Best sophomore class:

They have two players in the class that have won the KY D1 AAU state championship

every year they have played in it since the 3rd grade.

They have 3 others that that played on a couple of those state championships as well.

They have one that led their team to an AAU D1 national championship a few years ago.

They have dominated (along with Conner) all of NKY middle school ball all 3 years they were there.

They have 6 kids that play or have played at a high level of AAU/summer/EBYL ball in that class.

 

As far as the rest, I already explained it.

Depth - They return 5 of their 8 starters from last year and add Martin and the class above. (some of which were already getting some time).

Athletic - I have seen most of these kids play against some of the best talent in the country. Trust me, they are athletic!

Strength - You'll find out soon enough, but there won't be a stronger team in the region, including HC. HC may have a couple really strong kids, but holistically, HHS will be stronger team. They are brutal!

 

weakness - size. They won't be real tall. But that has never hampered this group too much in the past. Also experience. It may take them awhile to be ready for prime time with the addition and youth. But by the time it matters, they will be in the hunt for sure.

 

 

And I would disagree with you...Not everyone thinks their team is very athletic, deep and strong.

 

If they get to start 8 players I would rank them #1!

Okay, several are talking about ND. If you know me, you know I have great respect for ND. But for the life of me, I'm having a brain cramp remembering who returns for them. I also have a few open questions that are keeping me from being as high on them as others are.

 

So help me out here:

- Can someone list their roster? It's not on KHSSA.

- Is Baugh playing? I know she was 50/50 not too long ago.

- Who will pick up the scoring with Martin gone? Like her or not, she was a lot of their scoring last year.

- New coach and philosophy typically takes some time to adjust to and execute correctly. Also to learn the players and the players getting comfortable with their new roles.

 

 

- Can someone list their roster? It's not on KHSSA. IT WILL BE POSTED SOON

- Is Baugh playing? I know she was 50/50 not too long ago. YES

- Who will pick up the scoring with Martin gone? Like her or not, she was a lot of their scoring last year. NOT AN ISSUE

- New coach and philosophy typically takes some time to adjust to and execute correctly. Also to learn the players and the players getting comfortable with their new roles. YOU COULD SAY THIS FOR HALF THE REGION, LOTS OF CHANGES

 

If they get to start 8 players I would rank them #1!

 

Good catch! LOL

- Can someone list their roster? It's not on KHSSA. IT WILL BE POSTED SOON

- Is Baugh playing? I know she was 50/50 not too long ago. YES

- Who will pick up the scoring with Martin gone? Like her or not, she was a lot of their scoring last year. NOT AN ISSUE

- New coach and philosophy typically takes some time to adjust to and execute correctly. Also to learn the players and the players getting comfortable with their new roles. YOU COULD SAY THIS FOR HALF THE REGION, LOTS OF CHANGES

 

I'm glad Baugh is playing. Great kid and athlete.

 

Scoring won't be a concern with Martin gone and defenses focusing on the rest of the team instead of stopping Martin? Game plans will be much different against ND this year. Not sure that is a non-issue. But I'll go with it.

 

And yes, new coach's can be said for half the region, but not for teams that expect to contend for the region.

 

I'm not trying to tear down ND at all. Again, I like and respect their program. I just think they have some open questions to answer before I would put them in front of some others. Baugh playing is a good start!

 

I also think many teams have some open questions this year. But ND keeps coming up as a team folks think should be listed higher and I'm curious as to why?

Can you folks learn how to use the "quote" button.....Lord have mercy it's a nightmare trying to follow along.

All in fun, but I think I'd go with this:

 

1. Holmes

2. Conner

3. Highlands

3. HC

4. Ryle

5. Dixie

6. Cooper

6. Beechwood

7. NCC

8. ND

8. St Henry

9. Boone

10. LLoyd

10. Dayton

 

If it's just for fun , I'll go with :

 

1- Conner

2- Highlands

3- Holmes

4- Dixie

5- Cooper

6- St.Henry

7- HC

8- NCC

9- Ryle

10- ND

If it's just for fun , I'll go with :

 

1- Conner

2- Highlands

3- Holmes

4- Dixie

5- Cooper

6- St.Henry

7- HC

8- NCC

9- Ryle

10- ND

 

Curious why Ryle and HC so low. Youth?

 

And you're gonna have to explain Holmes!!!! LOL!

Ranking Ryle low because they are young would be a mistake.

- Can someone list their roster? It's not on KHSSA. IT WILL BE POSTED SOON.

- Is Baugh playing? I know she was 50/50 not too long ago. YES

- Who will pick up the scoring with Martin gone? Like her or not, she was a lot of their scoring last year. NOT AN ISSUE

- New coach and philosophy typically takes some time to adjust to and execute correctly. Also to learn the players and the players getting comfortable with their new roles. YOU COULD SAY THIS FOR HALF THE REGION, LOTS OF CHANGES

"Just pulled the roster from last year's KHSSA: (not listed in any certain order) Kennedy Baugh Sr., Chloe McDowell Jr., Abby Darpel Jr., Allison Gribben Sr., Danielle Rennekamp So., Sophie Hagen Jr., Abby Hoppius So., Abbey Tierney Jr., Kelsey Johnson Jr.

I'm going with the percentages Abbey/Abby at ND will have a good year!

My pre-season top 10

 

1. Holmes

2. Conner

2. Highlands

4. Cooper

5. HC

6. Dixie

7. Ryle

8. St. Henry

9. NCC

9. Boone Co.

No Janice Stovall from Holmes for top 10 players?

I have a question. Why is Conner ranked so high but the top players aren't on the list? Maybe coach Chaz can help answer since he threw in Burcham at 10. Is it because your new to the girls at Conner? What about the rest of Conner's team since they have so much depth? How can they be ranked so high with no top players? That is a little confusing.

I have a question. Why is Conner ranked so high but the top players aren't on the list? Maybe coach Chaz can help answer since he threw in Burcham at 10. Is it because your new to the girls at Conner? What about the rest of Conner's team since they have so much depth? How can they be ranked so high with no top players? That is a little confusing.

 

If I offended you I apologize. I think very highly of Conner this year. They may not have a star player but they have a lot of depth IMO. In girls basketball that is huge. When your 9/10th girl is a summer AAU playing girl it will make a difference. Conner will surely rely on its main players, Burcham, Jordan, Hurst and Duncan to do the heavy lifting. Those four are all excellent players. Add in several good seniors with an incredibly strong freshman and sophomore class (even with Hurst and Jordan playing JV ball this class was the best 8th grade group), this team is poised to win games. They have Duncan and the freshman Drummonds to play big inside. Great guards and forwards. Tons of depth. Conner is just solid everywhere that's why I see them competing for the region title. Unfortunately girls basketball does not get the turnout the boys do, so having significant depth is a big factor IMO.

No Janice Stovall from Holmes for top 10 players?

 

I completely agree, I have her in my top 10 for sure.