Region 2 Tournament at Rose Bud

[HorseFeathers]

*Edit: Scheduled changed to reflect being pushed back 1 day with Finals and Consolation games times on SUNDAY
Boys Division

Quarterfinals

Game 1 (Thursday 5:30)
#1 Harding Academy Wildcats
vs
#4 B. Harmony Grove Cardinals

Game 2 (Friday 5:30)
#2 Jessieville Lions
vs
#3 Marianna Trojans

Game 3 (Thursday 8:30)
#1 Episcopal Wildcats
vs
#4 Rose Bud Ramblers

Game 4 (Friday 8:30)
#2 Cedar Ridge TimberWolves
vs
#3 Mayflower Eagles

Semi Finals

Game 5 Saturday 1:30
#4 Benton Harmony Grove Cardinals
vs
Winner Game 2

Game 6 Saturday 4:30
#1 Episcopal Wildcats
vs
Winner game 4

Consolation

Game 7 (Sunday 3:15)
Loser Game #5
vs
Loser #6

Finals

Game 8 (Sunday 5:45)
Winner Game #5
vs
Winner #6





Girls Division

Quarterfinals

Game 1 (Thursday 4:00)
#1 Harding Academy Lady Wildcats
vs
#4 Glen Rose Lady Beavers

Game 2 (Friday 4:00)
#2 Jessieville Lady Lions
vs
#3 Rose Bud Lady Ramblers

Game 3 (Thursday 7:00)
#1 Perryville Lady Mustangs
vs
#4 Bald Knob Lady Bulldogs

Game 4 (Friday 7:00)
#2 Cedar Ridge Lady TimberWolves
vs
#3 Mayflower Lady Eagles

Semi Finals

Game 5 Saturday 12:00
#1 Harding Academy Lady Wildcats
vs
Winner Game 2

Game 6 Saturday 3:00
#1 Perryville Lady Mustangs
vs
Winner game 4

Consolation

Game 8 (Sunday 2:00)
Loser Game #5
vs
Loser #6

Finals

Game 8 (Sunday 4:30)
Winner Game #5
vs
Winner game #6

[BigMan15]

Some really really good games first round...

BHG vs Harding  who do u got?
Marianna vs Jesseville
Mayflower vs Cedar Ridge

[jr17]

Harding.
Jessieville.
Gonna be a Homer and say mayflower. But honestly I have no idea

[BigMan15]

Mayflower could do it depends on what mayflower u get..BHG if healthy could beat Harding..and yes i think jesseville as well.

[WPWells]

I'll take Harding, Jessieville, and Cedar Ridge (in the best game of the tournament) Tough draw for the Eagles though

[BigMan15]

Good thing we arent doing top ten anymore because who knows..i have no idea after ecs..but hey jesseville played them good.

[neds]

I would go along w/12th , but the last game will be a pick em after the way CR played last night. It just opens the door to doubt. Mayflower will be as good as Jerry plays.

[Batman44]

Cedar Ridge not getting much respect lately. Hope they are firing on all cylinders Thursday night, and rest of the way.

[cdelaney]

Cedar Ridge not getting much respect lately. Hope they are firing on all cylinders Thursday night, and rest of the way.

I think that is what happens when you lose, plus Mayflower is pretty good and has experience doing well in Regionals and State.  A few weeks ago, most would have expected an easy win from Cedar in this matchup. Now not as much. I would say it is a toss-up, will not be surprised either way it goes.

[Sportsnutt]

Cedar Ridge not getting much respect lately. Hope they are firing on all cylinders Thursday night, and rest of the way.

I think that is what happens when you lose, plus Mayflower is pretty good and has experience doing well in Regionals and State.  A few weeks ago, most would have expected an easy win from Cedar in this matchup. Now not as much. I would say it is a toss-up, will not be surprised either way it goes.

I agree that Mayflower could win but the reason that they have experience doing well in regionals in state is flawed.  Remember, while Mayflower was finishing 2nd in regionals and losing in the 2nd round at state, Cedar Ridge was capping off their second consecutive state championship.  So, I would think Cedar Ridge has a little more experience with doing well in regionals and state. 

My predictions for first round:

Episcopal
Cedar Ridge
Harding
Jessieville

[cdelaney]

Cedar Ridge not getting much respect lately. Hope they are firing on all cylinders Thursday night, and rest of the way.

