The 59th District basketball teams have a history of being strong producing a State Champion last year. This year the 59th District is once again strong, producing the top two teams in the 15th Region and two of the best in the mountains, being the East Ridge Warriors and the Pikeville Panthers. Both teams have a great opportunity to make it to the state basketball championship tournament at Rupp Arena and this matchup could be seen in the championship game of the 59th District and possibly, if everything plays out as the past, in the 15th Region Championship game as well. East Ridge and Pikeville took to the court in a 59th District game on Jan. 22, 2011 at East Ridge, and was important for both teams. The end result was Pikeville coming away with a good win over East Ridge by a score of 80-67. Improving the Panthers to 12-4 (W-L) for the season, 6-1 in the Region, and 1-0 in the District; while dropping the Warriors to 12-3 (W-L) for the season, 6-1 in the Region, and 1-1 in the District. The two are set to play another match on Feb. 1, 2011 at Pikeville at 7:30 pm; this is guaranteed to be a good 59th District Battle and good rivalry match.
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