[sportwhiz]

I know it's another week away. What does everyone think???

Paintsville should come into the game 5-0. They are 3-0 now and play Law Co and Morgan Co in between. Mag Co is 1-0 now and play Shelby Valley, Fleming Co, Law Co, and a tough Breathitt Co. MCHS should be 4-1 or 5-0. The Breathitt Co game will show MCHS and the rest of the region just how good MCHS is. Breathitt is 2-1 with a loss to Perry Central and a 13 point win over Letcher Central. The same Letcher that won PCC's tourney with a 26 point win over JCHS and a 30 point win over PCC.

The Letcher game is the night before the PHS game. How will the Letcher game affect MC??

PHS has lost 5 straight to MC and I don't see the streak ending just yet. PHS does not have the defensive guards to handle AJ Howard or Manns. It takes a taller, quicker, and stronger guard, much like Haley Ratliff.

On the flip side, I don't think Mag can stop Kendra Carroll if she's hitting. PHS's only shot is if the MC guards are not hitting 45% or better and that Jarrell continues her dominating play over Calloray Howard.

Jarrell/C. Howard matchup. Last year Jarrell had 69 points, 51 rebounds, 3 assists, 6 steals, and 3 blocks in 3 games against MC. C. Howard had 24 points. But, what a difference a year makes. CH has lost weight and has really worked hard. Question is: Has she put behind her what Jarrell did to her or is it still in her mind??????? Will CH try too hard or will she let the game come to her? If she tries too hard, it just might play into PHS's hands.

If Jarrell starts out hot, it might sink CH. I have a feeling it will end up being a decent match up between Jarrell and CH. But, if Jarrell gets in foul trouble, it's lights out for the Lady Tigers. CH and M. Howard will have a field day with Jarrell on the bench.

I look for both teams to have balanced scoring and the game going to the wire with MC pulling it out. Sorry, PHS fans.

If you're going to this game it is at 6:30. There is more interest in this game than the boys game. You better be there by 6:00 or you might not get a seat.