You can work out with whoever you want to during the summer months. Most coach's don't like it but it happens. I wish her the best wherever she goes to school. Fact of it is she is a very talented player and both schools would be greatful to have her.

 

I heard from a pretty reliable source that she will be at SK when school starts.

I heard from a pretty reliable source that she will be at SK when school starts.

 

And of course I was just telling what was told to me. My source could be totally wrong and for SK's sake I hope they were!

If Trimble County transfer is eligible to play, it will give Trimble a legit point guard, and would possibly make them the favorite to win the 8th Region All A. I think it would also make them a serious contender to make it to Diddle.

If Trimble County transfer is eligible to play, it will give Trimble a legit point guard, and would possibly make them the favorite to win the 8th Region All A. I think it would also make them a serious contender to make it to Diddle.

 

Who transferred to Trimble?

Who transferred to Trimble?

Cheyenne Clark from Henry County, solid point guard.

I had heard she wasn't going to play at Henry.......did not know that is where she ended up. Thanks for the info.

WOW. Nice pick up for the Raiders. Thanks for the info FBD!:thumb:

Did she play with Trimble this past summer?

Did she play with Trimble this past summer?

No.

I know this thread is a little older, and its been discussed some, but I thought I would drag it out of the archives. Teams start practicing in a couple of weeks and I am getting a little antsy. Besides, now that we have seen all the transfers get nestled into their new schools, and we know for sure who is where, I thought it would be fun to reassess the 8th region.

 

 

I will start....and I am basing my ranking on the obvious..."pre-season". No teams have played yet so I will base my opinion on who returns for who, who graduated, who transferred in or out, what kind of experience is present, and how deep a team may seem to be.

 

1.) Shelby County - They return a bunch, including a very good post player in Justus Martin and two of last seasons 8th Region all region team members in MacKenzie and Savannah Raizor. They had a quality season last year and it should only get better for them this season.

 

2.) Walton Verona - I know some may frown on this and that is okay, I don't care. Let's just say I am putting them here because I am a totally emotional illogical fan. You can move them last if you want to, it wont hurt my feelings any.

 

3.) Trimble County - (Okay, Ive probably lost more of you in the credibility department...I still don't care.) With the addition of the guard from Henry County, this team moves up in my ranking. It helps answer ball handling and point guard questions they may have had. Trimble lost their leading scorer in Page Black and she will be hard to replace for sure. They do however return the Clifford girl who can flat out shoot. They return Shelby Black, a very nice post player with great size and strength. She is athletic for her size and will absolutely light you up from 3 point land. They are ALWAYS well coached and will be balanced. Trimble's offense has phenomenal ball and player movement. It is hard to guard when they are patient.

 

4.) Anderson County - I know they lost McKee and Cann however, I know they still have some quality athletes, some shooters and ball handlers with experience. Obviously they come down from the place they were, but they will not fall of the map.

 

5.) Simon Kenton - (For many of you, if I haven't lost you yet, I have now for sure) Here me out....They lost virtually their whole team to graduation. I think it was 7 Seniors and 6 of them either started or played major roles. They lost the best point guard in the region IMO. They lost something like 90% of their scoring. The lost all the best defenders they had. Yes they have potential with the returning upper class men, who had mostly been just role players, some quality younger players, and the addition of Ally Niece, however, it will take time for them to get better. Perhaps the second half or later part of the season they can fill their potential. They have a lot of work to do. One thing that will hurt them is that there depth, is very young, small and inexperienced. There is no way they play defense early in the season like they did last year, which was certainly one of the things that group could hang there hat on last year. Can they be ranked higher - yes, but not before the season starts, they will need a lot of the season to improve, get experience and get better. This shouldn't bother anyone anyway, its the end of the season that matters and I am sure they will be squeezing themselves in when that time comes.

 

6.) Gallatin County - Returning Hannah Dossett, arguably the best returning player in the region. They also return Junior Autumn Bowen who after the graduation of Brook Dossett, will certainly see her scoring continue to go up. I watched Bowen go 6 for 6 from 3 point land in last years regional game against Shelby County.

 

7.) Grant County

 

8.) Williamstown

 

9.) Carroll County - Saw them play at SOAS last spring. They are working hard and getting better.

 

10.) Oldham?? South Oldham?? I am struggling on this one people.

 

 

Now...you all please reply. Chop it up...agree, disagree, rewrite your own, call me crazy if you want to, that is fine. Things are getting closer and I like to see the banter and discussion. What say you?

