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March 3, 2010

Les Dixon's 13th Region Pick 'ems

Les Dixon, Sports Editor TheTimesTribune.com, Corbin, KY

CORBIN — This is a first for me. I’m 4-0 and still going strong with my pick’ems. Today’s games get a bit harder, but hopefully, I’ll be able to keep my record perfect for at least another day.

• 13th Region Tournament at The Arena

First Round

Boys

Corbin 71, Bell County 55

This should be a solid first round matchup for 13th Region fans to enjoy.

We all know the Redhounds enter the game as the prohibitive favorite to capture another regional championship, but the Bobcats won’t be a pushover.

Bell County has improved tremendously since Corbin’s 19-point win to begin the season, but will give the Redhounds a big challenge today.

Tony Pietrowski’s squad might struggle some early on, but in the end, look for the Redhounds to advance to the 13th Region semifinals.

Clay County 74, Barbourville 58

I’ve got Clay County winning by 16 points, but don’t count out Barbourville.

Kevin Spurlock’s Tigers are 0-3 during their past three 13th Region Tournament first round games and they haven’t made a trip to Rupp Arena since 2001, but that can change this season.

Clay County has one of the most talented teams in the region and should cruise past Barbourville.

If Spurlock’s squad doesn’t have a double digit lead by the time the fourth quarter begins, look for a barnburner during the game’s final eight minutes.

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