2007 Farm Bureau Classic

[FOX SPORTS]

On December 15, 2007 the Kent Thacker Agency presents the
2007 Farm Bureau Classic returns to the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center. The Farm
Bureau Classic continues it’s tradition of bringing top quality basketball entertainment to
our area. See premier teams from across the nation, top Division I prospects, top ranked
teams from across the state, including the 2006 Kentucky State Champion. The top two
contenders for Kentucky Mr. Basketball Darius Miller and Bud Mackey will be here. See
legendary names in basketball including former NBA player Anthony Bonner and
Vanderbilt all star Drew Maddux who are now coaching their own teams. All this plus
local teams in rivalry games and opening season games are all a part of the 2007 Farm
Bureau Classic.
Come enjoy the great match-ups and tremendous basketball talent showcased in the 2007
Farm Bureau Classic at the Expo Center in Pikeville. Visit www.EastKyExpo.com (http://www.EastKyExpo.com) for the
latest on this year’s Farm Bureau Classic.
EastKyExpo.com
Current 2007 Farm Bureau Classic Teams
CUMBERLAND VS JOHNSON CENTRAL
Cumberland is looking to become the 13th region leader after a strong regional
tournament showing and most of their team returning. Johnson Central’s Coach
Starns again bring an extremely athletic team who look to create havoc in the 15th
region.
PAINTSVILLE VS SOUTH CHARLESTON ,WV
Paintsville’s Coach Runyon brings his talented seasoned team to show his
contention for the 15th region title. South Charleston finished second only to
Huntington High in 2006 and looks to be top ranked in WV this year.
SHELBY VALLEY VS LOUISVILLE MALE
Coach Booher brings his young 15th Region Championship team back to the Expo
to try out their talent on the traditional powerhouse Louisville Male.
PIKEVILLE VS KINGSPORT DOBYNS-BENNETT ,TN
Coach Williams continues his drive toward a 15th region crown in this match-up
with Dobyns- Bennett. Legendary Coach Charlie Morgan of Dobyns-Bennett
leads the all-time winningest program in the nation in their first, and hopefully
not last, appearance in the expo.
MASON COUNTY VS CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY NASHVILLE, TN
Mason County’s Coach O’Hearn brings one of the top ranked teams in Kentucky
and one of the most sought after Division I players Darius Miller into this year’s
classic. Former Vanderbilt all star guard Drew Maddox coaches a fast paced, up
tempo team lead by top Division I prospect Zaccheus Mason. Great match-up,
top talent, this game is must see!
SCOTT COUNTY VS ST LOUIS VASH0N, MO

2006 Kentucky Champion
and preseason number 1 Scott Co. battles 11 time

Missouri state champion St Louis Vashon in this not to be missed game! Scott

Co. led by Indiana committed Bud Mackey looks to improve his team’s national
ranking and propel his bid to be Mr. Basketball with a win against a traditionally
strong nationally ranked Missouri team coached by former NBA player Anthony
Bonner.

[Moe]

Looks better this coming year than last season, 5 of those kentucky teams have the potential to be top teams in the state next season.

[More Cowbell]

WOW! That classic looks like it's going to be freakin' awesome!

I just hope our local teams can give a good showing!

[EKY Sportster]

Should be a good tourney. It's nice to have teams of that caliber coming to Eastern KY to play our teams.

[rallo316]

looks good to me.

[cig107]

I watched St. Louis Vashon at ER last year and it was a great show. I can't wait to watch them at the expo center.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Wow! Gonna be an amazing turny and I'll be there for about every game, most def. the Msson County game and the Shelby Valley game.

[More Cowbell]

Wow! Gonna be an amazing turny and I'll be there for about every game, most def. the Msson County game and the Shelby Valley game.


I hope all the games are competitive, but I don't know if Valley, Paintsville, or Pikeville will be able to win their games against the strong outside teams. Good day to show off the best the 15th has to offer, though.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Yes, I doubt the 15th will win their games, but it is awesome to see this kind of talent being displayed at the expo.

[warriorpride]

ER isnt in it this year?

[SLHSCard]

it's always good to see the moutain teams play with this type of competition.

[cig107]

Yeah that is stupid considering the tournament used to be called the warrior classic...

[bball fan]

Yeah that is stupid considering the tournament used to be called the warrior classic...
The Farm Bureau Classic is now sanctioned by Pikeville High School. I think what you are seeing is a huge basketball push by PHS. I kind of expected this to happen when D.P. May joined a coaching staff that was already very good. I think ER drug their feet on hiring a coach last year and this is when Pikeville jumped all over the FB Classic. I don't think it really matters but it does seem to make more sense for Pikeville to be the host school because they are much closer to the Expo and they also have their program back near the top of the 15th region. This classic has always invited only the best teams from the area and now, unfortunately, East Ridge is not one of those.

