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I read Coopers report on the Kountze-Dville game on the other site and he said Kountze hasn't been shooting the long ball well at all.The info came from an interview with Duane.I know they have some kids that usually shoot it pretty well but they seem to be struggling from behind the arc this year.One thing for sure,if the kid is a freshman he won't do anything but get better.How many has he hit on the season?

If Anahuac shoots the 3 ball like they did against Warren it will be closer than folks think.Anahuac has the guards to keep it close but Kountze definitely has the edge in the paint.If the game is in Kountze the lions win by 15,if its in Anahuac its to close to call.

Warren 13 31 40 60 Buna 10 13 23 34 Warren:Andrews-20,Sims-17(5-3ptrs),Swinney-13. Buna:Holmes-11,Hillin-12(4-3ptrs). Congrats guys on the win.Came out tonight with a lot more intensity,shooting was cold early with the exception of Andrews but heated up as the game went on.Swinney played a solid ballgame.He has been playing well lately.McBee looked to be moving well tonight after twisting the knee last week.

Congrats Hornets.They definitely are in the drivers seat with wins over Kountze and EC,this district is gonna be crazy.

No disrepect to Deweyville because they play well at home but they haven't seen a club of Kountzes caliber this year.Bray and Bland will play it about even but the Kountze guards will be the difference.Kountze wins this one by 10. Kountze 80 Deweyville 70

This is another one thats all about matchups,the 2 big guys will keep close tabs on each other but Hardin doesn't have an answer for Tramain.EC wins this one by 12 at home. EC 68 Hardin 56

I don't think think this bunch will quit.They ran into an Anahuac team that had to win tonight and took care of business.This was a 1 pt game at halftme.Anahuac got up by 8 in the 3rd and took advantage of a technical foul to stretch the lead to 15(they hit the 4 free throws then hit a 3 on the inbound.They shot the 3 ball well after that to seal the win.Sims and Andrews shot the ball a combined 6 times the second half.Sims had 13 points in the 1st half and Andrews 6.They just didn't get the ball in the second half.Anahuac still has to come to Warren later this year and I think we will look like a different club once we get back in the gym.Anahuac played well and deserved this win.I've said all along the playoff teams in this district will have to protect the home court and still 1 or 2 on the road.I still feel the same way.

I don't think the sky is falling in Warren.Sims is averaging about 20 a game(19.8) and Andrews about 13.The team just didn't get in the gym over the holidays and it showed.They played a game on 12/14/07 then didn't play again until the Spurger tourney on 12/27/07.They attempted to have a couple of practices but had several kids out of town.They played Liberty on Weds. 1/2/08 and Anahuac on 1/4/08 while still having only 1 practice on 1/3/08.It's hard to stay sharp with 1 practice from December 14 thru January 4th.The only thing that concerned me in Warren's losses last week were the lack of field goal attempts from Sims and Andrews in the second half of each game.Sims had 17 pts against Liberty but shot the ball only 3 times in the 2nd half.Andrews had 4 pts and shot it 3 times in the 2nd half.Against Anahuac Sims had 13 in the first half and didn't shoot it at all in the 3rd taking 3 shots in the 4th.Andrews had 8pts shooting it 3 times in the 2nd half.These 2 kids can fill it up when they get the opportunity.I've seen these kids cut a 20 pt deficit to 2 with 4 players against Brookeland and beat a very good Spurger club without there coach coming back from being down 15.I've had the pleasure of coaching these kids in tournaments and in leauges and the one thing I've never seen them do is quit.I don't know who will make the playoffs in this district but don't bury these guys just yet because when they get it together they can play some pretty good basketball.

Nothing more dangerous than a crippled Lion in his own den.Kountze wins this one.

They did deserve the win no doubt,they converted on the Warren turnovers and hit there free throws down the stretch.Coop ask for details and I just got thru charting the game.Plain and simple for Warren to win Sims and Andrews have to get the ball in there hands.Last night Sims scored 17,most of them in the first half .In Warrens win over Liberty at Evadale Andrews had 26.I was just making a statement that these 2 needed to shoot the ball last night for Warren to win.Liberty is playing better ball this year and will compete for a playoff spot.

