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03-10-2012, 12:08 AM
I honestly know nothing about Marshall County so I am going to have to go with Scott County by 10.
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03-10-2012, 08:04 AM
Marshall County is 31-2 for a reason. This is a very good matchup between two very good teams. I predict SC by 1 in OT. As a side not, if I am not mistaken, if Scott County were to win this game Billy Hicks would become the all time winningest coach in Sweet 16 history. According to Mike Fields of the LHL Hicks is currently tied for that record.
03-10-2012, 06:40 PM
Scott County by 8
03-12-2012, 07:21 PM
Scott Co. 72-63.
03-13-2012, 09:07 PM
Game 7
Marshall Co. vs. Scott Co.
Marshall County
Region: 1st • Record: 32-2 • Enrollment: 1,435
Coach's résumé
Gus Gillespie (194-58) is the Marshals' all-time winningest coach. He previously coached five years in Illinois and has an overall record of 308-89.
Starters
Player Height Class Points
Cole Nelson 6-1 Sr. 13.4
Chase Clark 6-2 Jr. 14.0
Chase York 6-0 Sr. 10.9
Austin Rentfrow6-5 So. 9.2
Chase Buchanan 6-1 Sr. 3.7
Scouting report
Gillespie says "there's nothing special" about his team. The Marshals don't have much size. They're not that athletic. All they do is win — 32 times this season. "We just try to be a sound and solid team. We play unselfish basketball, do a good job finding the open man and scoring off assists. We've won a lot of games with our defense." There's no one scorer to focus on. Clark, Nelson and York are consistent scorers, but a bunch of guys share the load, including reserves Peter Northcutt, Tanner Jessup and Logan Taylor. Rentfrow was thrown into the mix early and has improved steadily to give the Marshals an inside presence.
Player to watch
Nelson is in his third season as Marshall County's point guard. "He's got a lot of experience and has done an outstanding job taking care of the ball," Gillespie said. Nelson can do other things, too, as he showed in last year's Sweet Sixteen when he had 20 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in a quarterfinal loss to Bullitt East. Nelson has helped the Marshals to 82 victories over the last three seasons.
a tale of two states
Gillespie played high school ball at Lawrenceville, Ill., where Jay Shidler was a hot-shot guard before going on to play at Kentucky. "His scoring record was in no danger from me," Gillespie said. Gillespie coached high school hoops for five years in Illinois when it had two-class basketball. He left for Marshall County, and has his team in the one-for-all Kentucky state tournament for the second year in a row. "A single class makes it very special, with one team crowned a true state champion," he said.
Sweet history
Marshall County is in the state tournament for the second year in a row and sixth time overall. It reached the semifinals twice and lost to the eventual state champ both times — to Pleasure Ridge Park in 1989 and Breckinridge County in 1995.
Scott County
Region: 11th • Record: 31-4 • Enrollment: 2,235
Coach's résumé
Billy Hicks, the winningest active coach in the state with 812 victories, has guided Scott County to nine state tournaments in 18 years. He also coached Corbin to one Sweet Sixteen.
Starters
Player Height Class Points
Tamron Manning 6-4 Sr. 15.5
Isaiah Ivey 6-2 Sr. 16.4
Quin Richardson 6-0 Jr. 8.2
Josh Harris 6-4 Sr. 7.9
Trent Gilbert 6-2 So. 14.6
Scouting report
The Cardinals have won 24 of their last 25 games and were at their best down the home stretch. Defense is the Cards' calling card. They play hard and smart in harassing opponents into 40 percent shooting and 20 turnovers a game. Manning, who signed with Marshall, is the firebrand on both ends of the floor. He leads the team in rebounding (6.7), steals (2.8) and getting to the free-throw line (155 of 219). He's second in scoring and assists (2.5). Ivey, a Gardner-Webb signee, is a clutch scorer. Gilbert, one of the best three-point shooters in the state, is hitting 47 percent (102 of 218) from long range.
Dreams come true
Hicks failed to get a team to the Sweet Sixteen in his first 14 years of coaching, and critics said his fast-paced style of play was the reason. "But I never stopped believing in my system," he said. In 1991, Hicks took Corbin to Rupp Arena. Since leaving the Redhounds for Scott County 18 years ago, Hicks has led the Cards to the Sweet Sixteen nine times. "Growing up in a little ol' community in Harlan County, the state tournament was a far-off dream, so I'll never take it for granted," Hicks said.
Player to watch
He rarely leads the Cards in points or publicity, but Richardson is never overlooked by Hicks. "People don't realize Quin is one of the best point guards we've ever had here. He doesn't turn the ball over, he's a heck of a passer, he's a strong defender, and he can score." Richardson averages 3 assists, hits 41 percent of his three-pointers and 81 percent of his free throws. "Prototypical point guard," Hicks said.
