defeated 70-47, and everyone predicted to be a blowout... That Shelby Valley team eeked out a win, and went on to represent the 15th at Rupp...

[FOX SPORTS]

BL served as a wake up call for the Wildcats...I would say "look out" to whomever SV plays next, they will be more focused...doesn't mean they will beat a Belfry team that is playing their best right now, but they will be focused.

Great game BL, You have nothing to hang your head about!

[true2blue]

I think the cats need to thank Elisha and Jackson ( his free throws at the end) for the win!

[Larry Legend]

I think the cats need to thank Elisha and Jackson ( his free throws at the end) for the win!
If Jackson would shoot the ball when he is open we may not have needed those free throws, he seemed a little scared.

[EagleMom]

I told you it wouldn't be a blowout.

Great job Betsy Layne. Keep your heads up boys you put a great fight!

Congrats SV...now go get those pirates!

[Johnny Fairplay]

BL came to play on this one and controlled the game tempo. Coach Rose wanted to keep this game in the 40's low 50's and get the ball inside and they did just that and had a shot at winning this game. BL just made to many mistakes in the final minutes and Valley done what they needed to take the game. Congrats BL and Coach Rose a much improved team over the year. I would agree Newman is the most improved in the 58th and should be something to deal with next year.

[Johnny Fairplay]

Not trying to hicak this thread, but how do you think Valley will handle Case and May cutting to the basket so much. I think they are strong enough to get to the lane, and if they do then they just take it to the hole? I mean do you think that will cause Valley to foul alot like it did Paintsville? This is a Belfry team that can get to the line. That could be a big key on the game with how Valley does that.

I would agree if Valley doesn't come with a better game could be a long night. Belfry guards are quick and strong. They spread the floor and Belfry has the size to go inside as well.

[EKY Sportster]

It's March Madness guys, anything can and in this case almost did happen. Congrats to BL on a great game! Congrats to SV on winning which is all that matters at this point.

[CoachB]

Excellent point!!!:thumpsup: Coach Rose coached his heart out. It is a shame if he is pushed out!!!!!!!Shelby Valley didn't play that bad and in the end they forced a couple of turnovers with pretty good pressure. Valley also hit their free throws in the ned and avoided an upset. Betsy Layne did what Coach Rose had planned on doing and they got the ball inside which hurt SV. Betsy Layne was no easy task and they played their best when the games counted the most. Good luck to Coach Rose on whatever happens in the future of Betsy Layne basketball. You have been and hopefully continue to be a positive for them and the school.