Pfloyd's Elite 8 of Southern/SouthEast Ohio- Week #7

[pfloyd]

That was the worst game websters played in years and was the wake up call they needed and the start of them cracking the reigns on Roberts to get his ass in gear. Since then Websters went back to the zone press they ran last season and it’s worked really good. The losses to Valley and Burg… easily we could be 12-1 but credit to those teams who are also really good

... EVERY team NEEDS that "wakeup" call game ... when coaches/players/fans talk UP a team (all teams, not just "a" South Webster team) - "kids" begin to "believe" the hype ... sometimes the "kids" and even the coaches are blinded by the fact that they can't just walk on the court and get the W - the practice/the work ethic/ AND EXPECTATIONS to work your arse off has to be there no matter the talent level ... someone IS working their "arses" off to beat THAT team at the top ... if THEY are working their "arses" off and you're not (as talented as you ARE) - you're behind now, playing catchup ... the great thing about playing in a tough league with lots of good teams - you GET to play those teams that are ranked higher than you! you GET the chance to prove you ARE better on the hardwood ... South Webster has the Burg & Valley this week AT HOME, Minford next week at Minford ... with a sleeper team in Waverly @ the House that Hawhee Built in between ... fun times !!!

[Ironman92]

That was the worst game websters played in years and was the wake up call they needed and the start of them cracking the reigns on Roberts to get his ass in gear. Since then Websters went back to the zone press they ran last season and it’s worked really good. The losses to Valley and Burg… easily we could be 12-1 but credit to those teams who are also really good

... EVERY team NEEDS that "wakeup" call game ... when coaches/players/fans talk UP a team (all teams, not just "a" South Webster team) - "kids" begin to "believe" the hype ... sometimes the "kids" and even the coaches are blinded by the fact that they can't just walk on the court and get the W - the practice/the work ethic/ AND EXPECTATIONS to work your arse off has to be there no matter the talent level ... someone IS working their "arses" off to beat THAT team at the top ... if THEY are working their "arses" off and you're not (as talented as you ARE) - you're behind now, playing catchup ... the great thing about playing in a tough league with lots of good teams - you GET to play those teams that are ranked higher than you! you GET the chance to prove you ARE better on the hardwood ... South Webster has the Burg & Valley this week AT HOME, Minford next week at Minford ... with a sleeper team in Waverly @ the House that Hawhee Built in between ... fun times !!!

I can’t see Waverly being a sleeper vs South Webster

[pfloyd]

Big Game Tuesday Night:

Jackson @ Alexander
Wheelersburg @ South Webster
Vinton County @ Federal Hocking
Gallia Academy @ Ironton
Minford @ Lucasville Valley

... pfloyd will be at Federal Hocking HS in Stewart for the TVC Inter-divisional Championship game between Fed Hock vs Vinton County ... should be rockin' Tuesday Night!!!

[Whs95fan]

Big Game Tuesday Night:

Jackson @ Alexander
Wheelersburg @ South Webster
Vinton County @ Federal Hocking
Gallia Academy @ Ironton
Minford @ Lucasville Valley

... pfloyd will be at Federal Hocking HS in Stewart for the TVC Inter-divisional Championship game between Fed Hock vs Vinton County ... should be rockin' Tuesday Night!!!

Wonder if they'll livestream this one...

[93Bulldog]

They don't do live stream at Fed.

We'll be doing it via radio stream on 98.7 WYRO

[pfloyd]

Doors open at 5 at McInturf in Stewart??? Need a parking place and a seat!!!

[Whs95fan]

They don't do live stream at Fed.

We'll be doing it via radio stream on 98.7 WYRO

Thanks, I'll try and tune in for some after Warren @ Waterford, should be over quick...

[pfloyd]

They don't do live stream at Fed.

We'll be doing it via radio stream on 98.7 WYRO

Thanks, I'll try and tune in for some after Warren @ Waterford, should be over quick...

... Whs95fan, What's Coach Maddox's "number" down to for reaching 400 W's? ... before Christmas I believe it was at 10 wins needed?

[jcbigblue13]

They don't do live stream at Fed.

We'll be doing it via radio stream on 98.7 WYRO

Thanks, I'll try and tune in for some after Warren @ Waterford, should be over quick...

