Tyner "Lady Rams" vs. Bledsoe Co.

[TynerRamFan]

All eyes and ears will focus on Pikeville on Thursday, Feb. 19th. However, before either team gets too pre-occupied with each other, both must win on Tuesday night(17th) against Marion Co. and E. Ridge, respectively. Currently both teams own a District Record of 12-1 and barring any meltdowns in the final week of the Regular Season, both should enter Thursday night at 13-1.

 

The Lady Warriors seem to have a slight edge due to the game being played in Pikeville and also owning two(2) wins over (projected 3rd-seeded) Grundy County. (Not to mention being the 2003 Defending Champs).

 

Statistically, both teams almost mirror each other on offense and defense(when your compare the 13 District games played). Bledsoe(19-7) averages 58.5 points per game and give up 39.6 while the "Lady Rams"(23-2) average 61.7 and defensively give up 33.9 .

 

I predict the game will be a close one but the loss to Grundy this past Tuesday was just the medicine the "Lady Rams" needed to re-focus on the Regular Season title and the Top-Seed in the District Tournament in Jasper.

[bob77]

Bledsoe by 10...

[UCSportsFan]

Bledsoe by 10

 

I second that motion! In all fairness to your team Tyner Ram, if they were playing at home i would have picked them, just for the record.

[jimbo44]

How is Grubers rehab going?

[TynerRamFan]

How is Grubers rehab going?

I really didn't know she was in re-hab. I do know she was in double-figures the other night( 10 points I think) and she hit 15 points against us last month!!

[jimbo44]

Sorry. I was asking about Kayla Gruber the freshman. I watched her play AAU. She is the kind of kid that sleeps with a basketball instead of a teddybear.

[jimbo44]

You are talking about Cassy Gruber, the senior. She played for the Bullits 17u, that were state #2 in AAU.

Edited February 15, 2004 by jimbo44

[midtnbb]

Rams by 8.

[DelTavian]

Rams begin to crumble. Bledsoe by 6.

 

Del.

[TynerRamFan]

Statistically, both teams almost mirror each other on offense and defense(when your compare the 13 District games played). Bledsoe(19-7) averages 58.5 points per game and give up 39.6 while the "Lady Rams"(23-2) average 61.7 and defensively give up 33.9 .

 

After looking at the replies, I decided to add a different twist to this most important game:

 

Offense- Slight edge to Bledsoe. Even though average against the District opponents is maginally lower, I give them the nod due to the starting four or five have played together longer.

 

Defense-Edge goes to the Lady Rams. Basing this category on the last time these two teams met and BC's leading scorer was held to three(3) points. I realize no two games are ever played the same, however, looking at the average margin and previous score(68-56) hence my conclusion.

 

 

Bench Strength- Again the edge goes to the Lady Rams. The back-up small forward(sophomore) was pressed into the starting role and hit a career-high 19 points the last time these two met. The starting senior forward has since returned to the line-up making the rotation even stronger.

 

 

Coaching- Even. With both teams having only one(1) District loss, at this point I would have to keep it even.

 

 

Intangibles- Edge to the Lady "Warriors". This would include home court advantage!!!

 

I could rate the categories of "team speed", "3-point shooting", etc. but they would be a by-product of the categories already mentioned.

 

So this is my take on the game and needless to say: I can't wait until tip-off!!!!!!!

[ChickAdEE0969]

Kayla Gruber, a freshman, was put out earlier in this season due to a ACL injury. She is Cassy Gruber's younger sister.

[TynerRamFan]

Currently both teams own a District Record of 12-1 and barring any meltdowns in the final week of the Regular Season, both should enter Thursday night at 13-1.

 

Well Bledsoe fans, we won tonight!!! What was the score against East Ridge?? I know the school was closed, however, was the game played tonight????