[BoyWonder14]

I don’t see that being an issue. The last game at Central was honestly horrendous. I’ve watched a LOT of highschool basketball for close to 30 years and that one was at the top. Grabbing, hanging all over Nicks arms and no call. The kid guarding Fugate literally had 2 hand fulls of Colbys Jersey many times just to stay with him and not the first whistle. Fugate made a point to tell the ref to watch it and he would look at it happening and turn his head. I’ve always said I don’t care if officials are bad as long as they’re bad on both ends. Paintsville’s game at Martin co had a good officiating group. Some calls here and there but that’s expected. Over all, a well called game. The neutral site will take that stuff away and will be an even playing field and that won’t bode well for JC. Position per position its awful hard for them to cover. Look for Keaton to have a BIG night in the paint. Even better than the first matchup.

I’ve watched a few games this year and officiating has been consistently awful. I know it can’t be easy to ref a game with constant scrutiny from fans but like you said at least be bad on both sides. I look forward to the matchups in the 57th. I just think a Tommy McKenzie coached team is hard to beat during tournament time.