[AshlandTcat06]

I can't wait to see this one, Rose Hill has improved a ton from last year and they will be tough to beat. Rose Hill has a young team that is very talented and they should be a force in this region over the next few years as long as everybody stays. Ashland has won their past six and they are coming off a huge win over their rival Russell, while Rose Hill is coming off of a 71-39 victory over Augusta, who had beat the Royals by 10 earlier in the season. For Ashland to win this game, Thomas and McDavid will need to play well, and the supporting cast will need to provide a spark as they have been lately. Ashland also needs to be quick on defense and contest shots as this is a very good shooting team they are playing against (53.7% from the field, 46% from beyond the arc). I think Ashland will take this one, but Rose Hill is a good basketball team that can't be underestimated. The Royals will be pumped up and ready to play in this one, and Ashland will have to match their intensity level if they want to win this game.

My prediction:
Ashland 63
Rose Hill 54