Pike County Holiday Classic

[bengalfan76]

While the gym at the new school is nice there's just something about it that's cold. Maybe it's because we haven't had any big crowds in it to see what it would be like. I love the 4 locker rooms and the cafeterium. Waverly's awesome pep band could be utilized by sitting in the bleachers at the end under the basket. If the band didn't use those bleachers I'm not sure who would be allowed to sit there since they are behind the basket. Without those seats being used for fans there's no way it seats as much as downtown. Another draw back is the seating not being equal on both sides.

There is a reason the OHSAA chooses the DOWNTOWN ARENA over the new school gym for tournanments.

The OHSAA doesn't choose the Downtown it is chosen by the SE district and one Dan Bice.

[JohnKnight]

You've been to Wheelersburg's new gym haven't you 2010? Who sits under the basket?

Don't you think it is an advantage? Isn't that the idea of home court?

I got to town late yesterday and ended up not going to the game because of the parking issue.

[smurray]

John,
I agree about the end bleachers being used by the home fans for a "normal" game (home court advantage) but the classic is ran in an unbiased way. For instance, I am not to announce the games in a way that clearly supports the Tigers. I am to remain unbiased in my announcing. Let me tell you, that is pretty tough.

bengalfan76,
Thanks for the clarification. Even better, the SE District Board would know allot more about the facilities then the OHSAA.

[Bear42]

No way Piketon's gym hold as much as Hawhee's Palace.

So, according to one post Waverly's gym holds around 2200.
Piketon holds 2600.
I know it's been a while since I've been in math class, but I'm pretty sure 2600>2200.

Another question--does any of the Pike County schools get the gate?
I hope that Waverly doesn't take all of it especially after only giving 100 bucks to the winning team.

[bengalfan76]

rotary club gave the 100. Yes the gate is split after the expenses are paid.
By the way how many people were on the pay roll?

[smurray]

Bear42,
Those numbers are not correct, there's no way Piketon holds more.
Waverly does not give $100.00 to the winning team. That is something new this year given in addition to the Rotary Cup trophy by the Rotary Club.

All this talk about rotating sites and money and so on is unwarranted. This is a Waverly Holiday Classic tournament HOSTED by Waverly, period. It has not always included all 4 county schools. Even if it continues to be the 4 county schools for years to come there is no need to rotate sites as Hawhees Palace is by far the better facility and is a Waverly ran tournament.
Besides, Piketon wants to play there so they get two games in the facility they will be playing their sectionals in.
Huntington plays Waverly every year and guess where they play? At Waverly. They do not play at Huntington every other year because coach Uhrig wants to get a game in at his sectional tournament site. Pretty smart, huh.

[Jump23]

once again its the WAVERLY holiday classic!!! if you don't like to play at Waverly don't play in it im positive we could find another team to come play and replace the streaks!

[hbk2016]

Go measure, bleacher companies count 18" as one seat.

The math is easy.

[hbk2016]

I will step it off and count the rows next time I am in there.

[tiger_balla]

Waverly Holiday Tournament.....go figure .... we want to hold the WAVERLY Holiday tournament at Piketon (or any other site) ....someone missing something here? We should all feel fortunate that we are able to pull all four county teams together at the same site and have the commraderie (sp) and enjoy without arguing about where it shoud be...absolutely amazes me....

[d-5]

Waverly had a chance to Blow that thing open. If they are going to have a good run they need to get a killer instinct.
Piketon was a wide open 3 by Vulgamore and an put back from Brush from stealing a game in the Hawhee.
I also think Robak had at least two other fouls in the first qtr.
Twice Legg was slammed to the floor after his shot was blocked.
The Refs were following the flight of the ball instead of watching contact.
I agree poorly officiated game that went both ways

I will NEVER officate another game

[bengalfan76]

^^^^^
HAHAHAHA
Little thin skinned?

[smurray]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[Hoggy]

Back at you Tigers2010....Happy New Year!

Does anyone have the all tourney team or individual awards from the Classic?

Congrats to the Tigers on their Championship as well. The county trophy will be in safe keeping of Waverly until next year.

Good Luck to all Pike County schools in the remainder of the season.

[the hit king]

the big gym at waverly holds 3200 capacity

[the hit king]

cody cooper western
doug mcvey eastern
james lewis piketon
jake kretzer and harrison martin co- mvp's

[Hoggy]

cody cooper western
doug mcvey eastern
james lewis piketon
jake kretzer and harrison martin co- mvp's

Thank You TJFred

[JohnKnight]

3200 what Freddy? Kindergarten kids?

[Joesouth]

Keep the Classic right where it's at, in my opinion it wouldn't be the same tournament if held somewhere else.

[JIMMY THE GREEK]

Its not going anywhere...Piketon Administration does not want it, and Coach Lisath stated on the radio he loves playing in Downtown Arena...gives his team a tournament atmosphere early.