[TigerBlues]

I just want to add this about the play. I had an angle and he did control the ball. The only question I had is when control was lost, was it on the tag or after the tag on the ensuing collision/hitting against the ground?

It was bang-bang. I would have lived with either decision.

Stepping back, it is awesome to realize that the two more storied programs in 15th Region history did battle in another Regional Title game. A true indicator of the strength and longevity of the programs. Much respect for what Paintsville has done, this year and in the past. They only lose two contributors and will be tough to deal with next season. Glad the Panthers got this one when we had the chance, because the Region is about to get a whole lot stronger.

I think the Panthers rule this region for a long time to come considering the middle school program and the emphasis put on it as well as the programs in the surrounding area. Not to mention the head coach and staff that know where and how to grow the talent and I was told the head coach is a Paintsville grad under Coach Adkins which is a huge plus. Hamilton will dominate until he graduates because he was thrown into the fire as an eighth grader, not the case at Paintsville with two very capable pitchers but saw no time except limited roles in junior varsity games.They wasted a season of experience in my opinion due to the fact of limited players at Paintsville and talent pool.

I just saw the replay at the play at home, no brainer- safe.