Belfry vs. Shelby Valley

[kyr450]

If Valley doesnt play any better against Belfry than they did Betsy Lane, it is going to be a long night for the Wildcats... I take Belfry by 6+

To much case an May...

[MVP2]

Valley by 10

[kyr450]

Valley by 10

You must not have saw valley play tonight, or Belfry play Monday night...

[Redneck]

Should be a dandy. I don't see either teams comin out with a double digit victory. I'm gonna go with Belfry by 2...

[MVP2]

No, I didnt see them play tonight but i have seen them play this year and i do think they'll get it back together and play better against Belfry but Belfry is a very good team and beat a good team in Paintsville last night so it should be a good game

[EASports12]

Belfry close. Valley is probably more talented but Belfry is very physical and handles the ball strong - a big part of Valley's D is backtips and slapping the ball out of ppls hands, etc.

[PLAYBOY5]

Valley by 8.

[Cookie Crisp]

i agree takin belfry by 6

[HAIL PIKEVILLE]

I'll take Valley by 2.

[NYY10]

Valley by 8

[Baller3]

I'll take Valley by 2.I can't wait for Belfry to smack SV around. Pirates by 10.:cool:

[Central05]

belfry by 7

[gamestopper11]

Belfry by 5 plus

[crazyfan4]

Belfry by 8

[alfus21]

Belfry seems to be playing pretty good lately while Shelby Valley had a rough game tonight. I'll still take Shelby Valley in this one in a close game. I don't think they'll overlook Belfry like they did Betsy Layne tonight.

This thread reminds me a lot of last season when nobody was giving Shelby Valley a chance against Belfry.

Hard to believe a 27-3 team that's undefeated in the region appears to be the underdog to most in this game. Either way I'll take them in this one.

[kyr450]

I wouldnt call them the underdog by anymeans, I would say they are the favorite to win, but from what i saw tonight, I think Belfry should beat them...

[alfus21]

I wouldnt call them the underdog by anymeans, I would say they are the favorite to win, but from what i saw tonight, I think Belfry should beat them...

According to the early poll numbers they are extreme underdogs.

[kyr450]

Yea but they have only been 10 people vote... Trust me it will go up an down... I know your a big SV fan Alf, what is your outlook for the game, what is Valley going to have to do to win, what is Belfry going to have to do to win??? You usually have real good post, an you seem to know a great deal, I know you are going to be Bias toward valley, as I am Belfry,
but I still like your post...

[alfus21]

Yea but they have only been 10 people vote... Trust me it will go up an down... I know your a big SV fan Alf, what is your outlook for the game, what is Valley going to have to do to win, what is Belfry going to have to do to win??? You usually have real good post, an you seem to know a great deal, I know you are going to be Bias toward valley, as I am Belfry,
but I still like your post...

I honestly don't know what SV will have to do to win. I've never seen Belfry play so somebody else will have to tackle this one. Hopefully I can make it to this game though. Should be a great one.

[BlackcatAlum]

I think Shelby Valley comes out with the win. The Betsy Layne game should've woke 'em up. Belfry gives alot of hart in there games and has everything to play for, not that SV dosn't but there much younger and don't have too many seniors if any. Should be a barn burner.

Shelby Valley- 64
Belfry- 59

[JTIME]

Belfry by 10.

[kyr450]

I will tell you this much, IMO Valley will come ready to play, as will Belfry, this will be one of the best games to be played in this region, in a long time... It is hard for any team to beat another team 3 times in a row... valley has good speed in there guards, but so does Belfry, Belfry has the big size advantage, maybe not hight wise but in physical strength, I dont see anyone on the team that matches up well with Case or May, both are very physical players... Belfry has to stop Valley on the sideline an back door, Belfry is natorious for leaving the back door open all night long, I saw Valley use this play several times tonight... I just think they are to much Case an May for Valley to deal with, I take belfry by 6 or more... I just hope both teams can come away injury free... Valley is going to be a state contender in 2 or 3 years, you can bet on that....

[JOEDIRT]

This will definitely be a great game to watch!
I'm rootin' for the Pirates in this one!
But nonetheless, good luck to both teams! :Thumbs:

[cards_athlete]

Wish I could make it to this game!