I think that is what happens when you lose, plus Mayflower is pretty good and has experience doing well in Regionals and State.  A few weeks ago, most would have expected an easy win from Cedar in this matchup. Now not as much. I would say it is a toss-up, will not be surprised either way it goes.

I agree that Mayflower could win but the reason that they have experience doing well in regionals in state is flawed.  Remember, while Mayflower was finishing 2nd in regionals and losing in the 2nd round at state, Cedar Ridge was capping off their second consecutive state championship.  So, I would think Cedar Ridge has a little more experience with doing well in regionals and state. 

My predictions for first round:

Episcopal
Cedar Ridge
Harding
Jessieville

I wasn't comparing their post season experience to Cedar's, which speaks for itself, just saying that they have been there and had some success the past few years. They won't be out of their element like teams that haven't been there in a while can sometimes be. I just don't think previous post season experience will have any impact on this game.
I have not seen Cedar play this year; by what I have read and heard, I don't think they are quite as strong as the past two years, so that's why I think it will be a close game.

[Silky Johnson]

Really surprised Harding Academy beat CR. 2A BIC squashed Harding in their matchup a couple weeks ago.

[Sportsnutt]

Cedar Ridge not getting much respect lately. Hope they are firing on all cylinders Thursday night, and rest of the way.

I think that is what happens when you lose, plus Mayflower is pretty good and has experience doing well in Regionals and State.  A few weeks ago, most would have expected an easy win from Cedar in this matchup. Now not as much. I would say it is a toss-up, will not be surprised either way it goes.

I agree that Mayflower could win but the reason that they have experience doing well in regionals in state is flawed.  Remember, while Mayflower was finishing 2nd in regionals and losing in the 2nd round at state, Cedar Ridge was capping off their second consecutive state championship.  So, I would think Cedar Ridge has a little more experience with doing well in regionals and state. 

My predictions for first round:

Episcopal
Cedar Ridge
Harding
Jessieville

I wasn't comparing their post season experience to Cedar's, which speaks for itself, just saying that they have been there and had some success the past few years. They won't be out of their element like teams that haven't been there in a while can sometimes be. I just don't think previous post season experience will have any impact on this game.
I have not seen Cedar play this year; by what I have read and heard, I don't think they are quite as strong as the past two years, so that's why I think it will be a close game.

I agree and it would not surprise me if Mayflower won.  Mayflower vs. Cedar would be a great state tournament game (much less an opening round region game) and then the winner gets to square off with Episcopal.  This region is going to be fun.

[Sportsnutt]

Really surprised Harding Academy beat CR. 2A BIC squashed Harding in their matchup a couple weeks ago.

I think everyone has those nights.  The funny part was I think they came back and beat Jonesboro Westside the same week who is a decent 4A team.  I haven't seen either BIC or Westside so I don't know how they compare.  I just knew Westside had done ok in their conference.

[doubled]

HA is really good when they play close to home the same way BIC is when their at home. Rosebud is a 15 min drive from HA campus in the same county so BHG will get them basically at their house I give BHG about 1 out of 10 chance. I think westside played them at HA I could be wrong though. HA is always prepared and WELL coached.

[neds]

+1 , Brad is like a college coach in that it is all about peaking at the right time.

[doubled]

+1 , Brad is like a college coach in that it is all about peaking at the right time.

when u beat HA 2 times and then have to play them a third u better put in some different plays are their coach will pick it apart. CR will be ready for Mayflower

[jr17]

Well I'll tell ya. Mayflower just lost a game they definitely should have won against jessieville. Daly having another huge game. If you have not seen him play (anyone from the 2 conference) I would advise you to go watch him opening game. He is highly overlooked.

[METFAN44]

Agreed.......The kid from Jessieville is definitely fun to watch! If you guys get the chance i would highly recommend it!

[Huncho Bob]

Are the games cancelled or what?

[Sportsnutt]

Are the games cancelled or what?

I think the games from yesterday are being played today.  Everything pushed back one day.

[teachers pet]

Yes, the tournament was pushed back one day. Finals will be played Monday.

[cdelaney]

Yes, the tournament was pushed back one day. Finals will be played Monday.

I had heard they were trying to get the finals on Sunday? Maybe AAA has to approve or Rosebud? So maybe that didn't fly.                                                                                   The winner of Region 2 will play Tuesday night at 8:30 in State at Cossatot River HS which is in western Oklahoma I think.

