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4A South Region @ Monticello

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Uncle Tupelo

February 10, 2015, 01:32:14 pm Last Edit: February 10, 2015, 01:46:48 pm by Uncle Tupelo
4A South Region info

Uncle Tupelo


~WPS~

7-4A Boys
1. Arkadelphia
2. Bauxite
3. Malvern
4. Ashdown

7-4A Girls
1. Malvern
2. Bauxite
3. Nashville
4. Ashdown

8-4A Boys
1. Monticello
2. Hamburg
3. TBD
4. TBD

8-4A Girls
1. Star City
2. Monticello
3. Crossett
4. Dollarway

CounterPunch

The best Star City girls team I have seen since 2012 (State Champs), and probably better. I predict another Title for Coach Brown and the Ladydogs this year.

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Who were the 3 teams SC lost to? Also got any info on Monticello's girls?

Bulldog92

Star City's losses were to ElDorado, PA, and Cabot. Monticello is very quick and athletic. They have a girl inside that can play, big and quick.

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Bulldog92

BallPlayer I haven't forgotten about finding out if they will have live stream or not.

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think

Quote from: Ballplayer1 on February 23, 2015, 10:14:06 am
Who were the 3 teams SC lost to? Also got any info on Monticello's girls?

I got to see Monticello girls play once and wasn't overly impressed with them (if they are a 2 seed). They are solid on D but lack scoring in the half court. I think Nashville has a very good chance to win. Especially if your main player is back.

Bulldog92

Quote from: think on February 23, 2015, 12:09:19 pm
Quote from: Ballplayer1 on February 23, 2015, 10:14:06 am
Who were the 3 teams SC lost to? Also got any info on Monticello's girls?

I got to see Monticello girls play once and wasn't overly impressed with them (if they are a 2 seed). They are solid on D but lack scoring in the half court. I think Nashville has a very good chance to win. Especially if your main player is back.
Explaing "lack scoring in the half cour"??  Just so I am on the same page, thanks.

think

Quote from: Bulldog92 on February 23, 2015, 12:15:22 pm
Quote from: think on February 23, 2015, 12:09:19 pm
Quote from: Ballplayer1 on February 23, 2015, 10:14:06 am
Who were the 3 teams SC lost to? Also got any info on Monticello's girls?

I got to see Monticello girls play once and wasn't overly impressed with them (if they are a 2 seed). They are solid on D but lack scoring in the half court. I think Nashville has a very good chance to win. Especially if your main player is back.
Explaing "lack scoring in the half cour"??  Just so I am on the same page, thanks.

Meaning they aren't going to light it up from 3 OR dominate inside. The game I saw they got most of their points off transition turnovers. They hit a couple 3's that night but I didn't come away with the feeling they shoot a lot from outside. I bet half their points came in transition. Their defense and rebounding look to be their strengths.

Bulldog92

Quote from: think on February 23, 2015, 01:02:45 pm
Quote from: Bulldog92 on February 23, 2015, 12:15:22 pm
Quote from: think on February 23, 2015, 12:09:19 pm
Quote from: Ballplayer1 on February 23, 2015, 10:14:06 am
Who were the 3 teams SC lost to? Also got any info on Monticello's girls?

I got to see Monticello girls play once and wasn't overly impressed with them (if they are a 2 seed). They are solid on D but lack scoring in the half court. I think Nashville has a very good chance to win. Especially if your main player is back.
Explaing "lack scoring in the half cour"??  Just so I am on the same page, thanks.

Meaning they aren't going to light it up from 3 OR dominate inside. The game I saw they got most of their points off transition turnovers. They hit a couple 3's that night but I didn't come away with the feeling they shoot a lot from outside. I bet half their points came in transition. Their defense and rebounding look to be their strengths.
Sounds like the game you saw they didn't have to play a lot of offense??  Who did you see them play?

think

Few weeks back against Dollarway. Dollarway had a PG that handled the ball really well, but not much else. Monticello forced a lot of TO's that game.

Bulldog92

Not a good game to watch. DW has the point guard that could probably start for anyone and that's it. Don't be shocked if Monticello gives the Lady Scrappers all they want. 

~WPS~

Starting to look more like the games might not get played tomorrow. Winter is coming on strong.

think

Yep, was just looking at the forecast. Looks like from LR south will get the brunt of it. The South may be the only region affected.

zebrafan

Pine bluff commercial twitter says Dway vs Dumas is cancelled today, making Dumas the 3seed and Warren the 4 seed....more info to come!

