Time to wake up on the Jonesboro Westside Warriors. Nobody really talked about them before the season but they are arguably the best team in 4a. Avery Felts, Riley Felkins, and Cullen Felkins are the best backcourt in 4a. Gage Sheffield and Jordan Rockers are playing well down low and Kessler Mack is also a huge contributor at guard. They just beat Osceola 81-75 who is arguably the best team in 3a. Riley Felkins had 30 points, Avery Felts had 26 points, and Cullen Felkins had 12 points. Their only three losses this year were to North Little Rock, Southside Batesville, and Bartlett. Westside only lost to North Little Rock by 6 points and Baptist Prep lost to North Little Rock by 26 points, Westside lost to Southside Batesville by 1 point and Southside Batesville is the only other team I would put above Westside in 4a, and Bartlett is a really solid team from Tennessee. They also beat Brookland 71-45 hitting twelve threes in the first half. They also play really good on defense and as a team.
Okay so the Felkins brothers, which one is the senior?
Quote from: ArkansasSportsFan on December 28, 2017, 12:15:46 am
Okay so the Felkins brothers, which one is the senior?
Cullen Felkins is the senior and Riley is a sophomore
I was at the Brookland game. You sure it was only 12 threes in the first half? One kid hit his first 7. Number 30 or 35... anyway, he shoots off his shoulder.
I just saw the updated standings from MaxPreps, Westside is in at 6; Brookland in at 4. Makes no sense. I know Brookland beat Nettleton (when Nettleton was still in football playoffs, and 8 players were on the field), and throttled Blytheville, but theyre not even a top 10 team in my opinion. Too many lazy lolly-pop passes, can't handle aggressive defenses and are easily one dimensional if outside shots aren't falling.
Quote from: RiceMan3 on December 28, 2017, 05:37:30 pm
I was at the Brookland game. You sure it was only 12 threes in the first half? One kid hit his first 7. Number 30 or 35... anyway, he shoots off his shoulder.
I just saw the updated standings from MaxPreps, Westside is in at 6; Brookland in at 4. Makes no sense. I know Brookland beat Nettleton (when Nettleton was still in football playoffs, and 8 players were on the field), and throttled Blytheville, but theyre not even a top 10 team in my opinion. Too many lazy lolly-pop passes, can't handle aggressive defenses and are easily one dimensional if outside shots aren't falling.
The Maxprep standings are based off of no credible sources. Nobody from Maxpreps watches these teams play. They just assume from teams records. Maxprep standings are definitely not reliable at all. Brookland is good but Jonesboro Westside is way better. Westside could have hit more threes in the first half Im not sure I just went off of what someone else said on here. Jonesboro Westside is an insane three point shooting team.
Just thought Avery Felts, Riley Felkins,and Cullen Felkins should be congratulated for making the All Tournament Team at the NEA TOURNAMENT
Quote from: Livewire on December 31, 2017, 08:55:56 pm
Just thought Avery Felts, Riley Felkins,and Cullen Felkins should be congratulated for making the All Tournament Team at the NEA TOURNAMENT
Congrats to these talented players
Quote from: Bbal789 on December 28, 2017, 08:12:31 pm
The Maxprep standings are based off of no credible sources. Nobody from Maxpreps watches these teams play. They just assume from teams records. Maxprep standings are definitely not reliable at all. Brookland is good but Jonesboro Westside is way better. Westside could have hit more threes in the first half Im not sure I just went off of what someone else said on here. Jonesboro Westside is an insane three point shooting team.
It's a computer formula...only bias it seems to have is to teams who have played a ton of games...
I have always thought Coach Whitmire is the most underrated coach in the area. I am looking forward to Manila playing them, we had a couple of shootouts last year.
Quote from: HorseFeathers on January 01, 2018, 10:54:23 am
It's a computer formula...only bias it seems to have is to teams who have played a ton of games...
Oh dang I didn't know it was a based off of a computer
I believe everyone knows that Westside is one of the best boys basketball teams in this area.
Quote from: ajhop on January 02, 2018, 02:32:01 pm
NlR guys was still playing football
Baptist played NLR after Westside did
Jonesboro Westside beat Gosnell 97-53. Avery Felts scored 42 points.
