Sweetnasty1

District play starts next week. What are the opening match ups and who are the winners?

Should be some good games tonight.

Maybe this district isn't as bad as everyone thinks. It may not have the best talent and athleticism, but the teams from this district play at another level of toughness and discipline that other district don't. Also it helps that year in and out they have the most experienced and successful coaches in the state.

It seems to be more about the team. If Lebanon can beat one the "best pg" in the mid state 3 times then maybe it's more important to have a well rounded team like Lebanon.

Mason from GHS

Gotta be Mason from Gallatin.

How are these power numbers generated?

Just going 1 from each team. Not sure who the other would be. Gallatin mason SC Freeman LHS Jackson MJ Sanders Beech Robertson WC Johnson Hendersonville Amis Portland Cook

Who are the all district players right now?

twice

That makes sense. If all the teams are so close then it should make for a really intense tournament.

This district is really wide open. Beech beating station camp is a game changer. I saw Lebanon and Hendersonville won how did they do it? Both seemed like big under dogs.

Anyone at the games last night? Were there any outstanding or impressive performances?

Schedule for the tournament?

Should be a very good tournament. Here is the way I see it shaking out. 1st round SC over Portland Lebanon over central MJ over Gallatin Hendersonville over Beech 2nd round SC over Hendersonville Lebanon Over MJ Finals SC over Lebanon All tournament team: SC- Freeman, Dotson, Taylor Lebanon- Jackson, Neuble MJ- Bell Hendersonville Kirby

I don't think I'm as biased in this conversion but from where I sit You could look at it two ways 1. Look at the best player in the best team. There has to be something to an undefeated record so credit has to go to that player. I'm not sure freeman is even the best player on his team. Length and strong shooting is the identify of SC 2. Look at what team can't survive without. That has to be Jackson. Teams don't even try to press Lebanon with him at the point. Tempo, distribution, execution are all dictated by Jackson.

Tay Jackson means more to his team than any other player. Freeman or Eden would also be in the mix. Don't sleep on the big kid from Beech if they have a good run in the second part of the season.

Pressuring the ball would not be a SC strong suit. Outside of the point guard they are SLOW. They use there height to their advantage and force people to shoot over them and rebound well. Hard to say 9aaa play is weak when the top 4 teams have winning record with some impressive wins. The district in the other side of the region seem to be the weaker of the two. I think 9aaa could sweep the 1st round of the region.

Who is playing well right now? In the scores it seems very tight.

What are the current standings? Are there any surprises? Who are the best players in the district so far this year?

I predict the 9AAA clean sweep!

Thanks for the rundown talent. Here is a little about the teams left standing in 9aaa Station Camp-as much as I hate to say it easily the best team in the district. Their size gives them an advantage that other teams just don't have. That paired with some decent shooters and they are deadly. Their defense is lacking intensity so they push the ball and out score people to win games. They can be beat with physical play as shown from there 2 losses in the district against MJ and gallatin. Lebanon- this team has over achieved big time. They are all under 6 foot across the board. What they lack in size they make up for with speed and aggression. They change defenses a lot throughout games and are able to take teams out of their rhythm. They struggle with size and rebounding. Probably have the best guard play in the district which is where their scoring comes from. Gallatin- coach Luna always has them ready to compete. They are a good all around team with size to matchup man to man with anyone. They tend to foul a lot and get into some trouble but when they get going it becomes hard to stop them. They don't have many threats around the perimeter so tend to drive and go inside mostly. Very quick and athletic and have shown they can beat anyone MT. Juliet- this team was playing way better during the heart of district play. Two things you can always count on with them. They will always play hard nosed defense and they will hit at least 6 3s any given night. Young team that will have many coming back next year. Not too good on the ball handling but they play together as a team well. This is my Darkhorse for region.

Predictions for tonight? Any thoughts? MJ 54 HHS 46 LHS 61 PHS 50 SC 70 WCHS 41 BHS 43 GHS 41

Predictions for tonight Wc 34 mj 51 Sc 39 GHS 47 LHS 62 PHS 54 BHS 46 HHS 41