[-STAT-]

This will be an awesome tournament and Im looking forward to it. I will be there. Had the privilege of seeing Mackey and Scott County play at State and they put on an excellent performance down there. Im also looking forward to seeing Darius Miller who is not only one of the best players in the State, but also considered one of the best in the Nation. Nothing like Basketball in Kentucky!

[cig107]

The Farm Bureau Classic is now sanctioned by Pikeville High School. I think what you are seeing is a huge basketball push by PHS. I kind of expected this to happen when D.P. May joined a coaching staff that was already very good. I think ER drug their feet on hiring a coach last year and this is when Pikeville jumped all over the FB Classic. I don't think it really matters but it does seem to make more sense for Pikeville to be the host school because they are much closer to the Expo and they also have their program back near the top of the 15th region. This classic has always invited only the best teams from the area and now, unfortunately, East Ridge is not one of those.

ER kind of drug their feet on getting a principal last year much less getting a ball coach.

[BasketBallonlyfan]

Yeah that is stupid considering the tournament used to be called the warrior classic...

It is my understanding that Coach May, (Denny Paul), is the one who did all the work for it as far as contacting schools, scheduling the games that were in it. If he did all the work for the tourney while he was at East Ridge, then they pretty much ran him off. Why should he leave what he worked for if he is the one who was responsible for it taking place in the first place? Does anyone know if the coach at East Ridge this year or last year tried to do any of the organizational for it? Who is the one who did all the calling to the teams that are going to be involved in it this year?

[More Cowbell]

That schedule of games is so impressive! I wonder if there has been any discussion of televising any of them, possibly WYMT? I don't think it is anywhere near the same time as their tournament.

[SLHSCard]

That schedule of games is so impressive! I wonder if there has been any discussion of televising any of them, possibly WYMT? I don't think it is anywhere near the same time as their tournament.

hats off to the guys that put this together, it would be great to see some coverage from WYMT, its not everyday that kind of talent is in one place at one time, let alone having all these teams come to the mountains to play.

[FOX SPORTS]

It is my understanding that Coach May, (Denny Paul), is the one who did all the work for it as far as contacting schools, scheduling the games that were in it. If he did all the work for the tourney while he was at East Ridge, then they pretty much ran him off. Why should he leave what he worked for if he is the one who was responsible for it taking place in the first place? Does anyone know if the coach at East Ridge this year or last year tried to do any of the organizational for it? Who is the one who did all the calling to the teams that are going to be involved in it this year?

Kent Thacker, KY Farm Bureau is the major organizer of this classic....he personally has done a tremendous job pulling this together and growing it into a huge event.

[rallo316]

that will be some great hoops action.

[ERblue4ever]

I think that Kent Thacker does a great job getting quality teams for the classic. I think he is trying to add games for Friday night and Coach Ratliff of ER does not want to play on that night. He is scheduled to play Jackson City. Why not move the game to the Expo Center. The classic is not Pikeville High School Based it is Farm Bureau based and it is under the direction of Kent Thacker. There is no host school no more after it was moved from East Ridge.

[happyface]

would like to see it in a tourny format.

[thepharmacist]

The host is now Pikeville High School.....
In Past years coaches including James Hurley and Denny Paul May have organized the event. Kent Thacker has been the sponsor of the event.
Last year Kent and Coach May shared the responsibility of contracting teams with Kent sponsoring. The field last year was hurt by last minute transfers from Long Beach Poly and Glenn NC. Eric Wallace and Marshall Moses left their teams after the contracts were signed.
This year Kent has contracted all the teams and has an incredible field.
I repeat again that Pikeville High School is now the host school.

This is turning into the premier event in KY high school basketball and the credit should go to KENT THACKER

[cig107]

KENT THACKER! KENT THACKER! KENT THACKER!...who cares who gets the credit we're just talkin about this years games.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Big Time Prospects at this event. Some up and coming ones as well in Ashley Hatfield and Elisha Justice, should be a few recruiters at this event to be watching Darius's Mason County take on Zaccheus' Christ Presbyterian.

[FOX SPORTS]

KENT THACKER! KENT THACKER! KENT THACKER!...who cares who gets the credit we're just talkin about this years games.

I care, and quite a few other people care that someone, Kent Thacker, at KY Farm Bureau went to the time and trouble to put this event together and make it bigger and better.

