[Mister D]

Congrats to Pikeville on the regional championship! They flat out got after it in the 2nd half. Battaile and Roberts wore JC out on the offensive and defensive glass. The rebounds they secured and put backs was killer all night. I was so impressed with Pikeville's decision making all night against the full court press. They just made the right decision time after time whether or not it was to take a open shot or to make the extra pass. If they can shot the way they did against JC they will have a good chance against Perry. Good luck and represent the moutains well!

As for JC, it is a very disappointing end to their season and the careers of 3 starters in Mason Blair, Cole Crace, and Austin Davis. They came up a little short against a really good team. Honestly I think the 18 point lead was the worst thing that could have happened for JC as they became sloppy and unfocused. The effort level on defense was pretty low in the third quarter and Pikeville absolutely killed them for it. I knew coming into this game Pikeville would give them a lot of trouble and there's no shame in saying you got beat by a better team. Overall, another good year for JC that ended in a regional championship game.