Pike County Holiday Tourney- Dec. 28-29 2007

Out of Bounds · Post by **Out of Bounds** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:12 pm

I don't know how you can say Piketon has been inconsistant and lost to bad teams. Can't you read? Did you see McClain and Huntington's record? Eastern might have the worst team I have seen in years! It's not coach Fitch's fault either....they have very little talent. If Piketon plays even close to their potential it will be over early. Hopefully they don't try to play zone against a good 3 point shooting team. The only way this is close is if PHS doesn't show up. Streaks by at least 25!

Cookie · Post by **Cookie** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:34 pm

This tournament never goes as expected. Some team always gets inspired and plays really well. I do think Piketon is favored slightly over Western and Waverly with Eastern following but I would not want to go into this tournament favored to win it. I would expect that less than 50% of the favored teams actually have won it over the years.

Out of Bounds · Post by **Out of Bounds** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:45 pm

Cookie I think you have the match ups wrong.

Cookie · Post by **Cookie** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:53 pm

I am talking overall, I know that Piketon vs. Eastern and Waverly vs. Western are the match-ups.

OSU BUCKS FAN · Post by **OSU BUCKS FAN** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:54 pm

who plays first on friday ?
and what time does the first game start ?

tiger_4_ever · Post by **tiger_4_ever** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:58 am

Eastern vs. Piketon at 6:00 to tipoff the tournament

Gucci · Post by **Gucci** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 10:55 am

This will all be settled in a matter of days. I do believe Piketon should win the tournament but like so many others have stated, the favorite doesn't always win this tournament. The Waverly-Western matchup should be a real battle. Waverly's offense has struggled this year and Western has a couple of talented players. Can't wait to watch two nights of high school basketball!

Bobby k · Post by **Bobby k** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 5:51 pm

From talking to people from all four schools who know what they are talking about this is how I see it:

Piketon over Eastern in Game 1:
Just too much athleticism from the Redstreaks. Eastern is way too young and when you play in the Holiday tourny and be in the type of atmousphere they they'll be in, they're bound to get nervous, and thats just for the simple fact that they haven't been in big games just yet.

Western over Waverly in Game 2:
Boy this one really hurt me...I haven't seen either team yet but have listen to both on the radio and had talked to some good people on both teams. It seems like Waverly is just in a huge slump right now and could be also having some internal problems which can never help. Rigth now they have only one person that is doing their scoring and they HAVE to find an outside shooter and pointguard to be able to win big games. Western is kind of in the same boat but not as bad, I think Shanks and Walls will counter each other, but the rest of Western is better than the rest of Waverly..

Waverly over Eastern in Game 3:
Waverly will take out some frustration in this one, like I said Eastern is just way too young, they will be very good in the next couple years but this is just not it for them yet. Eastern doesn't really have an answer for Walls but if they can make some outside shots like they have been known to do with Helton, they'll have a great shot and taking third place.

Piketon over Western in game 4:
Piketon hasjust been wanting this for the last 4 years. They are really starting to come together as a team and their athletic ability will take them over the top in this one. Evan Legg might be one of the better Freshman to come out of this tourny..

All Tourny Team: Helton (Eastern), Walls (Waverly), Shanks (Western), Brabson (Piketon)

Tourny MVP: Smith (Piketon)

tiger_4_ever · Post by **tiger_4_ever** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 7:41 pm

Bobby K,

Interesting thoughts on Waverly/Western. Shanks and Walls a push and the rest of Western better than Waverly???

Wow!!!

eagles73Taylor · Post by **eagles73Taylor** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 8:51 pm

tiger4ever, he might mean in a basketball sense. Waverly is athletic, no doubt about it, but they do lack in some bball skills whereas Western is pretty athletic and decent bball players. That is the game of the first round for sure.

tiger_4_ever · Post by **tiger_4_ever** » Wed Dec 26, 2007 9:32 pm

Yes, Eagles73

Western has some really nice players. I anticipate a good ball game!
I'm always impressed how hard they play and they really seem to enjoy the game. Who is coaching at Western?

Should be an exciting weekend and Piketon is certainly the favorite but the other county teams should come in emotionally pumped up!!

eagles73Taylor · Post by **eagles73Taylor** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 12:27 am

Trent Harrop is his name. He was the assistant or JV coach last season. I believe he comes from a bball coaching family, it was either his dad or grandfather who has won a state title as a coach.

This is a pretty even tourney, IMO. Count no one out.

Bobby k · Post by **Bobby k** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:04 pm

Tiger 4 ever,

You know it kills me to talk like that but I just really see it that way. I hope Waverly can prove me wrong but from the games they both have played and from seeing the "Role" players for both teams last year that have returned. I can truly say with confidence that Western has bettern role players on the basketball court than Waverly does. Now that doesnt mean Waverly won't and couldn't win, thats just to say that I feel there are too many "other" things going on right now that might effect the Tigers and Western will definately be geared up for it.

Out of Bounds · Post by **Out of Bounds** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:41 am

I know it's tradition, and has gone on for years, but other than tickets and concessions Waverly has nothing to gain from this. Playing possibly 2 D4 schools or 1 D4 and 1 D3. If they win, well they should they are the bigger school, if they lose, even to a good D4 it's a double wammy! Especially when you stand in front of other D2 coaches at Tourney time and try to sell your team for good seeding in the Sectionals. It's a no win situation for the Tigers.

thecinderellapick · Post by **thecinderellapick** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:40 am

out of bounds, if waverly has nothing to gain by winning this tournament, then why do they waste there time playing against the rest of the county's teams? is it just so they dont forfeit the rights to brag on there "downtown arena" or whatever they are callin it? if i honestly felt that winning gave me bad press, i would just not be in it, and let some other close by team take my place. last time i checked, all three other pike county schools have new, very nice "arenas"....

OldDribbler78 · Post by **OldDribbler78** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:43 pm

Why are the Tigers suddenly realizing the Classic is a no win situation? This post sounds like Waverly only wants to be part of something if they feel confident they can win. Sorry the rest of the county can compete with you all.

JIMMY THE GREEK · Post by **JIMMY THE GREEK** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 2:52 pm

Waverly has everything to gain by winning this tournament....are you kidding me? I can't wait.....it's going to be exciting!!!!!

Gucci · Post by **Gucci** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:47 pm

It sounds as though you are jealous of the "downtown arena." I understand the point out of bounds is making. You're not going to get many votes come sectional time beating D4 schools. However, I think its a great tournament and is soley about bragging rights. Waverly will remain part of it for this very reason. It's a great opportunity for all the schools to compete against one another and to victors goes the spoils.

thecinderellapick · Post by **thecinderellapick** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:32 pm

such a shame....western went and beat waverly by one. im guessin since waverly had nothin' to gain by winning they just let western beat them... ;-)

JIMMY THE GREEK · Post by **JIMMY THE GREEK** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:03 pm

Piketon rolled past Eastern 79-36.....the bench played well tonight. Brush, Helton, Robbins, Miller, Daniels and the reserve team seen a lot of action. I wish Coach L. would have let them score 100. Good Luck tomorrow!