The KY Farm Bureau Classic is a positive for eastern KY basketball.

Thank you, Kent Thacker and KY Farm Bureau....Great Job!!!

[thepharmacist]

Great Post.
Kent Thacker is one good guy and a friend to HS Basketball in East KY

[Harlan Man]

This will be a great chance to see some tremendous basketball.

[cig107]

I care, and quite a few other people care that someone, Kent Thacker, at KY Farm Bureau went to the time and trouble to put this event together and make it bigger and better.

The KY Farm Bureau Classic is a positive for eastern KY basketball.

Thank you, Kent Thacker and KY Farm Bureau....Great Job!!!

It's not any bigger or better than it was 4 years ago...

[bball fan]

It's not any bigger or better than it was 4 years ago...
I beg to differ...having the FB Classic at the Expo Center in downtown Pikeville is slightly better than having it in a small tepee in the big town of Lick Creek, KY!!!!!

[FOX SPORTS]

It's not any bigger or better than it was 4 years ago...
Since that's your opinion, tell us why you don't feel it is bigger or better.

[NYY10]

How good is the Louisville team that valley has to play

[More Cowbell]

If they keep getting teams like this every year, this will quickly become one of the premier basketball events in the state.

[Doughnut23]

This is going to be a good tournment, I am hoping that local teams put on a show and that Cumberland wins it game

[cig107]

Since that's your opinion, tell us why you don't feel it is bigger or better.

I think I mentioned earlier about Oak Hill(VA) coming to the Warrior Classic and playing Male when Oak Hill was #1 in the country and Male was near the top spot in the state. June Buchanan and Shelby Valley played and East Ridge played Clark County I think. ER won the 15th that year. I tried to look the tournament up but I couldn't find it on KHSAA. The talent in all the classics have been great, but I don't think it gets much better than that.

[More Cowbell]

I think I mentioned earlier about Oak Hill(VA) coming to the Warrior Classic and playing Male when Oak Hill was #1 in the country and Male was near the top spot in the state. June Buchanan and Shelby Valley played and East Ridge played Clark County I think. ER won the 15th that year. I tried to look the tournament up but I couldn't find it on KHSAA. The talent in all the classics have been great, but I don't think it gets much better than that.

I think I will have to agree with earlier posters, this has to be the best lineup the Classic has ever offered. Even if they did have the #1 team in the country that year, I still would say there are more strong teams overall this year.

You've got St. Louis Vashon, Christ Academy from Nashville, South Charleston WV, and Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett coming from out-of-state, plus three top in-state teams in Mason Co., Scott Co., and Louisville Male. Then add in the three best teams from the 15th region, and two other strong mountain teams in the opener, and you've got one heck of a day of basketball.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

I think I will have to agree with earlier posters, this has to be the best lineup the Classic has ever offered. Even if they did have the #1 team in the country that year, I still would say there are more strong teams overall this year.

You've got St. Louis Vashon, Christ Academy from Nashville, South Charleston WV, and Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett coming from out-of-state, plus three top in-state teams in Mason Co., Scott Co., and Louisville Male. Then add in the three best teams from the 15th region, and two other strong mountain teams in the opener, and you've got one heck of a day of basketball.

Really, when you have players such a Darius Miller and Bud Mackey in the turny, there's not much comparing to any other year that you can do, them two represent the tournament alone. It's gonna be one **** of a day of basketball.

[-STAT-]

It's not any bigger or better than it was 4 years ago...


Actually, yeah it is.

[basketballjones]

Really, when you have players such a Darius Miller and Bud Mackey in the turny, there's not much comparing to any other year that you can do, them two represent the tournament alone. It's gonna be one **** of a day of basketball.

This Classic will be better overall, but no player in this one will compare to Josh Smith that played for Oak Hill, also they played Ballard not Male.

[Grand Slam]

This tourney orginated at ER why weren't they included

[ComeFlyWithMe]

This tourney orginated at ER why weren't they included

I heard they were already scheduled to be in a turny that weekend.

[bball fan]

This tourney orginated at ER why weren't they included
It originated at ER but is now sanctioned by Pikeville. When ER had the FB Classic, Pikeville was struggling and was never invited to play in it. So now Pikeville has the FB Classic and...............well you can figure out the rest!!!

[More Cowbell]

Really, when you have players such a Darius Miller and Bud Mackey in the turny, there's not much comparing to any other year that you can do, them two represent the tournament alone. It's gonna be one **** of a day of basketball.


I think very good teams, rather than superstar players, are what makes for great basketball games. Then again, this event will likely have no shortage of either.

