Sikeston 77 Parkway North 41 final nm
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The Sikeston Bulldogs have won their last five games with a " Running Clock ". I can't be for sure if the Bulldogs are playing a friendly schedule or if they are the real thing and threat to win a class 4 state championship. Sikeston has only lost one games in five or six seasons playing against the friendly competition in the eight team St. Dominic Christmas Tournament. Could someone comment on how well Sikeston will preform against the top teams in Missouri's two largest classes? My sources out of SEMO say the Bulldogs will compete well.
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Metro why do you keep asking this ? about Sikeston schedule we play who's on our schedule that's all we can do winning the semo conf tourney and playing in the semo conf is better than most teams
Train, it's always good to read your post. The reason I ask the question concerning the friendly schedule. It's very unusual for any team anywhere to have 5 running clocks in a row on a strong competitive schedule. Train, do you think it could be both, a very good Sikeston team and a friendly schedule? After looking up Parkway North's schedule, they have won two games this season and had two clocks put on them to date.
The Sikeston Bulldogs are in the conversation for a class 4 district, sectional and quarter final wins. It will be a bit tougher in the class 4 final four but to date no other big threats have made claim for a class 4 state championship other then Sikeston.
Then I guess we'll just have to let them play the games and see who comes out on top in the end.
As for Parkway North, they weren't that bad. They played petty well in the first half, but they had no depth. I thought they were the best eight seed I have seen in my 6 years of watching this tournament.
As for Parkway North, they weren't that bad. They played petty well in the first half, but they had no depth. I thought they were the best eight seed I have seen in my 6 years of watching this tournament.
metro Class 4 district 1is one of the hardest if not the hardest in the state we just hope to make it out of there first
Parkway North has a 2-5 record with wins over Liberty 0-7 and Zumwalt East 4-4.
Train, the competition for Sikeston is Cape Notre Dame and the Bulldogs have already placed a running clock on them. Who else in class 4 district one is competition for the undeafed Sikeston Bulldogs. The class 4 sectional and quarter finals appear to be ' Walk Thru " games as well.
Just a reminder, SIkeston turbo clocked ND last year in the regular season and lost to them in the district finals. Still a lot of season left.
Rocket, please explain how the above is possible unless Sikeston ( Played Down ) did not improve during the season and Notre Dame made massive improve. Rocket and others please give reasons why Notre Dame improved more then Sikeston during the season? Could it have been to many easy games on the Sikeston schedule?
I've seen Cape play Bluff, Cape should have won that game imo if Al Young had played , Cape got a good team I look for them to win the SEMO Christmas tourney
Sikeston lost some players after Christmas, and we caught them off guard early in the season.
Sikeston was really young last year. ND was full of seniors. No excuses. It is what is, but it's not unfathomable. ND was just better than Sikeston last year. We had a chance to beat theming the district finals, but it wasn't meant to be.
ND went on to finish 3rd at state. They gave Hillcrest all they wanted. They didn't play a tougher schedule than Sikeston.
Last year, a lot of people thought Chaminade would cake walk to a state title, but they finished third. I guess that's why they go ahead play the games. Their tough schedule obviously didn't help them.
I'm not ready to crown Sikeston state champs just yet, but I like their chances. But honestly, I would just assume that everyone go ahead and overlook Sikeston.
Sikeston was really young last year. ND was full of seniors. No excuses. It is what is, but it's not unfathomable. ND was just better than Sikeston last year. We had a chance to beat theming the district finals, but it wasn't meant to be.
ND went on to finish 3rd at state. They gave Hillcrest all they wanted. They didn't play a tougher schedule than Sikeston.
Last year, a lot of people thought Chaminade would cake walk to a state title, but they finished third. I guess that's why they go ahead play the games. Their tough schedule obviously didn't help them.
I'm not ready to crown Sikeston state champs just yet, but I like their chances. But honestly, I would just assume that everyone go ahead and overlook Sikeston.
Thanks Train and Rocket, I always enjoy hearing about SEMO teams having success. I did not attend the top high school tournament in the St. Louis area yesterday ( Meramec ) in favor of watching the Bloomfield Tournament on " semoSportsZone,com " . Yes indeed I had fun talking with friends in SEMO concerning SEMO basketball however I will be back to Meramec today as the action hears up. Undefeated Webster 7-0 and talented Hazelwood Central 9-1 squares off @ 5:00-----CBC 5-4 is a huge favorite over Jennings 8-0 @ 6"30 in the winners semi-finals.
