[mama cat]

Again, people keep insinuating that Valley didn't come to play. There has been a virus going thru the team and Elisha was so sick that he had to go to the hospital and have an IV because he was so dehydrated from throwing up so much! The Cats weren't playing up to their best potential but you have to look at all of the circumstances! Also, statistics state that the team that goes to the free throw line the most, wins 85% of the time and statistics proved right on this one since Pikeville went twenty plus more times than Valley's three. They are not a perfect team because there is no such thing, but these are great kids, the majority make excellent grades, go to church, and show a lot of class for their age. I get very offended when people talk about them as if they are adults when they are only children and they always give 110%. They have an awesome coach that repeatedly tells them to get their priorities straight in life - God first, family-second, education-third, and ball-fourth. I wish people would give them the respect they deserve. They have heart and they love to play ball and win or lose they will always be winners in God's eyes!
I am not trying to take anything away from Pikeville, they played an awesome game and the coaches did a great job! Congratulations and good luck tonight! I hope you win!