[Sfan]

There is a change in the classic with the Scott County game ...... Scott County will now play Withrow , Cincinnati,OH ........ They were playing Vashon ,St. Louis ,MO

[SpyDa]

That Cincinnati team has a big time player in Yancey Gates and the coach's son is being recruited by Division 1 schools. So the switch is a good one.

[More Cowbell]

This will still be a very good day of basketball at the Expo. Can't wait!!

[Panther Thunder]

what are all the matchups for the year?

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Valley is playing Ballard.

[BlackcatAlum]

I'm really looking forward to watching these games.

[BasketBallonlyfan]

The Farm Bureau Classic is quickly becoming one of the premier events in the state. I just wish they would turn it into a tourney instead of a classic. It would be nice to have a winning team over all the competition compared to winning a game or two.

[Hands_80]

what is all of the match ups??

[More Cowbell]

what is all of the match ups??

There used to be a thread on this topic a couple months ago, although I'm sure it's been buried down on page 2 or 3 by now. I believe it had the entire schedule of games posted.

[Panther Thunder]

here is this list of the games on this thread

[SVLadiesFan]

why don't they put some girls games in there also? mix it up a little bit or just add some games. 2 games would be nice.

[Sfan]

what is all of the match ups??

Cumberland vs Johnson Central


Paintsville vs Charleston ,WV


Shelby Valley vs Louisville Male


Pikeville vs Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett, TN


Mason County vs Christ Presbyterian Academy , Nashville ,TN


Scott County vs Withrow, Cincinnati,OH

[SpyDa]

It originated at ER but is now sanctioned by Pikeville. When ER had the FB Classic, Pikeville was struggling and was never invited to play in it. So now Pikeville has the FB Classic and...............well you can figure out the rest!!!

Sounds like someone made a power play

[kj52]

What's the date and times for the games?

[SVLadiesFan]

why don't they have some girls games mixed up in with these games? it is a fact that girls games doesn't draw as big of a crowd. but if they will mix them in with the boys games alot of people would stay and watch or come early for the girls games. then you would have people that would only come if the girls play that would stay for the boys game just because they were already there.

[clipperw]

Sounds like someone made a power play

I wonder if this had anything to do with Denny Paul May leaving East Ridge for Pikeville? Is the high school staff responsible for bringing in the teams and such?

[bball fan]

I wonder if this had anything to do with Denny Paul May leaving East Ridge for Pikeville? Is the high school staff responsible for bringing in the teams and such?
There will be 3 games on Friday Night:
Pikeville's girls will play Boyd Co., along with Pikeville, Belfry, and Jenkins boys with the last opponent to be announced later. East Ridge could have played on Friday night as well but must have declined. I doubt if Denny P. May had much to do with ER not playing in the main event. I think ER's record from last year and lack of returning firepower is the reason that they aren't competing on Saturday.

[More Cowbell]

There will be 3 games on Friday Night:
Pikeville's girls will play Boyd Co., along with Pikeville, Belfry, and Jenkins boys with the last opponent to be announced later. East Ridge could have played on Friday night as well but must have declined. I doubt if Denny P. May had much to do with ER not playing in the main event. I think ER's record from last year and lack of returning firepower is the reason that they aren't competing on Saturday.

That's the first I had heard about any games on Friday night. Are they still supposed to be considered part of the FB Classic? I just checked the Expo Center's website, and they only list the event as taking place on Saturday. Are the Friday games somewhere else, like Pikeville High's gym?

[Sfan]

That's the first I had heard about any games on Friday night. Are they still supposed to be considered part of the FB Classic? I just checked the Expo Center's website, and they only list the event as taking place on Saturday. Are the Friday games somewhere else, like Pikeville High's gym?Expo ......

[More Cowbell]

Expo ......

Just checked their website again, and it still just lists the FB Classic as being on Saturday the 15th, both in the event description and on the master calendar for December. Maybe this Friday thing isn't set in stone yet?

[Sfan]

Just checked their website again, and it still just lists the FB Classic as being on Saturday the 15th, both in the event description and on the master calendar for December. Maybe this Friday thing isn't set in stone yet?
Maybe ... I was just looking @ Khsaa scoreboard that had games in the Classic for Friday ?? ....

[Scotty doesn't know]

Who are the big heavy hitter teams this year? I have not been able to do a little research.

