[EKY Sportster]

Well here are my thoughts! Tigers came out with more intensity that Valley expected and took a big lead. Valley didn't shoot well early on. The refs started tacking on fouls against JD and some other Tigers which caused Paintsville to have to back off somewhat. Valley dug in and used their D and mounted the comeback. Paintsville without a deep bench had to hold on and Valley used their bench and D to get back into the game and finally take the lead. But then the determination of the Paintsville seniors took over and they came up with the big plays! End of story!

I won't say that Paintsville had the best starting 5 players man for man, but I'd take the Tigers starting 5 over Valleys starting 5 any day and I think that they proved they were better (but hey they are all seniors and older). But the Valley bench was a big plus for Valley tonight.

Refs were very INCONSISTENT which made it frustrating for the players on both teams. I sure didn't see anyone get any favors from them on either team.

I'd like to congratulate SV on a very good game. The players gave it all against the Tigers and almost pulled it off. The next couple of years should be good for Valley.

A big congrats to Landon for taking the match-ups dealt him and making the best of them! Awesome game. And even though he didn't get his 25 points, he made a huge difference in the outcome!! Also a big congrats to Grimm who made it all possible with a blowout scoring night!! Great job Grimm!! Good job Blake on some nice assists and defense. Hats off to JD on good post play and a few nice 3's. Great defense Murray while you got to play. And Pack done a good job coming off the bench. It wasn't the prettiest game, but it all added up to enough to win the game!

Good luck tomorrow night against JC! Don't overlook them just because you beat them 3 times this season.

And finally, whether it would have made a difference or not, I too believe Booher played into the Tigers hand by holding the ball in both OT's!

Great effort by both teams!!