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All I know is that it was announced on Hazard radio station. They said over 5000 people were in there and the fire marshal stopped allowing any more. I was there and they were packed in there so tight you couldn't even move. But maybe you know or just think you know. Peace be among us. Brother Cecil.

Well, if that's the case then Knott Central, if you include standing room only packed to the hilt crowd, will seat 5500 to 6000. It just seems from observation that 5000 seems like a lot for Perry's gym. But you're right, I don't know. All anyone can go by is the capacity figures and work from that. Do you think they will pull out all the rows in the front section?

For my part I'd much rather have the tournament at Perry's gym. For one thing it is a shorter drive for me (50 miles as compared to 80). In addition, I like Perry's parking situation much better. Knott can park a multitude of cars but they can't get them out after a game is over....everything bottlenecks at the front entrance, which is the only entrance/exit to their venue unless they've changed something in the last few years. I haven't been there in a while. And the seating difference is not so much different that it is a big deal, with Knott seating about 500 more than Perry.

But back to the game.
This game should be a close one, but I think Hazard has a little too much depth and speed for Perry. The Bulldogs will press you from the moment your team steps off the bus. If Perry has trouble protecting the ball it's going to tilt a close game in the favor of Hazard. It's important for Hazard that Hudson does not get in foul trouble. If that happens the Bulldogs will have issues with Perry's size.