[Charlie]

Wow! This game should be a barnburner to say the least. Shelby Valley is obviously the slight favorite even though it sounds like they barely escaped at win against Betsy Layne tonight. However, BELFRY is playing their best ball right now. It honestly could go either way, but I believe that no one will be able to stop Jamie Case and Dustin May. Not to take anything away from Valley because they are one heck of a team. But I dont think this is their year, although they will probably own it the next 3 years.. BELFRY by 6+

[peace, love, and crew]

I think Shelby Valley comes out with the win. The Betsy Layne game should've woke 'em up. Belfry gives alot of hart in there games and has everything to play for, not that SV dosn't but there much younger and don't have too many seniors if any. Should be a barn burner.

Shelby Valley- 64
Belfry- 59

actually, SV has three seniors: Kyle Goodson, Toby Wright, and Jeremy Jackson. Jeremy and Toby have been playing at SV all four years... and they want this just as bad as anyone else does. plus, some of the freshmen on the team have more heart than any players I've ever witnessed.
i say sv wins by 3.

[rainout]

This one will be a dandy, I'm taking valley 60-54!! Hopefully, they got their bad game out of the way in the opener. Belfry is possibly the hottest team in the mountains. Valley better not have any more (mental mistakes) because the pirates can make you pay for those. Good luck to both teams!

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Shelby Valley by 7. 78-71.

[BelfryPride]

Belfry in a close one....

Belfry -64
Valley -62

[Shady Grady]

Belfry by 4

[Cards09]

im gonna take belfry cause there on there way to rupp and theres no one that can stop them right now

[14thregionallstate]

Belfry in a close win 68-67 ot

[mrfootball03]

Belfry is hungrier than anyone in the state right now to go to Rupp.. Its been 15 years since Belfry has been to the State Tournament.. 15 years of hunger, 15 years of watching someone else cut down the nets.. 15 years worth of settling with just going to region, or disrict.. This isn't just a hunger of 15 guys on a team, this is an hunger of a whole school, a hunger of community.. These boys are not just playing for themselves, they are playing for everyone who has ever put on a Belfry jersey, they are playing for everyone who has
worked toward this dream, and they are playing for this hungry community.. Its feeding time.. Boys, go do what you have to do.. Show the entire region what heart is.. I'm going with Belfry.. Don't be denied.. It's our turn.

[Showtime_05]

I'll take Belfry by 8..if valley wants to win they better keep belfry off the line cause they dont miss to many

[15thRegionSlamaBamma]

well here is how it works out...if valley shuts down Case its all over for Belfry...BUT if Case gets hot its lights out and see you next year Valley...Belfry by 5

[Belfry Wins]

Ive yet to see Case shut down this year so that would be a good sign. I honestly believe Belfry is better. SV is good and quick and presses well but Belfry can handle the press, as long as they dont make bonehead turnovers. But Dustin May and Jamie Case will get the lane against Valley easier than they did against Paintsville. You dont beat Valley at their game you take it to them and Belfry is stronger at almost every position and can do that.
I dont think Case is the key to this game, he will get his you can makr that down. I think the big key is May. Also the other guys like Steele that had 12 points and Warren that got some nice rebounds. Players like that will be a key to this game for Belfry.
Valley is a heck of a team though and wouldn't be suprised either way but Im telling you I think Belfry will win it, biased maybe so but I honestly think Belfry is better. We will see Friday night.

[mrfootball03]

Belfry is going to have to take care of the ball.. They can't afford to turn the ball over as a result from the SV press.. One of the key players for a Belfry victory, will be the guard play of Farley.. He is definitely going to have to take care of the ball, not get ansy when pressured, and just be calm.. Also, Belfry can not make these stupid lazy passes.. Every possesion counts, and you can't afford to turn the ball over period.. Against Paintsville, Belfry made numerous lazy passes, where they don't pay attention, and try to just toss the ball right by a defender.. That can't happen against Valley.. Belfry needs quality minutes by everyone who steps on the floor, its going to take a team effort.. Warren needs to hit the glass hard, and take advantage of his size.. Belfry will definitely need him for freethrows.. Reed needs to crash the boards, and utilize his abilities.. Justin Steele is going to have to stay focused, and take care of the ball.. Hes going to have to knock down his shots when he has the oppurtunity.. Jamie is just going to have to be Jamie.. keep doing what hes been doing everynight, just being a little more careful about picking up stupid fouls.. Dustin May is going to have to be a bull.. Belfrys going to have to pound it in to him, and let him do the dirty work.. He has to maintain his focus, not get rattled by the pressure & the atmosphere, not let things get to him.. He is going to also have to hit the boards hard, and use his strength to have his way with this young SV team.. Like I have stated above, Belfry's main key is ball controll.. They can not become rattled, or fustrated at the SV press.. The key to breaking SV's press is getting to ball to the middle of the court.. They can't get isolated on the sides of the court.. I'm sure the coaching staff is going over this with the team, but they must understand, this is what has to be done, for Belfry to come out victorious.. Good Luck Belfry, you can do it..

