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St Henry has had multiple injuries since winning the Bourbon County tournament. Currently, they are without their best penetrator/ball handler Jordan Miller. The freshman, Noble, was just starting to come on strong when she got hurt, might be a stress fracture in her foot. Not sure on status for districts for either. Another kid, good athlete, has concussion and is out or rest of year..Have two bigs in Marks and Neace who are a nice combo. No threats to hit from outside consistently, so it's been tough to get them the ball in position to score. Injuries have damaged their ability to press and get easy baskets.

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St Henry has had multiple injuries since winning the Bourbon County tournament. Currently, they are without their best penetrator/ball handler Jordan Miller. The freshman, Noble, was just starting to come on strong when she got hurt, might be a stress fracture in her foot. Not sure on status for districts for either. Another kid, good athlete, has concussion and is out or rest of year..Have two bigs in Marks and Neace who are a nice combo. No threats to hit from outside consistently, so it's been tough to get them the ball in position to score. Injuries have damaged their ability to press and get easy baskets.
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From Cincinnati.com

Feb 25, 2014

http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20140225/SPT0302/302250040

 

 

 

Written by

Adam Turer

 

 

 

St. Henry girls hoops hope for health in postseason

 

ERLANGER — Paul Sturgeon’s first season as head coach of St. Henry District High School’s girls basketball team was going swimmingly. After a win over Harrison County on Feb. 1, the Crusaders were 15-5 and playing like one of the area’s top teams.

 

Then, injuries struck at an inopportune time. The Crusaders had to face five of the top teams in Northern Kentucky without some of their top players. That led to a disappointing February, as the Crusaders dropped six of their final seven regular season games.

 

There is a silver lining. Instead of searching for answers as they enter the postseason, the Crusaders know what they are capable of if they just get get their best players healthy and on the court together.

 

“The biggest challenge has been overcoming the number of injuries that we have incurred this season. We have had some injuries to key personnel,” said Sturgeon. “It is not about correcting anything. It is more about getting healthy for the tournament.”

 

Senior Trisha Marks and junior Savannah Neace are leading the Crusaders. Both post players average nearly a double-double. Despite the rash of late-season injuries, the team has remained focused and upbeat.

 

“The girls’ attitude has been fantastic all season and has never been an issue. They are a tough-minded, resilient group that plays hard, smart and together,” said Sturgeon. “They are preparing for the tournament just as hard as they have the entire season.”

 

The Crusaders get to play the 34th District tournament at home, beginning Feb. 26 against Lloyd. The program is seeking its sixth straight Ninth Region tournament. The final regular season record did not matter much, and the girls do not feel pressure to keep the regional tournament streak alive.

 

“We try not to be too results driven because you can lose sight of doing things the right way,” said Sturgeon. “We only concern ourselves with those things which we can control: Our preparation, effort and attitude. We try to focus on the process and doing things the right way.”

 

Sturgeon’s first season has been a success. The Crusaders won 16 regular season games with just two seniors on the roster. Several players have stepped up into bigger roles than expected and shown improvement since the beginning of the season. It will take a total team effort for the Crusaders to find success in the postseason. Despite all the obstacles - injuries, weather postponements, and a difficult schedule - Sturgeon has enjoyed his first season at the helm and is not ready to see it end just yet.

 

“The biggest surprise has been how quickly the season has gone,” he said. “It seems like yesterday we were starting practice on Oct. 15 and now it’s tournament time.”

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I have not got a chance to see the girls this year, we are hoping to see them Friday night, if they get past the Juggs. I can tell you this about the girls program, Paul Sturgeon will have them prepared. Coach has an extremely high basketball IQ and you will not out work him, this will be a successful formula for the Lady Cru in years to come. Fantanstic hire on St. Henry's part!

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