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25 minutes ago, UCSportsFan said:

I hope they both win. But we all know Memphis teams will add players on any given day if they think they can help them. T$$AA doesn’t enforce rules in Memphis. 

I know what you're saying but I am going to say Humboldt and Union City both win. Humboldt and Union City both are really good. 

23 minutes ago, 87vikingalumni said:

Great game against Union City & Humboldt went down to wire with UC winning 70-68 with Brooks having 40 points that kid can play! Humboldt will travel to Memphis to play Middle College on Monday & UC gets Booker T Washington at home. Good luck Vikings let’s get ready to play Monday!!! 

15 minutes ago, UCSportsFan said:

I predict a Memphis sweep

I was at the game and the refs were over there head in this game. Called 9 fouls to 2 against Humboldt in the 1st quarter. About 5 were legit fouls but Humboldt's Fred Moore got two on him early where I seen no contact at all. He got his 3rd in the second quarter on another bad call where a kid flopped. He sat out most of the first half and at one time Humboldt was up 10. It was so one sided Humboldt's coaches had a meeting at half with all the refs and the game administrator came out. All of this happend after a double technical to start the game. Both teams are really good. I mean really good. Humboldt won last year in Memphis if I am not mistaken. Second half they called the game fair but the first half was awful and took Fred Moore completely out of the game. Just dictated the game.

39 minutes ago, Kiddmaximus said:

Do u think they’re plain better if WV is at full strength?

I do think there losses have been big. Any time you lose two starters in HS basketball it hurts you bad. First time we played Westview we probably shot 75% from the field. The Freshman PG that night hit two or three big shots that kept Westview in it early. Any body that knows basketball knows she is a great talent and I wish her well recovering. Losing Simpson is really bad as well. She could mix it up and score down low and shoot three's. I do think Gibson County's defense and fundamentals gives them a shot at any team. They are not flashy but at the end of the night they are up on the scoreboard. Same with Westview. Very fundamental and play great defense. Very possible if Westview had been healthy they could have  won 1 or 2. I think it levels out next year and it will be sure enough pick em type games providing everyone comes back and is healthy. I hope we play one more this year. 

1 hour ago, ProudPioneer said:

We don't have a Rivers. I was there & GC had a rough first half - all credit to Westview's game plan.... but Westview only scored 6 points in the 2nd half & 0 in the 4th qtr. The other girls stepped up and showed we can still play & win when Hart only has 11. Westview was definitely fired up in the first with Sims especially. Not sure why we changed our game plan on guarding her & then Riding got 2 quick fouls. I was sure glad to see Riding back on her in the 2nd half. Turner may not shoot a lot, but she does a great job defensively & managing the game.  I hope both teams go to Murfreesboro & do well!

Our posts Reeves and Lannom can finish with the best of them. We are going to need them more going forward to make a deep run. More they get going will open up guard play more as well. Gibson County's defense has been the key all year. Very fundamental team. Coaches have done a great job. 

55 minutes ago, Kiddmaximus said:

I’m WV fan and alumni, I feel like GC can win it this year. Hopefully both teams get a favorable draw.btw  Is Huntingdon still in it? Heard they were doing pretty good too.

1 hour ago, sportslover88 said:

On a side note, Sims scored 14 of our first 16 points. I wish Kelly would consider her playing both sports in college and just give basketball a try with her softball scholarship lol! Would be fun to see! The kid has a determination and desire that can't be taught no matter what sport she is playing!

Huntingdon with a big win over Cheatham County and has Summertown Saturday Night. On Gibson County we have had a great year in sweeping Westview and Peabody. Never thought we would do that honestly. Back to Westview, I think the Rogers kid is a good player that might be real good next year. Trevathon has improved a bunch as well especially handling ball pressure. Good shooter. To make a deep run for Gibson County and Westview I think the secondary players need to step up even more.

11 minutes ago, sportslover88 said:

On a side note, Sims scored 14 of our first 16 points. I wish Kelly would consider her playing both sports in college and just give basketball a try with her softball scholarship lol! Would be fun to see! The kid has a determination and desire that can't be taught no matter what sport she is playing!

She was pumped up. Westview's crowd was rolling. I turned around and told my neighbor we might be going to Memphis Saturday Night if we don't shape up quick. I agree she is a great player. I will pull for her in every sport she plays. I hope she can lead the softball team to a World Series. We have been real close. That was a great contest last night. Both crowds were into it big time. Very loud in there. Proud of both programs. I am a Gibson County Fan  but I have always pulled for Westview and West TN at state. I enjoyed watching the Westview girls play hard last night and leave it on the floor. That is what it is all about. 

2 hours ago, CaptainGuru said:

Gibson Female Pioneers are 34-1 and are the state standard in lower class basketball. Gibson Female Pioneers are one of the front runners to win another female basketball championship this season as well.  Gibson Female Pioneers will mercy rule Trezevant Female Bears. It will happen. I guarantee it. Does anyone want to bet me? I am Captain Guru and I approve this message.