[yesteryearman]

Yes, the tournament was pushed back one day. Finals will be played Monday.

I had heard they were trying to get the finals on Sunday? Maybe AAA has to approve or Rosebud? So maybe that didn't fly.                                                                                   The winner of Region 2 will play Tuesday night at 8:30 in State at Cossatot River HS which is in western Oklahoma I think.

No, south east Oklahoma

[yesteryearman]

Yes, the tournament was pushed back one day. Finals will be played Monday.

I had heard they were trying to get the finals on Sunday? Maybe AAA has to approve or Rosebud? So maybe that didn't fly.                                                                                   The winner of Region 2 will play Tuesday night at 8:30 in State at Cossatot River HS which is in western Oklahoma I think.

I am reading that other regional sites have apparently approached AAA about Sunday, and they may get ok

[cdelaney]

Yes, the tournament was pushed back one day. Finals will be played Monday.

I had heard they were trying to get the finals on Sunday? Maybe AAA has to approve or Rosebud? So maybe that didn't fly.                                                                                   The winner of Region 2 will play Tuesday night at 8:30 in State at Cossatot River HS which is in western Oklahoma I think.

I am reading that other regional sites have apparently approached AAA about Sunday, and they may get ok

AAA just updated brackets and Regions 2 and 4 will play finals on Sunday, and Saturday semi-final  times are earlier in the day.

[HorseFeathers]

That's crazy that they are playing on Sunday...I changed the times in the first post to Monday, cause I just assumed they wouldn't be okay with Sunday games without another postponement

[neds]

Interesting decision. I guess fairness on rest time was the reason.

[Ctucker]

Any score from Harding and bhg

[TheKoozie]

Just saw on Twitter BHG by 1

[Eagle20]

Drake Wilks hits Kuper Swas for a layup with 1.1 to win 53-52.  BHG was down 29-15 at half

[Ctucker]

How did Ecs and rosebud game go

[WPWells]

ECS 72
Rose Bud 43

[Ctucker]

Thanks!

[TheGovernor]

Tough loss for rose bud... Was a 12 point game at halftime, but episcopal just had more horses and wore the ramblers down.. Added note: Rose Bud stalled the ball and scored a lot while attempting to slow the game down. Probably the only reason it was a close game at halftime. Hats off to episcopal college for there talent and ability to take over the game

[cdelaney]

Tough loss for rose bud... Was a 12 point game at halftime, but episcopal just had more horses and wore the ramblers down.. Added note: Rose Bud stalled the ball and scored a lot while attempting to slow the game down. Probably the only reason it was a close game at halftime. Hats off to episcopal college for there talent and ability to take over the game

I don't mean to sound condescending here but I was impressed with how RB had a good game plan, stuck to it,  and played with confidence. They were well coached  and put up a good fight. Just not enough firepower.

[Head Lion]

Interesting decision. I guess fairness on rest time was the reason.

AAA told Region 3 strictly NO to Sunday 2 years ago at Hoxie

[HorseFeathers]

Bracket Updated...Now includes Game Time Changes for Saturday and Sunday

[neds]

Interesting decision. I guess fairness on rest time was the reason.

AAA told Region 3 strictly NO to Sunday 2 years ago at Hoxie

Maybe the yes this year due to it affecting several regions? Not sure

[Radiotalker]

why doesn't anyone update the final score thread?

[BigMan15]

Is mayflower and cedar ridge on the radio

[Batman44]

Jessieville 35
Marianna   25
Half. Boys

[jr17]

End of 1st quarter
CR 14
MF 10

[jr17]

Half
28-27 Mayflower

[jr17]

End of 3rd.
MF 46
CR 41.
Reaves dug a hole and got in foul trouble early. Missed entire 3rd quarter

[METFAN44]

Mayflower up by 10 2:30 left

[METFAN44]

Flower wins by 8......clean sweep for 3a5

[WPWells]

Cedar Ridge, a team pegged by many to be a clear #2 in the state who had (supposedly) the best player in the state, will not advance to the state tournament

[jr17]

12th man. You are correct. But Reaves is legit man. He could start for any team in the state. Yeah I said it.

[teachers pet]

Jessieville pulled it out with one starter out. Looks like it may be all conference 5 teams qualifying for state tournament. Go Mayflower!