15th Region Tournament: Shelby Valley vs Paintsville

[warriorpride]

Mar 10, 8:15 PM at East Ky. Expo Center.

[OMG]

Here we go! There are way too many threads for this game, but oh well I guess we'll get what we want.

[uhavenoidea]

This game is gonna be very intense...I like the Tigers and I'll tell you why...They have 6 pretty good seniors that play...They have the Best Player in the Region in Slone...They match up very well with Valley, like no other team in the Mountains probably...They have an overall better shooting team than Valley...All 5 players that will be on the floor for the Tigers, can handle the ball...IMO, the keys to this game are...

Individual Keys:

1. Slone has to be on...not smoking hot, but ready to go...
2. Bundy has to control the team,floor, and ball well..
3. Grimm needs to be his usual self...
4. Vanhoose has to hit the boards hard, and knock down a shot here and there...
5. Murray, dont need to be a scorer, but knock down the open shot...

Team Keys...

1. Play Together
2. Stay out of foul trouble
3. Win the battle of the boards
4. Communicate on Defense
5. Just simply want it MORE!

[Scotty doesn't know]

I am split but if I had to pick a team based on what I have seen lately I would have to say Valley. I say this based on the fact that Paintsville will live and die by their shooting. Valley has the only defense that I think can make a difference against Paintsville. Valley not only has a game changing defense but a very finely tuned offense. I think this game is going to be one for the ages. Either team has a great shot to win and take the region title so lets just sit back and enjoy.

[MVP2]

Paintsville.

[NYY10]

To tell the truth if Paintsville plays like they did againts Belfry in the first half then Valley will open up a lead and may be to hard to climb back up. But Paintsville really didn't impressed me much tonight. I will say Valley by 6.
Good luck to both team.
Get em Cats

[PC_You_Know]

As much as I heard about Paintsville coming into the Belfry game I expected more from them. They let May dominate inside, and the refs let Slone get away with a lot of cheap fouls, we were up top and many people around the rafters were yelling out "come on" "yeah he's going D-1, don't mean he gets special treatment". I think the refs should let them play Monday but they need to officiate the game well. The refs for the Valley/P-burg game will NOT cut it come Monday night, both sides were yelling at the refs all night, looked like these refs were amateurs(probably aren't) but they need to call better games.

Paintsville vs. Valley is what everyone has been waiting to see. This game is not going to shut people up because both sides will have an excuse to why they lose and that is okay. This game is going to be the best game the 15th has seen in a long time and will stay at the top for a long time.

Keys for Valley

1. Elisha controls the floor, takes great shots and draws the fouls.
2. Logan plays great D, pushes the tempo on breaks.
3. Jake makes his great passes and gets physical with Vanhoose and Grimm.
4. Jonah makes his shots and rebound well.
5. Ashley makes his jumpers and plays physical inside.

Both teams can win this game, and either will be fine and dandy to represent the 15th. My prediction is for Valley to take this by 4. They have been to state with this team and know what it takes to get there. They have PLENTY of experience and will leave it all on the floor Monday. This game can go either way, and whoever wins will not win by more than 10.

Good luck to both teams, I cannot, along with everyone else, wait to see this game. Go cats!

[The Guru]

To tell the truth if Paintsville plays like they did againts Belfry in the first half then Valley will open up a lead and may be to hard to climb back up. But Paintsville really didn't impressed me much tonight. I will say Valley by 6.
Good luck to both team.
Get em Cats
I agree, Paintsville came out very tight tonight. I would not have been impressed either if I were you. But my question to you is.....If you were not impressed, then why do you only pick Valley by 6 points?
I am taking the Tigers in this one!

[NYY10]

I agree, Paintsville came out very tight tonight. I would not have been impressed either if I were you. But my question to you is.....If you were not impressed, then why do you only pick Valley by 6 points?
I am taking the Tigers in this one!

Because if I pick them by any more then that. Then people will be calling me stupid and stuff so I'll stick with 6

[The Guru]

Because if I pick them by any more then that. Then people will be calling me stupid and stuff so I'll stick with 6
LOL, ok, I can get with that!:thumpsup:

But you know us Tiger fans....were gonna call you out anyway!;) :cool: :D

[insane2damembrane]

soooo the game of the ages is here. Il take the tigers by 10 in this one.

[OMG]

LOL, ok, I can get with that!:thumpsup:

But you know us Tiger fans....were gonna call you out anyway!;) :cool: :D

I know that's right!! haha

[bballcrazy]

SHELBY VALLEY !!
BEST OF LUCK TO ALL TEAMS !!!
:popcorn:

[NYY10]

LOL, ok, I can get with that!:thumpsup:

But you know us Tiger fans....were gonna call you out anyway!;) :cool: :D

haha yea,but either way its gonna be a great game!!

