Cats Pause 9th Region Preview

[Randy Parker]

1. Cooper

2. Newport Central Catholic

3. Covington Catholic

4. Holmes

5. Dixie Heights

6. Holy Cross

7. Conner

8. St. Henry

9. Highlands

10. Ryle

 

1. Brandon Hatton- 6'3" Jr. (Dixie Heights)

2. Antonio Campbell- 6'9" Sr. (Holy Cross)

3. Nick Ruthsatz- 5'10" Jr. (Covington Catholic)

4. Michael Bueter- 6'1" Sr. (Newport Central Catholic)

5. Louis Maniacci- 6'8" Sr. (Cooper)

6. Drew McDonald- 6'6" Soph. (Newport Central Catholic)

7. Samuel Hemmerich- 6'4" Sr. (Conner)

8. Christian McClendon- 6'1" Sr. (Holy Cross)

9. Darius Meiman- 6'1" Sr. (St. Henry)

10. Zack Tobler- 6'5" Sr. (Covington Catholic)

 

List compiled by Marc Hardin of the Kentucky Enquirer

[Walter]

When was the last time Holmes and Boone didn't have a player in the top 10?? Players ranking is solid but a case could definetly be made for probably 5-7 more kids for the top 10. I find it hard to believe there's 10 better players in the region than BJ Coston and Quan Palmer but I guess it depends on the night.

 

As far as teams, I think the only changes I'd make would switch Covcath and Holmes in the 3/4 spots and put Newcath as preseason 1 and Cooper 2. I think that could change throughout the year as there really is no "elite" team this year but with what Newcath returns, hard not to put them at 1.

[hoops5]

Randy, thank you for posting the list.

 

Let the games begin!

:dancingpa

Edited October 9, 2012 by hoops5

[mexitucky]

If Seibert and Bueter can hit 40% from 3, NewCath will be very, very hard to defend for almost anyone around.

[KyBigHorns]

If Seibert and Bueter can hit 40% from 3, NewCath will be very, very hard to defend for almost anyone around.

 

There are at least 5 or 6 teams in the 9th region that will be tough to defend if they have (2) players hitting 40% from behind the arc.

[hoops5]

Hats off to Drew McDonald, the only rep from 2015. :notworthy:

[Jester313]

Not sure of his name but I think the big kid from NCC should be on this list as well

[hoops5]

Not sure of his name but I think the big kid from NCC should be on this list as well

 

Check #6 on the list. Is that who you are referring too?

[Jester313]

No. Drew is tough and I also like his golf game (Jealous). I think it was Shulte.

[Mustang]

Not sure of his name but I think the big kid from NCC should be on this list as well

 

Schulte ???

[hja1224]

Congrats to Louis Maniacci!! I hear he keeps getting better and every week I see him he seems to be taller. Should be a fun year to watch the Jag's.

[mexitucky]

There are at least 5 or 6 teams in the 9th region that will be tough to defend if they have (2) players hitting 40% from behind the arc.

 

I understand, but nobody else has as much skill down low as NewCath.

[JC43]

Zach McNeil doesn't make this list? I know he is new to the 9th but reputation alone gets him in this top ten.

[Qryche11]

Pretty solid list of players. I dont really see any glaring misses. I do think that Drew Mays will be one of the best players in the Region as well. Kid flat out has improved his attack game, gotten stronger and can still shoot the trey among the best.

 

Coming soon the BGP 9th Region Preview.

 

Remember, this is the CAt's Pause review and not sure how much Marc Hardin keeps track of the kids in the 9th Region. I know last year they had a kid on the list that was already graduated.

 

All players mentioned are fantastic players though.

 

Only 2 I have a hard time not seeing on there are Mays and maybe Palmer from Holmes.

 

Hemmerich is a Jr as well for Conner.

[Lawnboy13]

Not sure of his name but I think the big kid from NCC should be on this list as well

 

Would that be 6' 7'' Jr. Jake Schulte your thinking about?