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Don't read too much into overall season stats. In the game at the Expo (won by BL), Pikeville attempted 18 total free throws to BL's 26, Will Branham couldn't buy a shot and was struggling with the flu, Rowe was still recovering from the seperated shoulder and most of his points came at the free throw line (I think it accounted for 12 of his 21 points), and Hamilton was still recovering from a sprained ankle. In the second game (won by Pikeville), PHS attempted 14 free throws and BL attempted 14 free throws (in other words, a little more evenly called game), and the team was/is more healthy compared to then. Overall, as Panther Thunder said, Pikeville is playing a little better at this point in the season. But I expect Coach Newsome to have his team ready, it will NOT be an easy game by any means. I'm going with Pikeville in this one by 5.

Don't read into overall season stats? Well, then why you going back to the game Pikeville got beat by 19 points at the All ''A''. You say how Pikeville was recovering from injuries? What about Hale and Hamilton recovering from injuries that put them out for months? OR how about the amount of shots BL missed? Don't make excuses. The season series is tied between 2 great teams. And I expect Wednesday to be a dandy and a respectful game.