The last matchup of the first round of the tourney pits two coaches who are all too familiar with one another having played each other every year since both took the helm of their respective programs in 2010.
Coach Kevin Tucker came to Thomas Dale succeeding a legend and although he doesn't have a state title yet, he has the Knights in contention every year. 10 seasons on the job Coach Tucker has had 8 winning seasons and playoff appearances. Coach Tucker has a 9-8 mark in the playoffs for a grand total of 76-41 but he is still adding to his resume.
Coach Ricky Irby came to Hopewell succeeding a legend as well and has exceeded expectations. Coach Irby has an 82-43 mark to date. 10 seasons in Coach Irby has 6 winning seasons and 9 playoff appearances including 2 state titles! Coach Irby won the 2017 and 2019 Class 3 State Finals and has an impressive 20-6 playoff record.
In head-to-head meetings Coach Tucker has the edge, 6-4.
Coach Kevin Tucker came to Thomas Dale succeeding a legend and although he doesn't have a state title yet, he has the Knights in contention every year. 10 seasons on the job Coach Tucker has had 8 winning seasons and playoff appearances. Coach Tucker has a 9-8 mark in the playoffs for a grand total of 76-41 but he is still adding to his resume.
Coach Ricky Irby came to Hopewell succeeding a legend as well and has exceeded expectations. Coach Irby has an 82-43 mark to date. 10 seasons in Coach Irby has 6 winning seasons and 9 playoff appearances including 2 state titles! Coach Irby won the 2017 and 2019 Class 3 State Finals and has an impressive 20-6 playoff record.
In head-to-head meetings Coach Tucker has the edge, 6-4.