Westside defeated Rivercrest 60-36 last night. They are now 9-4 overall and 6-0 in conference. Only losses have come @ the hands of 7A North Little Rock, 7A Bartlett (TN), 5A Nettleton & 4A Southside.
Quote from: Runnin With The Pack on January 06, 2018, 05:59:47 pm
Westside defeated Rivercrest 60-36 last night. They are now 9-4 overall and 6-0 in conference. Only losses have come @ the hands of 7A North Little Rock, 7A Bartlett (TN), 5A Nettleton & 4A Southside.
A very talented group
Quote from: Runnin With The Pack on January 06, 2018, 05:59:47 pm
Westside defeated Rivercrest 60-36 last night. They are now 9-4 overall and 6-0 in conference. Only losses have come @ the hands of 7A North Little Rock, 7A Bartlett (TN), 5A Nettleton & 4A Southside.
Those losses are to some very good teams
Westside comes to Manila Tuesday 1/9, it should be a dandy.
Quote from: Head Lion on January 06, 2018, 10:48:16 pm
Westside comes to Manila Tuesday 1/9, it should be a dandy.
Did you get to see the game? @Head Lion
Quote from: Head Lion on January 06, 2018, 10:48:16 pm
Westside comes to Manila Tuesday 1/9, it should be a dandy.
Westside won 64-52
We lead by 8 at 2 different times in the 2nd half and just could not close the deal. Hats off, they are good and smartest basketball IQ team, that I have seen in awhile.
Quote from: Head Lion on January 11, 2018, 05:16:58 pm
We lead by 8 at 2 different times in the 2nd half and just could not close the deal. Hats off, they are good and smartest basketball IQ team, that I have seen in awhile.
Manila is definitely a tough matchup for anyone. This years Jonesboro Westside team has a legitimate chance of taking the state tiltle. Jonesboro Westside is the best scoring team in 4a and their defense is highly underrated.
Quote from: Bbal789 on January 11, 2018, 08:00:27 pm
Manila is definitely a tough matchup for anyone. This years Jonesboro Westside team has a legitimate chance of taking the state tiltle. Jonesboro Westside is the best scoring team in 4a and their defense is highly underrated.
+1
Avery Felts is averaging 22.5 points per game and 29 points per game over the last 5 games.
Does anybody know how many points per game Riley and Cullen Felkins are scoring?
Does anyone know if Jonesboro Westside graduated any starters last year?
Quote from: Bbal789 on January 14, 2018, 12:37:50 pm
Does anyone know if Jonesboro Westside graduated any starters last year?
Only Sr was T. Rowell according to Max Preps for last season
The Jonesboro Westside vs. Osceola girls game was played but not the boys?
Quote from: Bbal789 on January 14, 2018, 06:48:36 pm
The Jonesboro Westside vs. Osceola girls game was played but not the boys?
Yes sir, heard it will be rescheduled for the 25th
Congrats to the Warriors for the great interview that KAIT Regional News done on them tonight. Coach Whitmire has a good group of young men!
Quote from: Livewire on January 17, 2018, 08:28:40 pm
Congrats to the Warriors for the great interview that KAIT Regional News done on them tonight. Coach Whitmire has a good group of young men!
I agree , a very talented group!!
Westside beats Osceola tonight in OT, 84-83. WHS now 11-4, 8-0 in conf.
Great win for the Warriors! Congratulations to the Jr high team for their win tonight, also.
Busy schedule next week: Trumann at WHS on Tuesday; at Osceola on Thursday; at Riverside on Friday
Congrats to the Warriors , big conference Win!!
Avery Felts had 44 points. Riley Felkins and Cullen Felkins had 13 points each.
Westside beat a good Trumann team last night 80-64 at the Warrior Dome!
Avery is playing OUTSTANDING ball! Coach Whitmire must has really worked with the boys after the dismal rebounding preformace against Osceola because they were CRASHING the boards last night. Dylan Schwarz and Cullen Felkins had 11 each and Avery had 10. Dont know how many rebounds Gage Sheffield had but know he had some blocked shots and several that he altered. He was also dropping 3's. Kessler Mack saw lots of playing time last night and handled himself like a seasoned vetern. He also hit some 3 pointers and will only get better as he gets more playing time and you could see the confidence in his game last night. Jordan Rockers had foul trouble but still contributed in a big way.
They have a huge game ahead of them this Thursday at Osceola. Hopefully Riley will be over the flu and back on court.
