re: DSHS Yellow Jackets- 2009 Playoff bracket

Yea I just graduated in 08. This might be a dumb question, but you're not Josh Ward are you?

Have we decided on here before that I know you?

the boys have another good one coming up.

Southside Jr High went 21-1 this season in basketball including big win over undefeated Central team at end of year. Their lone loss was to Episcopal by 4, but they played the game without their starting center, who has potential to play D-1.

They have a 6'1" swing man who can shoot, handle and dunk and had 18 against Brad Bridgewaters 6'5" brother who plays at Episcopal, while holding the Bridgewater kid to 11.

Then the center is 6'3", is a monster at about 175 in 8th grade. Can run, dunk, and is strong and athletic. He has never played basketball before, and shows tons of improvement throughout the year. Fnished up with 20 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocked shots against that Central team that beat Episcopal.

Tasmin was a big man alot in Jr High and High school, but they would move him out on the wing from time to time, as it was clear his future was there. But local coaches say this kid is further along then was Tas at that age, and has serious potential to be better. Im talking of the swing man

I know Denham has a young BB team this season, but how do the Yellowjacket fans feel about the coaching?

noe they done changed them to a # 7 seed.at least they dont get southwood

This DSHS Yellow Jacket basketball team has been impressive all season long and now it's time to see how far they can go. The Yellow Jackets are definently battle tested. They beat 6 seeded West Monroe by 8, they beat 5 seeded East Ascension by 12, and they beat 3 seeded Ponchatoula by 4 in Ponchy.

Here is a breakdown of the side of the bracket that Denham is on.

BI-DISTRICT: Denham will face 26 seeded Sulfur Thursday night in Denham. Sulfur is 16-13 overall, with a 4-4 record in a weak district.

REGIONAL: In the regional, Denham will face the winner of the Thibodaux vs. St. Thomas More game in Denham Springs on Tuesday night. Both Thibodaux and STM seem to be evenly matched, but I think STM will pull in out. STM is 25-5 overall, with an 8-0 district record in a weak district. Denham Springs beat STM in December 4 points at STM. If the Yellow Jackets play their game, they should be able to win this game and advance.

QUARTERFINALS: Now this is where it always gets interesting. If no major upsets occur, Denham Springs would play the number 2 seeded Lafayette High in Lafayette on next Thursday night for a spot in the semi-finals. Lafayette has an impressive record and seed, but it is a bit misleading. When looking at their schedule, they played in a very weak district, and they seemed to struggle against quality competition. For instance, Lafayette lost to 3 seed Ponchatoula by 44 points in December, the same Ponchatoula team that Denham defeated by 4 points on their home court.

CONCLUSION: Of course, the playoffs are always a whole different ballgame than the regular season. However, I believe that Denham Springs has the easiest road to the semi-finals that it has had in years. I have been saying all season that I believe that this team has what it takes to go all the way. If the Yellow Jackets play at their highest level every game, I believe that can make it to the semi-finals and from there, it's anyone's ballgame. So here's to the start of the playoff journey. Could it end with a State Championship Trophy residing in the cozy confides of Denham Springs? Time will tell. Go Jackets!

No buddy, that must be Walker your thinking about . . . sorry.

Hey Lsu, what's your thoughts on the bracket and the road Denham will have to travel to get to the semis?

all right all day where you at? you were saying we would go farther.time to step up to the plate