I think Williamstown may surprise.

I think Williamstown may surprise.

 

Williamstown will have some nice returning starters in Rachel Montgomery, Michaela Kennedy, Sammie Souder, and Katie Cheek. Those girls compete and play hard so you certainly can't overlook them. One of the biggest weakness for Williamstown is that they will not be very deep beyond those four.

Williamstown will have some nice returning starters in Rachel Montgomery, Michaela Kennedy, Sammie Souder, and Katie Cheek. Those girls compete and play hard so you certainly can't overlook them. One of the biggest weakness for Williamstown is that they will not be very deep beyond those four.

 

They could definately sneak up on you and beat you if you overlook them. How much does losing the Hardin girl hurt W-town? They have a couple nice younger players but not sure how much they will contribute.

I think Williamstown may surprise.

 

The problem is they will not get out of their district because WV and SK are in it and those two are getting to the regional.

I know this thread is a little older, and its been discussed some, but I thought I would drag it out of the archives. Teams start practicing in a couple of weeks and I am getting a little antsy. Besides, now that we have seen all the transfers get nestled into their new schools, and we know for sure who is where, I thought it would be fun to reassess the 8th region.

 

 

I will start....and I am basing my ranking on the obvious..."pre-season". No teams have played yet so I will base my opinion on who returns for who, who graduated, who transferred in or out, what kind of experience is present, and how deep a team may seem to be.

 

1.) Shelby County - They return a bunch, including a very good post player in Justus Martin and two of last seasons 8th Region all region team members in MacKenzie and Savannah Raizor. They had a quality season last year and it should only get better for them this season.

 

2.) Walton Verona - I know some may frown on this and that is okay, I don't care. Let's just say I am putting them here because I am a totally emotional illogical fan. You can move them last if you want to, it wont hurt my feelings any.

 

3.) Trimble County - (Okay, Ive probably lost more of you in the credibility department...I still don't care.) With the addition of the guard from Henry County, this team moves up in my ranking. It helps answer ball handling and point guard questions they may have had. Trimble lost their leading scorer in Page Black and she will be hard to replace for sure. They do however return the Clifford girl who can flat out shoot. They return Shelby Black, a very nice post player with great size and strength. She is athletic for her size and will absolutely light you up from 3 point land. They are ALWAYS well coached and will be balanced. Trimble's offense has phenomenal ball and player movement. It is hard to guard when they are patient.

 

4.) Anderson County - I know they lost McKee and Cann however, I know they still have some quality athletes, some shooters and ball handlers with experience. Obviously they come down from the place they were, but they will not fall of the map.

 

5.) Simon Kenton - (For many of you, if I haven't lost you yet, I have now for sure) Here me out....They lost virtually their whole team to graduation. I think it was 7 Seniors and 6 of them either started or played major roles. They lost the best point guard in the region IMO. They lost something like 90% of their scoring. The lost all the best defenders they had. Yes they have potential with the returning upper class men, who had mostly been just role players, some quality younger players, and the addition of Ally Niece, however, it will take time for them to get better. Perhaps the second half or later part of the season they can fill their potential. They have a lot of work to do. One thing that will hurt them is that there depth, is very young, small and inexperienced. There is no way they play defense early in the season like they did last year, which was certainly one of the things that group could hang there hat on last year. Can they be ranked higher - yes, but not before the season starts, they will need a lot of the season to improve, get experience and get better. This shouldn't bother anyone anyway, its the end of the season that matters and I am sure they will be squeezing themselves in when that time comes.

 

6.) Gallatin County - Returning Hannah Dossett, arguably the best returning player in the region. They also return Junior Autumn Bowen who after the graduation of Brook Dossett, will certainly see her scoring continue to go up. I watched Bowen go 6 for 6 from 3 point land in last years regional game against Shelby County.

 

7.) Grant County

 

8.) Williamstown

 

9.) Carroll County - Saw them play at SOAS last spring. They are working hard and getting better.

 

10.) Oldham?? South Oldham?? I am struggling on this one people.

 

 

Now...you all please reply. Chop it up...agree, disagree, rewrite your own, call me crazy if you want to, that is fine. Things are getting closer and I like to see the banter and discussion. What say you?

 

Some very valid points, but I would have SK no worse than 3. You are correct that they lost the best point guard in the region from last year, but with Niece coming in they just got no question what will be the best point guard in the 8th this year and quite possibly be the best overall player in the 8th.