Dawg05

If Lake Co. was the best team in the state then they would have been able to hold a lead in the 4th quarter. Clay Co. and Jackson Co. had good teams. Lake Co. had 1 great player and some pieces. That's why they lost. Get over it.

I'd say Jackson County is the favorite to win the gold ball next season. They had a rough state tourney but they were the best team in the state the rest of the season. There is still plenty of talent there and JC always reloads.

Since the 2001-2002 season, 7A has 5 gold balls and 4 silver balls, including 4 golds and 3 silvers in the last 9 years. If you include JC's AA time, these teams have 8 golds and 5 silvers in the last 14 seasons. JC, Clarkrange, and PC are 3 of the top 5 teams for state championships all-time. Rogers and Brown are probably the 2 best coaches in the state and Sims is only overshadowed because he coaches against them.

Congrats to the Clay Co. Lady Bulldawgs on winning their first gold ball. This group of girls really put it together when it counted and Celina couldn't be more proud. I'm so happy that Coach Sims could finally get this win. He is one of the states finest coaches and has taken tons of undue criticism over the years for not winning this game. Clay Co. is lucky to have him. Jackson Co. has nothing to hang their heads about. They are a great team and they showed that even when they weren't their best, they could beat about anyone in the state. I fully expect to see them in this game again next season.

The difference in the recent matchups appears to be Clay Co. lacked a 3rd scorer. Monroe has been stroking it in the 'Boro and I think she helps keep this close enough for Roach to put it away late. 51-47 Clay Co.

And they still got the W. Gritty win for Clay Co. Hope JC can make this all 7A. Congrats to Summertown on a great season. Final 4 is a great accomplishment.

You got that right. Hopefully they can even it up here in OT.

No, they sent the 2nd most talented team in 1A home because Flowers took herself out of the game. Otherwise, LC wins by 20. S'town is good and Franklin made some huge shots, but Flowers dominated that game and Roach is every bit that good of a player.

Just looking at the stats, I think Clay Co. matches up very well. Summertown's guards turned the ball over and that is what Clay Co. lives on. Cooper can really eat up offensive rebounds and Summertown doesn't have any Hensley-size players to keep her at bay. Lastly, Flowers dominated that game when she was out there and I think that bodes well for Roach. If Clay Co. can get their turnovers down to around 10, I think they win this game handily.

55-43 final. Roach scored 29 and really gave this team an offensive boost when they couldn't get it going. Great all around game for this team but they have to get rid of the turnovers and the dumb fouls if they are going to make it to the finals.

42-34 with 5:27 to go. Cloundland looks very tired. If the post defense holds up Clay is in good shape.

37-33 after 3. Clay went cold but Roach scored 10 straight for them to get a small lead. Cloudland is staying alive but Clay Co pressure defense is starting to pay off.

19-15 Clay with around 2 to go in the half. I think Cloudland has 13 fast break points. If Clay Co will get, back Cloudland will have a hard time doing anything.

17-11 Clay Co. after 1. Clay Co. is absolutely on fire and the Landers have done well just to keep this close.

Wow, this post is delusional at best. PC is good enough to beat Clay Co. but Clay Co. is the best team in the district. Also, Roop isn't his own teams MVP so I'd cool the district MVP talk. He's good when he's in control, but both times I've seen PC play he was the 2nd or 3rd best player on his team.