[If...Then]

On December 15, 2007 the Kent Thacker Agency presents the
2007 Farm Bureau Classic returns to the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center. The Farm
Bureau Classic continues it’s tradition of bringing top quality basketball entertainment to
our area. See premier teams from across the nation, top Division I prospects, top ranked
teams from across the state, including the 2006 Kentucky State Champion. The top two
contenders for Kentucky Mr. Basketball Darius Miller and Bud Mackey will be here. See
legendary names in basketball including former NBA player Anthony Bonner and
Vanderbilt all star Drew Maddux who are now coaching their own teams. All this plus
local teams in rivalry games and opening season games are all a part of the 2007 Farm
Bureau Classic.
Come enjoy the great match-ups and tremendous basketball talent showcased in the 2007
Farm Bureau Classic at the Expo Center in Pikeville. Visit www.EastKyExpo.com (http://www.EastKyExpo.com) for the
latest on this year’s Farm Bureau Classic.
EastKyExpo.com
Current 2007 Farm Bureau Classic Teams
CUMBERLAND VS JOHNSON CENTRAL
Cumberland is looking to become the 13th region leader after a strong regional
tournament showing and most of their team returning. Johnson Central’s Coach
Starns again bring an extremely athletic team who look to create havoc in the 15th
region.
PAINTSVILLE VS SOUTH CHARLESTON ,WV
Paintsville’s Coach Runyon brings his talented seasoned team to show his
contention for the 15th region title. South Charleston finished second only to
Huntington High in 2006 and looks to be top ranked in WV this year.
SHELBY VALLEY VS LOUISVILLE MALE
Coach Booher brings his young 15th Region Championship team back to the Expo
to try out their talent on the traditional powerhouse Louisville Male.
PIKEVILLE VS KINGSPORT DOBYNS-BENNETT ,TN
Coach Williams continues his drive toward a 15th region crown in this match-up
with Dobyns- Bennett. Legendary Coach Charlie Morgan of Dobyns-Bennett
leads the all-time winningest program in the nation in their first, and hopefully
not last, appearance in the expo.
MASON COUNTY VS CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN ACADEMY NASHVILLE, TN
Mason County’s Coach O’Hearn brings one of the top ranked teams in Kentucky
and one of the most sought after Division I players Darius Miller into this year’s
classic. Former Vanderbilt all star guard Drew Maddox coaches a fast paced, up
tempo team lead by top Division I prospect Zaccheus Mason. Great match-up,
top talent, this game is must see!
SCOTT COUNTY VS ST LOUIS VASH0N, MO

2006 Kentucky Champion
and preseason number 1 Scott Co. battles 11 time

Missouri state champion St Louis Vashon in this not to be missed game! Scott

Co. led by Indiana committed Bud Mackey looks to improve his team’s national
ranking and propel his bid to be Mr. Basketball with a win against a traditionally
strong nationally ranked Missouri team coached by former NBA player Anthony
Bonner.






Wow. I feel very sorry for Shelby Valley. Louisville Male will be fun to watch period.

[OnCeABobcat]

No times on any of these games????? What time is it supposed to get started?

[alfus21]

Wow. I feel very sorry for Shelby Valley. Louisville Male will be fun to watch period.

Don't feel sorry for them. Shelby Valley lost to a team by 3 points that beat Louisville Male last year.

Does anybody have any info on ticket information? (How much)

[Sfan]

Don't feel sorry for them. Shelby Valley lost to a team by 3 points that beat Louisville Male last year.

Does anybody have any info on ticket information? (How much)Not sure on the cost of tickets but ticketmaster has them going on sale 10/01/07 ........

[Scotty doesn't know]

Don't feel sorry for them. Shelby Valley lost to a team by 3 points that beat Louisville Male last year.

Does anybody have any info on ticket information? (How much)

Thank you! I was getting ready to post about that.
I must go to this years basketball classic! It sounds awesome!

[FOX SPORTS]

Wow. I feel very sorry for Shelby Valley. Louisville Male will be fun to watch period.
Why feel sorry for Shelby Valley???
I heard Male only beat SV by one during summer ball.

Could be a great game.

[Panther Thunder]

Wow. I feel very sorry for Shelby Valley. Louisville Male will be fun to watch period.
Why? That will be one of the better games of the day. Shelby Valley can hold its own with basically anyone in the state if it plays well. If Valley wins that game I would predict we won't here anything from you about it.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Wow. I feel very sorry for Shelby Valley. Louisville Male will be fun to watch period.

Why? This is not the past SV teams where they lacked speed and would get pounced on by the upstate teams. This Valley team runs the floor with the best in the state, and plays probably the best defense in Eastern Kentucky along with Pikeville.

