Schreck fo Dixie will come on big time next year, and I predict he will be Dixie's guy next year. He will have great supporting cast around him.

My take on the 9th Region next year:

 

Covcath- Underrated talent but will have one of the best duos in the region in Bo Schuh and Cole VonHandorf. CVH really took over at the state tournament and proved that he can be a guy to get you a bucket. Can Covcath be as good from outside without Heppler and Ruthsatz? That will be the biggest question, IMO. Ruthsatz handling the ball and his presence took so much pressure off everyone else. I don't think some realize how smart of a player he was. If he were 6'1, he would be playing D1 basketball somewhere next year. Very good young talent coming up. Great coaching staff. Will miss Schult's presence inside. I'm not sure Will Heppler can give the same contributions next year. Schult was TOUGH! I really like Schumate and what he brings to next year's team. Kid works hard at both ends and his shot is underrated, IMO.

 

Newcath- Once again, the Breds will have (arguably) the most talented starting 5 in the region led by Pangallo, G Moeves, Weyer, and McDonald. And Once again, their depth will be the biggest question heading in to the season. The Anderson twins, I think, can be nice additions to next year's team along with the younger Moeves as a soph. Still, the Breds will miss the outside shooting of Tanner Moeves and inside presence of Jake Schulte. Schulte really took a lot of pressure off of McDonald inside. It will also be interesting to see how Weyer transitions to the 4 v playing the 3 against smaller defenders. How he matches up with players his own size throughout the season will determine how far Newcath can go. Obviously McDonald will be a match up problem for almost every team because of his size and versatility.

 

Holmes- Best player in the region in James Bolden. Arguably the best backcourt in the region and one of the best in the state with McClendon along side Beetle. Those two will really cause problems next year. They return a junior class that won state as 8th graders and have lost, I believe, just 5 games at the JV level over the past two years. Andrew Arnold has the potential to be very good for Holmes at the 3. At 6'2, his strength and aggressiveness make him a tough match up for a lot of 3's in this region, He dominated at the JV level. How good Rod Avery, soph Jaiden Green, and Brandon Moore can be will determine how successful Holmes will be. I don't think some realize how good Chames and Hill were this year. Easily two of the top 20 seniors in the NKY-Cincy-Dayton area. Ian Brolley will be a nice option off the bench to run the point. Smart player who shoots the ball well. By midseason, people will know the name Marcus Mullins. Junior to be that has the potential to be very good if he can get the mental aspect of his game right.

 

I am excited to see how Ravaai Commodore (frosh to be) translates to the varsity level next year. There were JV games this year where he was the best player on the floor as an 8th grader. A lot of potential with him. Next "star" to come through Holmes from what people around NKY have told me.

 

Dixie- They are the most intriguing team to me. Very deep senior to be class that contains all the pieces to be very good. Solid guard play with Rabe and Schreck. Good 3 man with Nick Niehaus and Drew Moore. One of the better front courts in the region with Hedger and Bolin, who I think at 6'7 can be a lot like Jake Schulte next year defensively with his size, length, and athleticism. The wildcard for the Colonels is Matt Isbel, IMO. Kid is one of the best athletes in the region and can really cause problems at both ends if he gains confidence. Dixie will be a tough match up for teams next year because of how well they will defend. Can they score, though? That will be the big question heading in to next year. When aggressive, Schreck can get a bucket and I think Rabe's shot is very underrated. If given the green light to shoot, I think can be a 12-15 ppg scorer playing off the ball. And obviously Dixie will have one of the best sophomores in the region in Hunter Meyer for added depth.

 

Cooper- Coach Sully will have a good starting 5 with Hendrix, Sean McNeil, Liechty, Hathorn, and Phillip Hawkins. That group will flat out get after it defensively. Depth will be a question but the Jags had a pretty solid JV group next year and have a good freshman group coming up.

 

Boone- Mayberry, Stanley, and Stockwell give Coach McQueary a nice trio to center the offense around but after those three, I'm not sure there is enough talent to make Boone a top 5 team. Blake Donovan and DeShawn Pickett, along with Beau Downs, Trevor Thompson, and Aaron Floyd (if he plays) will likely round out the rotation. Interested to see how much playing time the younger Stockwell gets as a junior.

 

Ryle- Coach McFarland will have to replace a very deep senior class that included their two best player in Will Stuhr and Tanner White. Young talent in the program but I don't know if the Raiders will have a go to scorer on next year's team. Tyrek Owens got better throughout the season and should have a good junior year. Jake Puthoff and Max Lonneman will give the Raiders solid outside threats and I like Puthoff's ability to put the ball on the floor and go to the rim. Biggest question is inside. Junior to be Logan Turner should get some good mins. Ryle won't be a very big team next year. Sophomore to be class is pretty good though which should give DMac some added depth. Interested to see if he uses a 4 guard offense.

