Maybe an unpopular opinion, but after in depth analysis of each of the top 4 5A teams (Rigby, Madison, Rocky Mountain, and Borah) Rigby has the upper hand headed to the tournament. Any thoughts?
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Rigby will be a bit different as far a the play style goes, because they have much more strength in bigs than guards, but they have the Berrett kid still, and he has the potential to score 30 a game if he needs to. It might take them a little bit of time to get back into the groove of basketball, because all but 2 of the main players played football up until a little under 2 weeks before the basketball season. They are a little bit short on guards with Taylor, Martin, and Olaveson leaving last year, but they have a lot of promise with the young guard group coming up, and the Miller kid as the point guard, who has been on varsity since a sophomore. The competition in their district this year is pretty weak, with Thunder Ridge, Highland, and Madison. Rocky Mountain and Post Falls will be tough too, but I would still give the upper hand to Rigby. Any thoughts?
I’ve seen rigby play several times this year as well as Rocky Mountain. Very impressed with both teams Watched Madison play sky view out of Utah and was very disappointed after all the hype. i would say rocky or rigby. Hard to bet against a jones winning a state title. Any thoughts on 4a
I’d have to say Preston or Twin Falls. I also wouldn’t be surprised to see Idaho Falls make a run after watching the season closer at Rigby.
I believe twin beat Preston earlier pretty handy. Rematch Thursday night in Preston. Not sure Preston is big enough to compete with twins size
What about Hyde? Does he not match up with them?
Brizee was held to 7 points
Rigby has a good chance to win state the will get the 1 seed Jones has them playing well haven’t seen much of the other side of the state but rigby will be there
Any update on the Thompson kid from Rigby? It looked like his ankle, I saw him on crutches after the game. If he is out for Thursday and/or for the tourney, how does that impact Rigby's chances at the state title?
He Is out for tonight’s game, but is expected to be back by Monday and ready to go for state
I wouldn't bet the farm on who will win the game tomorrow night. These are two great teams and evenly matched. But after watching the last three times they have played I've noticed Madison seems to have the better ball handlers. Even in their loss to Rigby last week they were stealing the ball and moving it around much better than Rigby. They were just really off in their shooting. Thanks to Rigby's defense. It'll be a fun game to watch and they'll both have good showings at state. If you cant make the game it'll be streamed live on msd321tv.com Don't click on this link, key it into your browser.
I aree it will be another dog fight. I don't think either team has shot as well as they are capable. Madison seems to usually have a better second half, I am sure the fact that they rotate 8 or 9 guys in and have fresh legs whereas Jones has his starters that play most of the game and are worn out by the 4th quarter plays a role. Both teams play great defense, however Madison hasnt really found an answer for Togai.
How about Poky putting Minico out in Rupert. Barn burner tommorow at Century with Rogers back in the lineup after an unfortunate concussion in the Twin Falls game when Century was up by 9. Poky also took Preston to OT about two weeks ago, but could not contain the big kid.
Another barn burner. It was down to the last couple of minutes before Madison got a small lead. It would sure be something if Rigby and Madison played for the state title. That would be their sixth meeting of the year.
Dream scenario: Rigby wins the 5A championship (Justin Jones coach) and Preston wins the 4A championship (Tyler Jones coach). When was the last time two brothers coached state championship teams in the same season? In any state?!