Bulldog92

Looking like snow tomorrow but just hoping the temps stay up and it doesn't freeze up. Ready to get this tournament started!!

centralarkansasbasketball

What is everyone's predictions on the boys games?

Hamburg vs Malvern
Monticello vs Ashdown
Arkadelphia vs Warren
Bauxite vs Dumas

~WPS~

I think the better seeds win each of the games.

Bulldog92

Hamburg, monticello, Arkedelphia not sure about the other game.

Billie Blue

How is the Ashdown boys team and the Nashville girls team our to first round opponents?

~WPS~

Ashdown boys are a good team. They don't have much size inside, which has and will hurt them. They've got a good 3 pt shooter. They are a jump shooting team and have plenty of athleticism. They might can hang close but it would surprise me. Monticello is just too good.
Nashville's girls are very good, 22-5 record I believe. Finished 1st in conference in the regular season. Have lots of speed and play very good defense. They've got a good 3pt shooter and a center that is pretty good.

l0l

For the Boys I'd be highly surprised if Bauxite and Arkadelphia didn't move past the first round. Malvern is a streaky team that will do well depending on how well they keep their composure throughout the game.  Ashdown also comes across as streaky. #5 from Arkadelphia is a beast, how he plays will dictates what Arkadelphia will do in this tourney.

centralarkansasbasketball

The times I've seen Bauxite, they don't have much size. That's could be a problem. Arkadelphia is really coming on and could be dangerous.

AirWarren

Well Arkadelphia, here is your chance to beat Warren in something.

Bulldog92

Dang, these basketball threads are quiet!!  I figured that once the regional teams got lined out the conversations would pick up. 

Bulldog92

BallPlayer the folks I have talked to say there is not going to be any live streaming. 

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Dang. Thanks though.

Heavy snow in Nashville, what's it like over there?

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Just saw where it has been postponed to tomorrow.

Bulldog92

Right now in Pine Bluff it's just raining with a little sleet mixed in but the roads and sidewalks are fine. No snow right now. Just talked to someone in SC and it's doing the same there.

AirWarren

My mom said it's snowing in warren.

Nothing here in LR. But heavy snow in Benton.

Bulldog92

Roads are getting covered in SC. In Stuttgart now and it's coming down pretty heavy.

Billie Blue

Quote from: Ballplayer1 on February 24, 2015, 01:56:16 pm
Ashdown boys are a good team. They don't have much size inside, which has and will hurt them. They've got a good 3 pt shooter. They are a jump shooting team and have plenty of athleticism. They might can hang close but it would surprise me. Monticello is just too good.
Nashville's girls are very good, 22-5 record I believe. Finished 1st in conference in the regular season. Have lots of speed and play very good defense. They've got a good 3pt shooter and a center that is pretty good.
We have some size in our two main post players on the boys side on is 6'7' tall and a little lean and the other is maybe 6'4' and a big body we are a good defense team that scores a lot of our points off of it in transition with a couple of good outside shooters hopefully we wont be hurt by this long layoff. Our girls are very quick also and the post player is very good should make two good games for both of our teams in the regionals

Cookie

Ok I see there is a discussion of who wins on the boys side. What are your opinions about the girls teams that will move on?

~WPS~

Bulldog92 and I are putting together a preview of each of the games. It will be posted sometime later today.

Bulldog92


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February 25, 2015, 08:30:11 pm #39 Last Edit: February 26, 2015, 11:26:03 am by Ballplayer1
Girls Preview

(1st 7) Malvern (15-10) vs (4th 8] Dollarway (14-13)
This is by no means the same Malvern team as the last 2 years. However, they did return 1 of the stars, and arguably the best player, from that team. She has carried Malvern this year and is starting to get more support from teammates which has gotten Malvern hot at the right time. To beat Malvern you must shut down their best player, easier said then done. They have a good point guard and a good set shooter to help.  Dollarway has a good sophomore guard that is one of the best in the 8-4A. They have a post player that can help out inside. 

Ballplayer1:  Malvern
Bulldog92:  Malvern

(1st 8] Star City (24-3) vs (4th 7) Ashdown (22-8)
Star City is a young team that is loaded with talent. This is Star City's best team since their last state title team and this team is primed for a run. Maturity could be a factor for this young team in the postseason.  Ashdown is a very athletic team. They lack a little in size but make up for it with speed. An equally fast team with size will cause Ashdown problems. They shoot the ball well and have a very good 3 point shooter. This game should be a very exciting matchup.

