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[quote name="FanintheStands" post="1160100" timestamp="1326579708"] You know... maybe the reason for the poor shooting from behind the 3 and the high number of turn overs was partially caused by good intense defense!  I mean, no matter the offensive power of either team, both of these schools live and breathe (and thrive) on good in-your-face defense! [/quote] Precisely!

You just hit a point I have been thinking about.  Much has been made of the poor free their shooting. That was big. But it wasnt much worse than the Tigers from the stripe.if the Tigers had shot as many as the Hawks  at the same percentage, they would have only made four our maybe five more.  Could have been a difference but not by much. However, I have heard all test about how many threes h j has been hitting and last night they only hit 3/18 whole the Tigers hit 7.  As far as shooting stats, I thought that was huge.

Very well said indeed. It kind of reminded me of the reaction after Justin Leonard's putt in the Ryder Cup several years ago.

No a tougher schedule didnt have anything to do with missed Hawk free throws or probably even that last shot.  But it had everything to do with giving our players the confidence in themselves to play with a much bigger, highly taughted, undefeated Hawk team.  The Tigers could have given up in the first half when they got down but they knew they had what it takes to compete with a team like HJ and in the end they not only proved it to themselves but everyone else in attendance.

I believe Kelton Gaines had a layup in the middle of the Tigers third quarter run that was just as exciting a dunk. A breakaway layup where he took the ball off the flour turned and showed it to thr defender and then finished the layup. The reaction around me was big. Oh and there was another shot more exciting than a dunk as well: a 35-40 foot buzzer beater!

Maybe I will get to hear it. With work all day tomorrow and playoff games sunday don't know.

[quote name="Sloe" post="1159539" timestamp="1326508447"] [quote author=Tigersvoice link=topic=92402.msg1159251#msg1159251 date=1326486818] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=92402.msg1159191#msg1159191 date=1326479596] [quote author=BADSANTA link=topic=92402.msg1159183#msg1159183 date=1326478843] Prudhomme will get 4 dunks. [/quote] Soulja is not going to like that [/quote] After dunk number 2 I'm reverting to my linebacker mode and taking him DOWN. 8) [/quote]Might need to start stretching. 1 dunk and one called off. I bet he gets some more. [/quote] Wrong!!

I would like to see and hear that.  I would love to listen to the second half of this game.  With highs and lows from both sides.

[quote name="#1 Manager" post="1159763" timestamp="1326518914"] With it being such a great rivalry and people flooding the place from both schools , I think it would be awesome if this game was played at the Montagne. Think about, instead of turning people away an hour before the game, u can probably sell out the Montagne. Imagine 10,000 strong watching that game and imagine the money both schools can make.    Besides it's not really home court advantage when it's split down the middle with both fans.  All I'm saying is just show the state how BIG this rivalry really is! [/quote] I am sure the crowd would be bigger but I doubt you would sell out the Montagne.  I kinda like the idea but like was said tonight it would take some of the fun out of it.  Wouldn't be near as loud in such a bigger place.

Unfortunately Tigersvoice there was some of celebration near and directed towards the Hawk fans,  hopefully it was just emotion and nothing worse.  As far as the game,  it doesn't get any better than that.  In the beginning it looked like the Tigers wouldn't have any answers for the Hawks size.  We fell behind by double digits but got the lead back down to 5 by the half.  The third quarter looked like HJ wasn't going to have any answer for the Tigers speed.  It was fun for us Tiger fans to watch.  All out hustle by the little men.  The Tigers stretched it out to as many as 19 but a big shot by Prudhomme cut it to 15 after 3.  Even with that lead you had to know that the game was very far from being over and like good teams do the Hawks showed why they hadn't been beaten making a great run of their own to the delight of their fans.  The Tiger's made some poor choices along with some great play by the Hawks and the lead was gone.  A great shot by one Zayon jackson at the end giving the Tigers the win.  I know he has had to fight with being called DC's little brother but tonight he made a name for himself and one upped his big brother.  The difference in this game came down to missed free throws and a great run by the Tigers in the third period.  I know there was a comment made about the "Hawks won't beat themselves again."  Yes they could have won the game at the freethrow line but no they didn't beat themselves the Tigers did that by doing the things they had to do to win.  A great game by two good teams.  Neither one giving up at all when they were down.  I can't wait til  game 2.

I believe Gaines had a layup in there that was just as exciting as a dunk.

Lets get it on!!

I would bet the crowds would be larger.

Yes I believe so and think there  are some waiting outside.

Since Nash loved it so much I added a couple more lines.

Very true! Bball party tonight!

Msy not win but definately wont be shut out.....

[quote name="Team Game" post="1159001" timestamp="1326458080"] [quote author=BMTSoulja1 link=topic=94139.msg1158999#msg1158999 date=1326457364] They failed to mention what the predicted dunk count will be after this game. [/quote] In Football this week, we saw the Tide Roll. Hoping tonight to see the Hawks [s]Fly[/s] oops, I mean SOAR! [/quote] Yes we saw the lower ranked team win. Hopefully that trend continues.  Go Tigers!

[quote name="PoppaBearstarr" post="1158867" timestamp="1326414201"] I thought it was great and from one of the most logical Silsbee fans (friends) that I know... [/quote] Thanks..

West Brook @ [b]Baytown Sterling (-2)[/b] PAM @ [b]North Shore (-9)[/b] (-6) Galena Park @ [b]Barbers Hill[/b] (-2) North Forest @ [b]Dayton[/b] Livingston @ [b]Ozen (-7)[/b] [b](-21) Nederland [/b] @ Lumberton PNG @ [b]LCM (-5)[/b] Vidor @ [b]Central (-25)[/b] [b](-3) Jasper[/b] @ Center [b]Kirbyville[/b] @ Huntington (-16) Bridge City @ [b]WOS (-24)[/b] (-8) Hardin-Jefferson @ [b]Silsbee[/b] Orangefield @ [b]Hamshire-Fannett (-5)[/b] [b]Huffman[/b] @ Cleveland (-10) Liberty @ [b]Splendora (-6)[/b] Newton @ [b]Central Heights (-5)[/b] Anahuac @ [b]Buna (-16)[/b] (-12) Big Sandy @ [b]West Hardin[/b] [b](-14) Evadale[/b] @ Hull-Daisetta [b](-19) Goodrich[/b] @ Spurger

Wow I really appreciate the compliment!!

haha had to come up with something...

'Twas the night before Havoc and all through the halls All that could be heard was the sound of the balls Coaches were frantic trying to get in that last prep Hoping their team could take that first step Players were anxious awaiting the game Hoping to make fans remember their name Fans were talking all around their home town Hoping their team will take the district no STATE crown The banners they hang from the walls with such care But it doesn't matter how many are there This game will be won on the floor dont you know So come one come all and see this great show The gym will be packed that is no doubt So you better be early or you'll be locked out!!

Heck, I wish I would have gotten the doe!

The Tigers must do three things to have a chance: play good defense no mistakes, hit their shots both from the field and at the stripe, limit the Hawks rebounds. Do those things and stay out of foul trouble and it will be a great game.