Clarkrange vs Middleton for the Gold Ball

[UCSportsFan]

Ok lets get it out there.  Who you got and why?   Here's my two cents worth and i'm pretty sure its not worth that much haha

 

For Middleton to win this game they will have to turn Clarkrange over with the press and maximize their possessions.  They need to make this game and up and down contest.  If they get into a halfcourt game its over early.

 

For Clarkrange to win they will need to handle the pressure defense of Middleton and get the ball down low to their bigs and make Middleton pay for pressing.  

 

My prediction is Clarkrange 64 Middleton 45

[dctiger]

CRange by 8.

[pioneer42]

Clarkrange's guards played really well today. Going to be a good game. Middleton's post players are good. The big girl for Clarkrange dominated today and didn't get in foul trouble. A tough one to pick. It could go either way.

Edited March 8, 2015 by pioneer42

[bob77]

7A team in the finals for 7 out of the last 8 years. 3rd year in a row 7A vs west TN. I think this will be a good one.

[tradertwo]

This may be the game that Middleton misses Faulkner most...not just a quality team, but lots of size in the post. They have answered every challenge, and pulled together as a team like champions do. All the what if's, and's, but's & or's aside...Middleton is athletic, puts pressure on the opposing offenses and defenses, and they haven't found the panic button all season...C'range is big, well coached, and shoots well when set. I'm sure that panic isn't in their vocabulary either. Looks like a matchup game to me, and a contest of wills. If C'range can keep the game methodical, be patient with the offense, and run only when it benefits them, they may win by double digits...if Middleton can accelerate the speed of the game, defend the entry pass to the post, and make the shots that they have made all season, they could also win by ten or more. Two very different, but very good teams...may the best man, errr...ladies win!

[KYTNGBB]

Clarkrange by 7.

[Rebel82]

Because Clarkrange defeated OS convincingly and Middleton only survived SG, I have to say Clarkrange. OS is really the only team I have been able to use to see how good the other side of the bracket is. OS defeated Hampton in OT by 2 at the sectionals. SG was the one who defeated Hampton in the Regionals to send them to OS and had defeated Hampton 3 times this season. That's the only comparison I have.

[GCPioneer]

It'll be interesting... Is Clarkrange conditioned enough to run with Middleton. At times, Clarkrange has looked out of shape this week. The other question is will Middleton be able to handle Meadows on the inside. It's a battle of two styles of play... Whoever instills their tempo to the game will take it.

[dctiger]

It'll be interesting... Is Clarkrange conditioned enough to run with Middleton. At times, Clarkrange has looked out of shape this week. The other question is will Middleton be able to handle Meadows on the inside. It's a battle of two styles of play... Whoever instills their tempo to the game will take it.

I think CRange will be able to slow it down.

[CoachA23]

If clarkrange stays out of foul trouble and can keep the game slow to there tempo I think they win by +7

[jimbo44]

If clarkrange stays out of foul trouble and can keep the game slow to there tempo I think they win by +7

 

I agree, but by more than 7. I think C'range will be the second middle TN team to knock off an undefeated team.

[UCSportsFan]

This may be the game that Middleton misses Faulkner most...not just a quality team, but lots of size in the post. They have answered every challenge, and pulled together as a team like champions do. All the what if's, and's, but's & or's aside...Middleton is athletic, puts pressure on the opposing offenses and defenses, and they haven't found the panic button all season...C'range is big, well coached, and shoots well when set. I'm sure that panic isn't in their vocabulary either. Looks like a matchup game to me, and a contest of wills. If C'range can keep the game methodical, be patient with the offense, and run only when it benefits them, they may win by double digits...if Middleton can accelerate the speed of the game, defend the entry pass to the post, and make the shots that they have made all season, they could also win by ten or more. Two very different, but very good teams...may the best man, errr...ladies win!

Great analogy and i think you're spot on!