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I’ll say it again, when the 3 ball is falling the Lions can beat anyone . When they aren’t the long rebounds and run outs can make anyone look average. It’s a tough formula for long term success 

I'll be honest, it's ok to not like BC😂😂😂😂

I’ve seen Kountze play several times this year and Zach Sells is the real deal. I think Kountze’s inconsistency is more about their shot selection than their age. When the 3’s are falling anyone is in trouble but that’s a dangerous formula for long term success. The one thing that will improve with age is their defense, they will get bigger and stronger which will make them better. Congratulations on a big win Lions! 

Can’t agree with this post more. I got a chance see Coach Brooks coach a lot when my son was coaching. I think he’s a very underrated part of the Tigers success!! 

I’ve seen Kountze play several times this year and Zach Sells is the real deal. I think Kountze’s inconsistency is more about their shot selection than their age. When the 3’s are falling anyone is in trouble but that’s a dangerous formula for long term success. The one thing that will improve with age is their defense, they will get bigger and stronger which will make them better. Congratulations on a big win Lions! 

I don’t complain much anymore.  But the officiating tonight was completely ridiculous.  It was literally 5 vs. 8 in the first half.  Samaha played a total of 4 minutes through 3 quarters.  One minute for every foul he had.  Sheldon had 3 in first half as well.  I’ll give Huffman credit as they  had a great game plan in first half and executed it to perfection.   Coach Davis made some halftime adjustments.  And were able to hit some big shots from Sheldon and Melvo in the second half. 

When shots are falling Kountze can beat anyone.  When they aren’t, they will struggle (a la OF).  I’ve thought EC was the second best team in the district all year but they got a comfortable win in Winnie.  We will see how it goes Friday.  But there isn’t a great margin between any of the top 5 teams in that district (adding Anahuac and Buna).  Any can beat the other (even comfortably) on any given night. 

Somewhere he’s grinning from ear to ear!! 

Somewhere he’s grinning from ear to ear!! 

How much would our buddy Stevenash have enjoyed this one?  

Yep - to be the man, you gotta beat the man. 

HJ playing without their starting PG 

I've seen them both play, and I think HF has the better team this year. We'll find out soon enough. Should be a fun game to watch!

This is absolutely true. I commented off of what I heard instead of what I saw. I saw it this morning. Aggie is correct.

But when they don't, they are basically dead in the water.

I’ve watched Coach Mitchell for years and the one thing no one ever mentions is his grasp of the defensive side of the game. He’s been doing a great job of preparing his clubs defensively for years.He’s gotta be doing something right because no one ever talked Lumberton basketball before he got there 🏀

The battle for 2 thru 4 in district will be interesting. LCM should get 2nd. 

Huffman has one of the most underrated coaches in the area. He does as good a job with what he’s got as anyone. 

Huffman has one of the most underrated coaches in the area. He does as good a job with what he’s got as anyone. 

Looks like Hardin played KV to a couple possession game.  Don't discount them as a potential win either.

Probably some pretty sage wagering advice…

Got real quiet in here. Orangefield is a really good squad. Will be another battle at their house when we travel.

I think the older Connell kid is an assistant over there now. I’m pretty sure that was him on the bench earlier this year. If so that’s a good move. 

Oh look, another random account has sprung up to criticize Davis and defend Mitchell.  That’s about ten of them now.  Glad you could join us (again).  Not sure Davis has ever had a D1 player in his time at HJ.  Fogo has had 3 at once, including a top-10 player in the nation.  Fogo is  an excellent coach, but Davis hasn’t had near the comparative talent that Fogo has, and Fogo hasn’t had to play teams full of D1 talent in the 2nd or 3rd round every year.  Running into Houston teams or Silsbee in the playoffs every year with a good small school type team isn’t really underperforming.  These last two years without their best player going into the playoffs have been the exception, rather than the rule.  One thing I’ll confidently say: Mitchell wouldn’t have done any more at HJ than Davis has, regardless of what he (you) thinks.  Of course, if you can’t consistently make the playoffs, and then can’t consistently win a couple of games when you do get there, you usually don’t have to worry about playing the AAU all-star teams that have basically ended 4A small school basketball for everyone not named Silsbee over the last ten years or so 

I think the older Connell kid is an assistant over there now. I’m pretty sure that was him on the bench earlier this year. If so that’s a good move.