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Leslie dominated ! I don't see how they they won there District? An if knott runs estill out of the gym! I'am have some big questions for the coaches voting the girl from estill the MVP for the 14 region!

Leslie led most of the game but they didn't dominate. This was an 11 point game with just a few minutes left to play and Leslie held the ball until they were fouled. They hit 24/27 from the foul line and scored 30 points on 3 pointers 10/19). Those kind of stats would have beaten any team in the region, including Perry Central. Those stats would have easily beaten any other team from the 56th district as well, probably much more than this game final 17 point difference, which by the way, was Leslie's largest lead of the night and was enhanced by the fact that Owsley's guards had fouled out , Leslie held the ball until they were fouled, and then hit free throws like it was a layup.

Leslie was the hottest shooting team I've seen in a game this year. If they remain that accurate the rest of the tournament they will be returning to the state tournament.

Owsley had the misfortune of drawing the defending region champions on a night that they had their A+ game on. Some of those 3's were well behind the arc.

On another note, as has already been mentioned in Owsley threads throughout this season, the Owls play several 8th graders who play key roles. One of those 8th graders is left handed guard Lexy Lynch. She fouled out midway through the 4th quarter and that really hurt Owsley against the press, which Leslie played until the final horn. Two of Lynch's fouls were on driving layups where she scored but the basket was wiped off by one of the refs with a charge calls. I realize that the officials on the floor have a closer view of a play but from my advantage point from the stands it looked like both times the defenders were late getting to the spot, actually moving laterally, and both calls should have been blocking fouls on Leslie and basket good. But that's just my opinion.

One more observation. If the refs allow Leslie to play as physical in their press as they did in this game then they will be a tough out. Numerous times they forced the Owls into turnovers by virtue of double team defense and needless to say they got a lot of easy layups from some pushes and whacks across the arms as they stole the ball.I have no problem with officials if they call that way, but be consistent with it on both ends of the floor. Macie Gibson was fouled a lot under the basket on shots and rebound put back attempts. She could have easily had 10 more free throw attempts to add to her 39 points. She sometimes don't get those calls simply because she is so much bigger and stronger than others players. My guess is she will be pretty sore today from last night's game. She's used to it though. I never hear her complain much about it. I suppose it's part of the game to adjust to.

I like Leslie's team and they have great coaches. Wishing them all the luck in winning the tournament. I know quite a few people from Leslie and have friends there. If they continue their hot shooting that they exhibited in this game I think they're on their way. That PCC 20 point district loss must have been an anomaly.