Sweet history
This is Scott County's 13th Sweet Sixteen, and its ninth under Hicks, who guided the Cardinals to titles in 1998 and 2007, and a runner-up finish in 1999.
Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2012/03/13/21081...rylink=cpy
Marshall Co. vs. Scott Co.
Marshall County
Region: 1st • Record: 32-2 • Enrollment: 1,435
Coach's résumé
Gus Gillespie (194-58) is the Marshals' all-time winningest coach. He previously coached five years in Illinois and has an overall record of 308-89.
Starters
Player Height Class Points
Cole Nelson 6-1 Sr. 13.4
Chase Clark 6-2 Jr. 14.0
Chase York 6-0 Sr. 10.9
Austin Rentfrow6-5 So. 9.2
Chase Buchanan 6-1 Sr. 3.7
Scouting report
Gillespie says "there's nothing special" about his team. The Marshals don't have much size. They're not that athletic. All they do is win — 32 times this season. "We just try to be a sound and solid team. We play unselfish basketball, do a good job finding the open man and scoring off assists. We've won a lot of games with our defense." There's no one scorer to focus on. Clark, Nelson and York are consistent scorers, but a bunch of guys share the load, including reserves Peter Northcutt, Tanner Jessup and Logan Taylor. Rentfrow was thrown into the mix early and has improved steadily to give the Marshals an inside presence.
Player to watch
Nelson is in his third season as Marshall County's point guard. "He's got a lot of experience and has done an outstanding job taking care of the ball," Gillespie said. Nelson can do other things, too, as he showed in last year's Sweet Sixteen when he had 20 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals in a quarterfinal loss to Bullitt East. Nelson has helped the Marshals to 82 victories over the last three seasons.
a tale of two states
Gillespie played high school ball at Lawrenceville, Ill., where Jay Shidler was a hot-shot guard before going on to play at Kentucky. "His scoring record was in no danger from me," Gillespie said. Gillespie coached high school hoops for five years in Illinois when it had two-class basketball. He left for Marshall County, and has his team in the one-for-all Kentucky state tournament for the second year in a row. "A single class makes it very special, with one team crowned a true state champion," he said.
Sweet history
Marshall County is in the state tournament for the second year in a row and sixth time overall. It reached the semifinals twice and lost to the eventual state champ both times — to Pleasure Ridge Park in 1989 and Breckinridge County in 1995.
Scott County
Region: 11th • Record: 31-4 • Enrollment: 2,235
Coach's résumé
Billy Hicks, the winningest active coach in the state with 812 victories, has guided Scott County to nine state tournaments in 18 years. He also coached Corbin to one Sweet Sixteen.
Starters
Player Height Class Points
Tamron Manning 6-4 Sr. 15.5
Isaiah Ivey 6-2 Sr. 16.4
Quin Richardson 6-0 Jr. 8.2
Josh Harris 6-4 Sr. 7.9
Trent Gilbert 6-2 So. 14.6
Scouting report
The Cardinals have won 24 of their last 25 games and were at their best down the home stretch. Defense is the Cards' calling card. They play hard and smart in harassing opponents into 40 percent shooting and 20 turnovers a game. Manning, who signed with Marshall, is the firebrand on both ends of the floor. He leads the team in rebounding (6.7), steals (2.8) and getting to the free-throw line (155 of 219). He's second in scoring and assists (2.5). Ivey, a Gardner-Webb signee, is a clutch scorer. Gilbert, one of the best three-point shooters in the state, is hitting 47 percent (102 of 218) from long range.
Dreams come true
Hicks failed to get a team to the Sweet Sixteen in his first 14 years of coaching, and critics said his fast-paced style of play was the reason. "But I never stopped believing in my system," he said. In 1991, Hicks took Corbin to Rupp Arena. Since leaving the Redhounds for Scott County 18 years ago, Hicks has led the Cards to the Sweet Sixteen nine times. "Growing up in a little ol' community in Harlan County, the state tournament was a far-off dream, so I'll never take it for granted," Hicks said.
Player to watch
He rarely leads the Cards in points or publicity, but Richardson is never overlooked by Hicks. "People don't realize Quin is one of the best point guards we've ever had here. He doesn't turn the ball over, he's a heck of a passer, he's a strong defender, and he can score." Richardson averages 3 assists, hits 41 percent of his three-pointers and 81 percent of his free throws. "Prototypical point guard," Hicks said.
Sweet history
This is Scott County's 13th Sweet Sixteen, and its ninth under Hicks, who guided the Cardinals to titles in 1998 and 2007, and a runner-up finish in 1999.
