[Old School Hound]

Big statement win for the young Redhounds. Tony's strategy was pretty clear from the start in this one. He was going to give lots of attention to Mabe, and gamble that no one else on South could inflict Mabe-like damage. His gamble paid off in this one. Also, Corbin shared the ball really well and got a lot of really good looks near the basket. The Hounds were able to match or eclipse South Laurel's energy and physicality. At least on this night , the Corbin team looked very much like the better basketball team. Mabe is more important to his team's success than any other player in the region. Take away Mabe, and South isn't that special. With him, they are very good. Nice gameplan by Pietrowski and really nice execution by his players.

Corbin needs to bring this intensity to the court every night. If they do, they can be very good. If Ellis gets eligible, that gives them another big time threat to go along with Akins, Farmer, Eli, and the the seniors, Conner Blackburn, and Connor Middleton. 

How do you all view this one and what does it say about these teams moving forward?

[Keystone12]

I totally agree old school. Mabe is everything to south. Im surprised that rawlings wasn’t more aggressive. I saw him get 30 last year in a win against GRC at Mad Cent tournament. He is a capable scorer but he didn’t hardly shoot last night. Davis ripped mabe up and down for jacking threes. I think south is better than they played but corbin had better talent across the board like gridiron said. Blackburn gave them a huge boost in the first. Eli pietrowski battled and was a stud on the glass. Farmer really battled. He is another freshman. Ive not seen corbin bring that level of energy. Some nights they dont bring it. Bell always brings it. I wouldn’t count south out. They still have a great coach and a dominant big. Their offense is just so stagnant sometimes. Players seem stiff and unwilling to go make a play in fear of the wrath of jeff davis. I have never seen a coach yell, scream, and lecture a referee like he does. Wagging his finger in the face giving it to them without a T being called. Ive never seen grown ass men take so much abuse without a consequence.

[shottaker23]

I totally agree old school. Mabe is everything to south. Im surprised that rawlings wasn’t more aggressive. I saw him get 30 last year in a win against GRC at Mad Cent tournament. He is a capable scorer but he didn’t hardly shoot last night. Davis ripped mabe up and down for jacking threes. I think south is better than they played but corbin had better talent across the board like gridiron said. Blackburn gave them a huge boost in the first. Eli pietrowski battled and was a stud on the glass. Farmer really battled. He is another freshman. Ive not seen corbin bring that level of energy. Some nights they dont bring it. Bell always brings it. I wouldn’t count south out. They still have a great coach and a dominant big. Their offense is just so stagnant sometimes. Players seem stiff and unwilling to go make a play in fear of the wrath of jeff davis. I have never seen a coach yell, scream, and lecture a referee like he does. Wagging his finger in the face giving it to them without a T being called. Ive never seen grown ass men take so much abuse without a consequence.

Mabe is everything to South 100% agree. One of the biggest takeaways I seen was when Mabe was able to get position in the post(and it was a struggle to get position) they didn't get him the ball. Personally I think Davis was onto Mabe for not driving the ball and settling for the 3, but given the circumstances I don't blame him. As far as Davis goes with the officials......I'll hush lol. Good win for the hounds. Be interesting to see the London rematch.

[Keystone12]

I have seen other coaches lose their minds with refs. Wherever you go you will see that. I just have never seen a coach lecture/yell 2 inches from a ref without a technical being called. I almost feel davis wanted a technical or get thrown out to jumpstart his boys but the ref refused to oblige him. I must say i do enjoy watching him work the refs much like i enjoyed watching billy hicks. It does influence calls. The good ones know how to work the refs effectively but he most certainly deserved a technical.