... Whs95fan, What's Coach Maddox's "number" down to for reaching 400 W's? ... before Christmas I believe it was at 10 wins needed?

Shhhh.....let's not jinx it...but #400(I am 95% certain) will be on Jan 31st last home game and senior night...several tough road games before then

[bbjunky81]

Uhh, they got dominated at home against Minford. It wasn’t close at all. It was 68-46 and they won the 4th quarter.

Therefore, I’m guessing the ranking is off the eye-test since pfloyd has seen both teams. I’ve seen them both and would also take Paint Valley over Webster, although it’s close. Webster probably has a higher ceiling, but also a much lower floor, as we saw with them giving lackluster effort against Minford.

Paint Valley has lost at Fairfield, at Westfall, at Zane Trace and vs Fed Hock on a neutral court. No bad losses in there, although the game at Westfall was a bigger margin than anticipated.

FYI...... Not that it's always the most accurate thing in the world, but the most recent Martin RPI update has South Webster #19 and Paint Valley #31 in D4.

[Western24]

Western is 7-7

[pfloyd]

Western is 7-7

... Thanks!

[Ironman92]

Fairfield 59
Hillsboro 37

Final

[Ironman92]

North Adams 54
Whiteoak 33

Final

[The Ghost of Swanker]

SW erased a 22 point deficit to 1 point in the 4th tonight but never did tie or lead the game. A good wake up call game, I ain’t mad about it. Sometimes you gotta BANG and let the dawg out of it and put some bodies on the ground to get back in the fight. Remember that in the tournament Jeeps

[pembrook burrows III]

Ironton now with two wins over Gallia, split with Fairland.

[danicalifornia]

Ironton now with two wins over Gallia, split with Fairland.

And doing all of this with no scrimmages and no preseason. Very impressive from the Tigers.

[goUK]

Previous years elite 8 would destroy this years. Seems the whole area must be down.

[GoAt 10]

Minford is really separating themselves at the top and they are doing it with incredible efforts from 3 sophomores who lead the team in PPG/Assists/Rebounds/steals. Last night at Valley (one of the toughest places to play imo) Minford got a boost from the role players as Myles Montgomery had what might be his worst game of the season so far (15 points, 5 assists, 4 steals )

6’4 Sophomore Jackson Shoemaker had 22 points (3/4 from deep), 6’7” senior Joe Hannah had a double double with 20 points, 6’5” sophomore Bennet kayser held Copley to 18 points (really could have been 15, as Jace chucked up a one legged 3 in the final 20 seconds from well behind the arc)

Point is, Minford is long, athletic, good size and strength inside with Shoemaker, smart play and big shot making in Crank and then everyone’s focus and attention is on Montgomery who is averaging around 23-24 PPG. Stay healthy and this group can make a run. The SOC2 is an absolute gauntlet this year and to be 10-0 is something to really be proud of.

[pfloyd]

Minford is really separating themselves at the top and they are doing it with incredible efforts from 3 sophomores who lead the team in PPG/Assists/Rebounds/steals. Last night at Valley (one of the toughest places to play imo) Minford got a boost from the role players as Myles Montgomery had what might be his worst game of the season so far (15 points, 5 assists, 4 steals )

6’4 Sophomore Jackson Shoemaker had 22 points (3/4 from deep), 6’7” senior Joe Hannah had a double double with 20 points, 6’5” sophomore Bennet kayser held Copley to 18 points (really could have been 15, as Jace chucked up a one legged 3 in the final 20 seconds from well behind the arc)

Point is, Minford is long, athletic, good size and strength inside with Shoemaker, smart play and big shot making in Crank and then everyone’s focus and attention is on Montgomery who is averaging around 23-24 PPG. Stay healthy and this group can make a run. The SOC2 is an absolute gauntlet this year and to be 10-0 is something to really be proud of.

Good "stuff" GoAt 10 !!! one of those TEAMS that on paper, in-person - have no weaknesses ... fun team to watch ... I'd throw in Mr. Pica with a mention too - he comes off the bench and "morphs" into whatever persona is needed on the court - "in your pocket" D on the perimeter vs a guard ... "put a body on a body" defender in the paint vs a forward or post player ... get's out in transition ... starts the break ... the young man is the ultimate role player - he does everything for TEAM ... ALL good TEAMS need "THAT" guy - a Jeff Pica ...