[kysportsguru]

I'm taking Valley in a close one.

SV: 66
PAINTSVILLE: 60

[TheRealVille]

Tonight is the frist time I've saw Valley this year. It's gonna be a good game between the two. I will pick Paintsville by 5 but, they will have to be in their A game early on. Valley looked good from what I saw of the 4th quarter. It should be a barn burner.

[colts12]

Paintsville by 4

[Mr.3000]

Paintsville by 6

[blackcat_mvp6]

Tigers by 7.

[BlueStripes]

I'll take Paintsville by 8.

[BlueStripes]

I am split but if I had to pick a team based on what I have seen lately I would have to say Valley. I say this based on the fact that Paintsville will live and die by their shooting. Valley has the only defense that I think can make a difference against Paintsville. Valley not only has a game changing defense but a very finely tuned offense. I think this game is going to be one for the ages. Either team has a great shot to win and take the region title so lets just sit back and enjoy.

Well i think every team does, thats how they score points! :Thumbs:

[IBleedRed]

Game of the year IMO. This should be a GREAT game..Wildcats by 2

[BlackcatAlum]

This will be a great game, I cannot wait to see it! I really don't know who to choose because its a really tough decision but I'll go with what basketball IQ I have and take the the Shelby Valley Wildcats by 4 in a barn burner.

Best of luck to both!

[jetpilot]

Torn in this one. Would like to see SV win it, but wouldn't mind seeing BMR go to Rupp one last time. I'm just going to enjoy this one.

[UnderArmour24]

Gotta go with the Tigers in a close one by 6.

[OffTheHook]

To tell the truth if Paintsville plays like they did againts Belfry in the first half then Valley will open up a lead and may be to hard to climb back up. But Paintsville really didn't impressed me much tonight. I will say Valley by 6.
Good luck to both team.
Get em Cats


To tell the truth if Valley plays like they did against P-BURG!!!!!, in the first half, then Valley may be in trouble. SV didn't impress me much in the first half. Look dude ...that is just the way it goes. Paintsville got that BIG monkey off their back tonight. They got the win and the bad game out of the way. So All i gotta say is Valley better be ready. Cause Paintsville has nothing to loose. They haven't been there and nobody from your way expects them to. So they are good to go right now. Look for a different team come Monday night. I know I will. They are ready!!!! Go Tigers!!!

[Scotty doesn't know]

Well i think every team does, thats how they score points! :Thumbs:

LOL Good catch!!! I really meant that they live and die on their threes. ;)

[Super-Card]

I still think Paintsville is the best team in the region. They have the best player & the best coach. Those are 2 hard things to over come. Valley scores mainly off there press in the games I have seen and I don't think their press will be that effective against the Tigers. Everyone Paintsville puts on the floor can handle the ball. Valley's ideal situation would be to be aggressive and try to get P'ville in foul trouble. Valley's bench is far better than Paintsville's. I don't think it will be real high scoring. Alot of times in tournaments (espically region) teams tighten up a little and more of the focus is on defense.

I'll go with any team coached by BMR:

Paintsville: 64
Shelby Valley: 59

Good Luck to both.

[The Guru]

I was just noticing that the upper bracket, ERHS/JCHS have a combined record of 30-30. The lower bracket, PHS/SVHS have a combined record of 51-7

Both games should be great in their own rights.

[OMG]

I was just noticing that the upper bracket, ERHS/JCHS have a combined record of 30-30. The lower bracket, PHS/SVHS have a combined record of 51-7

Both games should be great in their own rights.

That actually says alot about the tournament.

[FOX SPORTS]

Get your tickets early.
This one may sell out.

[IRISH4]

I think both SV and Paintsville may have over looked their opponent last night, but settled down and got the W which is all that matters because now we get to see the game we've all been waiting for. I didn't get to catch any of the SV game, but I have heard that they let them play and didn't call a lot of fouls. During the Paintsville game down in the paint looked to be an old rerun of American Gladiators. They were beating and banging, throwing elbows, etc....hopefully things won't get out of hand with the officiating, but I just hope there are no ticky-tack fouls called and let these guys showcase what they can do and not have the outcome determined by someone who is riding on a high horse playing the role of Barney Fyffe.

