The showdown many people predicted is going to occur. The winner of the game finishes the first half of the LPD season undefeated and alone in first place. This is the best Kelly team in several years while Powell Valley enters the game finally starting to play up to what many folks expected at the start of the season. One key component to the game in my opinion will be who gets off to a hot start. The Indians have struggled against the Vikings in recent history losing at least the five meetings between the two schools. However, the last time the two clubs hooked up a low scoring affair occurred in JJK. PV held on for a 35-32 victory en route to the LPD title. This years match up once again appears to be a low scoring slug fest. JJK and Powell Valley are the top two defensive teams in the league despite differing in defensive approach. JJK's guards obviously have an advantage on the perimeter while PV should have an advantage on the inside.

Anybody who thinks I'm picking against PV is crazy: PV by ten. JJK gets frustrated with PV's defensive pressure and Stick makes a big jump in claiming his second consecutive player of the year award.