[sportwhiz]

You know, the losers of this game was the fans. Neither team was at full strength. It was a big blow for PCC to have an injured Haley Ratliff and it was a big blow for Paintsville without Jesikah Russell (more on her later) and having Laura Carroll at 1/4 speed. This would have been an incredible game. Don't get me wrong it was a good game, but it would have been GREAT if we had been able to see those 3 players at full speed.

PCC is such a dangerous team. Lowe is very good on the post and when Ratliff is healthy, then PCC opens up options all over the court. Keep your heads up PCC, you did get beat by a pretty good team.

Turnovers:
PHS-15
PCC-21

PHS was 28-58 from the field for 48%. This was with Chelsee Jarrell going 2-9 from the field in the first half. Senior night might have brought on a few jitters from the lone senior. She missed 4-5 easy shots that she makes 80% of the time. She finished 8-20 from the field. You can say that Lowe had a little bit to do with that.

Paintsville is just not the same team without Jesikah Russell. Yes, she does have a lot of turnovers. But, she brings a calmness to the court for the Lady Tigers even if she doesn't make it all, well "calm". PHS is such a better team with her on the floor. I can't explain it. She has turnovers, misses shots, but I guess you can say she's just a winner. Our team plays so much better when she is on the court. This game was very good for our girls. Maybe they can believe that they can win without a couple of key members.

It was also important for a a couple subs to come up big. Enter Welch and Lyons. Welch had 4 key bebounds and Lyons 4 pts, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Lyons could score more if she would look at the basket 1 out of 10 trips down the floor.

PHS stats:
L.Carroll 0 pts, 3 assists (Get well Laura, we need you)
K.Carroll 29 pts, 11-20 FG, 6 reb, 4 assists (She's a player)
Jarrell 22 pts, 8-20 Fg, 15 reb, (5 Offensive), 2 assists
SIDENOTE: If Jarrell and K. Carroll shoots 20 shots a piece, PHS will be very tough to beat.
Adams 8 pts, 4-6 FG , 4 reb

Wow, what happens Wednesday with paintsville at Magoffin?? On paper, PHS does not stand a chance. Even smaller chance with Russell not playing. (Jesikah, if you're not ready, don't play. The district is much more important)

It'll be a great game. I just don't look for a blowout.