Regardless, I feel that Paintsville has the players to break the SV press which is what leads to a lot of Wildcat points. It's going to be a good game but I don't think BMR will allow these seniors to settle for anything other than punching their tickets to Rupp. Tigers by 8 (game is closer, but SV has to foul towards the end of the game....just my opinion).

[SecretAgent]

I think..the boys are ready.....Any team can have an off night..But these boys have heart and a desire I believe! Also its Coach Runyon's last year and I wanna see him go out with a BANG!!!

BTW ..did anyone see Jeremy PAck come off the bench and deliver like he did!! Wow in my opinion that is what changed the game around!! Go PACK

Goodluck to the Paintsville Ball team ...and to one of the State's best basketball coaches!!

[transplanttiger]

If the Tigers play the way they played the rest of the year.... Tigers by 10
If they play like they did versus Uniersity Heights...... I cant even say it

[bobcatfan22]

I have to take paintsville in this one.

[More Cowbell]

To tell the truth if Valley plays like they did against P-BURG!!!!!, in the first half, then Valley may be in trouble. SV didn't impress me much in the first half. Look dude ...that is just the way it goes. Paintsville got that BIG monkey off their back tonight. They got the win and the bad game out of the way. So All i gotta say is Valley better be ready. Cause Paintsville has nothing to loose. They haven't been there and nobody from your way expects them to. So they are good to go right now. Look for a different team come Monday night. I know I will. They are ready!!!! Go Tigers!!!

Maybe no one from the Shelby Valley area expects Paintsville to win, but most everyone else does. Consider:

WYMT = Paintsville currently ranked #1 in mountains, SV is #3

Herald-Leader = Cantrall ratings have Paintsville as a slight favorite, plus their high school columnist Mike Fields predicted Paintsville to take the 15th this past Sunday

BGR = Paintsville currently getting about 60% of the vote on this poll

So, I think that Valley is coming into the game as a slight underdog in the minds of the public. Which is probably fairly accurate, I would have to give the edge to Paintsville myself. But not by much.

[A-TRAIN]

Whoever hits the most 3s is gonna win, not sure if Valley can extend their defense that well for 32 minutes, also not sure if the Tigers can hold off the Valley press for 32 minutes. If Valley is knocking down shots to set up the press, could be a long night for the Tigers, if Valley is cold, look for Paintsville to put them away. Freethrows and turnovers will be crucial in a game that is decided by every play, look for a great atmosphere at the Expo Center on the game the entire 15th region had been waiting for all year. Too bad I am going to be stuck in Georgetown in a snow storm. Hopefully I can make it down to the 11th region tournament in Richmond tomorrow and can report back. Got two great games there tomorrow, #1 Lex Cath vs. #4 Scott Co and #2 Bryan Station vs #10 Paul Dunbar.

[warriors_45]

I was just noticing that the upper bracket, ERHS/JCHS have a combined record of 30-30. The lower bracket, PHS/SVHS have a combined record of 51-7

Both games should be great in their own rights.

Both games will also be very different in style.

The key to this game will be Valley's defense. If their defense can slow the Tiger shooting attack they can win this game. I think Hatfield will have an MVP type game, and Valley pulls it out, 78-77.

[-STAT-]

This is what everyone has wanted to see for the past 2 years now, had a chance earlier this year at the ALL A, but the stage is a little bigger, a little brighter this time around. I do agree with Fox Sports that we need to get our tickets early, really early because this game has the chance to sell out and possibly be the biggest crowd for a basketball game at the Expo Center, counting the Miners to. I really hope that the game lives up to the hype that it is already surrounded with, and the closer the game gets the hype will be insane. Two great teams with a load of talent on both sides, a lot of youth on Valleys side, only having 2 or 3 seniors not for sure how many, and a lot of experience and leadership on Paintsville's side with the 7 seniors who just got their first regional tournament win and will be hungry for more.

This will be a very physical match-up in every aspect of the game. A few important factors of this game will be who crashes the boards and who controls the tempo more, also who defends the perimeter and the paint as well. But the most important thing is who will want it more! Who is willing to make the little plays, do the little things that needs to be done to get to the regional championship game. Like someone said it is all or nothing for Paintsville, win or go home and they will be definitely ready to win and not go home thats for sure. Atmosphere will be unreal at the Expo and I can't wait.

Now for the prediction. I think it will be down to the last few possessions, with Paintsville coming out on top and advancing to the regional final with a 3 point win. The best of luck to both teams in what could be the game of the year.

[EKY Sportster]

Should be a great game! As I've said before, either team can win it. I'll have to give the edge to the Tigers IF both teams play their best. But I wasn't impressed at all with Paintsville or SV's first half last night. That can effect the outcome if either one comes out hot and the other tight. Let's hope we get to see the best both have to offer.