[alfus21]

I'm not doubting Belfry one bit, but I do find it hard to believe that a 27-3 team is being picked to lose 21-3 because they had a bad game tonight.

The way it looks, if Shelby Valley wins we can call it one of the biggest upsets this year :) Favored to lose almost by 90% of people.

How big are Belfry's starting 5?

[mrfootball03]

I'm not doubting Belfry one bit, but I do find it hard to believe that a 27-3 team is being picked to lose 21-3 because they had a bad game tonight.

The way it looks, if Shelby Valley wins we can call it one of the biggest upsets this year :) Favored to lose almost by 90% of people.


yep.. coz 24 people on Bluegrass Rivals are all the people... Riggggggggght...
21 people just picked an upset to happen friday night..


By the way.. Belfry should be 25-5 right now at least..

[alfus21]

yep.. coz 24 people on Bluegrass Rivals are all the people... Riggggggggght...
21 people just picked an upset to happen friday night..


By the way.. Belfry should be 25-5 right now at least..

I was just playing around. I just think it's pretty funny that Shelby Valley is so heavily favored to lose according to the people who have voted. :eek:

And I don't know enough about Belfry to assess their record, so I won't say if they should be a certain record or not. It could be easily said about any team in the region that their record "could" be something.

[NYY10]

I was just playing around. I just think it's pretty funny that Shelby Valley is so heavily favored to lose according to the people who have voted. :eek:

And I don't know enough about Belfry to assess their record, so I won't say if they should be a certain record or not. It could be easily said about any team in the region that their record "could" be something.



yea, I agree...Go Valley, pull the upset lol

[Larry Legend]

By the way.. Belfry should be 25-5 right now at least.. Right, and SV should be 30-0...
Yeah SV played bad last night, big deal. That doesn't mean it will happen again Friday. Honestly I wasn't impressed with Belfry on Monday night, I just thought both Paintsville and Belfry looked bad. I am really glad that this many people feel that because SV played a bad game they are doomed. I'm sorry, but thats not the way it works, though many of you wish it was. As bad as everyone hates to admit it SV is still alive and that scares everyone remaining in the tournament. I mean this team has taken care of business night in and night out all year long. If they come to the Expo, Friday night and play their game there is now way Belfry beats them. SV played Warren Central to 3 points, that is without a doubt something no one else in this region can do. If both teams play well it will be Valley's game by 10-12. Am I saying Belfry can't win? Nope. But if they do its SV's fault because Shelby Valley is the better team.

[BIG_COUNTRY_06]

Well, imma say Belfry wins this by 10+. Valley is good, but they aren't good enough to stop Case and the Pirates. As long as they come ready to play, they'll have no problem getting the big W and going to the Championship Game. GOOD LUCK to both teams and GO PIRATES!!
:Cheerlead :Cheerlead

[BoondockSaint]

Right, and SV should be 30-0...
Yeah SV played bad last night, big deal. That doesn't mean it will happen again Friday. Honestly I wasn't impressed with Belfry on Monday night, I just thought both Paintsville and Belfry looked bad. I am really glad that this many people feel that because SV played a bad game they are doomed. I'm sorry, but thats not the way it works, though many of you wish it was. As bad as everyone hates to admit it SV is still alive and that scares everyone remaining in the tournament. I mean this team has taken care of business night in and night out all year long. If they come to the Expo, Friday night and play their game there is now way Belfry beats them. SV played Warren Central to 3 points, that is without a doubt something no one else in this region can do. If both teams play well it will be Valley's game by 10-12. Am I saying Belfry can't win? Nope. But if they do its SV's fault because Shelby Valley is the better team.