1 hour ago, sportslover88 said:

I agree that they will beat Trezevant easily and can go ahead and book their rooms for state. However, Westview exposed them last night with their weakness and had a brilliant defensive game plan. If a team plays them like that at state and has the offensive whole to go with it, then Gibson Co may be in trouble.

I appreciate your kindness and we have been blessed to win a bunch of games. Does Gibson County have a shot?? yes. Does Westview have a shot?? yes. We can be beat on any given day. AA is loaded so no telling who will win this thing. Westview hit us in the mouth early and honestly I am glad we come together and fought back and won. Gibson County is an underdog, IMO. That is the way we want it. Gatlinburg Pittman, McMinn Central and York had more return than we did so we are not the Vegas Favorites. 

Just now, CaptainGuru said:

Gibson Female Pioneers are not as good as they usually are in basketball. Crockett Female Cavaliers got upset but Gibson Female Pionners are still a good team and have a chance to win.

Gibson Pioneers won't play neither. South Gibson Hornets will. I agree South Gibson and Dyersbirg will win. 

2 hours ago, FANWC said:

Probably the best WC has played all year. 

I was expecting a closer game. Wayne County getting past Mckenzie probably loosens them up a little and gives them more confidence. Baugus is a beast. Will be tough for any team to guard her. 

I will bet you the Gibson Female Pioneers will not beat Millington or Covington. Won't happen. 

8 hours ago, sportslover88 said:

What about Emma Simpson coming to the game tonight to cheer her teammates on after having ACL surgery today and not getting home until 5:30 and made it to GC by 7 tip!! Westview faithful gave her a standing ovation to show all she means to this program! I don’t think GC knew what was going on or they might have to. Incredible kid and incredible leader they are really missing this year!!

We didn't. We sure would have. Prayers for this young lady. This is the second surgery right?? She lit us up over at Westview a couple of years ago. We were hanging right with y'all for a while and she hit 5 or 6 3's in a row and took the game over. Sure hate to see players get hurt. At the HS level in these smaller towns it sure is hard to overcome losing one let alone two. 

34 minutes ago, sportslover88 said:

Gave them all they wanted tonight…was 2-3 threes falling or 2-3 layups away from pulling it out. Came out flat to start second half and hurt us. Did a good job keeping Hart’s points down and took Rivers out of it and that was the game plan going in. I was shocked Haskins came out in something other than the 2-3 but it was a good call that just about worked out

Good game by Westview. Girls fought hard and y'all took it to us first half. Y'all were really pumped up. Big time atmosphere from both fan bases. Proud of our girls for grinding it out. Two great programs. Good luck to y'all going forward. Maybe one of us will win it. 

3 hours ago, sportslover88 said:

Westview vs GC round 4 on GC home floor....does Westview stand a chance against the hot Lady Pioneers on their home court?!

If the round 2 version of this years rounds happens, very possible they can give GC a run for their money. Think it was a 2 point game in the 4th quarter in that one. Haskins is a really good coach and his defense is a thorn in everybody's side. Always got a chance in whoever they play. 

16 hours ago, HawkGuy06 said:

We shut that high-low down that they love to run! We made that freshman play like a freshman! And I don’t believe we gave up any 3’s. Creek Wood’s #22 is a beast down low. 

12 hours ago, UCSportsFan said:

Upperman lost an overtime thriller at Creekwood then destroyed them in Baxter. 22 is a load on the block for sure. SS peaking at the right time. I say let’s dance again at the glass house!!

So good possiblility we see Dyersburg, South Gibson, South Side and Chester County all in Murfreesboro. Interesting. I do think Dyersburg and South Side have a better shot at Upperman and White County personally. South Gibson will be even better next year and year after with all their Jr. High help. South Side and Dyersburg also very young as is Crockett County. Probably a safe bet you will see 3 of the 4 again the next couple of years. 

1 hour ago, UCSportsFan said:

Wow what a break for SS. 

Well looks like they had their biggest test last night against Creekwood and passed it big time. Chester County is pretty good as well. Dyersbirg looks like they are in stride. South Side with a big win last night. We played Creekwood before Christmas. Pretty good team. 

30 minutes ago, Nontypical said:

What about jackson south side?

Just looked at the bracket. Looks like their substate is Macon County or Station Camp. Not 100% but that is what I am seeing from Region 5. 

8 minutes ago, GlassHouseBound said:

Everyone is saying that it is GP or McMinn this year.  Both are great teams.  But don’t sleep on Gibson County.  They have beaten some great teams this year and only have one slip up in a game against Crockett Co where a few girls had to sit for a while for disciplinary reasons I believe during Christmas break.  And still then had a chance to win it in the end.  Any game Micah Hart plays in they will have a chance.  And the role players have gotten better as the year goes on.   They will have a say in it. 

I kinda like Gibson County and Wilkins being in an underdog role if we make it there. Still have a little work to do. Kinda takes a little pressure off as Gibson County over the years have been ranked number 1 several times going up there. AA is loaded though. We seen Summertown knock off a good Cannon County team who played White County tough twice this year. I mean it's a blessing to get there. A double blessing to win it. I do think the posters on here making all these predictions aren't approved by the coaches. Everyone in the state knows how loaded AA is. GP and McMinn are great teams as the rest of the field is really good as well. 