[Chuck Taylor]

Valley by 7. Too much depth.

[#1catfan]

Gotta go with the boys from Valley!!!

Good Luck Wildcats!!!

[kysportsguru]

I picked Valley earlier in this thread, cause I was at the Paintsville game, and they didn't really impress that much against Belfry. IMO, I really think that Paintsville is overrated.

[TheRealVille]

I picked Valley earlier in this thread, cause I was at the Paintsville game, and they didn't really impress that much against Belfry. IMO, I really think that Paintsville is overrated.Maybe Valley didn't look as good when Pikeville beat them as they did last night. Any team can have an off-night or a slow start. I think it will be a close game, Paintsville will have to play very good but they can wins this one. It can go either way.

[mcfan1]

Tigers by 8.

[brown14]

If the Tigers play the way they played the rest of the year.... Tigers by 10
If they play like they did versus Uniersity Heights...... I cant even say it

What if they play like they did against UHA. The tigers played pretty good IMO. They just came up a little short....


I read someone saying the Tigers being overrated. Now how do you say that. Hmm maybe Valley is overrated. Come monday we will see who the best team is and i bet money tigers win 10. Even with there slow start last night against Belfry they still won. They got that monkey off the back. Now i beleive the Tigers will come out focused, and ready to make some noise. That place is going to be ROCKING :rockon: and its going to be awesome. Look for the pep sections to play a role in the game to.

LET'S GO TIGERS!!!!!

[TheRealVille]

What if they play like they did against UHA. The tigers played pretty good IMO. They just came up a little short....


I read someone saying the Tigers being overrated. Now how do you say that. Hmm maybe Valley is overrated. Come monday we will see who the best team is and i bet money tigers win 10. Even with there slow start last night against Belfry they still won. They got that monkey off the back. Now i beleive the Tigers will come out focused, and ready to make some noise. That place is going to be ROCKING :rockon: and its going to be awesome. Look for the pep sections to play a role in the game to.

LET'S GO TIGERS!!!!!Whoever wins or loses, this is guarateed to be the best game this region has saw all year.

[LadyCat2007]

...im not sure who to go for...i do know that paintsville and valley didn't really play that well in the first half last night even though they both came out with a W....it doesn't really matter who wins it for me...i know its gonna be a good game and that whoever wins has a good shot at winning the region and representin the 15th well at state...good luck to both...

[Redneck]

As much as I heard about Paintsville coming into the Belfry game I expected more from them. They let May dominate inside, and the refs let Slone get away with a lot of cheap fouls, we were up top and many people around the rafters were yelling out "come on" "yeah he's going D-1, don't mean he gets special treatment". I think the refs should let them play Monday but they need to officiate the game well. The refs for the Valley/P-burg game will NOT cut it come Monday night, both sides were yelling at the refs all night, looked like these refs were amateurs(probably aren't) but they need to call better games.

Paintsville vs. Valley is what everyone has been waiting to see. This game is not going to shut people up because both sides will have an excuse to why they lose and that is okay. This game is going to be the best game the 15th has seen in a long time and will stay at the top for a long time.

Keys for Valley

1. Elisha controls the floor, takes great shots and draws the fouls.
2. Logan plays great D, pushes the tempo on breaks.
3. Jake makes his great passes and gets physical with Vanhoose and Grimm.
4. Jonah makes his shots and rebound well.
5. Ashley makes his jumpers and plays physical inside.

Both teams can win this game, and either will be fine and dandy to represent the 15th. My prediction is for Valley to take this by 4. They have been to state with this team and know what it takes to get there. They have PLENTY of experience and will leave it all on the floor Monday. This game can go either way, and whoever wins will not win by more than 10.

Good luck to both teams, I cannot, along with everyone else, wait to see this game. Go cats!


Dustin May is a manchild down low. Name one player in this region that has stopped him ONE ON ONE.

As for Landon gettin away with alot of "cheap fouls", get real :rolleyes: . The refs weren't callin anything on anybody lastnight so don't be singlin Landon out.

[More Cowbell]

I picked Valley earlier in this thread, cause I was at the Paintsville game, and they didn't really impress that much against Belfry. IMO, I really think that Paintsville is overrated.

:confused:

Dude, Paintsville is not overrated, not by a long shot.

[RavenBoy]

Im gonna go with SV.

[EKY Sportster]

Dustin May is a manchild down low. Name one player in this region that has stopped him ONE ON ONE.