Also, congratulations to Westside's Jr. High for the win again last night!
GO WARRIORS
Quote from: Livewire on January 24, 2018, 11:31:07 am
Westside beat a good Trumann team last night 80-64 at the Warrior Dome!
Avery is playing OUTSTANDING ball! Coach Whitmire must has really worked with the boys after the dismal rebounding preformace against Osceola because they were CRASHING the boards last night. Dylan Schwarz and Cullen Felkins had 11 each and Avery had 10. Dont know how many rebounds Gage Sheffield had but know he had some blocked shots and several that he altered. He was also dropping 3's. Kessler Mack saw lots of playing time last night and handled himself like a seasoned vetern. He also hit some 3 pointers and will only get better as he gets more playing time and you could see the confidence in his game last night. Jordan Rockers had foul trouble but still contributed in a big way.
They have a huge game ahead of them this Thursday at Osceola. Hopefully Riley will be over the flu and back on court.
Also, congratulations to Westside's Jr. High for the win again last night!
GO WARRIORS
Personally I think Jonesboro Westside is the best team in 4a. Their three point shooting is outstanding and their defense is very underrated. Avery Felts is the most underrated player I think in the whole state of Arkansas. People don't give Avery Felts enough credit at all. Averaging 34 points per game in one month is pretty amazing.
Osceola beats Jonesboro Westside 78-72
Quote from: 501Arkansas on January 25, 2018, 08:55:00 pm
Osceola beats Jonesboro Westside 78-72
uh oh.....I'll bet things get real quiet in here now.
Quote from: Sigmund Sauer on January 25, 2018, 09:14:29 pm
uh oh.....I'll bet things get real quiet in here now.
Real quiet
Quote from: 501Arkansas on January 25, 2018, 08:55:00 pm
Osceola beats Jonesboro Westside 78-72
Congrats to Osceola
Third times a charm. When you play the same team over and over you are more likely to get beat. Congrats to Osceola. Still dumb if there are people out there who think Jonesboro Westside is all of a sudden bad because of this loss. I don't know what real quiet is supposed to mean. I would not want to be playing Jonesboro Westside in the playoffs
Quote from: Bbal789 on January 25, 2018, 10:18:41 pm
Third times a charm. When you play the same team over and over you are more likely to get beat. Congrats to Osceola. Still dumb if there are people out there who think Jonesboro Westside is all of a sudden bad because of this loss. I don't know what real quiet is supposed to mean. I would not want to be playing Jonesboro Westside in the playoffs
how does this affect their hottest team n 4a status?
Quote from: LRRandy on January 25, 2018, 10:27:36 pm
how does this affect their hottest team n 4a status?
Now there not anymore. Simple as that. Don't have to act sarcastic like that all the time. Im not a fan of Jonesboro Westside but I will be honest I would like to see someone else win the championship this year. I also don't hate Baptist I have no reason to. We will just have to wait and see what happens in the tournament. won't be an easy ride for Baptist and Baptist better be ready because they haven't lost in a while and might lose their focus and lose. They did that three years ago against Dardanelle in regionals and then lost to Monticello in the semifinals and everyone said they were the hottest team then. They did a good job the last two years
Quote from: 501Arkansas on January 25, 2018, 08:55:00 pm
Dante Adams with 23 points, Makai Caruthers with 19 points and Derrell Brown with 17 points
Jonesboro Westside and Baptist Prep both lost a game this week
Jonesboro Westside beat Riverside 69-36. Avery Felts had 27 points and is now averaging 25 points per game.
Westside's loss to Osceola, while painful, it wasn't totally unexpected. Osceola is an excellent team and it is true that it's hard to beat a team 3 times. Factor in the fact that Rielly had been down with the flu, and wasn't nearly 100%, and that's the result. Not trying to make excuses just stating a fact.
Looking forward to playing Brookland at the Warrior Dome tomorrow night .
Jonesboro Westside beat Brookland 82-48. Avery Felts had 29 points 6 thress. Riley Felkins had 27 points 6 threes.
I'd like to commend Avery Felts, not for his outstanding game performance (he does that every game), but for how well he handled the situation last night when the Brookland player was intentionally fouling and mouthing at him. IMO the Brookland player was trying to get Avery to react in a negative manner and Avery showed his maturity by staying calm. The really sad part about the Brookland players actions is the fact that coach (I use that designation loosely) Gross condoned it! Had the table been turned and a Westside player showed that kind of disrespect and bad sportsmanship, coach Whitmire would have had him on the bench immediately.