[Sfan]

Just checked their website again, and it still just lists the FB Classic as being on Saturday the 15th, both in the event description and on the master calendar for December. Maybe this Friday thing isn't set in stone yet?Friday is on the Expo website now ........

[Scotty doesn't know]

Wow. I feel very sorry for Shelby Valley. Louisville Male will be fun to watch period.

I don't know about feeling bad for Valley, they took Warren Central and Dunbar to the wire just last year. Now, Pikeville plays the "winnest team in the nation" with Kingssport TN. I think Pikeville probably has a bigger task than Valley. Still the tourny will be amazing just to see teams like that play.

[More Cowbell]

Friday is on the Expo website now ........

OK, yeah I saw it on there, they must have just added it. So what are the games for the 'undercard'?

[Sfan]

OK, yeah I saw it on there, they must have just added it. So what are the games for the 'undercard'?
Just looking @ ticketmaster on the Expo web page ......... Friday games ........

Pike County Central vs. Jenkins

Pikeville vs. Boyd County (Girls game)

Pikeville vs. Belfry

Tickets on sell now ... Just got 4 .....

[Panther Thunder]

Just looking @ ticketmaster on the Expo web page ......... Friday games ........

Pike County Central vs. Jenkins

Pikeville vs. Boyd County (Girls game)

Pikeville vs. Belfry

Tickets on sell now ... Just got 4 .....
so does Pikeville play two games?

[More Cowbell]

so does Pikeville play two games?

If that is true about the Friday games I guess so, because I know they are scheduled to play the Kingsport team on Saturday.

Incidentally, if they are serious about making this a two-day event, they need to upgrade the competition for the Friday night games. Not much there to draw in anyone other than each team's fans.

[Panther Thunder]

If that is true about the Friday games I guess so, because I know they are scheduled to play the Kingsport team on Saturday.

Incidentally, if they are serious about making this a two-day event, they need to upgrade the competition for the Friday night games. Not much there to draw in anyone other than each team's fans.
WOO hoo two nights in a row at the expo! Nothing like two early post-season atmosphere games! Can't wait!

[More Cowbell]

WOO hoo two nights in a row at the expo! Nothing like two early post-season atmosphere games! Can't wait!

Well, I think the atmosphere on Friday night will be a little different. With the game in Pikeville, the Panthers should have plenty of fans there, but I'm not sure how many people from Belfry will be willing to make the trip down 119 just to see a regular-season game. So it will probably be almost like a home game for Pikeville.

Do you agree with me that if they want this to be a two-day event, that the competition on Friday night needs to be upgraded? If bringing in an out-of-state team is not feasible, then at least have a strong in-state team in the final game, preferably someone from outside the mountain regions.

[Panther Thunder]

Do you agree with me that if they want this to be a two-day event, that the competition on Friday night needs to be upgraded? If bringing in an out-of-state team is not feasible, then at least have a strong in-state team in the final game, preferably someone from outside the mountain regions.
I think that would be the best idea for a two-day event but I think it should stay at one day or have the games early Sunday, because to get teams from far away may not be possible for a friday night game. I personally liked it last year, I was there from 11 am to 12 pm. It did get a little tiresome heading into the Central vs Glenn NC game, so I wouldn't mind seeing a couple games moved to Sunday but I'd like to get them all in on Saturday if possible.

[jammin' jamey]

FARM BUREAU CLASSIC NOW A 2 DAY EVENT

Pikeville, KY – Get ready for top quality, basketball action as the Kent Thacker
Agency presents the 2007 Farm Bureau Classic with not one, but two days of
entertainment! The games begin Friday, December 14th and continue all day Saturday,
December 15th at the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center. See premier teams from across the
nation, top Division I prospects and top ranked teams from across the state, including the
2006 Kentucky State Champion. Also see the Pikeville College Men’s Basketball team
match up against Kentucky Christian University. All this plus local teams in rivalry and
opening season games are all a part of the 2007 Farm Bureau Classic.
Come enjoy the great match-ups and tremendous basketball talent showcased in the 2007
Farm Bureau Classic at the Expo Center in Pikeville. Tickets on sale now at
Ticketmaster.com, Charge by Phone at 606-433-1793 or at the Expo Center Box Office.
Visit www.EastKyExpo.com (http://www.eastkyexpo.com/) for more information or call 606-444-5500.

