D2 District Semifinal 3/4: Unioto (15-5) at Logan Elm (16-1)

[VetteMan]

2 really good Isaac’s are going head to head

The better Isaac won tonight

I should have said Congrats to Isaac's dad tonight also.

[mlittle]

2 really good Isaac’s are going head to head

The better Isaac won tonight

I should have said Congrats to Isaac's dad tonight also.

I cheered hard tonight. Now I’m drinking hard

[Ironman92]

Congrats to Unioto. Big win by Hoops. I called him out and he stepped it up. Unioto kids were ready and executed.

Great season by Logan Elm and some great careers.

[se-alum]

The emergence of Branson has been huge for Unioto.

[mlittle]

The emergence of Branson has been huge for Unioto.

Couldn’t agree more. It’s funny how things work out. I think Little not being healthy cost us the league championship, but it’s also forced other kids into bigger roles on the team and we are better for it now. He’s been our best player on most nights during the last month and I have no qualms saying it. Little is still at the top of everyone’s scouting list which is giving Branson more breathing room to work but if teams don’t start paying more attention to him he’s gonna keep having those nights. Couldn’t be more happy for Desean Branson

[se-alum]

The emergence of Branson has been huge for Unioto.

Couldn’t agree more. It’s funny how things work out. I think Little not being healthy cost us the league championship, but it’s also forced other kids into bigger roles on the team and we are better for it now. He’s been our best player on most nights during the last month and I have no qualms saying it. Little is still at the top of everyone’s scouting list which is giving Branson more breathing room to work but if teams don’t start paying more attention to him he’s gonna keep having those nights. Couldn’t be more happy for Desean Branson

Best thing about Branson, he creates his own offense off his defense. You don't have to run plays for him to make an impact offensively.

[mlittle]

The emergence of Branson has been huge for Unioto.

Couldn’t agree more. It’s funny how things work out. I think Little not being healthy cost us the league championship, but it’s also forced other kids into bigger roles on the team and we are better for it now. He’s been our best player on most nights during the last month and I have no qualms saying it. Little is still at the top of everyone’s scouting list which is giving Branson more breathing room to work but if teams don’t start paying more attention to him he’s gonna keep having those nights. Couldn’t be more happy for Desean Branson

Best thing about Branson, he creates his own offense off his defense. You don't have to run plays for him to make an impact offensively.

He worked so hard last night on defense he deserves it. He deserves everything he gets. Comes off the bench and gives us what he does, it’s amazing. Never complains, just keeps his head down and plays.

[bman]

Congratulations to Unioto on the win. Tough matchup for Logan Elm with their length, and Unioto played amazing defense. The Branson kid was exceptional and made a big difference. No. 11 wasn't too bad, either. Was able to congratulate and say hi to Coach Hoops after the game. Always nice to see Matt.

Tough night for the Braves. Their top four shooters all shot over 40 percent from three this season and Unioto held LE to 0 of 16 from three. Lot of shots were short.

Interesting thing is Logan Elm won district last year as a seventh-seed and Unioto is obviously a seven this year. Both teams had a bad loss going into the tournament that seemed to be a reality check and led to them cranking up their game a couple of notches. Good luck to Unioto against Gallipolis tomorrow night.

Logan Elm loses a great senior class (Isaac Ward, Gabe Chalfin, Jason Sailor, Jeremy Wietelmann, Trace Smith, Xavier Kellough and David Harden) that won district last year (undefeated in the tournament) and won the MSL this season. Very good young men who will go on and be successful in life. Looking forward to seeing the mantle pass to players like Tanner Holbert and Braylen Baker.

[mlittle]

Congratulations to Unioto on the win. Tough matchup for Logan Elm with their length, and Unioto played amazing defense. The Branson kid was exceptional and made a big difference. No. 11 wasn't too bad, either. Was able to congratulate and say hi to Coach Hoops after the game. Always nice to see Matt.

Tough night for the Braves. Their top four shooters all shot over 40 percent from three this season and Unioto held LE to 0 of 16 from three. Lot of shots were short.

Interesting thing is Logan Elm won district last year as a seventh-seed and Unioto is obviously a seven this year. Both teams had a bad loss going into the tournament that seemed to be a reality check and led to them cranking up their game a couple of notches. Good luck to Unioto against Gallipolis tomorrow night.