 

I think the region once again comes down to Newcath, Holmes, Dixie, and Covcath next year.

My take on the 9th Region next year:

 

 

Dixie- They are the most intriguing team to me. Very deep senior to be class that contains all the pieces to be very good. Solid guard play with Rabe and Schreck. Good 3 man with Nick Niehaus and Drew Moore. One of the better front courts in the region with Hedger and Bolin, who I think at 6'7 can be a lot like Jake Schulte next year defensively with his size, length, and athleticism. The wildcard for the Colonels is Matt Isbel, IMO. Kid is one of the best athletes in the region and can really cause problems at both ends if he gains confidence. Dixie will be a tough match up for teams next year because of how well they will defend. Can they score, though? That will be the big question heading in to next year. When aggressive, Schreck can get a bucket and I think Rabe's shot is very underrated. If given the green light to shoot, I think can be a 12-15 ppg scorer playing off the ball. And obviously Dixie will have one of the best sophomores in the region in Hunter Meyer for added depth.

 

Agreed. The kid has some serious leaps. I mean serious. Confidence like you said is the downside. I'd love to see somebody get clever with him, and get inside his head and let him know how amazing he could be. I'm already seeing the movie in my head of timid kid turned monster. I'll be first in line at the ticket window.

 

Drew Moore I believe will also come alive as was demonstrated by his regional play against Conner.

My take on the 9th Region next year:

 

Covcath- Underrated talent but will have one of the best duos in the region in Bo Schuh and Cole VonHandorf. CVH really took over at the state tournament and proved that he can be a guy to get you a bucket. Can Covcath be as good from outside without Heppler and Ruthsatz? That will be the biggest question, IMO. Ruthsatz handling the ball and his presence took so much pressure off everyone else. I don't think some realize how smart of a player he was. If he were 6'1, he would be playing D1 basketball somewhere next year. Very good young talent coming up. Great coaching staff. Will miss Schult's presence inside. I'm not sure Will Heppler can give the same contributions next year. Schult was TOUGH! I really like Schumate and what he brings to next year's team. Kid works hard at both ends and his shot is underrated, IMO.

 

Newcath- Once again, the Breds will have (arguably) the most talented starting 5 in the region led by Pangallo, G Moeves, Weyer, and McDonald. And Once again, their depth will be the biggest question heading in to the season. The Anderson twins, I think, can be nice additions to next year's team along with the younger Moeves as a soph. Still, the Breds will miss the outside shooting of Tanner Moeves and inside presence of Jake Schulte. Schulte really took a lot of pressure off of McDonald inside. It will also be interesting to see how Weyer transitions to the 4 v playing the 3 against smaller defenders. How he matches up with players his own size throughout the season will determine how far Newcath can go. Obviously McDonald will be a match up problem for almost every team because of his size and versatility.

 

Holmes- Best player in the region in James Bolden. Arguably the best backcourt in the region and one of the best in the state with McClendon along side Beetle. Those two will really cause problems next year. They return a junior class that won state as 8th graders and have lost, I believe, just 5 games at the JV level over the past two years. Andrew Arnold has the potential to be very good for Holmes at the 3. At 6'2, his strength and aggressiveness make him a tough match up for a lot of 3's in this region, He dominated at the JV level. How good Rod Avery, soph Jaiden Green, and Brandon Moore can be will determine how successful Holmes will be. I don't think some realize how good Chames and Hill were this year. Easily two of the top 20 seniors in the NKY-Cincy-Dayton area. Ian Brolley will be a nice option off the bench to run the point. Smart player who shoots the ball well. By midseason, people will know the name Marcus Mullins. Junior to be that has the potential to be very good if he can get the mental aspect of his game right.

 

I am excited to see how Ravaai Commodore (frosh to be) translates to the varsity level next year. There were JV games this year where he was the best player on the floor as an 8th grader. A lot of potential with him. Next "star" to come through Holmes from what people around NKY have told me.

 

Dixie- They are the most intriguing team to me. Very deep senior to be class that contains all the pieces to be very good. Solid guard play with Rabe and Schreck. Good 3 man with Nick Niehaus and Drew Moore. One of the better front courts in the region with Hedger and Bolin, who I think at 6'7 can be a lot like Jake Schulte next year defensively with his size, length, and athleticism. The wildcard for the Colonels is Matt Isbel, IMO. Kid is one of the best athletes in the region and can really cause problems at both ends if he gains confidence. Dixie will be a tough match up for teams next year because of how well they will defend. Can they score, though? That will be the big question heading in to next year. When aggressive, Schreck can get a bucket and I think Rabe's shot is very underrated. If given the green light to shoot, I think can be a 12-15 ppg scorer playing off the ball. And obviously Dixie will have one of the best sophomores in the region in Hunter Meyer for added depth.

