A little closer than I would of thought..

Finfrock went out with an injury about mid or so of 1st qtr.

He didn't land on his feet after this one.

Hard landing on hand.

Wrist/finger injury.

 

I hear he's good to go...

Finfrock went out with an injury about mid or so of 1st qtr.

He didn't land on his feet after this one.

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Hard landing on hand.

Wrist/finger injury.

 

I hear he's good to go...

 

What about the health of that number 21 for Ludlow after seeing that pic? :laugh:

I do not believe that score is correct. Thought the score was 57 to 35? Finfrock is good to go and the Birds struggled mightily without his presence.

 

Still do not understand how a senior that started a majority of the games last year all of a sudden gets about a minute worth of time and it is not like he got worse or those around him got that much better.

What about the health of that number 21 for Ludlow after seeing that pic? :laugh:

 

Fortunately, for him, he was out of the way of the landing.

Score is WRONG. Highlands 57 Ludlow 35

Highlands has a jumbo tron? Does the game play live on it and I wonder how distracting that is.

Highlands has a jumbo tron? Does the game play live on it and I wonder how distracting that is.

 

Yes, but not every game.

It is run by students.

Sometimes just 1 camera up high.

Sometimes they have 2 camera people moving around down courtside.

 

You'd have to ask players if it is distracting.

 

*Good thing they don't do replays.

The Bluebirds (12-13 overall) not only have double-digit victories in a season since the 2012-13 campaign, they have also equaled the win total from that team. Highlands moved to 9-6 in region play with its second straight win.

 

"For the most part, when you only give up 35 points, you give yourself a heck of a chance to win," said Kevin Listerman, Highlands Head Coach. "We stayed with the defensive game plan. I liked this group from day one. The kids have very much accepted their roles. This group has been very focused in practice. They really want to get to 14 and 15 wins. They realize what that means in the bigger picture and moving forward. This group still believes it has its best basketball ahead of them."

 

Senior Kyle Finfrock had seven rebounds and four points before leaving with a sprained left hand. But after the game, Finfrock said he will be back for the next Bluebird contest Friday.

 

A number of teammates picked up the slack in Finfrock's absence. Junior guard Braden Posey and sophomore post Ben Sisson led the way with 10 points each and senior guard Bryce Traylor had nine. Sisson scored eight in the fourth quarter to help Highlands pull away. Listerman also credited Morgan Race and Griffin Huber for picking things up defensively in Finfrock's absence.

 

"We grew a lot (Monday) and came together," Sisson said. "We got some experience playing without him. Kyle is one of our biggest producers."

 

Highlands hit 22-of-40 shots for 55 percent including 8-for-18 from three-point range for 44 percent and 9-of-14 free throws for 64 percent. The Panthers (9-14) made 11-of-34 shots for 32 percent including 0-for-6 from three-point range and 13-of-18 free throws for 72 percent.

 

Ludlow tried to spread things out and patiently attacked because of its lack of size. Junior guards Justin Blackburn and Max Hathaway led the Panthers with nine points each.

 

"They like to run around and keep you moving," Race said. "You have to just stay in yours spots and make sure you are paying attention to where your guy is."

 

In between games. Highlands honored its four Hall of Fame basketball members. They are Richey, Coach Ken Shields, Scott Draud and Panny Sarakatsannis.

 

Highlands travels to Lloyd Memorial (17-9) on Friday. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

 

Fort Thomas Matters Sports: Doubleheader Victories for Highlands

Highlands has a jumbo tron? Does the game play live on it and I wonder how distracting that is.

 

Love how people still call it a "jumbo-tron." What a great name...takes me back to the 80's.

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It's a bird, it's a plane, it's "The Load". He can do a lot, but flying is NOT one of them. LOL

Still do not understand how a senior that started a majority of the games last year all of a sudden gets about a minute worth of time and it is not like he got worse or those around him got that much better.

 

This has me baffled as well, feel bad for him. However, this from the outside looking in, and I have no clue to what took place from last year to this year that has this young man in this position.