[PHSForever]

There have been ZERO picks for Pikeville over John Hardin? Man, I expected at least someone. Pikeville D playing pretty stout right now. I’d say that’s what it will take, too. Pikeville goes in averaging 67 points per game and holding opponents to 58 points per game while John Hardin averages 75 ppg and gives up 61 ppg. Pikeville endured two stretches this year in which they lost a starter to injury. Wyatt Bataille went down early in the season and sat out a couple games due to an ankle injury, then Byers went down after the dunk in the All A championship and was out for nearly 8 weeks. You could see the immediate impact of both players returning each time. There’s a very good chemistry and while John Hardin will be a STOUT opponent, I expect Pikeville to hold their own. I’m rooting for the Panthers, not counting them out at all. Go Panthers!!!