I really doubt Valley scares anyone remaining in the field.

And why are you guys still bragging about a close loss?? A loss is a loss, anyway you look at it. Did anyone else play Warren Central? No, so how can you imply that no one in this region could do that. Paintsville played teams just as good or better than Warren Central to closer games. Look where they are now.

Bottom line...We should see a good ballgame Friday night, and neither team is clearly at an advantage.

[Larry Legend]

I really doubt Valley scares anyone remaining in the field.

And why are you guys still bragging about a close loss?? A loss is a loss, anyway you look at it. Did anyone else play Warren Central? No, so how can you imply that no one in this region could do that. Paintsville played teams just as good or better than Warren Central to closer games. Look where they are now.

Bottom line...We should see a good ballgame Friday night, and neither team is clearly at an advantage.
Umm... Nobody that Paintsville has played is as good as Warren Central, I promise you that.
Everyone thinks that Belfry is a bunch of world beaters because they beat a Paintsville team that wasn't very good. I am the first to say that SV played terrible last night, but that was last night. I just don't understand why everyone is suddenly all about Belfry being the best team in the tourney.

[BoondockSaint]

Umm... Nobody that Paintsville has played is as good as Warren Central, I promise you that.
Everyone thinks that Belfry is a bunch of world beaters because they beat a Paintsville team that wasn't very good. I am the first to say that SV played terrible last night, but that was last night. I just don't understand why everyone is suddenly all about Belfry being the best team in the tourney.


I never said Belfry was a lock to win the toureny.

If you want to tell me South Laurel isn't as good as Warren Central go ahead...but I don't believe it at all.

[Larry Legend]

If you want to tell me South Laurel isn't as good as Warren Central go ahead...but I don't believe it at all.
Thats fine and a matter of opinion, but I mean Sv's resume is a pretty good one, that is all I am saying.

[Shady Grady]

It's not so much that they are the best team, or have the most talent. They are just playing well as a team right now, and they are the most physical team in the region. They are big and strong, and they can wear a team down.

[BoondockSaint]

One more thing.

Polls are fun for everyone to argue over, but let's not take them out of context. The reason Belfry is so heavily favored in the polls are pretty simple.

#1 There are a lot of Belfry people on BGR.
#2 Nobody except people from Shelby Valley are going to vote for SV. Mainly because they've been the top dog for a while and people in the 15th want to see them lose.
#3 Belfry is as hot as anyone in the tournament and they are probably the only team left with a legitamate shot at beating them.

Basically, what I'm saying is that polls are deceiving and most of the time people vote for who they want to win, as opposed to who will win.

With that being said, I voted for Belfry because I really think they can and will win.:D

[Larry Legend]

One more thing.

Polls are fun for everyone to argue over, but let's not take them out of context. The reason Belfry is so heavily favored in the polls are pretty simple.

#1 There are a lot of Belfry people on BGR.
#2 Nobody except people from Shelby Valley are going to vote for SV. Mainly because they've been the top dog for a while and people in the 15th want to see them lose.
#3 Belfry is as hot as anyone in the tournament and they are probably the only team left with a legitamate shot at beating them.

Basically, what I'm saying is that polls are deceiving and most of the time people vote for who they want to win, as opposed to who will win.


I agree and realize the reason for the discrepency in the poll, I just think that its kinda funny. I really doubt it would be different if SV had beaten Besty Layne by 20.

[mrfootball03]

I agree and realize the reason for the discrepency in the poll, I just think that its kinda funny. I really doubt it would be different if SV had beaten Besty Layne by 20.

yeah, aint it funny they play WC to 3 points, an also barely beat teams like BL, an Jenkins?.. haha. yeah they're amazing.. :)

[BoondockSaint]

I agree and realize the reason for the discrepency in the poll, I just think that its kinda funny. I really doubt it would be different if SV had beaten Besty Layne by 20.


I agree...probably wouldn't have effected the poll in the least.

