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Playing each other brings out the absolute worst coaching on both sides... Ultra-conservative, take-no-chances offenses. I generally root for PC, but seeing them lose to North last year was so satisfying (and a learning experience - hopefully - for PC). North's putrid offense literally did...

PN will likely be a powerful team next year, but until they can 'consistently' beat PC they need to chill... QB needs to get beyond soph 'potential' and actually become a playmaker. Coaches didn't trust him last season - despite him being (allegedly) a Div 1 prospect. The Panthers do lose a...

I don't know Zach personally, but his "270 Hoops" website is head and shoulders above anything else I've seen wrt Ohio high school basketball. I have zero problems with his faith or religious beliefs since I don't know his story. Most of us have been through some rough patches in life, and when...

I would not be at all surprised to see another Pick Central - Centerville match-up again next year. PC will be absolutely loaded again, although Styles will be impossible to replace. I wonder how good he'd be if he strictly played basketball? Last thing, Central Ohio basketball was really...

Agree! I hated having to make the drive to Dayton from Pickerington, but the UD Arena is ideal for the state championships. Love the atmosphere - lots of prime seating in an intimate setting. I was disappointed by the relatively small PC turnout, but tipping off at 8:30 on a Sunday night is not...

PC definitely EARNED this championship. Their athleticism and defensive intensity were incredible. Styles wasn't great on offense tonight, but MAN... on D he was totally intimidating! You can tell Cupps is a special player, but PC put the clamps down on him tonight. PC's guards were the unsung...

I imagine the crowd for Pick Central vs. Centerville will be much more impressive. Once we got the second high school in Pickerington, the "community" support for sports went away. I support both Pick North and Central but I'm the exception (I think). My son played at Central and daughter at...

"Columbus" wanted it... Ohio State Univ didn't... OSU has the only decent facility in central ohio, but they've used Covid as their excuse not to host OHSAA bball. The Columbus Region played its semis and final at Ohio Dominican Univ. in an 1,800 seat arena. There were parents who could not get...

"Columbus" wanted it... Ohio State Univ didn't... OSU has the only decent facility in central ohio, but they've used Covid as their excuse not to host OHSAA bball. The Columbus Region played its semis and final at Ohio Dominican Univ. in an 1,800 seat arena. There were parents who could not get...

Can't wait for Gahanna @ PN! Sean Jones will obviously be the best player on the court, but the Lions may also have the second and third best players as well. That said, PN can beat them... I've been to several PN games and I must say the Panthers are totally 'unimpressive' when they run out of...

The Pick Central schedule on Twitter just says "Away". For all of the previous games played at neutral sites, the specific location is shown. Where do you see Saturday's games listed as neutral. I'm heading to Africentric HS on Saturday unless i see otherwise.

I attempted to go to the Groveport at Pick Central game last week and they would not take my cash... so I left. I asked why not and the lady at the gate said she didn't know why... She also said they WERE taking cash at the concession stand. PC won by 35 so I guess I was better off in the end...

Excellent analysis! PC did 'try' to schedule up to offset the awful Buckeye Division games. Unfortunately, North Allegheny and Elder were down this this. Elder did try to pass the ball downfield but their o-line wasn't able to keep the pocket safe. NA also attempted to run a diverse offense, but...

PC's QB is not as awful as he appears (I hope!). He looks like Tom Brady trying to run an option-type offense. He's a drop-back passer who never actually gets to throw a pass from the pocket. Having him roll out and force the ball into the flats has been a recipe for disaster... At this point...

Gahanna's stadium is much nicer and more convenient.

PC wins handily IF the coaching staff will allow them to. PN knows they are less talented, but they were also less talented than Gahanna. I'm thinking the Panthers will again reach DEEP in the playbook tonight. If PC runs straight at the heart of the PN defense on first and second downs, we will...

Quite a turnaround year for UA. Wish I could be at this one too. I've not seen them play, but it 'feels' like UA is getting better w/ each game and have serious momentum. My prediction: UA 38 NA 27

PC will win by 2-3 touchdowns if they decide to actually play to win. However, if the Tigers are rigidly 'arrogant' and predictable in play calling, we will likely see the same kind of game as the regular season one. I have to applaud Pick North coaches for recognizing that Gahanna had a better...

If PN really wanted to confuse a defense on 3rd and long they would actually pass the ball down the field. Everyone by now knows that when they go to an empty backfield spread formation, it will either be a QB draw or a "none yards" pass (as described by Dandy Don Meredith), and gain maybe a...

I've been thinking it's poor play calling, but maybe the players just aren't that good...