England vs Marked Tree Round 1

[bigworm]

England coming off a tuff last second loss to the thorn in their side. Last time we played marked tree it was a nail biter. Whats your thoughts and opinions on this match up?

[BigLion10]

Lions by 8

[Mr. Trill]

MT by 8

[MomaLion]

England by 10

[MikelB]

MT by 7

[bear for life]

What strength does both teams have

[Cheek]

What strength does both teams have

Regardless who wins,  Bearden will be a bump in the road to the Semi-finals.

[bearbacker52]

Regardless who wins,  Bearden will be a bump in the road to the Semi-finals.

what is your Apinion based on charles?

[bear for life]

We got another bearden hater I see Mrs cheek

[Cheek]

We got another bearden hater I see Mrs cheek

Okay Champ.  Not hating, just stating fact. 

[bear for life]

So Mrs cheek I assume u seen all the teams play ?

[Redlion91]

I'll say England by 10. We've played both teams and they both are very good. I just think England will out hustle them for the rebounds and steals and beat them back down the court.

[Cheek]

So Mrs cheek I assume u seen all the teams play ?

Not all, but a bunch. 

Earle- Played them once during the season
Light House-  Played them four times 
Clarendon-Played twice
White County Central- Played once
Lavaca-watched them pay.
Cutter-they were in the conference for years and know what they have.
EPC-Played in the State Tour. last year. 

The only teams Bearden has faced is Forman and Cutter.

I know someone who scouted Cutter, but watched the Bearden and Blevins game.  So yes, I know about Bearden . 

[bear for life]

Lol we never faced foreman

[bear for life]

Cheek who your team ?

[bearbacker52]

So Mrs cheek I assume u seen all the teams play ?

you would think from they way he is speaking he seen all them play, i guess his predictions is based on reading tea leaves, mary jane, chicken bones, something like that

[Bigditchlion]

Prediction time - Thompson decides he is going to dunk on everybody and does at least 4-5 times. Westbrook, hunter, clarkson & Davis make them respect the perimeter and the floor General Brazeal drives and dishes to set up easy layups. It's state time boys! Lions are battle tested and are starting to peak at the right time. It's all yours go get it!!

[bear for life]

Just curious how is England peaking at the right time didn't they lose Saturday

[BigLion10]

By 2 gave it away too

[Bigditchlion]

"STARTING TO PEAK" come on man, read. Your better than that.

[bigworm]

We gonna have to clean some stuff up if we plan on beating marked tree. Much less bearden. But we are battle tested. Only teams weve lost to this year were those frekishly athletic teams. The way i understamd it, bearden fits that mold.

[bear for life]

If they lost how are the starting to peak come on man

[Bigditchlion]

 Big difference in peaking and starting to peak! Oh well I suppose I should have been more clear on the lead up to the statement. 

[bear for life]

But anyway that will be an fun game to watch with bearden and England alot of running

[Cheek]

But anyway that will be an fun game to watch with bearden and England alot of running

England has to get by a very good Marked Tree team first.  If England does make it to play Bearden, there will not be any running by England.  if we get in a track meet, Bearden would run us to death.  It would be entertaining for Bearden though because BJ would deliver some ESPN level dunks.

[bear for life]

We have dunk fest too espn styles our whole first 5 can dunk

[Cheek]

We have dunk fest too espn styles our whole first 5 can dunk

I understand,  but BJ takes it to a whole different level.  He is 6'6" with a 36 plus vertical.   If he gets close to the rim, he will flush it.   

[bear for life]

Yep know all about him he's very long he doesn't like playing in the post I see

[BigLion10]

You'll find out come big games that means anything he dominates the post

[bigworm]

Yep know all about him he's very long he doesn't like playing in the post I see

Where did you see BJ play?

[Basketballfan21]

Yep know all about him he's very long he doesn't like playing in the post I see

You are correct on that. Idk why he doesn't he can easily dominate

[bigworm]

I have a question......where the heck is mtindian42 ?

[MomaLion]

I haven't seen anything from him in a while.

[Donnie Jamon]

He is helping Trump deport immigrants

[NEark tigers]

Just curious how is England peaking at the right time didn't they lose Saturday

Good Question?!

[Donnie Jamon]

this may be the most exciting 1st rd matchup out there.  this should be fun to watch..

[bear for life]

Is one of marked tree best players out with leg injury ??

[Cheek1]

 England had great bunch of Seniors, will miss watching them play

[BigLion10]

Number 6 had been an Achilles all year for us cheek

[Ventman]

You win and lose games at that free throw line.

[Dogg]

Big fella from MT can play in the paint

[bdubyab60]

England stops short of the peak

[mtindian42]

England great year!!!! Keep it rolling blue! #finshitthisyear...get that 💍

[Bigditchlion]

Great Win MT! Good luck the rest of the way!
Great season lions!!

[Donnie Jamon]

MT has a pretty good looking draw. Was telling Bdubya I wouldn't mind losing and getting the 4th seed. Oh well. Usually happens that way.

[Pit Bull]

Congrats MT

[NEark tigers]

Impressive win, MT!

[Cheek1]

good defense MT, good coach

[MomaLion]

Congrats to MT

[bigworm]

Congrats to MT. Good luck the rest of the way. To my graduates...its been an honor and a privilege watching you play since you were babies. I've enjoyed every minute. You make us proud to be lions.