[mrfootball03]

Right, and SV should be 30-0...
Yeah SV played bad last night, big deal. That doesn't mean it will happen again Friday. Honestly I wasn't impressed with Belfry on Monday night, I just thought both Paintsville and Belfry looked bad. I am really glad that this many people feel that because SV played a bad game they are doomed. I'm sorry, but thats not the way it works, though many of you wish it was. As bad as everyone hates to admit it SV is still alive and that scares everyone remaining in the tournament. I mean this team has taken care of business night in and night out all year long. If they come to the Expo, Friday night and play their game there is now way Belfry beats them. SV played Warren Central to 3 points, that is without a doubt something no one else in this region can do. If both teams play well it will be Valley's game by 10-12. Am I saying Belfry can't win? Nope. But if they do its SV's fault because Shelby Valley is the better team.

i'm saying, Belfry would have not lost against Lawrence & Phelps if Case had played.. pretty simple... so with Case, they actually should have been 26-5..

Ooooooooo, SV is so scary *in best sarcastics voice*.. everyone remaining in the tournament is terrified.. haha...

ain't nobody scared.. you can guarantee that.. Belfry will be ready for a war..

[mrfootball03]

Umm... Nobody that Paintsville has played is as good as Warren Central, I promise you that.
Everyone thinks that Belfry is a bunch of world beaters because they beat a Paintsville team that wasn't very good. I am the first to say that SV played terrible last night, but that was last night. I just don't understand why everyone is suddenly all about Belfry being the best team in the tourney.

Um.. I do recall Paintsville playing with Bryan Station, which is better than Warren Central..

Oh, and Station also beat Paul Dunbar twice... a team that beat SV's ***...
soooo .. now tell me Paintsville didn't play Bryan Station?..

[Baller3]

Umm... Nobody that Paintsville has played is as good as Warren Central, I promise you that.
Everyone thinks that Belfry is a bunch of world beaters because they beat a Paintsville team that wasn't very good. I am the first to say that SV played terrible last night, but that was last night. I just don't understand why everyone is suddenly all about Belfry being the best team in the tourney.I'm glad you are an expert. Paintsville is a dang good team. Belfry just completely took them out of their game Monday. I know here goes Landon Slone is better than anyone from SV and look what happened. It comes down to SV thinking they have it won before they play and Belfry spanking their *** just like they did P-Ville Monday night because they want it.

[BasketBallonlyfan]

Here is my thoughts on the game.

Shelby Valley first, they have to get their press the way it was during the regular season. I personally think that is harder to do than to say where the court is bigger and players can spread out farther. Shelby Valley does a lot of back tips, slapping at the ball, ect. It seems from watching the Shelby Valley/Betsy Layne game that they are being called for it which will get Shelby Valley in foul trouble and Belfry on the line. Belfry shots very good free throws for a team so that might be problems. Shelby Valley is very unselfish with the ball. They make the extra pass or even two to get a better look and shot at the goal.

Belfry is very strong with the ball. It takes a little more to slap it out of their hands. Rebounding, I would have to go with Belfry. I think they have more strength under the goal to box out better with. Not to mention more size and meat down there too. For Belfry to win, they cant turn the ball over. They have to handle the pressure defense that Shelby Valley plays. And they will have to bust their butts to get back on defense to keep the break from Valley from getting most of their points.

[alfus21]

Um.. I do recall Paintsville playing with Bryan Station, which is better than Warren Central..

Oh, and Station also beat Paul Dunbar twice... a team that beat SV's ***...
soooo .. now tell me Paintsville didn't play Bryan Station?..

Bryan Station is a good team, but they aren't necessarily better than Warren Central. I'd rank them right around even with each other. Warren Central is 25-4 and have a lot of big game experience from the last couple of years whereas Shelby Valley's inexperience hurt them in that game along with the Dunbar game.

[rainout]

Heres my take. Case best player in region hands down! Belfry playing better than anyone! Valley best team all year long, and odds on fav to win it. So until they get beat, regardless of who, how, or whom someone else hasn't played they are the favorites. As for everyone saying Slone, Case or whoever yea these guys are outstanding players. In their system!! They have to be! Valley has several players who can be of this caliber. Instead they work well as a unit, thats just our system. You are not going to see kids put up eyepopping #'s. You will see our teams put up wins, and like someone said in a early post A LOSS IS A LOSS! Yes it is! But A WIN IS WIN! Especially in MARCH! Good luck to all remaining team.

