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They scored 70 points a game early in the season playing a VERY weak schedule and now are reaping the consequences of doing so.To answer your question,there is nothing wrong with Tarkington they are just playing clubs that are better than they are. ;) ;)

Every team should be lucky enough to have Joe Whitted call their games.Especially the playoff type games,he is simply one of the best.I have given officials my share of grief over the years but OLDREF deserves not only our thanks but more importantly our respect which these young posters could learn some pointers on.I'll be the first to say it,my kids are all through the playing days but THANKS JOE for all the times you called their games.

I don't see EC winning by 25 unless the Bucs dads call the game.There isn't much difference in these 2 clubs and neither has enough inside game for officials to make a difference.The game will be won or lost by whoever gets the best guard play and doesn't turn the ball over.I'm thinking it will probably be a 5 point game but not sure which way I'm leaning yet.If it was in the old gym I'd say EC but I don't think they have the same advantage yet in the new one.

High school basketball is ALL about matchups and Evadale doesn't match up well at all with Spurger.The pirates have a decided edge at the point,in the paint and at the shooters hole.I think the rebels are a lot better than I thought the would be after seeing them earlier this season bu they aren't within 10 of the pirates.They could however easily edge the sharks out for 2nd in this district.

Careful AAW, I saw Sam Houston a couple of times this year and while their crowd was down (it was during the break) their club was pretty dog gone good.I have watched LU for years but they are gonna have to make some huge strides to beat the bearcats this year.

Lots of familiar last names in that EC group but Woodville still wins the matchup.

I hate to hear about the injury HOSS, that's tough because it's impossible to win at any level without a solid PG.That's where it all starts.

I think Woodville picks up the ticket to Austin again this year.EC is good but they haven't improved much over last year.Woodville still will have problems winning it all because they depend on their defense to score and the clubs in the final 4 won't turn it over much.For the Lady Eagles to win it all they will have to develope a go to type scorer on the offensive end but that's all they have been missing the last couple of years.Good luck to both EC and Woodville when the playoffs start.

My thoughts exactly.

I watched Yates destroy the previous Alabama 5-a state champ.I think you hit the key with depth.When Yates brings their second group in they don't miss a beat and the pressure is relentless.Young is one of the best 3 ball shooters I've seen in a while and his range is just sic.I don't see this one being a single digit ballgame.If both clubs play their best Yates by at least 15.

A loss to a very average Texas State club at home is not a good omen for the cards.They will be home come tourney time. :( :(

I haven't seen a game plan out of the Sharks over the last 2 seasons.They have enough talent as a group to win some ballgames but they continue to play 1 on 5 with whoever gets the ball forcing the issue.I don't see Spurger losing a game in district and SP will have to step it up to split with Evadale.If the Sharks go in to the playoffs as the 3rd seed it will be a short post season run for them.They are a lot better than they are showing and are running out of time.They need to start looking at the schedule and playing 32 minutes one game at a time.They have a tendacy to start slow and turn it up late and it's killing them.Come on Sharks,turn it up so SE Texas can get behind you.

I gotta see what the spread is gonna be on this one before I make my pics.I will say this,it will be single digits either way and will be for the 3rd playoff spot in this district.

I thought the same thing Bucs but I would give Southerland a slight edge on experience.

I Usually agree with you Dawg but I don't see this one being near this close.The Yates club I saw earlier this year on ESPN would beat Memorial by 20.Cleveland played Memorial tooth and nail and they aren't in the same league as Yates.

This may be Chesters first win of the year.I saw them earlier this season and didn't think they would win a game.The Goodrich folks aren't used to this.

I never had much patience with my boys and grades.There is no excuse for that.It all comes down to priorities.You gotta hit the books and you know which ones are in danger these days when the progress reports come out.You have to really feel for the ones that are working hard on and off the court and the team is what's going to suffer.

Surely we're not naive enough to think this is a legit 4-a school that abides by all UIL rules ::) ::)

I think that was his point.You give Coach Foster the players SP has and they get good pretty quick.

[quote name="The1 and only" post="748026" timestamp="1264183527"] SP and Spurger At Sp will b judgement day for spurger [/quote]Here's a news flash.SP is 8-8 and 1-2 in district.They spent way to much time on the web site and not nearly enough in the gym.

Evidently Westbury decided not to let Yates break the 100 point barrier.That may be a moral victory for them but you can't blame Yates for wanting to score.Most of those kids are playing for a free ride to school so they have to shine when given the opportunity.I stll say their are ways to keep clubs from scoring 100.You simply have to make them make the decision if the price of running it up is worth what it's going to cost them.If so ,roll it out there and let em play.

Anyone got a final???

Tracy must be pulling rabbits out of his hat.

I've watched Walker for years and he would definitely be a good #1 pick to build a team around.Brey has a tremendous up side but isn't the kind of player you would build around.The Ricossa kid from HJ is another one I would take in a heart beat.If you're gonna build a team you need kids that understand the game and watching Ricossa is like having another coach on the floor.I would take Sutherland as my coach but Duane wouldn't last long on a draft board either.

I didn't get to make this one recruiter but your game summary is exactly what I saw out of the sharks in Spurger last week.They don't play team basketball and they don't have the individual talent to win by not playing together.That's a shame because as a group they could be pretty good.