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March 4, 2010

Les Dixon's 13th Region Pick 'ems

Les Dixon, Sports Editor The Times-Tribune

CORBIN — I’m not running on empty yet. My record sets at a pretty 6-0 so far, but I don’t want to jinx myself. To be honest today’s games are probably the hardest first round games I’ve had to pick so far.

• 13th Region Tournament at The Arena

First Round

Boys

South Laurel 71, Knox Central 62

The Cardinals have handled Knox Central during the teams’ first two meetings, but expect the third game to be a war.

The Panthers are hitting on all cylinders right now and don’t be surprised to see Knox Central pull off the win.

I’m going to make it simple.

South Laurel will win if the “Matt trio” — Matt St. John, Matt Gilbert and Matt Watkins — each score in double figures.

If only two of them accomplish the feat, the Panthers win.

Plain and simple, huh?

Well, of course, Knox Central’s Cody Miller must stay out of foul trouble against the Cardinals, but Tanner Broughton, Travis Canady and Johnathon Barger must have solid games, too.

Harlan County 64, North Laurel 58

Harlan County is now 100 percent healthy and I believe that will make a huge difference in this game. Don’t get me wrong, the Jaguars are talented and have improved tremendously over the season, but I believe the Black Bears will find a way to win.

If North Laurel wins, it’s going to be because of the play of Adrian Wardrup. The Jaguar senior needs to score 20-plus and he might just do it. I do know this game is going to be a heck of a one to watch and I can’t wait.

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