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Actually the final was 89-72 but it's really not that important what the final was in this one.The game was about what I expected with both teams missing lots of players.I may be wrong but I don't think either line up will resemble what I saw tonight once the season gets rolling.Both teams played hard which is what you expect from these two clubs.I was surprised at the lack of size on both clubs tonight both teams put a real small lineup on the floor.

A 2-3 matchup zone is an excellent defense and is anything but a lazy mans defense.When ran right it will have all the characteristics of a man.Gotta agree with HJ about disguising the looks to keep the offense from getting comfortable.Regardless of which defense you run,the folks that are the most agressive are the ones that are successful year in and year out.

Are you serious??? On the small schoolside the 2 that standout are Ross from Newton and Walker from Kountze.Not a lot of big guys in SeTexas this year. 1A only im not considering bigger schools or anywhere but SETX, he will stand out in 1A No disrepect intended to Whittacre,he is going to be a fine player.Just remeber he is pretty young and will take awhile for him to develope.Probably would be a stretch to call him a big man,he's probably about 6'1 or 6'2 and close to 175lbs.He may be the best post player in this district,not sure what any of the other clubs have in the paint.

Lots of basketball to be played before anyone starts talking about going to the drum.Not only will folks have to have a tremendous club to get that far they also have to very lucky along the way.

Anyone have a breakdown on the Spurger/Brookeland/Jasper scrimmage on Tuesday?How did the clubs look,strengths,weaknesses etc?

I was glad to see the youth football program kicked off in Warren.I hope it has the desired results.I have watched the other youth programs be pretty successful in Warren for years but it doesn't always translate to wins at the varsity level.Gotta agree with ya about the young guys on the line this year.They did their best but were just overmatched.Probably one of their best players this year we both forgot to mention was Stephen Derouen,he played with tremendous heart all year.

Weights are an important part of the off season program,but need to be monitored closely during the season.NEVER on game days or before shoot arounds.

Not real sure when the wheels came off this year.The kids looked pretty good the first two ballgames but never got it together after the hurricane hit.The Warriors will have to find a way to get the numbers in the program up if they are gonna compete.Gotta tip my hat to Brandon Young,I saw the kids play 5 or 6 times this year and he left it on the field every night.

I think the final was: HJ-50 Huffman-30 I heard Huffman put together a run late to cut it to 20.Tha Lady Hawks big girl has been battling the flu but overall I heard they played well tonight.Not sure of the individual stats but I believe LaLa had 19 tonight.They travel to Baytown this weekend to play in what will be a very strong tournament opening with Kingwood on Thursday.

Are you serious??? On the small schoolside the 2 that standout are Ross from Newton and Walker from Kountze.Not a lot of big guys in SeTexas this year.

McKinney was the heart and soul of last years club, had he stayed healthy they would have had a legitamate shot at the title.His biggest contribution was his leadership ability,some of the younger guys will have to step up there but I don't think there is a big guy in BS that can fill his shoes in the paint.

I guarantee the Lady Pirates won this one, but could you tell us which Lady Pirate club looked the best ;D ;D ;D

I thought they already had.They have a ton of basketball potential if they would just give that program a shot ;)

I will probably check out Spurger/Brookeland on Tuesday and will watch HJ/Ktz on Thursday.How about you?

Anyone have a time and place for this scrimmage? TopDawg I agree with ya about the Lions being the top dogs in 23-aa but when everyone gets all their players the nod goes to the 3-a clubs.Didn't get to see HJ any this summer but you can bet Todd will have the Hawks ready to roll.I got to see the Tigers and I don't see Kountze beating them.

They both play football but they will still have enough kids to make the scrimmage competetive.

So what your saying is that because its a scrimmage you can't get a idea of what kind of club your going to have.(nothing more/nothing less) :D That's not what I'm saying at all.It will certainly give you an idea of what kind of club you have but it will be a scrimmage and should be viewed as such.Each coach will look at some kids who may not have crucial roles when the real season starts.All I'm saying is the team that wins the scrimmage probably shouldn't start raising the banners yet ;D ;D ;D

I don't think WH hired a new coach until late in the summer but he definitely has a building block in Copeland,he is hands down the best player in the district.That being said I agree he has to have a little help and I think they know that in Saratoga.I don't know how heavy graduation hit HD but I know they have some athletic kids over there and Henry gets more out of less than just about anybody around.I don't see much seperation in the 5 clubs listed here.My only concern with Spurger will be youth and a brand new system.I hope the parents in Spurger give the young guy a fair shot,if they do he will have solid club over the next couple of years.Dang I'm ready to watch some hoops.

Not sure how many Anahuac has coming back but they had several young players last year.Their biggest challenge last year was keeping them all elgible.They have a very good coach down there now.The biggest loss for them was Rivon,he will be hard to replace.That being said they still get the 2 spot behind Kountze followed by EC in 3rd.

With Big Sandy changing districts and Spurger's losses to graduation this district just got a lot closer.I dont think you will be able to call a loss in this district an upset unless it comes at the hands of HI.Most of the top 4 clubs in this district will probably win at home,the district champ will steal a couple on the road.I like HD's chances and I wouldn't bet against WH once Copeland gets his legs under him.Spurger/Evadale and Sabine Pass are all real close as well.The champ here could easily go 8-2.This should be fun good luck to all the clubs.

Not real sure what Brookeland has returning but they had a solid club last year.This should be a pretty solid matchup for Brookeland and Spurger simply because neither play football and should be starting to come around.Jasper will still be playing football but will have enough athletes to put a pretty competetive team on the floor.Overall it will just be a scrimmage to let the coaches look at some folks in game situations nothing more,nothing less.

Congats Lady Warriors on a fine season.I have sincerely enjoyed watching these young ladies this season.While the season ended a little short of your goals it is one you can definitely build on.With a very good nucleus returning these girls should be outstanding again next year. PS. Everyone at the Warren sporting events need to take a cue from the student cheering section,they did a fantastic job this year as well.

It will be shelbyville and woodville to fight it out far the last playoff spot Newton wins it followed by San Augustine then Kirbyville.

I am a huge Hawk fan but Walker can play with anyone on this list.He seems like a great kid who leads by example on the floor.He hasn't developed as a guard because he doesn't play the position on his current team.He will have to work on his ball handling skills a little but the shooting touch is definitely there.If your just looking for guards in this area at the small school level check out these 3. Bernard-HJ Robinson-Silsbee Copeland-WH (The most overlooked player in this area)

Kountze will be much improved over last years club and will probably run the table this year.If anyone in this district has a shot at beating them it will be Anahuac @Anahuac.E/C will probably get the 3rd playoff spot but the loss of Tramain and Vance will make it really tough for them to compete with the Lions.