Belfry vs Paintsville 1/3

TheTruth! · 01-02-2025, 02:16 PM

ALL A

EKY Hoops · 01-02-2025, 02:27 PM

I think Belfry keeps this one closer than their last meeting, but I will say Paintsville takes this one 75-65.

**-STAT-** · 01-02-2025, 02:30 PM

Paintsville took care of business against the Pirates last time out, think it'll be much of the same even on a neutral court.

Tigers are playing really good basketball right now, just as good as anyone in the region.

Paintsville-70
Belfry-53

TheTruth! · 01-02-2025, 02:37 PM

(01-02-2025, 02:30 PM)-STAT- Wrote: Paintsville took care of business against the Pirates last time out, think it'll be much of the same even on a neutral court.

Tigers are playing really good basketball right now, just as good as anyone in the region.

Paintsville-70
Belfry-53

Gotta agree with you the Tigers are sure rolling right now!

pirateforlife · 01-03-2025, 02:54 AM

To me Paintsville is the favorite to win it. Think Belfry keeps it respectable but Paintsville pulls away late. Going to say Paintsville 82-69

15thRegionFan1515 · 01-03-2025, 11:27 AM

Cheering on Belfry. Hope they pull off the upset.

billymoore8123 · 01-03-2025, 06:14 PM

@-STAT- What’s the key for Paintsville to win the game and what’s the keys for belfry to win this game? I like hearing your analysis on games.

**-STAT-** · 01-03-2025, 06:41 PM

(01-03-2025, 06:14 PM)billymoore8123 Wrote: @-STAT- What’s the key for Paintsville to win the game and what’s the keys for belfry to win this game? I like hearing your analysis on games.

@billymoore8123 I appreciate that, I sure love the game and been around it in many capacities.

First, I will say that I haven't seen Belfry play this season, I know they lost the Rash kid and that was a big loss.

Paintsville handled them pretty easily last month, beat them by 25 points. Even with the sophomore group Paintsville has, they have that veteran presence as young team, 57th district will do that for you. They have the personnel to run and get in transition, but they execute very well in their half court sets, a lot of constant movement. They got a lot of size that will be tough for most teams to contend with, and something coach Slone hasn't had much of the last few years is some depth off the bench. Cole is the go to guy, he does a lot of his damage in the mid range, and even driving baseline and he is tough to stop, quicker than he looks also. Woods is a force down low as well, and both of those guys can stretch the floor and knock down the occasional three.

Sorry I couldn't provide more input from the Belfry side, just like the last time they played the Pirates will have their hands full, but this time it is on a neutral court so anything can happen.