Siegel played Lawrence County in the opening round of the Region 4-AAA Tournament. Lawrence County had 3-point shooter who just didn't seem to miss a shot and who Siegel just couldn't seem to block. Lawrence County came to play ball. In fact, I think they came to win. Thank goodness Siegel decided that being finished with the season wasn't what they were willing to settle for.
At the last game, Coach Dotson opened with his second string, and it was such fun to see how they were able to take the ball and go with it. This game saw John A. Simpson in the circle to tip-off, with Burton, Harris, Gooch, and Brandon awaiting the tip. There wasn't anything about the game that stood out as a 'wow' moment. It was a game. You can always tell when the players get in their "play ball" mode, though. There is a different energy on the court that even they probably can't explain.
What I didn't see was that smooth intuitive passing that we've seen in some games. The flow just wasn't moving like a rushing stream after the rainstorm...more like the river as it hits the big rocks and splashes here and there. I hope these men come to play a smooth, focused, rushing game and not one of big splashes here and there. It's their call. The fans love them and love seeing them play to win. They must close out all the voices that seek their attention during those four quarters, except the coaching voices. They can do this...they have the speed, the talent, and hopefully the determination.
LET'S GO STARS! Tuesday night at Shelbyville we play Blackman High School, 7:30. Sure hope our fans come out to make some noise and cheer on this team!
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