Rocket, how can we over look the Sikeston Bulldogs with all those clock jobs, undefeated and playing in class 4 district one with the competition being Cape Notre Dame who lost 12 roster players from last season.
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Don't overlook Cape Central either. They have a good squad that includes Al Young. They probably would have beat PB had he played in that game during the SEMO conference tourney.
Farmington beat cape central last week, so I guess don't overlook Farmington either.
Farmington is not in Sikeston's district. Nonetheless, I'm confident Sikeston won't overlook anyone.
Oh, I am well aware that Farmington is not in the Sikeston district. Farmington would be one of the "Walk Thru" games that was referred to earlier by someone on this thread. It would be the sectional "Walk Thru" game. LOL.
I would consider Farmington a " Walk Thru " game for a team like the 9-0 Sikeston Bulldogs. After careful review of the Farmington schedule to date. I see no signature wins that would change anyone's mind that Farmington could hang with the number one team in Southeast Missouri. Farmington wins to date are Eureka, Arcadia Valley and Hillsboro. The Farmington loses are Vashon 70-50-----------Ladue 58-50-----------Sullivan 57-51. Farmington has 3-3 record. After reviewing the above, please explain how Sikeston would not place a clock on Farmington however the " Politically Correct " posters would say ( If Farmington plays well, they could win ) Sikeston would indeed clock four of the 6 games Farmington has played to date.
Sikeston will have s tough test tonight against a really good Fort Zumwalt South team. I like Sikeston's chances, but they will have to play well and stay on the glass to pull out a W. I'm not expecting a turbo clock game. FZS is a well-coached, athletic team.
Sikeston is deep, fast, athletic, physical. Don't have a true big man, but really can run waves of kids at you. I assure you, they are the real deal.
Lutheran South defeated Cape Central 63-56 ( Al Jackson scored 16 points ) Lutheran South has also defeated lower tier schools like SEMO Greenville, Melhville and Windsor. If Lutheran South can defeat Cape Central, that does not convince me that a Farmington win over Cape Central is an elite win.
Mfloyd, have you got another example of how worthy Farmington really is?
Farmington will visit Pacific on 2-25. Pacific 4-4 has a junior varsity team playing a varsity schedule. What's the odds on Farmington celebrating after this game?
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Can Sikeston defeat the elite teams in class 4 or is it the schedule. The Bulldogs have 6 ' Clock Jobs " in a row, I'm sure the schedule has something to do with the scorekeepers taking a break in the 4th quarter but Mfloyd, Train, Bearcat and Rocket disagrees with me.
We tried to schedule Golden State, but they didn't want any. The Cavs didn't think they would have enough room for all of our fans.
I guess we'll just have to play in one of the toughest conferences and districts in the state just like we have for the past several years now. Personally, I'll defer to Sikeston's coaches and AD to set our schedule rather than the Internet forum experts.
I guess we'll just have to play in one of the toughest conferences and districts in the state just like we have for the past several years now. Personally, I'll defer to Sikeston's coaches and AD to set our schedule rather than the Internet forum experts.
Sikeston is not talented enough to compete in the NBA. Who are the tough teams in SEMO?
Tongue in cheek, pal. Tongue in cheek.
But to answer your question, either NMCC or Charleston will most likely be in the class 3 quarters and possibly at COMO. ND placed 3rd in state last year class 4. Jackson in quarterfinals last year. PB or Jackson will most likely win their district Class 5 district, but will run into trouble at sectionals.
Nonetheless, these are tough programs with excellent coaches.
But to answer your question, either NMCC or Charleston will most likely be in the class 3 quarters and possibly at COMO. ND placed 3rd in state last year class 4. Jackson in quarterfinals last year. PB or Jackson will most likely win their district Class 5 district, but will run into trouble at sectionals.
Nonetheless, these are tough programs with excellent coaches.
If NMCC or Charleston makes it to the class 3 final four. They will get a clock job compliments of Father Tolson or Kansas City Brastow. Notre Dame lost over ten players from last season and appear to be in building mode. Jackson is a different team this season compared to last season. Poplar Bluff should win class 5 district 1 then make a quick check in after their sectional game. Poplar Bluff is building for the future but is not ready any class 5 district winner in Missouri.
I see Sikeston as the " Big Hope " in Southeast Missouri. Class 4 is wide open. Class 3 has 2 teams that can stake a claim on the championship. ( Kansas City Barstow and Father Tolson out of Columbia. Class 5 has a semi lock in Chaminade with Hazelwood Central and CBC gaining momentum and could position themselves as a threat.