2007 Farm Bureau Classic

Friday, December 14th
6:00 p.m. Pike County Central vs. Jenkins
7:30 p.m. Pikeville (Girls) vs. Boyd County (Girls)

9:00 p.m. Pikeville vs. Belfry

Saturday, December 15th




Session 1
10:00 a.m. Cumberland vs. Johnson Central
11:45 a.m. Pikeville College vs. Kentucky Christian University

1:45 p.m. Paintsville vs. South Charleston, WV
3:30 p.m. Pikeville vs. Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett, TN

Session 2
5:15 p.m. Mason County vs. Christ Presbyterian Academy
7:00 p.m. Shelby Valley vs. Louisville Male
8:45 p.m. Scott County vs. Cincinnati Withrow, OH

[More Cowbell]

Not sure why Pikeville College is a part of this event. Thought this was supposed to be a showcase for great high school teams, but okay.

Anyway, I don't know if I will make it to both sessions on Saturday, but that night session looks to be a doozy! Hope there is a big crowd there!

[Sfan]

Not sure why Pikeville College is a part of this event. Thought this was supposed to be a showcase for great high school teams, but okay.

Anyway, I don't know if I will make it to both sessions on Saturday, but that night session looks to be a doozy! Hope there is a big crowd there!
I see a hugh crowd for this event !!! Here is the link ....http://www.eastkyexpo.com/index.php?...id=63&Itemid=1

[More Cowbell]

How much will tickets be for each session?

[Sfan]

How much will tickets be for each session?

Looking @ ticketmaster you can buy GA $6.00 & reserved $9.00 or a weekend pass for all of the games ....... Can't beat that !! Go to the link then ticketmaster @ the bottom of the page ........

[More Cowbell]

Looking @ ticketmaster you can buy GA $6.00 & reserved $9.00 or a weekend pass for all of the games ....... Can't beat that !! Go to the link then ticketmaster @ the bottom of the page ........

Thanks for the info!

In case anyone was wondering, a weekend pass for all three sessions is $18 reserved and $12 general, essentially double the price of a single-session ticket. So if you plan to see all three sessions, this would definitely be the way to go.

[Sfan]

Thanks for the info!

In case anyone was wondering, a weekend pass for all three sessions is $18 reserved and $12 general, essentially double the price of a single-session ticket. So if you plan to see all three sessions, this would definitely be the way to go.

True !

[If...Then]

Just looking @ ticketmaster on the Expo web page ......... Friday games ........

Pike County Central vs. Jenkins

Pikeville vs. Boyd County (Girls game)

Pikeville vs. Belfry

Tickets on sell now ... Just got 4 .....

its about time Pikeville gets Belfry in basketball

[NYY10]

hmm..looks to be some great games in Pikeville...can't wait!!!

[Panther Thunder]

its about time Pikeville gets Belfry in basketball
We played them last year? in the PIT championship?

[If...Then]

We played them last year? in the PIT championship?

oh we did didnt we.

forgot about that.

[Sfan]

FARM BUREAU CLASSIC NOW A 2 DAY EVENT

Pikeville, KY – Get ready for top quality, basketball action as the Kent Thacker
Agency presents the 2007 Farm Bureau Classic with not one, but two days of
entertainment! The games begin Friday, December 14th and continue all day Saturday,
December 15th at the Eastern Kentucky Expo Center. See premier teams from across the
nation, top Division I prospects and top ranked teams from across the state, including the
2006 Kentucky State Champion. Also see the Pikeville College Men’s Basketball team
match up against Kentucky Christian University. All this plus local teams in rivalry and
opening season games are all a part of the 2007 Farm Bureau Classic.
Come enjoy the great match-ups and tremendous basketball talent showcased in the 2007
Farm Bureau Classic at the Expo Center in Pikeville. Tickets on sale now at
Ticketmaster.com, Charge by Phone at 606-433-1793 or at the Expo Center Box Office.
Visit www.EastKyExpo.com (http://www.eastkyexpo.com/) for more information or call 606-444-5500.

2007 Farm Bureau Classic

Friday, December 14th
6:00 p.m. Pike County Central vs. Jenkins
7:30 p.m. Pikeville (Girls) vs. Boyd County (Girls)

9:00 p.m. Pikeville vs. Belfry

Saturday, December 15th




Session 1
10:00 a.m. Cumberland vs. Johnson Central
11:45 a.m. Pikeville College vs. Kentucky Christian University

1:45 p.m. Paintsville vs. South Charleston, WV
3:30 p.m. Pikeville vs. Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett, TN

Session 2
5:15 p.m. Mason County vs. Christ Presbyterian Academy
7:00 p.m. Shelby Valley vs. Louisville Male
8:45 p.m. Scott County vs. Cincinnati Withrow, OH








Lot of players in this classic on rivals.com ...... WOW !!