As for Landon gettin away with alot of "cheap fouls", get real :rolleyes: . The refs weren't callin anything on anybody lastnight so don't be singlin Landon out.
That's for sure! May didn't even have a foul called on him until late in the 4th! He was banging with them all game? I know he had to commit a few somewhere in the first 3 quarters! But they didn't call many on the Tigers either! As long as it is consistent is all I care about and last night it was!

[TheRealVille]

That's for sure! May didn't even have a foul called on him until late in the 4th! He was banging with them all game? I know he had to commit a few somewhere in the first 3 quarters! But they didn't call many on the Tigers either! As long as it is consistent is all I care about and last night it was!It was consistent, they let them play ball, and I liked it that way.

[bballcrazy]

It was consistent, they let them play ball, and I liked it that way.

yes, I agree.. makes for a great ballgame to watch !!

[EOE]

Im predicting a double-digit win for VALLEY!

[Mr.3000]

Im predicting a double-digit win for VALLEY!Noway Paintsville by 8.

[grizzly10]

i think valley will win by playin good defense...something that rly hurts paintsville

[tigers12]

Go Tigers

Paintsville 69

Shelby Valley 59

[basketballfan000]

I think this will go down to rebounding and the play of LS

[transplanttiger]

Was you even there versus UHA I dont know what they said on the radio but the Tigers were flat in that game.... hey I love the big Blue if were flat we lose its that simple. Bill Mike Runyon is a great coach.... but a magician he's not... if were flat were beat.

[jchsrulz]

I think Paintsville hs the best team. SV has a little more depth. Should be a great game! I just hope all the hype doesn't and tension of this game have this become an ugly game. Sometimes this happens on anticipated games.
Here's hoping for arip-roaring shootout! Good luck to both teams!

[NYY10]

What if they play like they did against UHA. The tigers played pretty good IMO. They just came up a little short....


I read someone saying the Tigers being overrated. Now how do you say that. Hmm maybe Valley is overrated. Come monday we will see who the best team is and i bet money tigers win 10. Even with there slow start last night against Belfry they still won. They got that monkey off the back. Now i beleive the Tigers will come out focused, and ready to make some noise. That place is going to be ROCKING :rockon: and its going to be awesome. Look for the pep sections to play a role in the game to.

LET'S GO TIGERS!!!!!

I'll make that bet with u. Neither team will win by double digits.no way!!!

[alckuckler03]

Paintsville in a tight one by 3.

[Pupaw]

Haven't said anything about this game all year. I'm not really a fan of arguing over something that might not even happen. But since these 2 are finally playing, here's my 2 cents. I'd say that Valley will try to control the tempo, and possibly do what Belfry did and try and work in the paint alot. I've got to see Valley play a couple of times now, and it is obvious that they rely heavily on their defense. They have a good press, and breaking that press, and getting them uncomfortable defensivley will be the key for the Tigers to pull off the victory.
PHS has to play as a team though. They have done great so far this year in being unselfish, and things should continue to go that way for them. IMO, Slone has to have his usual game for Paintsville to win in this one too. Not sure on what kind of defense Valley will run against Paintsville, possibly something to contend the 3 point shot. Grimm HAS to have a big game, and Bundy must run the offense and be smart, not making stupid passes and turnovers. Murray has to have a good game defensively too, and hit the open shots that he gets. VanHoose has to rebound well, as he's done all season long. Slone, Grimm, and VanHoose, all have to rebound well for that matter. This is probably the biggest game this region has seen in a long, long time. I'm anxious to finally see this matchup go down. I'll take the TIGERS by 5, 66-61.

[softball_5]

Paintsville by 2

[villefan]

Tigers by 6. 72-66.

[svfan23]

valley by 10

[p_casey#21]

ill take valley by 15+

[villefan]

ill take valley by 15+

I hope you're joking.

[IRISH4]

ill take valley by 15+

Cocaine is a **** of a drug....:D just kiddin' with ya

[kdrn]

valley

[Redneck]

Cocaine is a **** of a drug....:D just kiddin' with ya


:) Rick James quote huh, lol.

I wouldn't be kiddin, to say either team will by 15+ is CRAZY...

[svfan23]

if paintsville is so good were they been in the region the last few years

[The Guru]

if paintsville is so good were they been in the region the last few years
Getting ready for this year.