Congratulations to all the Westside players for playing great team ball and having good sportsmanship. Go Warriors!
Tip of the cap to Westside on their win over Brookland
Quote from: Livewire on January 31, 2018, 02:25:54 pm
I'd like to commend Avery Felts, not for his outstanding game performance (he does that every game), but for how well he handled the situation last night when the Brookland player was intentionally fouling and mouthing at him. IMO the Brookland player was trying to get Avery to react in a negative manner and Avery showed his maturity by staying calm. The really sad part about the Brookland players actions is the fact that coach (I use that designation loosely) Gross condoned it! Had the table been turned and a Westside player showed that kind of disrespect and bad sportsmanship, coach Whitmire would have had him on the bench immediately.
Congratulations to all the Westside players for playing great team ball and having good sportsmanship. Go Warriors!
Very mature. I feel as if it was just emotions boiling over. Brookland seems to be a very good team, but seem to match up poorly with the Warriors. They got frustrated, and it spilled over. Avery didn't budge, and #12 ended up with 3 fouls in 2 minutes. It's going to happen in the game of basketball. It's a physical sport and when you're getting beat like that and not used to it, it will show.
Quote from: Livewire on January 31, 2018, 02:25:54 pm
I'd like to commend Avery Felts, not for his outstanding game performance (he does that every game), but for how well he handled the situation last night when the Brookland player was intentionally fouling and mouthing at him. IMO the Brookland player was trying to get Avery to react in a negative manner and Avery showed his maturity by staying calm. The really sad part about the Brookland players actions is the fact that coach (I use that designation loosely) Gross condoned it! Had the table been turned and a Westside player showed that kind of disrespect and bad sportsmanship, coach Whitmire would have had him on the bench immediately.
Congratulations to all the Westside players for playing great team ball and having good sportsmanship. Go Warriors!
Neutral party here, wasn't there to see it, but I heard the Felts kid was trash talking the Brookland bench and the coaches. I wouldn't mind it either way though, that's part of the game. Tough defense and trash talk makes the game better. Stuff like that goes both ways.
I was there and you have it wrong. The 7th grade Coach from Brookland was the one who mouthed at the player from Westside. There is never a good reason for a opposing coach to talk to a player from the other team.
Isn't Bill Taylor the 7th grade coach?
Quote from: J12 on February 01, 2018, 12:15:44 pm
Isn't Bill Taylor the 7th grade coach?
That's what I thought. But I wasn't sure if he was trying to insult him by just calling him a 7th grade coach if he actually didn't know who he was. Lol
Bill yelled at the Felts Kkd after a missed shot by Felts. Told him he was "selfish". Rich coming from Bill, I know. Felts told Curtis Tate (ref) that he shouldn't be talking to players. Gross admitted after the game they were trying to get in the head of Avery after half. Maybe Bill took the message to heart...
Bill apologized afterwards to Felts and told him he was "D1".
Wasn't a good look for the Brookland coaching staff there in the 2nd half.
Quote from: Livewire on January 29, 2018, 02:04:01 pm
Westside's loss to Osceola, while painful, it wasn't totally unexpected. Osceola is an excellent team and it is true that it's hard to beat a team 3 times. Factor in the fact that Rielly had been down with the flu, and wasn't nearly 100%, and that's the result. Not trying to make excuses just stating a fact.
Looking forward to playing Brookland at the Warrior Dome tomorrow night .
You made a BIG excuse so stop it. No way Westside was going to come to Osceola and beat Osceola even if the kid was 100%. Westside haven't beaten Osceola at Osceola since the 2010-2011 season. Since the 2006-07 season Osceola is 11-8 against Westside.
You are entitled to you your opinion, but if you think Riely was anywhere near 100% then you haven't watched him play much. I haven't disparaged Osceola in any way. They are a great team and I will be surprised if they aren't in strong contention for a state title and I wish them luck.
I'll have to assume you stats are correct concerning game history between them. I really don't know. What I do know is that Westside has defeated them twice this year!
I've seen Westside play more than Osceola however of their 3 games head to head, Westside has won by a combined total of 1 or 2 points.