[mrfootball03]

Bryan Station is a good team, but they aren't necessarily better than Warren Central. I'd rank them right around even with each other. Warren Central is 25-4 and have a lot of big game experience from the last couple of years whereas Shelby Valley's inexperience hurt them in that game along with the Dunbar game.

Warren Central hasn't had as tough as schedule as B.S., I do think they are better than WC...
Still, this was about someone comment earlier, that Paintsville hasn't played anyone as good as WC.. and they have.. with Station.. which they only lost by 7

[Larry Legend]

Um.. I do recall Paintsville playing with Bryan Station, which is better than Warren Central..

Oh, and Station also beat Paul Dunbar twice... a team that beat SV's ***...
soooo .. now tell me Paintsville didn't play Bryan Station?..
Warren Central is ranked as high as 3rd in the state...
Dunbar is top 25, the way you say it Paintsville beat Bryan Station and that isn't the case. You're argument makes no sense.

[alfus21]

Disco Stu voted for Belfry to win :eek: Not a good sign after what happened with his prediction on Monday.

[rainout]

I picked Belfry belfry monday too! It's in the post> I can give credit to other teams, just wish others wouldnt bash on teams Valley or not when someone other than their own does well U know?

[hawk2]

Belfry by 8.

[NYY10]

Valley will be ready,and ready for a win

[cardsfan]

Belfry wins 8 or more!!!

[IRISH4]

Belfry, and if SV plays like they did last night then they are in for a long night.

[mrfootball03]

Disco Stu voted for Belfry to win :eek: Not a good sign after what happened with his prediction on Monday.

oh ****.. were in trouble

[mrfootball03]

;) Warren Central is ranked as high as 3rd in the state...
Dunbar is top 25, the way you say it Paintsville beat Bryan Station and that isn't the case. You're argument makes no sense.

Umm SV didnt beat Warren Central... what top 25 teams has SV beaten?.. wow same as everyone else... NONE...

no matter if you had a 200 point lead, or did really good, a loss is a loss... simple as that.. sorry!!!!! SV didn't beat WC.. so quit braggin.. Start talking ****, when you've beaten somebody..

I heard all this similar talk right before WYMT Tourney... how'd that go?... how do you spell it?.. H - A - Z -... oh wait, now i got it.. its HAZARD!!! YAY!>. yelp.. tell Hazard who your daddy is.. lol an how you wanna be the best.. but.. but.. you can't daddy :confused: :yikes:
keep priding yourselves as the best spirit group.. at least you guys do got that going for ya.. maybe they'll come out to your baseball games, which should be starting here soon..

;)

[BurntTires]

Will be a close game...I will take Belfry by 6.

[JOEDIRT]

Belfry in a close game!

[Buckeyex7x]

i have to say Belfry, with Case being to mutch to handle.

[orisonspi]

First of all, we will not see Valley lay an egg like last night, I can promise you that. Valley feel victim to the classic "Trap Game". Playing a team they had already beat by 30+ points, with arguably the true 15th region championship waiting in the next round, against an improved team who was well suited to grind out clock. I honestly feel that Valley was thinking about the Belfry game Tuesday and now they get to play them.

I am a Belfry fan, first and foremost, but I know better than to abse my prediction on last night;s game. The fact remains SV has not lost to a 15th region opponent, they have been the class of the region all season, and no matter how ugly last night was, in tournament time it doesn't matter if you win by one or by 40..it's all about surviving.

The biggest effect of last night's game is Valley had to exert a considerable effort, because had they been able to lock it in cruise control Belfry's emotional and fatiguing game against paintsville may ahve ahd a bigger effect than it does now.

Monday, Belfry promptly gave a wakeup call to the other teams in the region that they are the real deal. I think to most teams the Pirates were some sort of a mystery, now they see how good they really are.

I think SV has a legitimate edge in speed, depth, and ball handling on Belfry. The Pirates have fallen asleep at times in transition defense and also have been vulnerable to penetration.. this is definately a weakness Valley can exploit.