[maxhornet]

Paintsville by 10pts. I hope anyway

[TheRealVille]

if paintsville is so good were they been in the region the last few years
Region 15 Win/Loss Records

OVERALL REGION DISTRICT
Paintsville 27 - 3 - 0 17 - 0 - 0 10 - 0 - 0
Shelby Valley 24 - 4 - 0 13 - 1 - 0 5 - 1 - 0

That is how they rank in the region as of NOW. P-ville #1 S-valley #2 according to khsaa. That don't mean P-ville is going to win but, they go in as the favorite according to that website. All other sites have P-ville as the favorite. Again, that doesn't mean they are going to win. This is March. Just showing that THIS season, Paintsville clearly has the best overall, regional, and district record.

[PC_You_Know]

Region 15 Win/Loss Records

OVERALL REGION DISTRICT
Paintsville 27 - 3 - 0 17 - 0 - 0 10 - 0 - 0
Shelby Valley 24 - 4 - 0 13 - 1 - 0 5 - 1 - 0

That is how they rank in the region as of NOW. P-ville #1 S-valley #2 according to khsaa. That don't mean P-ville is going to win but, they go in as the favorite according to that website. All other sites have P-ville as the favorite. Again, that doesn't mean they are going to win. This is March. Just showing that THIS season, Paintsville clearly has the best overall, regional, and district record.

They've had it before too and made it nowhere, what you're trying to prove is failing badly.

[svfan23]

well sv has played a much stronger schedule

[OMG]

What he's trying to prove is this is not any other year. The past years are irrelevant to this thread, because were not talking about any other year but this year. If we were going to compare the past we could, and I will promise you that Paintsville has alot more impressive resume than Valley, but were not. According to this year Paintsville is the favorite and they should be. Right now they are the best team in the region. Any previous year should not even be brought up, and the fact that it is brought up, shows they are worried about this years Tiger's team. And they should be.

[svfan23]

we are not really worried cause paintsville is over rated

[OMG]

They've hadp it before too and made it nowhere, what you're trying to prove is failing badly.

What he's trying to prove is that this year they are the favorite! Any other year shouldn't even be brought up in this argument because we are not talking about any other year but this year. If you do want to compare the past, we could, and I think you will see that Paintsville has a lot better resume in the post season than Valley. However, we're suppose to be talking about this year's team so anything they have done in the past is irrelevant.

[TheRealVille]

well sv has played a much stronger schedule
opinion

[villefan]

well sv has played a much stronger schedule

Please elaborate on how you figure they have had a stronger schedule.

[svfan23]

well considerin they played in newyork and got 2 wins and also played the #3 team in the nation and also have wins against louisville male and louiseville desales

[brown14]

we are not really worried cause paintsville is over rated

HOW IS PAINTSVILLE OVER RATED. Please share why they are.

[BLUEGRASS-RULES]

Well Its Been Awhile Since I Have Made A Post On Here. I Just Hope Both Teams Bring There A Games Tuesday Night. Imo This Could Be One Of The Best High School Basketball Games In These Mountains In Many, Many Years. I Already Have My Tickets And Cannot Wait To See This Game. I Will Be There Rooting On The Tigers And I See It As A 2 To 3 Point Game In Paintsville's Favor. I Think It Will Come Down To Free Throws And Of Course The Refs. If They Let Them Play Like They Did On Thursday And Be Consistent Then Everything Will Be Fine. I Love Going To A Game Where They Let Both Teams Play And The Refs Do Not Control It. I Just Hope This Game Lives Up To All Of The Hype. Good Luck Paintsville And Especially Landon Slone. Your A Fine Young Man Nephew And Everyone In Your Family Is Very Proud Of You.

[TheRealVille]

well considerin they played in newyork and got 2 wins and also played the #3 team in the nation and also have wins against louisville male and louiseville desalesDoes a team being from New York or Louisville make them better? They got beat by the #3 then, does that make them better, being beat or just playing #3? It will be settled one way or the other Tuesday night.

[RavenBoy]

What he's trying to prove is that this year they are the favorite! Any other year shouldn't even be brought up in this argument because we are not talking about any other year but this year. If you do want to compare the past, we could, and I think you will see that Paintsville has a lot better resume in the post season than Valley. However, we're suppose to be talking about this year's team so anything they have done in the past is irrelevant.

No, SV is the team that is going to win, easy.

[RavenBoy]

well considerin they played in newyork and got 2 wins and also played the #3 team in the nation and also have wins against louisville male and louiseville desales
Male and DeSales isnt the best teams in Louisville anyway :)

[The Guru]

well considerin they played in newyork and got 2 wins and also played the #3 team in the nation and also have wins against louisville male and louiseville desales

Well....considerin that the 2 wins they got in newyork were against teams that are not even ranked in top 25 of their state and the so called #3 team in the nation(a 34point loss) is ranked 6th in the state of newyork I can't hardly see how they r #3 in the nation. And Male and Desales are out of the running for anything, what is your point?