Ballplayer1:  Star City
Bulldog92:  Star City

(2nd 8] Monticello (17-6) vs (3rd 7) Nashville (22-5)
Monticello has good guard play and plenty of quickness. The guards are good shooters when open. They have an athletic post player and presents and interesting matchup inside with Nashville.  Nashville finished first in the 7-4A in the regular season. Nashville's leading scorer did not play in the district tournament. When she has played Nashville has lost only twice (PA, Ashdown). She will play in the regionals. She is a very good ball handler and shooter. To go with her Nashville has a good post player and another guard that handles the ball well and drives and scores. Nashville's guards are very fast and play tough defense which leads to lots of points off turnovers.

Ballplayer1:  Nashville
Bulldog92:  Monticello

(2nd 7) Bauxite (16-9) vs (3rd 8] Crossett (20-5)
Bauxite's strength is defense. They play hard and smart. They run a slower style than the other 7-4A teams. Most points come in the half court offense. They have a good post player and a few good three point shooters. They can struggle to score at times and have to rely on the defense to pull through.  Crossett doesn't have much of an inside game and this could be a factor against Bauxite. Like many team in this regional they have quick guards that play well. Crossett plays an aggressive man defense and presses regularly.

Ballplayer1:  Bauxite
Bulldog92:  Crossett

~WPS~

Boys Preview

(1st 7) Arkadelphia (16-10) vs (4th 8] Warren (9-10)
Arkadelphia has been playing a lot better of late and it carried them to a district tournament title. Arkadelphia's best player, Robinson #5, has really been playing well and is becoming the best player in the conference. This Arkadelphia team isn't quite as good as last year's but this year's team seems to work together better and will fair better. Arkadelphia does a good job playing inside and out and plays strong defense.

Ballplayer1:  Arkadelphia
Bulldog92:  Arkadelphia

(1st 8] Monticello (21-1) vs (4th 7) Ashdown (13-11)
Monticello is big, fast, strong, etc. They're ranked #1 in 4A for a reason. They have a couple of very good big men and good guard play and outside shooting. Their height and length will give teams fits.  Ashdown was an up and down team this year, they pulled some upsets and were upset themselves. Ashdown lacks inside play and that will cost them against Monticello. Ashdown will have to play near perfect and their 3pt specialist will have to be spot on to pull the upset.

Ballplayer1:  Monticello
Bulldog92:  Monticello

(2nd 8] Hamburg (17-9) vs (3rd 7) Malvern (15-10)
Hamburg is similar to Monticello, which explains Monticello's only loss this year, Hamburg. This should be an exciting game of fast paced basketball. Malvern has size inside and out and matchup well with most teams. I think Malvern will be able to matchup with Hamburg in size but not in skill. They aren't the best shooting team and sometimes go on droughts.

Ballplayer1:  Hamburg
Bulldog92:  Hamburg

(2nd 7) Bauxite (22-5) vs (3rd 8] Dumas (12-10)
Bauxite is he big question mark for the 7-4A. If they play like they did in the district tournament then they could be 1 and done. If they can get back to the way they played during the season they will be tough to beat. Bauxite is very well coached and runs a good half court offense. Bauxite is led by Ben Madison, they have a unlimited amount of 3 point shooters. They have one post player who is a little smaller than ideal but gets the job done. Due to the reliability on the 3 they are streaky. If they're hot then they can beat anybody, if they are cold then anybody can beat them.

Ballplayer1:  Bauxite
Bulldog92:  Bauxite

~WPS~

Thanks to Bulldog92 for his input and picks.

Anybody else feel free to chime in with your opinions and picks on the games.

Scrappcheerdad

Nice job guys. I will be headed that way on Friday for the game. Go scrappers!!

Bulldog92

Good job BallPlayer. I'm looking forward to a great tournament. Praying for safe travels to everyone heading to Monticello. See you all there.

yesteryearman


think

Haven't heard anything yet. Supposed to let everyone know by noon.

~WPS~

Just saw where they will play today.

casper07

Casper is back as always this time of year. I think the 8 4A is weaker than it's ever been due to Dumas being down. I predict the tourney will be dominated by 7 4A with the exception of my Mighty Lady Dogs.  Star City will be the only team represented by the 8 4a in the state tourney...

Bulldog92

Casper have you seen the 7-4A play this year?

casper07

I'm pretty sure they nearly as weak.. But with the way their district tourney played out, Their stronger teams didn't finish near the top due to Nashville having their best player out. She's back. That has to be a concern for Monticello.

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