Splitting hairs here. Osceola is my pick to win 3A. Westside has more of an uphill battle. The regional tournament Westside is in should have 4-5 teams that could make a legit run for a state title.
I would have added brookland in the mix but their play of late might not get them out of the district tournament.
Every team in 4a has an uphill battle this year. Any team could beat another on any given day. Westside does have the best offense in 4a in my opinion. I think they are a better 3 point shooting team than Pea Ridge from last year. Avery Felts should get some D1 recognition I mean that man has some deep range!
Quote from: Livewire on February 01, 2018, 05:08:00 pm
You are entitled to you your opinion, but if you think Riely was anywhere near 100% then you haven't watched him play much. I haven't disparaged Osceola in any way. They are a great team and I will be surprised if they aren't in strong contention for a state title and I wish them luck.
I'll have to assume you stats are correct concerning game history between them. I really don't know. What I do know is that Westside has defeated them twice this year!
100% or 1000% they wasn't going to beat Osceola @ Osceola
They were not *
Quote from: J12 on February 01, 2018, 05:35:36 pm
I've seen Westside play more than Osceola however of their 3 games head to head, Westside has won by a combined total of 1 or 2 points.
Splitting hairs here. Osceola is my pick to win 3A. Westside has more of an uphill battle. The regional tournament Westside is in should have 4-5 teams that could make a legit run for a state title.
I would have added brookland in the mix but their play of late might not get them out of the district tournament.
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I think you may need to check the score of the NEA tournament game. I'm not positive but think the score was 81-75. However, in a close game the final score is often not a true indication of just how close the game was. Example; Team 1 is behind and has to foul to get the ball. Team 2 makes the ft's and team 1 has to put up a quick shot and misses.....this scenario could repeat. Result could be a larger margin of victory than what would have been had team 1 not had to gamble.
Osceola won a close game. Westside won two.
Ok. I've watched all 3 games. In person. Osceola and Westside are on the same level. I'm aware of the overall win totals. Just stating an opinion. It really doesn't matter at this point because they won't play again and could both win a state title in their respective classification.
Westside defeats Harrisburg tonight, 77-43. Now 16-5 overall and 13-1 in conference.
Westside with 87-74 win at Rivercrest tonight. Warriors look to take the outright conference championship Friday with a home game against Manila.
Avery Felts had 41 points and Riley Felkins had 32 points in Westside's win over Rivercrest
Quote from: Bbal789 on February 07, 2018, 03:27:36 pm
Avery Felts had 41 points and Riley Felkins had 32 points in Westside's win over Rivercrest
73 of the 87 came from 2 players???
Hold on. Let me grab my calculator...
Avery Felts and Riley Felkins usually score the majority of the points but Cullen Felkins and Gage Sheffield are very capable of scoring over 20 points on any given night especially if they are hitting their shots. All these players are high volume shooters.
Quote from: (((Subi2Sweet))) on February 09, 2018, 10:04:40 am
73 of the 87 came from 2 players???
Yup and with Crest getting call for at least 30+ fouls to Westside 12 half of those pts came from the ft line.
Looks like Rivercrest needs to play cleaner ball and stop fouling so much. Especially against good free throw shooting teams.
Rivercrest is undisciplined and it shows. 2 technicals as well. No need to defend that. It is what is is. Congrats to to the Warriors on a 15-1 conference season. The true test lies over the next couple of weeks.
Agreed. East regional should have 6-7 teams capable of winning state.
Other regions...not so much. Only see 2-3 that could get past 1st round.
Quote from: Livewire on February 10, 2018, 02:50:15 pm
Agreed. East regional should have 6-7 teams capable of winning state.
Other regions...not so much. Only see 2-3 that could get past 1st round.
Please inform me of these 6 or 7 teams that can win state from the East?
Quote from: (((Subi2Sweet))) on February 12, 2018, 11:07:48 am
Please inform me of these 6 or 7 teams that can win state from the East?
Jonesboro Westside, Batesville Southside, Baptist Prep, Stuttgart, ESTEM, Helena Central and Brookland are all in the MAXpreps top 10.
Quote from: RamblinRazorWreck on February 12, 2018, 12:28:11 pm
Jonesboro Westside, Batesville Southside, Baptist Prep, Stuttgart, ESTEM, Helena Central and Brookland are all in the MAXpreps top 10.
