[BlackcatAlum]

Christian Co's physical style of "in your face" defeense could be another factor in their favor. I know they play some hard nosed basketball in the mountains but CC is in your face the whole game. I could see this frustrating players like the Newsome boys/Varney/Hatfield.

Justice will have to be the team leader and keep his team from playing with too much emotion.

I also think CC's athleticism will be a HUGE factor in this game. Very rarely do they get out-rebounded and I'm pretty sure they won the battle on the boards against both Holmes and Bowling Green.....two teams who have better inside players than SV.

CC is very tough inside with Malcolm McDuffen who is one of the best athletes in the state. Not only does he excell on the court but he's also an all state linebacker and one tough kid. He'll be tough to "bang" with down low.



I have thought the same thing the past two years about CC against Holmes, but you can't simulate their quickness and won't understand how good their press is until you see it in person. This will be one of the quickest teams that Valley has ever played and that's no exaggeration.

I'd honestly say their press is much better than Lexcath's for the simple fact that they have the quickness and athleticism to make up for mistakes.

Being pressed by Mason Co last year and Christian Co this year are two completely different animals.

Valley will be able to break the pressure, but you'll see them struggle throughout the game. Anthony Hickey is quick enough to keep up with Justice if he tries to break the press by himself.

Thanks for the info... Hopefully its a good game Friday, because I'd hate to have me and my friends drive 30-40 minutes to watch a blow out.