On the reverse, Belfry matches up physcially better with SV than anyone else in the region. Booher is very confident, borderline cocky (from his comments on the radio prior to the BL game) about his "small guards". Jaime Case's size, strength, and body control will be more than any of these Valley guards have seen this season IMO. BL exploited that the Wildcats are less than physical inside, ESPECIALLY, with Ashley Hatfield not being at 100%. May could very well be the best post player in the 15th region, not only does he have the size but he is two steps quicker than the Betsy Layne post players, and his strength is unparalelled, throw in Aaron Warren's size and strength (he is also a very intelligent post player)., and Belfry really poses alot of matchup problems for SV.

I personally think after seeing Belfry all season and seeing SV a few times this year that these two teams are very, very different but pretty well even. What i feel will deicde the matchup are three things:

1. Foul Trouble- Valley will attack May and Warren with their cuts and pentration, which could be a fatal mistake, but it also increases the chances of the post players getting in foul trouble. This is where Belfry ahs a decisive edge and with eithe ron the bench it causes big problems.

2. Rebounding- Valley, though undersized, does a great job of crashing the boards. if Belfry can limit the Wildcats to one and done on offense, and can capitalize on some 2nd chance point son the other end, they will be able to make quite a difference in the outcome.

3. Coaching- Maybe it's just my personal opinion, but I will take Coach Casey over Coach Booher any day with two evenly matched teams.

[rainout]

Very nice post SPI!!! I do support valley, but the pirates have a nice team with more than good shot at winning fri. Seems Casey really knows how to get the most from his team. Good luck all I can't wait.

[Mr. Sports]

Belry by 7

[catscratch24]

Im going to say VALLEY by 4
its going to be one heck of a game tho

LETS GO CATS!!!

[Panther#42]

Heart says Belfry....Head says.........Belfry
Belfry by 7+

[alfus21]

Shelby Valley still looking to pull biggest upset of the year. At least according to the discrepancy in this poll. :)

[CAM2006]

Belfry by 5 or more

[BasketBallonlyfan]

I may be wrong when I say this, but I dont think Shelby Valley or Belfry either one is a favorite in this game. It doesnt matter who beat who in the regular season. This is the final 4 of the regional tourney. Any team left has the ability to win or lose on any night. It wont always be the best team that wins. It will be the team that plays the best for an hour on the night of the game. Regular season schedules doesnt count anymore. Shelby Valley has the best regular season record. Pikeville has the worst that is left in the tourney. Records doesnt matter any more though. All teams in the tourney so far is 1-0. This game will cause match up problems for both teams in the way they play. It will be decided by which teams game plan takes advantage of their strengths and overcomes their weaknesses.

[catscratch24]

VALLEY by 4.

its going to be another good game.

[pillsburythrowboy]

Valley had a bad game aginst Besty Lane. Theyt are a good team. It takes a good team to pull out a win on a bad night. Belfry's tough don't get me wrong but Im going with my cats in a 10 point win.

[true2blue]

I may be wrong when I say this, but I dont think Shelby Valley or Belfry either one is a favorite in this game. It doesnt matter who beat who in the regular season. This is the final 4 of the regional tourney. Any team left has the ability to win or lose on any night. It wont always be the best team that wins. It will be the team that plays the best for an hour on the night of the game. Regular season schedules doesnt count anymore. Shelby Valley has the best regular season record. Pikeville has the worst that is left in the tourney. Records doesnt matter any more though. All teams in the tourney so far is 1-0. This game will cause match up problems for both teams in the way they play. It will be decided by which teams game plan takes advantage of their strengths and overcomes their weaknesses.





EXACTLY!!!!

[NYY10]

Game is tonight, can't wait!!

[Dorton#22]

What time is tip off

[NYY10]

What time is tip off

Tip off will start around 6:30

[Birdlegs]

Belfry by 2,and nobody give the Lady Pirates a chance last nite either did they?

[rallo316]

case played his best game against pville he is on fire.

[mrfootball03]

Belfry by 7................................................. ..

[Dorton#22]

any other games before this one

[Larry Legend]

Shelby Valley 71
Belfry 63

[NYY10]

any other games before this one


no but Allen Central and Pikeville play after the belfry and valley game

[mrfootball03]

no but Allen Central and Pikeville play after the belfry and valley game

should be two dandys