So only 4 of those teams can make it to state, correct?
Correct
Then I would say only 4 teams from the East have a chance to win state.
On paper the blended conference made SOME sense, in reality it's awful.
Quote from: (((Subi2Sweet))) on February 12, 2018, 03:29:02 pm
Then I would say only 4 teams from the East have a chance to win state.
Then you would be wrong. Yes only 4 teams will come out of the east. However, any of those 7 could be one of those 4. And whichever of those 6 or 7 teams that makes it out of regional they all will have the potential to win the state tournament. Therefore, as of now there are 6 or 7 teams out of the East that have a chance to win state.
I see what you did, you tried to call someone out on saying that the East had 6 or 7 teams that could win the state tournament by asking who they were. Once they proved that they were correct, you tried to sound clever in your wording. However, the original statement is correct the East has 6 or 7 teams that have the potential to win the state tournament.
(Capable)
Quote from: Brick Tamland on February 13, 2018, 08:44:07 am
Then you would be wrong. Yes only 4 teams will come out of the east. However, any of those 7 could be one of those 4. And whichever of those 6 or 7 teams that makes it out of regional they all will have the potential to win the state tournament. Therefore, as of now there are 6 or 7 teams out of the East that have a chance to win state.
I see what you did, you tried to call someone out on saying that the East had 6 or 7 teams that could win the state tournament by asking who they were. Once they proved that they were correct, you tried to sound clever in your wording. However, the original statement is correct the East has 6 or 7 teams that have the potential to win the state tournament.
So still only 4 teams from the East will have the opportunity to win state.
Quote from: (((Subi2Sweet))) on February 13, 2018, 09:43:41 am
So still only 4 teams from the East will have the opportunity to win state.
No. 6 or 7 have the opportunity. Using your logic, you might as well say only 2 teams from any region have the opportunity to win state. And ultimately only one team from any region has the opportunity to win state.
Quote from: Brick Tamland on February 13, 2018, 10:12:20 am
No. 6 or 7 have the opportunity. Using your logic, you might as well say only 2 teams from any region have the opportunity to win state. And ultimately only one team from any region has the opportunity to win state.
Actually using my logic you would say only 2 teams ultimately have the opportunity to win state, but using your logic we should just crown whoever wins the East... but why just one let's give all 6 or 7 the championship.
The other regions have better teams then they are given credit like Pottsville, Bauxite, Robinson, Pea Ridge etc.
Quote from: Bbal789 on February 13, 2018, 10:59:03 am
The other regions have better teams then they are given credit like Pottsville, Bauxite, Robinson, Pea Ridge etc.
Oh, I know, but a few people think that the only region playing ball this year is the East. Which has some good teams, but don't count out the rest of the state.
Quote from: (((Subi2Sweet))) on February 13, 2018, 11:12:19 am
Oh, I know, but a few people think that the only region playing ball this year is the East. Which has some good teams, but don't count out the rest of the state.
nobody said the other regions weren't playing ball. Just good ball is what they meant. The other regions are down.
Quote from: LRRandy on February 13, 2018, 12:58:08 pm
nobody said the other regions weren't playing ball. Just good ball is what they meant. The other regions are down.
Yes some regions are down but they still have teams that could win state
Back to OT.
Westside and all teams will have a challenge next week. Should be a lot of fun to see it play out.
Quote from: Bbal789 on February 13, 2018, 01:30:40 pm
Yes some regions are down but they still have teams that could win state
I don't know who could make it through the gauntlet that is the east region. It's like the sec of Arkansas high school basketball.
Quote from: LRRandy on February 13, 2018, 03:36:32 pm
I don't know who could make it through the gauntlet that is the east region. It's like the sec of Arkansas high school basketball.
SEC basketball isn't all that great for a comparison...
Westside will meet up with Gosnell tomorrow at 8:30. This will be their 3rd meeting.
Quote from: (((Subi2Sweet))) on February 14, 2018, 10:26:50 am
SEC basketball isn't all that great for a comparison...
oh, I see. So your saying Subi could make it through the sec? Gotcha.
Quote from: LRRandy on February 14, 2018, 01:35:27 pm
oh, I see. So your saying Subi could make it through the sec? Gotcha.
I'm not saying that at all, but it seems like these teams in the East could probably win the SEC and then the NCAA Championship the way y'all talk...
