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This was an up and down rollercoaster of a game. 2nd quarter is were Paintsville really killed themselves only scoring 5 points the whole quarter. I would have to say Pikeville having a 58-50 lead with about 2 or 3 minutes to go I thought along with everyone around me that Paintsville was beat, it was obvious and the Pikeville fans felt it as well. Those last 2 minutes were probably some of the best basketball I have ever seen. Slone put in that last second layup to send the game to OT was an awesome moment and put Paintsville in the drivers seat.

Both of these teams played with intensity, heart and left everything out on the court. I agree it did hurt when Honaker, Bell, and Adams fouled out, when you lose 3 starters like that it's going to hurt. Clevenger is a heck of a ball player, he played the best game out there and left everything on the court. No one deserved to lose this game that is for sure.

But for the refreeing? Wow is all I have to say. A lot I mean a lot of missed calls and blown calls in this one. Probably the worst officiated game in a long time, don't get me wrong these refs go out there and they do their job and they get the most heat out of anyone because, well the rep for a 15th region referee isn't all that bright, but tonight the two Mike's and the other ref (who is from West Virginia) really wasn't on top of their game.

Coach Runyon of course is one of the most legendary coaches in the 15th and the whole state for that matter. He is a great coach who gets the best out of his players and wants what is best for them. But there is an up and coming coach on the rise and that is Bart Williams of Pikeville. IMO the most underrated and overlooked coach in the 15th. You always hear about Runyon, Booher, Martin but it's hardly ever Bart Williams. Great coach and hes doing some great things up in Pike County.

Well this is all I have to say about the game, other than it turned out to be a slobberknocker. A lot of ups and downs and congrats to Paintsville and good luck at Richmond next week.