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Defense and Coaching are the highest priority at this point.

I don't think that with the bracket set up. CAK and Carter cannot play in the finals.

AA, I think Alcoa is a good match up with Carter. If the Tornadoes can dictate the pace of play and not turn the ball over, there could be a shocker in 3AA.

Reynolds was MVP and deservedly so. Knock down shooting. Campbell had 17pts and 15 rebounds. Defense was the difference.

Q, I didn't mention Hutch's name or refer to him at all. I think you took a big stride there. IMO Catholic is a better rebounding team and CAK is a better defender on the floor If Catholic wins the rebounding by a great margin I suspect they will win. If CAK stays relatively even in the rebounding category I think they will win. As I stated in my original post I could be 0-2 at the end of this with my predictions No slight intended or implied to Hutch.

If the adage Defense wins game, I would say Fulton and CAK. just my guess. I think both games will be really close and I could go 0-2 easily.

Coach T scoreboard dyslexia

Irish over Maryville and Alcoa by 11 over Fulton?! Is that correct? If so, Go District 4AA

Campbell dropped 38 on Grace last night ( including a boomer), it is either a school record or tied for it. Scored 10 of 13 in OT. That's without 3 starters ( Reynolds, Cole Smith, Cerny). Again, hope Luke Smith is ok, saw him in cast.

Congrats to Catholic. The Irish dictated the tempo and style they preferred. CAK will have Reynolds, Cerny and Carter back by District play. Should be quite interesting. I will add this commentary after watching CAK,Alcoa and Catholic in District 4AA, I am convinced that we will make some noise in the Region. It would be great to see a District 4 Region Final. Also, hope Luke Smith is ok, great kid.

AB , Sorry you couldn't make it. No dunks, Alcoa made sure of it. Game was very physical. Hunter Reynolds may be out for a while with a concussion. He hit 5 3's before getting hurt. Pray for his recovery. I thought Alcoa played hard tonight, but CAK had 4 players in double figures and Campbell led with 21. Ogle (sp?) had 24 for the Tornadoes. Lots of Length and Athleticism at Alcoa, but seem to struggle with pressure and candidly composure. Final 67-52 CAK. Again, pray for Hunter. He is a fine young man and great basketball player. We are going to have to find ways to win without him for a while I suspect. Hope I'm wrong.

Good post RB, I generally agree with your assessment . GP might be a sleeper. Maryville is solid but I'm not sure they are playing well at the moment. Bearden has surprised me, better than I thought. Good post

Wells is a great coach. He is worth 10 Pts a game. Catholic is a big physical group. It did strike me that the Irish only really have a couple of Basketball Players and the rest are Football kids playing Basketball. This is not a knock on the team, but sometimes it really shows and I thought that was the case Friday night. Q, what do you think?

Thanks AB, enjoyed meeting you as well.Lots of young players out there tonight. Future looks bright for District 4AA!

Alcoa, He is a Senior. The only one they have with experience. He has boomed about 5 or 6 this year. He tried to against Hamilton Heights (Ado) and got it smacked away ! Lots of respect for Alcoa in all sports. Just hope everyone stays healthy and does their best.