Quote from: (((Subi2Sweet))) on February 14, 2018, 02:05:09 pm
I'm not saying that at all, but it seems like these teams in the East could probably win the SEC and then the NCAA Championship the way y'all talk...
ok, I do agree with you. Baptist Prep could be an NCAA final four team this year.
Quote from: (((Subi2Sweet))) on February 14, 2018, 02:05:09 pm
I'm not saying that at all, but it seems like these teams in the East could probably win the SEC and then the NCAA Championship the way y'all talk...
I see where Subi is headed to Berryville next week for Regionals. Congrats!
Quote from: pridgehog on February 14, 2018, 02:43:54 pm
I see where Subi is headed to Berryville next week for Regionals. Congrats!
Hung on to win in Overtime last night against Dardanelle. The Sandlizards play an amazing game last night an almost pulled off the upset. But thank you, now Subi faces Ozark tomorrow night, who playing really well.
I'm thinking this Westside and Gosnell game will be good. See what I'm doing here. This is a cool thread. Trying to stay on topic.
Maybe....but it was 87-61 @ Gosnell and 97-53 @ the Warrior Dome with Westside winning both, but anything can happen this time of the year. Just look at the other side of our region at what's happened.
I think the more exciting game will be the Brookland/Trumann matchup. I think a Brookland controlled tempo will give them the win and vice versa.
If Jonesboro Westside is playing good they will have no trouble with Gosnell. One of Avery Felts 40 point games this year game against them.
Won't be a 3rd one tonight. Avery seems not to be a fan of Harrisburg's gym. In 2 games here he hasn't broken and might not tonight.
Great job by Westside tonight. Erased a 12 point deficit in the 2nd half to win. Tip of the hat to Gosnell. They played very well. Warriors go for their third straight over Brookland Saturday evening.
http://m.kait8.com/kait8/db_348337/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=hDAhilxm
Extended clip of Westside's game last night agasint gosnell. Courtsey of KAIT8 in Jonesboro.
Kait Region 8 TV Sports did a great story on Westside basketball with focus on the Felkins brothers! It was informative, funny, serious and heart wrenching!!
RIP Jamey-you and Mikah raised your sons right.
True. Great family and great kids. Both have bright futures off the court.
Great story !!!
Right on cue - Riley and Cullen Felkins had great games tonight. Good win for the warriors. They play tomorrow night at 8:30 against Bauxite.
Westside rolls! I think Riley had 25 and Cullen 18(6/12 from 3). Don't know how many Avery had but he SHUT DOWN their good guard that scored most of Booneville points in first half. Kesler made 2/2 from 3 and played several good minutes.
Second time Westside has mercy ruled a team in that gym this year... ;D
They are the real deal no doubt. 35 was hitting 3's from everywhere in the second half, usually with someone flying at him. I had Felts for 18 unofficially.
Warriors shut us down almost completely in 2nd half.
Congratulations and good luck.
http://m.kait8.com/kait8/db/348337/content/NSwWJaIb/gallery
KAIT8 video of last night.
Great game tonight as the Warriors advance to play Southside Saturday at 1:30. Show up early. The place was packed tonight.
Highlights courtsey of KAIT8
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Is Arkansas recruiting this felts kid? That guy can flat out put it in the basket
Quote from: 501Arkansas on March 02, 2018, 03:07:00 am
Is Arkansas recruiting this felts kid? That guy can flat out put it in the basket
No. Avery plays both basketball and baseball. The summer baseball team he plays for is the Dulins Dodgers. They produce a lot of SEC talent. Felts' first AAU basketball season was last year. Would imagine he will pickup interests this summer on the basketball side.
He plays with 3 kids on Southside. If you want a preview of their AAU Wings team come out Saturday afternoon when Southside and Westside square off. Lots of talent on the floor.
I am the broadcaster for Pottsville and want to take a second to give a virtual high 5 to Westside fans. Pottsville's ladies played in the game before Westside last night. Even before the Pottsville game I saw a number of red shirted Westside fans in the stands. As our game progressed, more and more red filled the arena. Even waiting on their team, the Westside fans seemed to be enjoying the Pottsville and Monticello game. The sea of red that had gathered by the end of the Lady Apache and Lady Billie game gave both teams a great round of applause after that game finished. All of the Westside fans I interacted with were very basketball knowledgeable, polite, and great sports. I had a very heart warming visit with one fan, who I believe was a Westside fan, who was Navy Vet, and in a chair for mobility, but still really enjoying the game when Westside took the court. Nice job!!
