[cksportsfan]

This is so funny or sad, I am not sure what to think. It is not like it is at Harlan County every year. It will not be at Harlan County again until what 15 years. What is the big deal that Harlan County wanted to hold the region when it was their turn. I also think it is funny how you all say you wouldn't let your child drive to Harlan but who gives a SHIT if my son has to travel to Corbin!!!!!!!

The point went way over your head.

The rest of the 3rd Region should have to travel to Owensboro.

The rest of the 4th Region should have to travel to Bowling Green.

The Bullitt schools should have to travel to Louisville for their region (since there are 3 Bullitts and like 20+ Louisville schools)

Pikeville (which has closer schools and a nice neutral-court college-floor arena) should host its region.

Ticking off the majority -- and LOSING A TON OF MONEY IN THE PROCESS -- to make the minority happy is beyond dumb fiscally in this day and age.

Now if Harlan County gets some big donor or sponsor or advertiser to pony up a ton of money to make it worthwhile (Read: Cut EVERY other school in the region a check to make it financially lucrative to travel to HC), then yes, HC should have it.

But it is NOT worth it to make a ton of people -- actually, not a ton because based on the ticket sales, that did NOT happen -- to travel just because you've got a new and pretty gym.

You had your chance. It failed. The fans spoke loud and clear (with their attendance and with their wallets).

Back to the drawing board.