Read more here: http://www.kentucky.com/2012/03/13/21081...rylink=cpy
03-13-2012, 10:24 PM
DRAFFENVILLE – Tenth Region champion Scott County provides a formidable obstacle for Marshal County as the Marshals return to the Sweet Sixteen for the second year in a row.
Coach Billy Hicks’ Cardinals are 31-4 and have spent most of the season ranked third by the Louisville Courier-Journal’s Litkenhous Ratings of state high school teams.
They defeated Woodford County 78-43 to with their region championship.
Sophomore shooting guard Trent Gilbert paced the Cardinals’ win over Woodford, hitting seven of eight shots, including five of six from three-point range. He totaled 21 points.
Tamron Manning added 14 points and 12 rebounds. Manning is the team’s second-leading scorer at 15.5 points per game, just behind Isaiah Ivey, who averages 16.4. Gilbert is a close third in the Cardinals’ all-guard scoring trio, hitting at a 14.6 clip.
Like Marshall County, the Cardinals have won 10 straight games as they head into Thursday’s encounter at Rupp Arena. The two teams will square off in the opening game of the evening session at 6:30 p.m. EDT.
The Cardinals’ four losses included two in a 1-2 start to the season. They fell in their season opener 85-76 to Louisville Ballard on Nov. 29 and to Trinity, the top-rated team in the state, 90-77 on Dec. 8.
Their next loss came to Prestonwood Christian Academy of Plano, Texas, in the Beach Ball Classic at Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Dec. 28.
The fourth loss came at home at the hands of Lexington Henry Clay, 63-59 on Feb. 3. That ended a 14-game winning streak.
The same night, the 32-2 Marshals lost at First Region rival Graves County, 63-60, ending a 12-game winning streak.
Their first loss came after the opened with 10 consecutive victories, to host Montgomery County 70-59 on Dec. 29 in the Gateway Holiday Classic tournament.
The Marshals are led by junior Chase Clark, who averages 14 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Senior point guard Cole Nelson is close behind at 13.4 points and 4.4 rebounds. Chase York chips in 10.9 points and sophomore Austin Rentfrow, the team’s top rebounder at 5.8 per game, is just under the 10-point mark with 9.2 ppg.
Read more: Marshall County Tribune-Courier - Scott County is first round foe
Coach Billy Hicks’ Cardinals are 31-4 and have spent most of the season ranked third by the Louisville Courier-Journal’s Litkenhous Ratings of state high school teams.
They defeated Woodford County 78-43 to with their region championship.
Sophomore shooting guard Trent Gilbert paced the Cardinals’ win over Woodford, hitting seven of eight shots, including five of six from three-point range. He totaled 21 points.
Tamron Manning added 14 points and 12 rebounds. Manning is the team’s second-leading scorer at 15.5 points per game, just behind Isaiah Ivey, who averages 16.4. Gilbert is a close third in the Cardinals’ all-guard scoring trio, hitting at a 14.6 clip.
Like Marshall County, the Cardinals have won 10 straight games as they head into Thursday’s encounter at Rupp Arena. The two teams will square off in the opening game of the evening session at 6:30 p.m. EDT.
The Cardinals’ four losses included two in a 1-2 start to the season. They fell in their season opener 85-76 to Louisville Ballard on Nov. 29 and to Trinity, the top-rated team in the state, 90-77 on Dec. 8.
Their next loss came to Prestonwood Christian Academy of Plano, Texas, in the Beach Ball Classic at Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Dec. 28.
The fourth loss came at home at the hands of Lexington Henry Clay, 63-59 on Feb. 3. That ended a 14-game winning streak.
The same night, the 32-2 Marshals lost at First Region rival Graves County, 63-60, ending a 12-game winning streak.
Their first loss came after the opened with 10 consecutive victories, to host Montgomery County 70-59 on Dec. 29 in the Gateway Holiday Classic tournament.
The Marshals are led by junior Chase Clark, who averages 14 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. Senior point guard Cole Nelson is close behind at 13.4 points and 4.4 rebounds. Chase York chips in 10.9 points and sophomore Austin Rentfrow, the team’s top rebounder at 5.8 per game, is just under the 10-point mark with 9.2 ppg.
Read more: Marshall County Tribune-Courier - Scott County is first round foe
03-13-2012, 10:25 PM
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—David Green/ Tribune-Courier Chase Buchanan roots for position in the low post against Tilghman’s Cody Schultz. Buchanan paced the Marshals’ First Region championship victory over Tilghman with a 13-point effort.
Read more: Marshall County Tribune-Courier - Scott County is first round foe
—David Green/ Tribune-Courier Chase Buchanan roots for position in the low post against Tilghman’s Cody Schultz. Buchanan paced the Marshals’ First Region championship victory over Tilghman with a 13-point effort.
Read more: Marshall County Tribune-Courier - Scott County is first round foe
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