OVC is Cream of the Crop

Sorry it has been awhile since my last banter....preparing for my little one's first Christmas got a little more hectic than what I anticipated.

Now that teams are back into full swing and I have seen a lot of the area's talent, I have made some conclusions.

My first conclusion: the OVC is definitely playing the best at this point.

I went to the Fairland-South Point matchup last Friday night and I must say that the pace was likened to a college game. Both teams moved up and down the floor well, showcasing superior athleticism and basketball ability in comparison to the other teams I have seen this season. (NOTE: I have not yet seen Chesapeake..that's this Friday's itinerary.)

The athleticism is better, the shooting is better, the play is better and their results are better. Between Fairland, Chesapeake and South Point, those teams have two losses on the season -- one being Fairland's loss to South Point. That will change this week as Chesapeake will take on both Fairland and South Point with control of the OVC at stake.

As for WV, Cabell Midland has been playing well, but I'm not sure if they can handle SV's defense. Meanwhile, Huntington has the athleticism to beat both on any given night. And don't forget about Hurricane...they too have some shooters that if they get hot, look out! Watching that region develop this season should be enjoyable.

Best of luck to all teams as you start 2008. I'll be seeing a lot of everyone over the next two months!

GDT