Quote from: StevenGlen on March 02, 2018, 08:53:12 am
I am the broadcaster for Pottsville and want to take a second to give a virtual high 5 to Westside fans. Pottsville's ladies played in the game before Westside last night. Even before the Pottsville game I saw a number of red shirted Westside fans in the stands. As our game progressed, more and more red filled the arena. Even waiting on their team, the Westside fans seemed to be enjoying the Pottsville and Monticello game. The sea of red that had gathered by the end of the Lady Apache and Lady Billie game gave both teams a great round of applause after that game finished. All of the Westside fans I interacted with were very basketball knowledgeable, polite, and great sports. I had a very heart warming visit with one fan, who I believe was a Westside fan, who was Navy Vet, and in a chair for mobility, but still really enjoying the game when Westside took the court. Nice job!!
That's awesome. Westside has a really close group of fans. It's a growing school but made up of small communities. Everyone comes together for basketball games. Glad you had a chance to interact with them and enjoyed it.
Quote from: J12 on March 02, 2018, 10:22:30 am
That's awesome. Westside has a really close group of fans. It's a growing school but made up of small communities. Everyone comes together for basketball games. Glad you had a chance to interact with them and enjoyed it.
you had the biggest group of fans for all of your games at regional.
Some great basketball games yesterday!!!
This is basically a home game for Westside , about 20 min drive on other side of Jonesboro.
The Arena was packed for the Westside vs Bauxite game. We are rivals with Westside but they have a very talented Boys team with a very strong fan base. I know some of their parents and they are really nice. We wish them the best of Luck!! We hope everyone that has come out to Brookland has a great experience. Safe travels to the Teams that are heading home and good luck to the remaining schools.
Brookland's tournament has been nothing but 1st Class this week, in every aspect. I was in Maumelle earlier in the week for the 5A and the difference in the two events is like daylight & dark...
Quote from: Runnin With The Pack on March 02, 2018, 12:15:51 pm
Brookland's tournament has been nothing but 1st Class this week, in every aspect. I was in Maumelle earlier in the week for the 5A and the difference in the two events is like daylight & dark...
Nashville was terrible last year as well in 4A. They had nothing good to eat at concessions. I mean pitiful Nachos and the like Rodeo brand Hot dogs that were cold as ice. Proud to hear that NEA is first Class!
Brookland is doing a great job of hosting. A great new arena and top notch atmosphere on Thursday. Seems like once you get into the 5A and above you lose that great post season feel. I dare say the place will be rockin Saturday afternoon.
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New story from KAIT8.
Quote from: J12 on March 07, 2018, 06:10:41 pm
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New story from KAIT8.
I don't know why but everytime you tag a link I can't view anything. I heard there was a good story out about the Felkins brothers.
Quote from: Bbal789 on March 07, 2018, 06:43:58 pm
I don't know why but everytime you tag a link I can't view anything. I heard there was a good story out about the Felkins brothers.
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Try this one.
Quote from: Bbal789 on March 07, 2018, 06:43:58 pm
I don't know why but everytime you tag a link I can't view anything. I heard there was a good story out about the Felkins brothers.
there are brothers on that team?
Quote from: LRRandy on March 07, 2018, 06:52:48 pm
there are brothers on that team?
Yes, Riley Felkins #11 and Cullen Felkins #35
Quote from: LRRandy on March 07, 2018, 06:52:48 pm
there are brothers on that team?
If we reference their numbers you'd probably comprehend this easier.
Quote from: J12 on March 07, 2018, 07:13:21 pm
If we reference their numbers you'd probably comprehend this easier.
yeah. Thanks.
Great season by my guys! I'm a Westside Warrior through and through. Those guys this year were awesome to watch. No shame in this season. Hats off to these seniors. There are teams who come through that will always mean more, this is one of them.
Quote from: J12 on March 10, 2018, 09:58:31 pm
Great season by my guys! I'm a Westside Warrior through and through. Those guys this year were awesome to watch. No shame in this season. Hats off to these seniors. There are teams who come through that will always mean more, this is one of them.
Congrats to the Warriors on a great season!!
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