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Mitchell is nursing a high ankle sprain from the Battle game last week. Obviously slowed and not effective in the paint tonight. Union hung close for most of the game and led at one point. Falin has played really well the last few games with Mitchell slowed. Guard play was the issue again tonight IMO. To many turnovers and to much dribbling around in circles. We can’t stop Mullins from getting to the basket. Centrals whole game plan is to isolate him up top and let him drive. If I’m Coach Moore Mitchell don’t see the floor Saturday in the consolation game with Abingdon since it’s meaningless.

Gotta give Ridgeview credit, they did everything they could do to beat Union last night. If they could have stayed hot from behind the 3pt line in the 2nd half the outcome would have been different. Union finally played with a little chip on their shoulder in the 2nd half and we finally left the kids that were playing well on the floor. Good tournament game for both teams!

I’ll agree with you 100% on that.

Made the 1st round of Region twice I believe and lost both times.

Definitely trending the wrong direction at this point. Tonight was very similar to the Central game. Union got a little out coached tonight in my opinion. We are doing to much subbing at the wrong times and can’t get any flow at all. Stayed in the 3-2 zone way to long. Gonna be a tough post season.

Ahh yes, the coin flip. Nothing better than two teams working their tails off for 20+ games for seeding to be determined by flipping a quarter. It cannot be as difficult as it seems to figure out a system that works.

Union got beat bad at the guard spots and it cost them the game. Centrals guards were more physical and took the ball to the hole. Again this time around nobody could keep Mullins from going to the bucket. I think our starting guards had a total of 4 points and 3 of those were in the final minute. Mitchell and the other two post guys played well, and Gibson shot it well. Give Central credit.

Thanks for the info btw! Good stuff! I’m glad you fellas take the time to put this stuff together.

If Battle loses to Union twice (boys),which they should, it would be a travesty for them to be seeded higher. Surely if Union wins out they will move up. Everybody in region d is hoping for 2 or 3 to avoid GC in the finals IMO.

I riding with ya that whole post. Especially the last sentence. That’s why I mentioned they could make tourney time interesting. They could be out the first round or play GC in the regional finals depending on how things shake out and what team shows up.

Slagle did play the TN High game. I think we are making the same observation, just in different ways. I’ve not missed a game this season, it’s been good to see them rebound after losing their leader. A lot of other teams would have tucked their tail and gave up.

Call it what you want but the fact of the matter is their record would more than likely be the exact same if he had stayed healthy. He’s one of the best to come through UHS for sure, I’ve watched him play since 4th grade. My point isn’t downplaying him, it’s that there are still talented kids that have picked up the slack.

I agree that Union has played fairly well without Slagle but IMO they wouldn’t have been much better with him. Different yes, more consistent maybe. I think him being out has made some other guys step up. It seems we have a different leading scorer in each game. Slagle being out has showed that we have 7-8 guys that can contribute. If Slagle is healthy I don’t see Rasnick getting as many looks as he has for sure. I can see them making things interesting come tourney time.

That will be a boost for them for sure. I had heard he was out permanently but when he was at the Union game I figured it was only a few games or he wouldn’t have been there.

Not seen Richlands but I’ll agree with the above post, a loss to Lebanon isn’t a good sign. Graham played well against Union and has a good all around team. I’d have to go with the Gmen.

Please don't take any offense to my reply, but there's no comparison. GC didn't have their "A" game against Union and it still never got closer than 10 and Union played fairly well. McClung had an ok game by his standards but Ervin was off all night. Dean really kept GC in the lead that game. I don't see Graham having an answer to McClung or Ervin. Only chance is to follow Union's game plan and play a zone D and hope it's an off night shooting. That said, I do think GC will have trouble past the Region D, especially against a team with a really good post player and good rebounding. IMO, Saturday against Graham was Union's worst showing of the season so far, other than maybe the game against Eastside when Slagle went out. Union got good looks most of the game but couldn't buy a basket. They looked like a different team from Friday against Abingdon to Saturday against Graham. I'm not knocking Graham, they are a good team and I know they were missing some guys. But in Region D, everybody is playing for 2nd. Should be some good games that come down to Richlands, Graham and Union to see who advances.

Union played well in the Grand tourney without Slagle and I still think they are the 2nd best team in the M7 without him. It seems they have had a different guy step up each game which has given them some much needed depth. That being said, I still say GC by 20. Union rebounds well and plays good defense which will help keep it close for awhile. I think Union plays them closer than anyone else around just because of matchups but Mac and Ervin are just to good of a pair. Should be a good crowd but the Convocation Center is a great facility. I dread the parking and traffic afterwards!

Union beat Honaker 84-76 in semifinal tonight. Central and Burton playing in other semi tonight.

If I remember right the nomination form has info other than football accolades included. Grades, extra curricular etc.. I may be wrong on that but it seems I remember seeing the form on the VHSCA website a few years back. That may explain why some are invited are invited and some are not.

This ^... Havok just won!

I agree that Union will take a step back, but a small one IMO. Offensively I think the Bears will be solid. Hopefully Turner will be healthy, 3 good OL back, good TE in Guerrant, Falin should be tough in the passing game and kicking game. A few good RBs back also. My concern is on the other side, losing some real talent there that will be tough to replace right away. Gonna need some younger kids to come along quick. I think 7-3 would be expected, maybe better if things come along.

For the record, Union has a pretty good kicker too. It may very well come down to that. He has got 40-45 range if needed. Against Graham he took a big return chance away from #5 with a few touchbacks and well placed kicks.

I agree that GC will be the leader of the pack but I think Union will be as competitive, if not more than last season. I'm not saying they'll beat GC but they'll be competitive. I see Union being the #2 from the region. Of course a late start will give them a slow start because 3 probable starters are on the football team but the makings are there for as good of a team as the Bears have put on the floor.

Seating this time of year isn’t a problem. Best bet is to get there 30-45 min early and you’ll find a seat. As for parking, best bet is to park in the surrounding neighborhoods and walk in, easy in and out. We have a really good Mexican place to eat if you like that type, other than that it’s mostly fast food but there’s a good variety. Check out the Southwest Virginia Museum if you have the chance. Sounds like it would be right up your alley. I think you will enjoy BSG and the Park.

Not much to say, Union dominated every aspect of the game. Marion looked way out of their league. Best game of the year and Mitchell wasn’t a big factor and the ball never left the ground. Probably opened some eyes around 2A. Next week should be a classic. Btw.. I can’t wait to hear T52OS analysis and outlook for next week. Should be insightful. Go Bears!