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March 8, 2010

Les Dixon's 13th Region Pick 'ems

Les Dixon, Sports Editor The Times-Tribune

CORBIN — Boy, what a grinding week. Things have been great at The Arena and today should be a VERY exciting day with three games on tap. My record stands at a impressive 8-2, so I guess it’s time to pick away again.

• 13th Region Tournament at The Arena

Finals

Girls

Clay County 55, Harlan County 39

If the same Lady Tiger team shows up that beat South Laurel by 18 points, nobody is going to beat Clay County.

Look for the Lady Black Bears to slow things down today, but that’s not going to be enough.

Clay County has too many weapons and with the way things have been going for Sabrina Smith, look for her to capture the tournament MVP.

• 13th Region Tournament at The Arena

Semifinals

Boys

Corbin 72, Clay County 65

Can the Redhounds survive another test? Yep, I say so. Look for Corbin to come out early and take control of the game before Clay County begins to shoot its way back into the contest.

But in the end, the trio of Isaac Wilson, Madison Johnson and Travis Smith will be too much for Clay County to handle.

South Laurel 63, North Laurel 57

This game is going to be better than most people think. The Jaguars are talented and will give South Laurel a run for its money.

The key to the game will be Matt St. John. If he can take control of the post and record a double-double, the Cardinals might just win in double digit fashion.

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