Logan Elm loses a great senior class (Isaac Ward, Gabe Chalfin, Jason Sailor, Jeremy Wietelmann, Trace Smith, Xavier Kellough and David Harden) that won district last year (undefeated in the tournament) and won the MSL this season. Very good young men who will go on and be successful in life. Looking forward to seeing the mantle pass to players like Tanner Holbert and Braylen Baker.

I was waiting for them to get hot from 3 and it just never happened. I remember thinking at the end of 3 that they hadn’t even made 1. So I was like oh boy they’re gonna hit 8 in the 4th. We are usually good for 5-8 a game and hit 1. I’ll be honest there wasn’t a lot of room to move out there last night. There weren’t many uncontested shots taken by either team in that one. And they were definitely “letting them play” was tough to get free out there. Just a very intense high pressure physical basketball game.

[bman]

Congratulations to Unioto on the win. Tough matchup for Logan Elm with their length, and Unioto played amazing defense. The Branson kid was exceptional and made a big difference. No. 11 wasn't too bad, either. Was able to congratulate and say hi to Coach Hoops after the game. Always nice to see Matt.

Tough night for the Braves. Their top four shooters all shot over 40 percent from three this season and Unioto held LE to 0 of 16 from three. Lot of shots were short.

Interesting thing is Logan Elm won district last year as a seventh-seed and Unioto is obviously a seven this year. Both teams had a bad loss going into the tournament that seemed to be a reality check and led to them cranking up their game a couple of notches. Good luck to Unioto against Gallipolis tomorrow night.

Logan Elm loses a great senior class (Isaac Ward, Gabe Chalfin, Jason Sailor, Jeremy Wietelmann, Trace Smith, Xavier Kellough and David Harden) that won district last year (undefeated in the tournament) and won the MSL this season. Very good young men who will go on and be successful in life. Looking forward to seeing the mantle pass to players like Tanner Holbert and Braylen Baker.

I was waiting for them to get hot from 3 and it just never happened. I remember thinking at the end of 3 that they hadn’t even made 1. So I was like oh boy they’re gonna hit 8 in the 4th. We are usually good for 5-8 a game and hit 1. I’ll be honest there wasn’t a lot of room to move out there last night. There weren’t many uncontested shots taken by either team in that one. And they were definitely “letting them play” was tough to get free out there. Just a very intense high pressure physical basketball game.

Obviously, first game LE hasn't hit a three this season. Usually good for 6-10 a game. Again, major props go to Unioto and good luck tomorrow night against Gallipolis.

[mlittle]

Congratulations to Unioto on the win. Tough matchup for Logan Elm with their length, and Unioto played amazing defense. The Branson kid was exceptional and made a big difference. No. 11 wasn't too bad, either. Was able to congratulate and say hi to Coach Hoops after the game. Always nice to see Matt.

Tough night for the Braves. Their top four shooters all shot over 40 percent from three this season and Unioto held LE to 0 of 16 from three. Lot of shots were short.

Interesting thing is Logan Elm won district last year as a seventh-seed and Unioto is obviously a seven this year. Both teams had a bad loss going into the tournament that seemed to be a reality check and led to them cranking up their game a couple of notches. Good luck to Unioto against Gallipolis tomorrow night.

Logan Elm loses a great senior class (Isaac Ward, Gabe Chalfin, Jason Sailor, Jeremy Wietelmann, Trace Smith, Xavier Kellough and David Harden) that won district last year (undefeated in the tournament) and won the MSL this season. Very good young men who will go on and be successful in life. Looking forward to seeing the mantle pass to players like Tanner Holbert and Braylen Baker.

I was waiting for them to get hot from 3 and it just never happened. I remember thinking at the end of 3 that they hadn’t even made 1. So I was like oh boy they’re gonna hit 8 in the 4th. We are usually good for 5-8 a game and hit 1. I’ll be honest there wasn’t a lot of room to move out there last night. There weren’t many uncontested shots taken by either team in that one. And they were definitely “letting them play” was tough to get free out there. Just a very intense high pressure physical basketball game.

Obviously, first game LE hasn't hit a three this season. Usually good for 6-10 a game. Again, major props go to Unioto and good luck tomorrow night against Gallipolis.

Thanks bman

[E High]

Unioto probably wins. Enjoy. Winner gets central district winner. That’ll be a chore. Good luck

[mlittle]

Unioto probably wins. Enjoy. Winner gets central district winner. That’ll be a chore. Good luck

I think de sales just upset Alder

[E High]

Don’t think that was much of an upset. 42-38. Must have been a knockdown contest.