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I agree, I started the thread for the point of discussing, not bashing! I answer to earlier on teams next year, I do beleive OR will be the team to beat, they have a solid class coming up. Powell should be ok to, a lot of juniors got a lot of time this year. HVA could also be a threat, along with Central. Halls will also be in the mix if the size issue doesn't continue to bite them. Losing their beef in the middle will hurt. Clinton and AC may battle for the bottom, and CC is another unknown losing their size. Hopefully next year 3 AAA will represent in substate!!

I congratulate West and Maryville, but I am proud of both Karns and Powell for their performances. Both teams found themselves down double digits, both teams fought their way back, just dug too big a hole. As a Powell fan, I give a special shout out to this team, picked by most to be at the bottom of the pack in 3AAA, to make it to regional semis is truly a special accomplishment, and I know as a parent and a fan I am proud of all the special moments this year and especially all the players. Good luck to West and Maryville in substate, represent the area well!!

How bout 3AAA getting some love on ESPN!! Video of last seconds of Powell/Farragut were posted on ESPN twitter feed. Here is the link for anyone that wants to view it, pretty amazing last 10 seconds of a game!! http://t.co/Jj5DLYHn

Thanks Dragon, it was an incredible game!! The 3 Williams hit before the bomb was well defended, just a great shot!! I also want to add my congrats to Farragut, noone expected them here either, to knock off defending state runner up Bearden (whom we played tight I might add) and show some real grit in coming back when down 9 on the road in the 4th, well that says something also. You don't see game enders like that very often, and when you do you feel fortunate you were there in person to witness it. Also a shout out to our 2 seniors, who stepped up big and sank free throws at the end, never would be talking here if that didn't happen. I worry about a let down against Maryville, especially on their home floor. However, nobody gave us much chance against OR on their home floor in District Semi. Tuesday's regional games have the potential to be special also, look forward to being there!

You do have a good core coming back. Powell does too. Karns will have Sibley and not much else. CC loses a lot too. AC also loses Torres. Halls has some core back also, but no size again. Could mean a toss up for next year. Regional semis look to have 2 great games. Karns/West should be a barn burner, know I'm going to show up early for that one! Maryville/Powell looks to be evenly matched, hope we can overcome the crowd like we did a week ago at OR. We are still playing, that's all I can say!!

SS, no offense taken. Powell has played gritty all year, including tonight. I am giving myself a shout out, picked all 4 games, with points except 1 point off in CC/Maryville. Guess I should go to Vegas now (lol!) It has been good banter, sure would like 1 more shot at Karns!! Karns-West should be a great game, don't know much about Maryville, heard they are young but talented. It's at their place, so we already have a strike against us. Till next year.....

Just hope the boys fair better than the girls, 3AAA was skunked! Maybe we will get it the other way around tonight. My predictions: Powell over Farragut by 3 West over OR by 2 (Sorry SS, it is at West) Karns over LC by 10 Maryville over CC by 6 (Sorry CC, think an hour on the bus will not help) Still hoping for an all 3AAA Regional semi!!! Hope all 3AAA teams are still playing on Tuesday.

I agree with all, except for us though. We have done a good job (except vs Karns) of shutting down high scoring guards. Farragut is all about 2 players, if you control them, think you come out on top. Plus being at home will help our outside shooting, which hurt us against Karns. Under 30% shooting does not get the job done. Means we would meet up in the district semis, same thing goes for Campbell County, get your inside out game going, and you've got a great chance. OR/West is a coin toss. Karn's press will eat up LC guards, in my opinion. Only 1 of thise 3 teams will go to sub state, pretty incredible. Just the way the cookie crumbles. I'm just glad we won't have to play OR in the regional semis if we win. Still could legitimately see an all 3AAA regional. What a statement that would be!!

I would be there too, but will definately be at Powell!!! Nice to have a regional host game after so many years, also with a winning record. CC, we will have our hands full with Farragut. I also think Maryville could be due for a let down vs. Campbell County. All District 3AAA regional semi??? (I know its a stretch, but you never know) All I can say is: Halls, Bearden: Don't you wish you were here..........

Congrats to Karns, 9 points in the 1st half will never get it done. Chill, did you even imaging OR/West as an elimination game? Turnovers were not the problem for us tonight, we did not play with the same team effort as on Saturday, and it showed offensively, settled way to much for the 3 ball. Good luck to all 3AAA teams on Saturday!!!

SS, No problem, now again on to basketball. CC/OR- I think again, if CC concentrates on the inside-out game, and can contain Spencer, they have a good shot, will depend on OR motivation, I think they will come out ready and firing on all cylinders. Look forward to watching this game. BTY, CC congrats on your girls capturing district, wish I would have stayed for that game! Powell/Karns- Turnovers are they key, we can't self-destruct as I've seen other teams do during the tournament. Also, we have to control Sibley, I think if he has a big game, we are in trouble. The Panthers have showed a lot of grit and determination during this run, do they have 1 more game in them? Also, if we show that grit and determination, will be interesting to see how Karns handles it, they have been unchallenged in the tournament. Sets up for a great couple of games tonight!

SS, I wish you the best also and a speedy recovery!!! Sorry you will be missing the games!!

Amen to that brother! Look at the 3AAA post I started and see throughout some of the calls during the season. As I have said in it, and mention here, let the kids decide the game!!! Don't vent some personal vendetta against HS players. A foul is a foul, travel is a travel. Someone said it best (don't know if its here or another post) when you don't remember the officiating/officials in a game, that's when you know it's been called right.

Plenty of ref talk in some other posts, it's not just here. Now back to basketball: OR/CC- I'm going to show up early to watch this one! Really a clash of styles. I would pressure their (CC) freshman guard and see what happens early. OR has size to defend the post, but depends on if CC can get the inside-out game going. Saw a lot of wild dribble penetration against Karns and don't think that will work against OR. Good luck to both teams, either one will give Maryville or West fits in regionals. Karns/Powell-Just one phrase-Break the press! When we figured out last night passing instead of dribbling can break a press, we were in business, same against Karns. Defensively, key is stopping Sibley, in my opinion. He took a lot of ill-advised shots. Granted, he made them, but not allowing him to shoot and getting him frustrated could lead to a victory. Also, we have to work the half court sets, think Karns has not had to work as hard in their half court game, and when they don't have too, seen it lead to large runs. If we limit turnovers and keep it within 10 or lead into the 4th Q, we have a great shot (Just ask Central and OR) One more shout out, the fans! What a great crowd yesterday, for all the games. OR has a quality facility, best in the area in my opinion. And the gym was packed all day. Hope the same goes both tomorrow for the girls games and Tuesday for the boys, know I will be at both.

It is a shame when refs seem to "have it out" for a team, have seen it this year against us. I do agree with this, as I said earlier, kids and coaches have to find ways around this. It is a shame when refs call poor games, but it is a greater shame when kids who have put hours in a gym running and sweating for these moments have their hard work put aside to discuss officiating. Hats off to both Powell and OR, would love to see them meet again in a week or so in the regional final, I honestly see that as a possibility.