8 minutes ago, Nontypical said:

What about jackson south side?

Great win for Jackson South Side last night as they beat a real good Creekwood team. They have a big time Freshman player maybe D-1. Congratulations to the Lady Hawks. They are in District 12 I believe playing in the Middle Tennessee bracket. South Side seems to be really playing good at the right time. 

3 hours ago, VOLnWTN said:

Hey Pioneer.  Initial indication is a knee on Mikayla.  She will go for an MRI today. Davis was triple and quadrupled last night when Mikayla went down. We had no answer once they did that.  We have known all year if one of them goes out it was going to be tough.  But Savanna did what she could and put it on her shoulders; it just wasn’t enough. 

Much respect to WC as Savanna made her final exit off the floor, they gave her a standing ovation.  
 

 

Hate to see that. She is a great player. I will be praying for her for a speedy recovery. Savannah and Mikayla have been great players and have really been fun to watch. Congratulations on a great run. It is a blessing to get to the state tournament and a double blessing to win a state and back to back is even better. Congrats to Wayne County. Good bunch of folks there. We have a little history with Wayne County. Kelcey Risner was a star player at Union and Wayne County and really helped mentor my niece at camps at Union her and Kayla Hudson while she was really young in her basketball career and we think a lot of Kelcey. Good luck to Mikayla and Savannah and the Lady Rebels going forward. Great career. 

9 minutes ago, Myteamisonthefloor said:

Wayne County did not look good tonight. Reynolds got hurt in the first minute of the game and then Wayne county guarded Savannah with 4 and the score was tied 5-5 after one, and an 8 point game still within reach at halftime. McKenzie was very limited obviously with what they could do without Reynolds but I'll give those kids credit. They scrapped and fought hard defensively and made it hard for Wayne county to score. In the third with about 3:00 to play Wayne county started holding the ball because they couldn't pull away. McKenzie extended to guard and then gave up some easy buckets to stretch the lead. I say if Reynolds wouldn't have been injured I think McKenzie would've won this one.... 

Wonder what happend to Reynolds?? Must have been pretty bad to make her leave the game. I figured Mckenzie would have the mental edge because of past meetings. But Wayne County found a way to win the game when they didn't play well. I figured it might be an ugly game with lots of Turnovers. Still have to hand it to Wayne County. They might have played it different had Reynolds not gotten hurt. Probably knew it was difficult for Mckenzie to score and they just started running clock. 

20 minutes ago, wtnbballfan said:

Trenton Peabody assistant coach ejected out of game after threatening a fan and fan hit him upside the head! Just wow!! That should def cost him his job!! 

We all live together year round. Three miles apart. All will be good tommorow. Emotions in a game. Congratulations to Peabody on a great year. Gibson County very fortunate to beat them 4 times. Very athletic and good basketball team. They beat USJ during the season who is in the Final Four in the private sector. Proud of our girls. We have had a great year going undefeated so far against Peabody and Westview. Very blessed we are. Very proud to be a part of a great program. Again congratulations to Peabody. 

10 minutes ago, Waker said:

Are referees not graded through the season? How is it possible that at this time of the season to have referees that that don’t know what direction a team is on offense and can’t make simple calls on who the ball is out of bounds on? I realize they are human and we all make mistakes….but how do you make it to this point of the season and it appears that this is your first game you have ever called? 

Sounds like y'all had the Middle Tennessee refs. Reason. I say that is there has been a shortage around there for a while and just have guys that are not very good. Congrats on a big win for Huntingdon. 

38 minutes ago, TheTruthHurts22 said:

Clay survives ER to play PC, bring on round 4! That freshman I was talking about for ER is the real deal A. Pennington put on a show she had 31 with 6 threes, despite being face guarded most of the game. She’s got next for sure, congrats to Coach Walker and CC they should have a good chance to make the glass house! 

Wayne County with a huge win as well. That District is always tough. Congrats to Pickett County and Clay County. Sounds like the Freshman put on a show. Gibson County survived a dogfight ourselves. 

1 hour ago, TheTruthHurts22 said:

IMHO it would take almost a perfect game and some good shooting from deep from CRange, but I’ll never say Lamar Rodgers doesn’t have a chance. They will both be really good next year it’ll be Pickett and CR at state I believe! 

Clarkrange and Rogers always tough and with a lot of tradition and hardware. Like to watch them play. 

18 minutes ago, THE KING said:

Wayne has more length than anyone in A.  I'd say they'll run a matchup zone tonight. 

They will have to tighten up on Davis. She shot them out of the gym in Murfreesboro last year. 8-11 from 3 point land or something like that. If Wayne County can somewhat turn this into a half court game, I think the post will hurt Mckenzie bad. They don't have anyone to guard her I don't think. Like another poster said in this thread, Wayne County don't need to get down quick in this one like the last two. If they survive the first quarter or so, it will help them for sure mentally.