Clinton vs. Powell

[cdragonz123]

Both of these teams will be playing early to earn their spots in the region. This tough district you cant take an off game. These 2 teams are pretty evenly matched in talent. Hargis and Smith are a good inside/outside combo while Clinton has the Dixon/Dye backcourt duo that could be the best in East Tennessee. I think this will be a close game but Clintons fast style of play will wear down the Panther big men "Smith and McGaha" in the 2nd half giving Clinton enough room for the close win.

[redandblack63]

Half court Game advantage Powell. Up and down advantage Clinton.

 

Powell needs to pound it down low to Smith. Clinton needs to open up the floor and take advantage of their tremendous back court duo.

 

If the Game is at Clinton; Clinton wins. At Powell and Smith scores 20 + Powell wins.

[Phsbaseball13]

if Powell comes ou and plays as a team then they win. if they come out and play selfish then they will get beat by a good Clinton team

[mocs30]

if Powell comes ou and plays as a team then they win. if they come out and play selfish then they will get beat by a good Clinton team

 

Powell 77

Clinton 72

 

Final-Overtime

 

Great game. Both teams fought hard. Clinton played their butts off and has a really good team. We were fortunate to win, but we'll take it.

[PowellFan]

My take on it

 

Hargis where in the world were you playing. He walked countless times tonight couldnt catch the ball, coudlnt shoot, and deffenatly didnt have the passing skills.

 

I think the Clinton fans were all over him so that probably got into his head I dont know

 

Mocs you all had a good game plan it seemed but every time in transition the team pulls up and sets up a play

 

i think they maybe had 6 points off of fast breaks they should have had 20 or more

 

they got stuff to work on but great game and a good way to start off

[Ntheknow2]

Give credit where credit is due. BOTH of Powell's big men....including McGaha, controlled the pace of the game opening up the outside game for the guards and shutting down Clinton's inside game (what little they had of one, anyway.) There should have never been an overtime. My advice, don't underestimate what you've got in the big 6'7 guy. He's a very coachable kid and a good athlete. And yes, I think he can go the duration of a whole game both mentally and physically. Incidently, it doesn't matter that Hargis may have been "off," because he knows he has a whole team that will pick up where he is falling short. Congratulations Panthers on the win.

[ihateredhairs35]

How many did Smith have?

 

and how many did hargis have?

[EKLakers]

Smith had 28 and Hargis had 11

[redandblack63]

IMO Powells best chance to win will be when they pound it down low to Smith and that other big fella. Smith will be virtually unstoppable in the post if he sets his mind to it. Certainly they will take the break if they have it. If they are effective in the post that will open up the perimieter for Hargis, Conner, etc... If Powell gets in an up and down game they will not be nearly as effective. Powell must control tempo to have ultimate success.

 

Congrats to the Panthers on a big District win.

[Phsbaseball13]

Moc30 How did you think Hanson played last night? i think he was the key reason we won. really played good D all night

[chill]

Moc30 How did you think Hanson played last night? i think he was the key reason we won. really played good D all night

 

I really like Hanson's game. He plays tough and doesn't seem to be intimidated or make to many mental mistakes. I thought he played well when I saw Powell against Science Hill.....

[Panthers08]

Hargis hit some big shots for us in that game. I know he made some costly mistakes with his walks and some bad passes but the kid is a player and he's going to be just fine.

 

Lee is an unstoppable monster in east tennessee. Hes taller stronger and quicker then most kids hes gonna play against around here. An amazing athlete.

 

Hanson played better then I personally have ever seen him play. Im not sure he scored a single point, or for that matter even had a shot attempt. What he did do, however, was handle the ball extremely well against Clinton's pressure D, made some nice passes, and played great defense all night long.

 

The "other guy" down low for Powell is Jared McGaha. At 6'7 and close to 300 with the footwork/quickness of an offensive tackle, he could be a good one. He's got a long way to go but hes a hard worker and will continue to get better as the seaon goes along.

Edited November 30, 2005 by Panthers08