East vs Central Winner Prediction

Basketballfan44 · March 03, 2015, 03:00:41 pm

Although the Central conference has all the hype along with the well earned respect for Forrest City, Valley View has made a strong case so far to show they can compete with anyone. The dynamic duo of Alexander Gorton and Adam Horn fit perfectly around the lights out shooters of Matt Owens and Reed Fischbacher. The Valley View fort is held down with the lockdown D of Will White in the post with Colton Cliff adding vital rebounds and putbacks.

This team has proven the hype by finishing with only one loss in regular season (24-1) on a somewhat fluke buzzer beater by Forrest City. The players believe they can beat anybody and they have arguably the best momentum rolling into the state tournament after whooping the reigning 5A state champ on their own court. Valley View is the real freakin deal.

godeep · March 03, 2015, 08:09:23 pm

That was quick.

rjrose · March 03, 2015, 08:12:40 pm

I believe their out already aren't they.

godeep · March 03, 2015, 08:16:31 pm

It is over RJROSE .

LRRandy · March 03, 2015, 08:38:12 pm

Quote from: Basketballfan44 on March 03, 2015, 03:00:41 pm
Although the Central conference has all the hype along with the well earned respect for Forrest City, Valley View has made a strong case so far to show they can compete with anyone. The dynamic duo of Alexander Gorton and Adam Horn fit perfectly around the lights out shooters of Matt Owens and Reed Fischbacher. The Valley View fort is held down with the lockdown D of Will White in the post with Colton Cliff adding vital rebounds and putbacks.

This team has proven the hype by finishing with only one loss in regular season (24-1) on a somewhat fluke buzzer beater by Forrest City. The players believe they can beat anybody and they have arguably the best momentum rolling into the state tournament after whooping the reigning 5A state champ on their own court. Valley View is the real freakin deal.

epic first post!! Kinda funny though.

Ponca · March 03, 2015, 08:40:06 pm

Quote from: LRRandy on March 03, 2015, 08:38:12 pm
Quote from: Basketballfan44 on March 03, 2015, 03:00:41 pm
Although the Central conference has all the hype along with the well earned respect for Forrest City, Valley View has made a strong case so far to show they can compete with anyone. The dynamic duo of Alexander Gorton and Adam Horn fit perfectly around the lights out shooters of Matt Owens and Reed Fischbacher. The Valley View fort is held down with the lockdown D of Will White in the post with Colton Cliff adding vital rebounds and putbacks.

This team has proven the hype by finishing with only one loss in regular season (24-1) on a somewhat fluke buzzer beater by Forrest City. The players believe they can beat anybody and they have arguably the best momentum rolling into the state tournament after whooping the reigning 5A state champ on their own court. Valley View is the real freakin deal.
epic first post!! Kinda funny though.

this!

I bought the VV hype hook, line and sinker. My bracket is officially shot.

Complete Biased PoV · March 03, 2015, 08:51:58 pm

Dragon77 · March 03, 2015, 08:55:14 pm

Was Fair a 6A team last year ? I think Jonesboro played them in the state tournament at JHS last year ? I have a good memory, but it is really short... VV has most of their players returning next year, so they will regroup, and try again.

Complete Biased PoV · March 03, 2015, 09:00:04 pm

You are correct, Fair was in fact 6A last year.

Burks · March 03, 2015, 09:04:44 pm

Other than the 6A South, the 5A Central is the toughest basketball conference in the State. I would not be surprised if it's a complete sweep by the Central.

Dragon77 · March 03, 2015, 09:18:18 pm

I am pulling for coach Cooper, but would be glad to see Hot Springs and Vilonia do well.

woods · March 03, 2015, 09:24:16 pm

One thing about FC they won't be intimidated!!!! VV was scared of the big school.

Titan Spirit · March 04, 2015, 07:51:07 am

Quote from: woods on March 03, 2015, 09:24:16 pm
One thing about FC they won't be intimidated!!!! VV was scared of the big school.

Jacksonville and FC know each other well thru the years have had some really good games. This one seems to be be no different.

woods · March 04, 2015, 08:32:32 am

Titan so sad Lofton won't be a part of it.

think · March 04, 2015, 08:34:27 am

Quote from: Burks on March 03, 2015, 09:04:44 pm
Other than the 6A South, the 5A Central is the toughest basketball conference in the State. I would not be surprised if it's a complete sweep by the Central.

Probably have to add the 7A West in the conversation as well, but I agree the 5A Central is very tough this year. It's the most competitive for sure. That conference has 2 of the Top players in the State in AJ from McClellan and Korita from PA.

Titan Spirit · March 04, 2015, 08:44:13 am

Quote from: woods on March 04, 2015, 08:32:32 am
Titan so sad Lofton won't be a part of it.

I know. Hope he is doing well...I remember back when Forrest City brought Kelson Stewart and Britt to jville.

godeep · March 04, 2015, 05:09:24 pm

Wilson(Jacksonville ) had same bad break. FC and Jacksonville always have had some great battles.

Grond · March 04, 2015, 08:18:46 pm

"He's dead, Jim..."

(Old Star Trek quote)

For Boys basketball, it seemed like the 2014 5A East teams each had at least one 6'-5" player, and good height overall (compared to previous years).

But the sad truth is that the 2015 5A East IS down this year, in height. If we aren't hitting 3's, there is no Plan B, especially for Paragould and Forrest City.

Valley View did not 'luck' into first place; they were the best team in 5A East. And there is a real chance for an 0-4 start for the East.

I'm hoping for a win................but "hope" is not a strategy.