Championships Chillicothe vs Portsmouth - Feb 24 @ Eastern.

[Hitchbone64]

I know this probably doesn't belong on the High School site, but Southern Ohio will get to see two great games at Eastern - Beaver. Chillicothe and Portsmouths 7th and 8th grade teams will meet for the tourney championship next Thursday. This will be the 3rd matchup this year.

Portsmouth's 7th grade is in the top 5 if not the best team in the area. Chilly gave them one of the closest scares of the season a few weeks back. Round 3 will be intense. As the coaches said today it will be a battle

The 8th grade matchup will be the rubber match after seeing both regular season games go into overtime with the Trojans winning on a last second 3 to win round one and Chilly winning by 4.

It is important to know that at this level it is about development and wins/losses should not be the priority. Also, this level is about team development,so talking about individual kids is not my style. However I can assure you these 2 games will be intense.

Good luck to all 4 teams.

[biggdowgg]

I just got a phone call a while ago about this game...I WILL BE THERE!!

as posted above all 4 of these teams have a whole lot of talented kids,I missed the games at Chilli this year but seen some great baskeball when Chilli came to Portsmouth early this year.

[Hitchbone64]

I just got a phone call a while ago about this game...I WILL BE THERE!!

as posted above all 4 of these teams have a whole lot of talented kids,I missed the games at Chilli this year but seen some great baskeball when Chilli came to Portsmouth early this year.

Tell trojandave to be there to. Eastern does not have the Ribber, but they have one mean Chilly dog and awesome popcorn from Tommy Rapp at the concession stand.

[SOCFAN1430]

I just got a phone call a while ago about this game...I WILL BE THERE!!

as posted above all 4 of these teams have a whole lot of talented kids,I missed the games at Chilli this year but seen some great baskeball when Chilli came to Portsmouth early this year.

Tell trojandave to be there to. Eastern does not have the Ribber, but they have one mean Chilly dog and awesome popcorn from Tommy Rapp at the concession stand.

Tell Tommy Joe to give you a taco in a bag. The best thing at any concession stand in southern ohio. Same chili thats on the dog is in the bag, don't tell them i told you the secret

[bengalfan76]

Portsmouth 7th grade has the best kid I saw all year at that age. This kid is going to very special.

[bvmv4life]

Portsmouth 7th grade has the best kid I saw all year at that age. This kid is going to very special.

yea Allison is nice!

[Hitchbone64]

I just got a phone call a while ago about this game...I WILL BE THERE!!

as posted above all 4 of these teams have a whole lot of talented kids,I missed the games at Chilli this year but seen some great baskeball when Chilli came to Portsmouth early this year.

Tell trojandave to be there to. Eastern does not have the Ribber, but they have one mean Chilly dog and awesome popcorn from Tommy Rapp at the concession stand.

Tell Tommy Joe to give you a taco in a bag. The best thing at any concession stand in southern ohio. Same chili thats on the dog is in the bag, don't tell them i told you the secret

Thanks for the tip. I saw kids eatin out of a bag. I will definitely bring my tums.

[Hitchbone64]

Still waiting on trojandave to tell me he may grace souhtheastern pike county to see these two titanic match ups. I know he is busy dueling with Peake on the other thread about state championship contenders out of the southeast.

[bvmv4life]

Yea hitchbone the funny thing about that is some is trying to pull Chillicothe in their convos..

[Hitchbone64]

Yea hitchbone the funny thing about that is some is trying to pull Chillicothe in their convos..

Yea, I'm biting my tongue and deleted about 5 responses I was going to send. Cavs will go about our business at at levels and do what we do. I learned in business school many years ago that "McDonalds never mentions the competition, cause they are looking forward and not back." Always will be haters, which is why I love to see two old Southeast powers back at the top of their game like P-Town and Chilly.

GO CAVS!

[biggdowgg]

I am really going to try to get to these games..not sure if I overlooked it, but what time does these games start?

[trojandave]

Hitchbone64: I want to go to the games, but there is going to be a pep rally for the boys basketball team at PHS on the same night.......so I'm torn between the two........I still might go to Eastern to watch what should be two good games.......what time does it start?

[all-is-on boys]

I hate that we are going to have to miss the PEP Rally too! I know that it is going to be soooo much fun and excitement in that gym! It feels good to see our student athletes, fans, family, friends and community showing so much love and school spirit!

Both championship games are at 6:30 on Thursday. Don't know why they set it up that way, but oh well. Game time Jr. High Trojans Let's Get It!!! :aaaaa14 :aaaaa41

[Hitchbone64]

Actually there is a switch in game times. Because the Trojans and Cavs are both playing in the 7th and 8th grade contest, our gracious host are going to play the games back to back.

The 7th grade contest will begin at 5:30 pm with the 8th grade immediately following. I believe there will be a brief ceremony for trophy presentation but I'm not sure.

[biggdowgg]

THATS GREAT...I read this today and did not comment..Im glad I waited before I stuck my foot in mouth

hope I can make it..

[all-is-on boys]

Actually there is a switch in game times. Because the Trojans and Cavs are both playing in the 7th and 8th grade contest, our gracious host are going to play the games back to back.

The 7th grade contest will begin at 5:30 pm with the 8th grade immediately following. I believe there will be a brief ceremony for trophy presentation but I'm not sure.

Yeah!!!! I so happy that the times were changed.

[OZZIEOHIO]

Portsmouth 7th grade won 46 to 42 and finish the season 17-0

[OZZIEOHIO]

Portsmouth 8th grade also won.

[biggdowgg]

was a lot of talented kids on the floor tonight for both teams, 2 great teams...and 2 great games to watch, the Portsmouth/Chillicothe, battles will continue for the next few years no doubt.

and yes..the Chilli dogs was very good

[Ryanexpress]

Excellent tournament!
I didn't get to catch much of the Chillicothe/Portmouth games as I officiated the games in the other gym....But I must say it was great to see both gyms packed with fans who came out to support these young men!
The atmosphere was awesome in both gyms...You could tell it was tourney time!

And I must say a huge THANKS to the few fans who came up to us after the game & said thank you to us officials for taking the time to officiate for these young men....Not very often we are thanked or complimented....lol....So I just wanted to say that we appreciate the kind words!

Oh, and yes I had the "taco in a bag"....AWESOME!!!!