[TheRealVille]

Well....considerin that the 2 wins they got in newyork were against teams that are not even ranked in top 25 of their state and the so called #3 team in the nation(a 34point loss) is ranked 6th in the state of newyork I can't hardly see how they r #3 in the nation. And Male and Desales are out of the running for anything, what is your point?Ahhh Guru, you know you have to play out of state or down state to be good. Maybe if we can get Matt to take them to Hawaii, next year. Probably a couple of decent teams out in Texas we can play to get our resumes up.

[UnderArmour24]

No, SV is the team that is going to win, easy.
Valley will not win easy.

[The Guru]

Ahhh Guru, you know you have to play out of state or down state to be good. Maybe if we can get Matt to take them to Hawaii, next year. Probably a couple of decent teams out in Texas we can play to get our resumes up.
Or maybe even Alaska.....Maybe go overseas and play in Vietnam!

[The Guru]

No, SV is the team that is going to win, easy.
I would never say that Paintsville would win for sure. I just think they will. Big difference. However....I would be surprised if either team wins easily.

[TheRealVille]

I would never say that Paintsville would win for sure. I just think they will. Big difference. However....I would be surprised if either team wins easily.Right, I honestly think Paintsville will win but, I don't think it will be a double digit win for either team. It will be settled Tuesday night and I will be there to see a blue and white team win, one way or the other.:)

[If...Then]

Valley better not sleep like they did against Pikeville in the All-A. Or they will lose i'm almost certain. I doubt they will but ill take Paintsville by 7

[PhiSlamaJama#12]

Shelby Valley by 8.

[transplanttiger]

Either way it goes it's gonna be a close one I think.....I look for the final score to be both teams somewhere in the 60-70 range--with the winner by less than 10. If the Tigers are hitten though I don't think Valley can answer...but if it is a physical game it may go the other way. I gotta go with my Tigers by 8!

[uk96]

Ok I have wanted to put this off for a long time but I guess it is time to go ahead and take the plunge...
Shelby Valley is a better overall team and has a deeper bench..This could play out to their advantage if it is a physical game and the teams get in foul trouble. If Paintsville gets in foul trouble they are done because they are not very deep..If the refs let the teams play then that would be an advantage for Paintsville. I really like those SV kids that put team play over individuals and I like Paintsville who has the best player in Slone. It is just too confusing to pick so I think they will tie and let both teams go to Rupp and have a sweet 17.........No I guess that wont happen so I will have to pick and I will say Paintsville just because of Slone and their senior leadership and this being BMR last game and all and they wont want him to lose. I think they will play a notch harder and try to take him to Rupp for his last year and if SV does not win they will the next 2 for sure.......

[Kentucky97]

Close game either team cound win.

[transplanttiger]

Ok I have wanted to put this off for a long time but I guess it is time to go ahead and take the plunge...
Shelby Valley is a better overall team and has a deeper bench..This could play out to their advantage if it is a physical game and the teams get in foul trouble. If Paintsville gets in foul trouble they are done because they are not very deep..If the refs let the teams play then that would be an advantage for Paintsville. I really like those SV kids that put team play over individuals and I like Paintsville who has the best player in Slone. It is just too confusing to pick so I think they will tie and let both teams go to Rupp and have a sweet 17.........No I guess that wont happen so I will have to pick and I will say Paintsville just because of Slone and their senior leadership and this being BMR last game and all and they wont want him to lose. I think they will play a notch harder and try to take him to Rupp for his last year and if SV does not win they will the next 2 for sure.......

Good post---and I hope you are right! But even if our ville boys win the semi they still gotta win that final to go.

[mjballer23]

im taking pville to much senior pride there playing to stay.. their next game could be there last.. i see them coming in and taking over the game early and finishing it.. like seniors are supposed to do

[EKY Sportster]

Definitely sure that Valley's schedule hasn't been that much better than Paintsville's, if any. The Tigers have played several good out of area teams. And playing the so-called #3 (which is a debatable point) is not the same as playing with them! SV was blown out of that one!

As for Tuesday, only someone willing to climb way out on a limb would say either team would win for sure! But I like the Tigers play this year and their senior leadership so I'll give them the edge. But either team can win this one. And depending on how the other plays, either team could win by double digits! But I look for a much closer game. The last few times the teams have played (regular season or tourney) I don't think that the margin has been more than a few points one way or the other.