 

Cooper- Coach Sully will have a good starting 5 with Hendrix, Sean McNeil, Liechty, Hathorn, and Phillip Hawkins. That group will flat out get after it defensively. Depth will be a question but the Jags had a pretty solid JV group next year and have a good freshman group coming up.

 

Boone- Mayberry, Stanley, and Stockwell give Coach McQueary a nice trio to center the offense around but after those three, I'm not sure there is enough talent to make Boone a top 5 team. Blake Donovan and DeShawn Pickett, along with Beau Downs, Trevor Thompson, and Aaron Floyd (if he plays) will likely round out the rotation. Interested to see how much playing time the younger Stockwell gets as a junior.

 

Ryle- Coach McFarland will have to replace a very deep senior class that included their two best player in Will Stuhr and Tanner White. Young talent in the program but I don't know if the Raiders will have a go to scorer on next year's team. Tyrek Owens got better throughout the season and should have a good junior year. Jake Puthoff and Max Lonneman will give the Raiders solid outside threats and I like Puthoff's ability to put the ball on the floor and go to the rim. Biggest question is inside. Junior to be Logan Turner should get some good mins. Ryle won't be a very big team next year. Sophomore to be class is pretty good though which should give DMac some added depth. Interested to see if he uses a 4 guard offense.

 

I think the region once again comes down to Newcath, Holmes, Dixie, and Covcath next year.

Walter, You must had a mid season report on Boone, Besides Mayberry, Stanley, Stockwell, the next most minutes on varsity for returning players was Downs and Purnell. Downs goes on scoring streaks and Purnell is probable Boone's best rebounder. Donovan picked up some good minutes with his great ball handling. Pickett was only on the team for about a couple of weeks and quit. I think Boone's coaches are too smart to waste a spot next year on a kid who quits. Thompson with his ability to shoot the three and Floyd with his defense quickness will get minutes off the bench. Hopefully, Boone doesn't lose players who decide to concentrate on one sport.

Heard the Anderson twins for Newcath aren't playing AAU this summer to focus on football and soccer

What about Newport Walter? No mention of Highlands, but you talk up Ryle whom Highlands defeated last year and Cooper with whom they played close. Not saying they are tops in the region, but as they proved last year they are capable of being a top 10 team for sure.

Heard the Anderson twins for Newcath aren't playing AAU this summer to focus on football and soccer

 

The last I heard they were playing with the shinning stars

 

The last I heard they were playing with the shinning stars

 

I have heard the same info for the Andersons.

Who will run the point for Dixie?

 

I believe Schreck and Rabe will share the ball handling duties. I think few people see Schreck as a PG because of the team he's played on, but with that said, come out and watch him over the summer. Handles the ball very well (very few turnovers), good vision, smart player, can get to the rim and finish, and is working very hard on his jumpshot/perimeter game. Is also a lengthy defender, and isn't afraid to stick his nose in there and rebound.

I believe Schreck and Rabe will share the ball handling duties. I think few people see Schreck as a PG because of the team he's played on, but with that said, come out and watch him over the summer. Handles the ball very well (very few turnovers), good vision, smart player, can get to the rim and finish, and is working very hard on his jumpshot/perimeter game. Is also a lengthy defender, and isn't afraid to stick his nose in there and rebound.

 

Schreck's game is better suited to a 2 or 3 IMO.

Schreck's game is better suited to a 2 or 3 IMO.

 

Agreed.

My take on the 9th Region next year:

 

 

Covcath- Underrated talent but will have one of the best duos in the region in Bo Schuh and Cole VonHandorf. CVH really took over at the state tournament and proved that he can be a guy to get you a bucket. Can Covcath be as good from outside without Heppler and Ruthsatz? That will be the biggest question, IMO. Ruthsatz handling the ball and his presence took so much pressure off everyone else. I don't think some realize how smart of a player he was. If he were 6'1, he would be playing D1 basketball somewhere next year. Very good young talent coming up. Great coaching staff. Will miss Schult's presence inside. I'm not sure Will Heppler can give the same contributions next year. Schult was TOUGH! I really like Schumate and what he brings to next year's team. Kid works hard at both ends and his shot is underrated, IMO.

 

Newcath- Once again, the Breds will have (arguably) the most talented starting 5 in the region led by Pangallo, G Moeves, Weyer, and McDonald. And Once again, their depth will be the biggest question heading in to the season. The Anderson twins, I think, can be nice additions to next year's team along with the younger Moeves as a soph. Still, the Breds will miss the outside shooting of Tanner Moeves and inside presence of Jake Schulte. Schulte really took a lot of pressure off of McDonald inside. It will also be interesting to see how Weyer transitions to the 4 v playing the 3 against smaller defenders. How he matches up with players his own size throughout the season will determine how far Newcath can go. Obviously McDonald will be a match up problem for almost every team because of his size and versatility.

