[StrikeoutKing]

Allen Central, coming off an impressive win against Phelps, will take on Pikeville who just defeated a Magoffin County team who was coming off an emotional win over Paintsville. Pikeville's Adams had 6 blocks against Magoffin and Rice, down low. Allen Central, IMO, is the hottest team in the region right now. These two teams met back Feb. 20 at Pikeville, with the Panthers pulling out a 5 point win, 69-64. This game is being played on a neutral site, and Allen Central is playing with a lot of confidence AS A TEAM. However, Pikeville isn't a bad team, and could very easily pull this one out. I just feel, the way Collins is playing, the guard play of Hammonds, and the contributions of Prater, Allen Central won't let the Panthers escape with this one, and Johnny Martin will continue is "magic" and the Rebels move on to the Finals for the first time since 2001.

Allen Central - 84
Pikeville - 72