I know Jarvis can light it up,how many attempts does Ricossa get?I've seen HJ play several times and didn't see Ricossa get a lot of playing time.Some of these kids I don't know but I know Sims,Sheffield,Copeland and Bernard all get a lot attempts (and hit lots of them).Percentages can be deceiving if you don't shoot many.I haven't figured Sims percentage lately but he normally shoots about 45% from behind the arc.Colby Sungren is another one from HJ that hits some crucial 3's and don't forget Payne,he can light it up when he's on.

DP#1 FAN,I don't know why everyone says that 3rd spot is open.I have seen every team in the district and there are 6 clubs capable of beating each other on any given night.Hardin has already beaten Kountze and EC.All 3 of the playoff spots are wide open in this district.

Very simple, Sims shot the ball 3 times from the field the second half and Andrews shot it 3 times.These 2 kids have to shoot the ball for this club to be successful.That being said Warren still led by 7 with 5 minutes left.Missed free throws and 6 turnovers late sealed the deal.One thing about this club,they usually bounce back so don't write em off.When they are good they can be very good.Relax splitter Liberty held out and got the win.They deserve the congratulations.

Liberty 4 16 31 54 Warren 7 24 36 45 Sims-17,Swinney-7,Young-7. I hate to say it but I saw this one coming.An old adage in basketball or any sport is you play like you practice and the boys haven't been in the gym since Saturday.Very unusual for a senior club to be this inconsistant.This was the last non district game so the time for talk is over.These kids can be really good when they commit themselves and very average when they don't.

I think it starts with the student body,get them involved and the parents will go just to see whats up.Once they follow this group they will come back.Heck I don't hardly know anyone in Spurger and I've seen them play 4 times this year just because I like good basketball.You would be amazed at the difference in the intensity if the Spurger folks would pack the gym.I hope for the seniors sake (Phillip and JT)they get behind this club because these 2 are solid players and good kids who deserve the community support.

I know I'm getting old,I stayed up until the ball starting dropping and went to sleep before it hit the bottom of the pole : : :

It's all about matchups.Marsh and Whittacre are both top notch post guys and will just about take each other out.The difference I think will be Spurgers shooting guards,if they are on they shoot the ball better than Hardins.But the home court can cancel that out.This will be a good game to watch and will be a great game to get both clubs ready for the district grind.Spurgers fans need to get behind this club,they are pretty darn good and don't seem to be getting the support they deserve.

Glad to see the Spurger boys bounce back.Good bunch of kids.I knew Sheffield would light it up if he would start shooting it again.Congrats on the win,Spurger is alot better than some people think.

Thru 15 games Paul Sims from Warren has hit 46-3ptrs. In his his best game he hit 7-3's in the second half against Brookeland on his way to a 39 point outing.Also shooting 82% from the ft line.Kid has a pretty sweet shot when he's on.

The high school principal was there and assumed that position but the officials would not let him on the bench.He had to sit in the row directly behind the bench.Not sure why but that's where they put him.He is a great baseball guy but was just a spectator as far as this game went.He was an administrator however so the game was legit.

Both clubs will be focused after losing tournament games this weekend.HJ gets the nod at home. HJ-80 Silsbee-72

This one will come down to the health of Bland.Playing in Deweyville they will have an advantage but I have to wonder if Kevin is healthy after looking at his Spurger Tourney stats.Anahuac will have great atheletes and a very good coach that will make it almost dead even.The loser of this game starts district 0-2 which will be a huge hole to crawl out of.If D-ville handles the pressure they win this one at home.This is gonna be a fun one to watch. Deweyville-70 DaWack -66

I enjoyed the visit after the game beeninnikes.I'll be seeing ya at some of the Spurger,Big Sandy games later in the year I'm sure.

Phillip Whittaker had 22 in this one and really played well,George Whittaker also stepped up and played a good ballgame.The Sheffield kid,who is one of Spurgers best, just didn't put it up tonight.When he and Blankenship shoot the 3 Spurger is hard to beat.Best of luck to the Pirates the rest of the way.

I think they should have said it sooner.Spurger shot over 20 free throws in the first half and Warren shot 0.I have never seen a half of basketball officiated that poorly.I was proud of the Warren kids they were down by double digits when the coaches got the thumb and really pulled together.I 've seen these kids play with 4 players and almost beat Brookeland and now beat a good Spurger club without a coach.One thing I've learned about them is there isn't any quit in them.Good job guys,you deserved this one.