May the best team that shows up Tuesday win! Go Tigers!

[LeftBeaverAAU]

Paintsville

[blue&white4life]

I hope the Tigers can pull off the win.
It being the last year for these boys & BMR.

[RavenBoy]

You wait and see, Whoever wins this game will win by 10 or more.

[Pikeville Gumby]

valley in a close game

[make_me_bad69]

[B]Valley[B][ by 10 at the most

[vundy33]

Hopefully Paintsville wins...I think it's a better match-up for ER. I can't believe the vote on here is this lopsided...

[RavenBoy]

So is this game going on as we speak?

[brown14]

So is this game going on as we speak?

no its tommorow nite

[EOE]

So is this game going on as we speak?

March 11 at 8:15, the second game at the expo.

[RavenBoy]

ohh ok, thanks for clearing that up for me.

[bballcrazy]

March 11 at 8:15, the second game at the expo.


I kinda wish it was the first game !!

[OffTheHook]

Alittle more than 18 hrs to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ring'Em Up]

Can anyone imagine what an awesome atmosphere its gonna be like during player introductions? No matter the outcome, hope all these kids take in jus what they are gonna experience during those moments.

[OffTheHook]

A little over 12 hrs!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NYY10]

I can't believe the Poll on here is so much in favorite of Paintsville. 49-77. Come on

[Ring'Em Up]

I agree. Not what I expected, either. Yeah, I would like to see the Tigers win, jus because of Runyon, and the fact I am a grad, plus I think we (JC) would have a better shot at them than Valley. But I still voted Valley, because I think they will grab about a 12-15 point win. Either way, it's gonna be great. Ive not been this excited over a basketball game since a Paintsville-LexCath Sweet 16 game in the 90's.
My guess is 72-60.

[Watchful Eye]

The poll results don't suprise me at all. There has been so much **** talk here all year about strength of schedules and quality loses on theses two teams schedules. I guess people that have heard both sides of the arguement felt compelled to vote. I for one feel Paintsville has nothing to lose. The majority of people on here believe or at least have posted that they believe Shelby Valley is a better team. In retribution the Paintsville fans have voiced their beliefs. So now were at a gut check time, all the bull stops at 8: 15 tonght. Whovere wins this game will definetly Win the region.
I thought it was funny listening to the 'great' WSIP commentators talk about how they hoped Paintsville? Shelby Valley would go into a couple of overtimes and get worn out prior to playing Central. Central had better remember they as well as Paintsville/ Shelby Valley have a game tonight.

[Ring'Em Up]

Definitely? Like positively? A guarantee?

[tigers12]

Go Tigers

[NYY10]

6 hours away!!

[OffTheHook]

The clock is ticking!

[BlackcatAlum]

Best of luck to both teams, cannot wait to watch this one tonight!

[svhs-1]

5 hours left!!
Can't wait to see Valley kick some Tiger butt--

[NYY10]

5 hours left!!
Can't wait to see Valley kick some Tiger butt--

This guy know's what his talkin bout lol..:cool:

[Larry Legend]

I honestly can't believe how pumped I am about this game. I get chills thinking about it... I hope Valley comes out and plays like I know they can...

[EOE]

I honestly can't believe how pumped I am about this game. I get chills thinking about it... I hope Valley comes out and plays like I know they can...

If they do this,.....it could be a long night for the Tigers.

[Redneck]

I honestly can't believe how pumped I am about this game. I get chills thinking about it... I hope Valley comes out and plays like I know they can...

I hope BOTH teams come out and play like they are capable. Talk about a dog fight.

[Redneck]

Sure wish I could be there tonight. Good Luck to both teams.

GO TIGERS...

[The Private]

I wish both teams the best.I really think Valley will win,maybe pretty easy! Good luck andhave fun!!!!

[RavenBoy]

Anyone keeping Updates, Go Valley

[Redneck]

Anyone keeping Updates, Go Valley
I hope somebody does, I'm in Alabama. Hopefully not everyone went to the game tonight, lol.

[Chuck Taylor]

I hope somebody does, I'm in Alabama. Hopefully not everyone went to the game tonight, lol.

It's on internet radio.

http://ekbradio.com/index.php?n=34&id=34

[Redneck]

It's on internet radio.

http://ekbradio.com/index.php?n=34&id=34
This computer I'm on at the hotel lobby ain't got speakers, lol.

[RB#2]

Game Of the Year!! IMO....

Lets go SV

Good luck to Both teams...Whoever wins will represent us well at Rupp!!