 

Holmes- Best player in the region in James Bolden. Arguably the best backcourt in the region and one of the best in the state with McClendon along side Beetle. Those two will really cause problems next year. They return a junior class that won state as 8th graders and have lost, I believe, just 5 games at the JV level over the past two years. Andrew Arnold has the potential to be very good for Holmes at the 3. At 6'2, his strength and aggressiveness make him a tough match up for a lot of 3's in this region, He dominated at the JV level. How good Rod Avery, soph Jaiden Green, and Brandon Moore can be will determine how successful Holmes will be. I don't think some realize how good Chames and Hill were this year. Easily two of the top 20 seniors in the NKY-Cincy-Dayton area. Ian Brolley will be a nice option off the bench to run the point. Smart player who shoots the ball well. By midseason, people will know the name Marcus Mullins. Junior to be that has the potential to be very good if he can get the mental aspect of his game right.

 

I am excited to see how Ravaai Commodore (frosh to be) translates to the varsity level next year. There were JV games this year where he was the best player on the floor as an 8th grader. A lot of potential with him. Next "star" to come through Holmes from what people around NKY have told me.

 

Dixie- They are the most intriguing team to me. Very deep senior to be class that contains all the pieces to be very good. Solid guard play with Rabe and Schreck. Good 3 man with Nick Niehaus and Drew Moore. One of the better front courts in the region with Hedger and Bolin, who I think at 6'7 can be a lot like Jake Schulte next year defensively with his size, length, and athleticism. The wildcard for the Colonels is Matt Isbel, IMO. Kid is one of the best athletes in the region and can really cause problems at both ends if he gains confidence. Dixie will be a tough match up for teams next year because of how well they will defend. Can they score, though? That will be the big question heading in to next year. When aggressive, Schreck can get a bucket and I think Rabe's shot is very underrated. If given the green light to shoot, I think can be a 12-15 ppg scorer playing off the ball. And obviously Dixie will have one of the best sophomores in the region in Hunter Meyer for added depth.

 

Cooper- Coach Sully will have a good starting 5 with Hendrix, Sean McNeil, Liechty, Hathorn, and Phillip Hawkins. That group will flat out get after it defensively. Depth will be a question but the Jags had a pretty solid JV group next year and have a good freshman group coming up.

 

Boone- Mayberry, Stanley, and Stockwell give Coach McQueary a nice trio to center the offense around but after those three, I'm not sure there is enough talent to make Boone a top 5 team. Blake Donovan and DeShawn Pickett, along with Beau Downs, Trevor Thompson, and Aaron Floyd (if he plays) will likely round out the rotation. Interested to see how much playing time the younger Stockwell gets as a junior.

 

Ryle- Coach McFarland will have to replace a very deep senior class that included their two best player in Will Stuhr and Tanner White. Young talent in the program but I don't know if the Raiders will have a go to scorer on next year's team. Tyrek Owens got better throughout the season and should have a good junior year. Jake Puthoff and Max Lonneman will give the Raiders solid outside threats and I like Puthoff's ability to put the ball on the floor and go to the rim. Biggest question is inside. Junior to be Logan Turner should get some good mins. Ryle won't be a very big team next year. Sophomore to be class is pretty good though which should give DMac some added depth. Interested to see if he uses a 4 guard offense.

 

I think the region once again comes down to Newcath, Holmes, Dixie, and Covcath next year.

 

Is Smith for New Cath not playing basketball?

Schreck's game is better suited to a 2 or 3 IMO.

 

Get out and watch him play this summer. You'll see that he can handle, and facilitate.

 

Hatton's game is also better suited for the 2, but as you saw, he always had the ball in his hands.

 

Not comparing Hatton and Schreck, just the position. The 1, 2, or 3 should technically be able to handle the ball, which Schreck can do. I didn't say he'd be the PG, just split the duty of being a primary ball handler.

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Is Smith for New Cath not playing basketball?

 

I'm sure he is still going to play hoops. However, he needs to focus on making better decisions when he's on the court.

Get out and watch him play this summer. You'll see that he can handle, and facilitate.

 

Hatton's game is also better suited for the 2, but as you saw, he always had the ball in his hands.

 

Not comparing Hatton and Schreck, just the position. The 1, 2, or 3 should technically be able to handle the ball, which Schreck can do. I didn't say he'd be the PG, just split the duty of being a primary ball handler.

 

After watching Hunter Meyer this weekend I have to believe he will be in the hunt for the PG spot next season for Dixie as I see Schreck having to score more for them with BH departed.