Cu Chulainn

He is at 985 now after getting 29 last night. He'd like to cross at home rather than against EC in their place this Friday or Saturday depending on what UIL decides, but the game will determine what he has to do.

Wow, that is tough to read. He is a fine young man with great character! I can personally attest to that and how he has carried himself through the years. Everyone is capable of making a mistake I guess, but he really is a great kid. Sad that another big part of his season is being wasted.

Are we talking about Jacaleb Johnson A.K.A. Draymond?

Didnt say it was only the refs, but getting 16 less free throw attempts (OF-8 / Kountze -24) than the opposing team in a 9 point contest is glaringly obvious. There are multiple factors that attributed to the outcome of the game. Our big 2 did their job including getting into the paint and making plays (Stats show that). They did need more help from their supporting cast, but that is why it is a game and it gets played. All of the kids get another shot at it on Feb 9th, should be another good one.

Pretty hard to believe that would be the free throw count as aggressively as yall play in the press the whole game. Not a good look especially in a 9 point game. The no calls were as bogus as it seems, the free throw count just proves that.

We didn't shoot many free throws against yall either, lol.

Not taking anything away from Kirbyville or making any excuses for the team shooting percentage, but the boys total focus was on Zane's 1,000 point night and getting up enough to unload the bench. Whitmire never really runs it up on anyone and as a parent we are totally good with that. He is teaching our boys more than basketball.

Great young man and teammate! Everyone is super proud for Zane and his family! It's a real honor to join his brother Peyton Wrinkle on that 1,000 Point List!

Fair enough, I'm just saying that collectively as a team it was the best effort that I have seen from them on D all season. Especially with a deep high powered team like Kountze. We look forward to the rematch at home on Feb 9th.

Thank you very much for saying that sir!

When mistakes were made they hustled to get back on D. Bobcats understood their assignment, just came up a little short.

We appreciate you being there and the coverage of the game. I agree, either scenario could have taken place. Hats off to both teams for executing good game plans that made it difficult on each other and the battle it was supposed to be. In Orangefield's case our big 2 in Scales and Wrinkle did what they do and their percentages backed up who we all think they are. They just needed to take care of the ball better and get more help from other role players in the big games. We all look forward to running it back in Orangefield next time and hope officiating will be better as well. Sells, Donald, Wrinkle & Scales all crossed each other out. It came down to the supporting cast and who was more big game ready. We believe in our boys as a team and that they will figure it out. I look forward to the next game being even better!

ORANGEFIELD @ KOUNTZE RESCHEDULED FOR THIS WEDNESDAY JANUARY 17TH.

OF school just got canceled for Tuesday

We really appreciate the kind words and the fair assessment. There is no denying Kountze is deeper than we are, but our Cardia Cats have a special unselfish bond that makes us all believe. Myself and my son totally believe in his teammates and their ability to pull together as brothers and support each other. Going to be a lot of fun to see so much talent executing their coaches game plans for sure!.

Yes, as of 4:40 this afternoon Orangefield school was still scheduled.. There could be more alerts through the night though.

Thank you sir!

Thank you sir!

Any idea how that will work if they do push it out due to weather? Can we play an extra game during the week to make it up or would we play again at the end of District? I'm not sure about UIL Rules on this one.

Yes, Im told Scales got the tech for saying "they have to go for the ball when fouling". The player had grabbed Smith from behind to foul, so he felt he needed to address it. We are still working on that, lol. I am on nights and wasn't able to be there, but I was told this directly.

Thank you very much for saying that sir! It means a ton!

I already said I anticipate Anuhuac being a good game. Can't take any game for granted.

I appreciate you sharing the numbers. Interesting stuff for sure. I can tell you in our blowouts, Scales and Wrinkle both set most of the 2nd half, and by most I mean at least a quarter in a half out each. Im not sure how Kountze runs it but Kountze is deeper and going to their bench probably isnt as much of a drop off as we see in OF. There have been several games where we could have gotten 100, but we back off the gas and let the bench have fun. Sometimes the numbers can be misleading though. Last year, we lost to EC by 16 and 18 (if I'm not mistaken), Kountze split with EC in very close games but none the less beat them once. Oddly enough, we beat Kountze pretty decisively both times we played them. I guess that is why it is called a sport, and on any given night, anything can happen.

Totally agree, Coach Whitmire is great and we are glad to have him. Joubert's resume speaks for itself as well. I think Tuuesday will be a lot of fun as well!

I understand man, but I didnt pick our schedule. We travel the country all offseason trying to play the best so Ghost can keep getting those matchups. I wish all the games were the tough ones in high school as well, but that just isnt how high school sports work. Like I said, if both teams show up the way I know they can, then it will be an all out war. If the Bobcats dont show up and execute a very good game plan form tip off it will show very quickly. Nothing worth having ever comes easy and that is what makes it fun! I hope Tuesday night is all its cracked up to be!