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They'll be too banged up and let down after those blowouts to win any games come tournie time!

What a ridiculous statement. Too banged up? This is a holiday tournament, a good two months before postseason play starts, I think they'll have ample time to heal their bruises.

As for being let down, I don't think so. Even if they lose all their games down there, playing such good competition will only serve to make them better in the long run. A lot better than they would be by playing the same local teams over and over. Now, I suppose they might be a little discouraged if they get blown out in each game, but that will at least show them what things they need to work on if they hope to compete with the big city in-state teams in March.

Remember, your regular season record means nothing, every team starts fresh come district time. The only wins that count for anything are district games, and that only for seeding purposes. Most Valley fans would accept this team losing 9-10 regular season games if it means they go further in the post-season.