Review: Local B District Tourneys

Phew! What a week as District Basketball came and went (almost...two local C challenge games tomorrow) with a bang. Locally...we were able to see 3 District tourneys around the Magic City...the 4B, the 5C, and the 6C...Slim will be along shortly to talk about the local C tourneys. Right now though...I'll just review the 4B.

District 4B

1. Best Boys team you saw in the local districts?

Columbus stole the show at Rocky this week as they ran over their competition on their way to the 4B title. Sean Russell & Co. jumped out to a 41-15 halftime lead in the title game against Huntley Project, and coasted their way to a 64-46 win. Columbus is very athletic and, more importantly, very long at all their positions. The Cougars also have 6 seniors that will make them a tough team to beat at divisionals.

2. Best Girls team you saw in the local districts?

Once again, Columbus is the easy pick here. The Dynamic Duo of Hannah Counter and Megan Patterson makes the Lady Cougs a very tough team to defend...since you can't concentrate on shutting just one down. The other will kill you. They too breezed through the 4B Tourney, including a big win over a Shepherd Fillies squad who beat Columbus twice in the regular season. Columbus was too good last night however, and coasted to a 12-point win. The Lady Cougs will be a huge factor at Divisionals.

3. Best Individual Boys Performer?

Columbus Guard Sean Russell. The Senior took over the title game against Huntley Project, and was completely unguardable on the offensive end. Russell has a very good shooting touch, making 7-12 from the arc, and 10-15 overall, on his way to 31 points and 7 rebounds in only 28 minutes. Up until last night, HP's Eric Buer was the most impressive player I had seen, but Russell's game last night can not be ignored.

4. Best Individual Girls Performer?

Columbus Guard Hannah Counter. One half of the Lady Cougs' Dynamic Duo (along with 5'11" Forward Megan Patterson), Counter is a very strong guard that opposing players cannot shut down in one-on-one situations. She has very good body control, and rebounds at an extremely high rate for a guard (10 rebounds in last night's title game). She has a game like Jason Kidd, but with a better shot (15 points on 4-9 FG, 7-10 FT). A very smart point gaurd that can do everything well.


Stay tuned for Slim's review of the two Class C District Tourneys! And preview of the local B and C Divisionals!