Clarkrange vs Middleton for the Gold Ball

[UCSportsFan]

After watching Middleton yesterday i can see why they are undefeated.  They have the will to win and a very good coach.  Every time they were getting out of control he would get a time out and settle them down and get them back in the game.  

[Greenfieldfan]

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!

 

 

Good post, should be a good game.

 

The two best teams in the state meet up with two different styles, may the best team win.

[Akhayes22]

I think the 2 best teams in the state played in the first round being clarkrange and Houston county. I don't think Middleton can play with either 2 of those teams.

[swanson71]

Great first half! Thought Clarkrange was going to run away with the game, but Middleton got hot shooting and turned it in a good one.

[pioneer42]

Clarkrange post with 3 fouls at half.

[tradertwo]

Tie at the half! I'll give Rodgers the edge in strategy...if Meadows stays out of foul trouble in the second half C'range should "fix" some of the problems Middleton is causing with their pressure. Inside presence will also cause the Lady Tigers more problems after adjustments, but so far they have maneuvered well enough to counter the size deficit...if Middleton can stay out of foul trouble, keep it within easy reach until late, and crank up the press another notch (it gets more intense) at the end, they have an excellent shot. Halftime until 4:30 mark probably decides this one.

[Indian]

Clarkrange is hacking and holding a lot. Most are being called, they cant keep that up no matter the depth.

[tradertwo]

Clarkrange is hacking and holding a lot. Most are being called, they cant keep that up no matter the depth.

Yep, Riverside used rough play against the speed of Middleton to play them close...looks like Rodgers watched plenty of film, but the ref's aren't allowing it.

[Indian]

Four straight no calls he must be on them big time.

[BigDaddy_1]

In the same turn, Meadows is getting beat up every time she posts up.

[tradertwo]

Middleton's post's in foul trouble. One last lick on that poor ole' dead horse...with Faulkner's added fouls to give and her inside presence, Middleton wins. Looking like their chances are good anyway...eight point lead at the 3:47 mark, but C'range didn't get here by folding under pressure.

[GCPioneer]

I really hope devilfanatic gives Middleton respect after this game. Middleton will have knocked 2 7A teams out if they hold onto this game.