That is a beautiful banner. :ylsuper:

 

I'll have to remember this for trivia. I didn't realize KY crowned two state champions in 2013! :banana:

It has been a GREAT TOPIC but seems to be losing steam and before it does I want to know how many of the people that defended the ALL A Classic in this topic are representing an ALL A SCHOOL that is not affiliated with one of the Catholic Schools in the 9th region?

 

Lets hear from those schools:

 

I am not trying to make it a religious topic but in the 9th region the catholic schools seems to dominate the ALL A field. Or is it religion? I don't think so, but is there something in the water? Maybe. It seems like most of the comments debating or critiquing RCC are supporters of the catholic schools. I would like to hear from the other schools point of view or at least know which comments came from supporters of the community schools.

 

Maybe a different angle: Why is it that the smaller community schools that fall into the same size school criteria in the 9th region like the Daytons, Bellevues, Newports, Ludlows ,etc... has not been able to compete with the NCC or St. Henry or even Holy Cross (I was talking to JMU at the HHS vs Boone Co game at the Birdcage and he made sure to include Holy Cross in that group because they won it when his DD was I think he said a 7th grader. BTW He says Hello to everyone).

 

I think everyone agrees anytime you can get extra time for the KIDS between the lines (especially a spring sport like softball) it improves their High School experience which is really what it is all about! If it wasn't called the ALL A and was just another mid season tournament on the state level most would want to participate! I am not debating whether anybody fits the definition set by the ALL A Classic because those standards are the same as KHSAA. Right? Nor am I debating if your eligible by those standards whether or not you should play in that tournament. Why wouldn't you it could make for a great banquet at end of the season!

 

I guess my question is it a level playing field amongst the Class A sized schools in the 9th region? if so Why? Is it great coaching? Is it facilities?

 

Live in central KY and not personally affiliated with any school, though I follow Anderson Co since I know and have coached several kids that attend there. They are not involved in any way with the All A in any sport.

Well it isn't the facilities because the most successful 9th region All-A school (NCC) probably has the worst facilities. I don't think the coaching is all that much better ......maybe the Catholic school coaches tend to stay longer in general but they make a lot less money. Probably the best reason is that the private schools have a high level of participation in sports and that the student's parents, who are willing to shell out tuition money, probably have been shelling out money for sports participation since the first grade for those students.

 

THIS.

 

IMO, when compared to the other 9th Region "A" schools, NewCath and St. Henry have more "all-around" athletes. From the time these kids are in 1st grade they are playing basketball, soccer, baseball/softball, and when they get in 4th/5th grade volleyball. This is a huge advantage over most public schools. Also, most of these girls are playing 3, if not all 4 sports mentioned, so you have a much better athlete who has been involved competitively for a longer time. For the most part they have had a head start on their competition when it comes to the basic fundamentals, where as some HS teams are starting at square one.

Holy cow!

They even put it on their website!

Holy cow!

They even put it on their website!

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See Jumper Dad...these people are crazy about the All A up here!!!!! Just another tournament my XXX!

Holy cow!

They even put it on their website!

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Pretty impressive banner a lot of regional championships and state championship including 4 big state championships if only highlands had that in baseball don't be jealous Rcc9 you have football banners like that. We'll Damn so does Newcath in football the little school on the hill can play some sports wow

I think we need to ask Guru to sell t-shirts.

"BGP All A Champs".

Then we could ALL have an ALL A championship.

Pretty impressive banner a lot of regional championships and state championship including 4 big state championships if only highlands had that in baseball don't be jealous Rcc9 you have football banners like that. We'll Damn so does Newcath in football the little school on the hill can play some sports wow

 

It is impressive. And thanks for helping me prove my point! They don't need the All A to compete. Finally!

Pretty impressive banner a lot of regional championships and state championship including 4 big state championships if only highlands had that in baseball don't be jealous Rcc9 you have football banners like that. We'll Damn so does Newcath in football the little school on the hill can play some sports wow

 

Also, you do realize that not too too long ago, NC and HHS were in the same classification, right?

 

I know I said I was done, and this is baseball, but I could not resist. A FB post from today, Beechwood Baseball…note the sponsor sign in the background….an ironic twist ? I think not...

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I know I said I was done, and this is baseball, but I could not resist. A FB post from today, Beechwood Baseball…note the sponsor sign in the background….an ironic twist ? I think not...

 

See, I just don't get why people get so excited about advancing one level in an invitational tournament. Do they celebrate every win in the tournament like that? :lol2:

 

 

Great job by the Beechwood Boys. I hear they have a very nice squad! In fact, were number one in the region for awhile, right? A schools can't compete. Give me a break! Nice job fellas!

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See, I just don't get why people get so excited about advancing one level in an invitational tournament. Do they celebrate every win in the tournament like that? :lol2:

 

 

Great job by the Beechwood Boys. I hear they have a very nice squad! In fact, were number one in the region for awhile, right? A schools can't compete. Give me a break! Nice job fellas!

 

One last post…I promise. I know it isn't the baseball thread, but Beechwood boys win the All A State Tournament. No doubt there will be a banner :banana:

That is no ordinary celebration....that is a ALL A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP celebration!!!

 

That is no ordinary celebration....that is a ALL A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP celebration!!!

 

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No, thats an All A classic celebration, remember???

 

Congrats to the Tigers!!!