[BlackcatFootball]

My reason for going is simply put in two words: DARIUS MILLER.

[Sfan]

My reason for going is simply put in two words: DARIUS MILLER.True ..:1: :Clap: :theman: :letsparty .. One of the biggest in state players that sign with U K in long time !!

[cougar_54]

thought bud mackey was out this season.....

[Sfan]

My reason for going is simply put in two words: DARIUS MILLER. Next Mr. Basketball ! Go Cats :thumpsup:

[alfus21]

thought bud mackey was out this season.....

Who said he wasn't?

[Chuck Taylor]

Thank James Hurley for this tournament. He got it all started when he was coach at East Ridge. He brought in Oak Hill during Rondo's senior season. Farm Bureau is continuing the success and reaping the benefits of an outstounding facility in downtown Pikeville.

[vundy33]

^^More importantly, Slam dunk champion Josh Smith was there...ER had to fix the rims at halftime...

[Theairupthere]

Looks like some good games to watch. I won't miss the last three.

[mullinstiger55]

shew wat region is pike central in

[Sfan]

Looks like some good games to watch. I won't miss the last three.Paintsville vs South Charleston & Pikeville vs DB will be good also....... Cumberland has nice team .......

[ComeFlyWithMe]

shew wat region is pike central in

15th

[BasketBallonlyfan]

I think the Pikeville/Dobyns-Bennitt will either be close, or a blowout. DB has only one sophomore on their varsity squad. The rest are juniors and seniors. They have size in every position. 9 players over 6 foot tall with a 6'9" and a couple 6'6" and 6'5" players. Not to mention they are the winningest program in the nation.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

I think the Pikeville/Dobyns-Bennitt will either be close, or a blowout. DB has only one sophomore on their varsity squad. The rest are juniors and seniors. They have size in every position. 9 players over 6 foot tall with a 6'9" and a couple 6'6" and 6'5" players. Not to mention they are the winningest program in the nation.

I have a feeling it'll be a blowout, Adams can only handle 1 guy over 6'5.

[BasketBallonlyfan]

I dont know if he can or not, he hasnt been put in that position yet.

[Dazed&Confused]

I dont know if he can or not, he hasnt been put in that position yet.

I guess we will find out
These games sound great! I can't wait to watch them all in action:thumpsup:

[Sfan]

I guess we will find out
These games sound great! I can't wait to watch them all in action:thumpsup:

:Thumbs: Just one more week !!

[Sfan]

Now just two days away ...... What game will be the best ??

[The King]

Paintsville vs. South Charleston will be the best game IMO...

[Sfan]

Paintsville vs. South Charleston will be the best game IMO...Why ?

[BlackcatAlum]

Why ?

Because they are both very quality opponents. Both teams are very talented, and both get after the ball and play with intensity. Should be a very interesting game.

[The King]

I think those two teams may be the most evenly matched. South Charleston has a nice team, but Paintsville seems to be playing well thus far this year.

I'm sure that Male will be more athletic than Valley, and that may make them difficult for Valley to deal with. The other games will hopefully be entertaining, but I just don't know anything about the out of state teams... I did watch Mason play at Sheldon Clark earlier this year... Miller is an exciting player to watch, but Trevor Setty is a very good player as well...

[Watchful Eye]

Why is Starns listed as Johnson Central's coach. I am sure that typo really makes Mckenzie feel welcome?

[Watchful Eye]

Paintsville vs. South Charleston will be the best game IMO...
After watching them at Lawrence Co. I hope S. Charleston runs alot. It looked like a UFC cardio workout.

[FOX SPORTS]

Here is a link to the schedule on the Expo center site:

www.eastkyexpo.com

Ten games...Two Days...Great basketball event!!!

[Sfan]

Here is a link to the schedule on the Expo center site:

www.eastkyexpo.com

Ten games...Two Days...Great basketball event!!!

Final thoughts about the classic ?? Good ?? Not so good ?? ect ??

[100%SUCCESS]

The Classic in general consisted of loads of talent, but not enough support. You would think people would have got out of the house to go to this classic, but there were empty seats everywhere. Kinda dissappointing IMO!!!!!!

[Panther Thunder]

The Classic in general consisted of loads of talent, but not enough support. You would think people would have got out of the house to go to this classic, but there were empty seats everywhere. Kinda dissappointing IMO!!!!!!
well I was pretty sure 8,000 wouldn't show up lol.

[Scotty doesn't know]

well I was pretty sure 8,000 wouldn't show up lol.

LOl you are probably close.
For the Valley game each side had a good number of people but the stands were still pretty bare.