I caught this act last night and went away impressed with the pioneers! I had been reading the comments about their defense being suspect but that may be what impressed me the most. They played straight up in your face D, including an effective press that imo if they can duplicate, will take them very far this postseason. Meier showed a lot of attitude and was physical to the point of concern (thought refs gave her a lot of latitude, especially early) and if she can maintain her control, gives SK the big they will need to make that run.

Niece is smooth, smart, athletic, etc, etc (you get the picture) and I agree that Jones is fantastic....both have great balance to finish shots. (If I'm not mistaken Stowers had her playing in first half with 3 fouls which was a teaching moment? confidence in her IQ? regardless, impressive for a freshman!) This team is legit with the supporting cast they need....they are the best team I have personally seen this season.

On the HHS side, they got "jumped" early in this one.....I thought SK outhustled them all night, they struggled with the press(not typical) and didn't match the physical play by SK that really showed on the boards. They are not at full strength and not deep enough to overcome what they were missing. The score is a little misleading but clearly SK appears to be a cut above.

HHS needs to get healthy, play inspired and be efficient and they will compete in the 9th, then who knows? SK needs to play like last night and they could be dancing!

No, Maggie Jones' sisters all played at Simon Kenton. Maggie is a young freshman (won't turn 15 until the summer) and is the real deal ... she is stuck a little bit in the shadow of some really good older players at SK, but her ceiling may be the highest on that team IMO.

 

Not that it is a bad thing, there are several younger players who are a little stuck in some of the shadows. They are eager when they get out on the floor. This, I think, adds depth to the roster that they have not had in the past. At the same time, those younger players have more confidence playing now than they did earlier in the year. Stowers and staff have done a better job with that this year.

Boxcore says Harney had the 26. Is this not correct?

 

Simon Kenton 73, Highlands 30

 

Simon Kenton–Jones 7 0 15, Vickers 1 0 2, Harmeyer 1 0 2, Gilliam 3 0 9, Harney 11 4 26, Buckner 1 0 2, Bush 1 0 2, Meier 3 1 7, Dressman 1 0 2. Totals: 31 5 73.

 

Highlands–Dill 1 0 2, Baioni 1 0 3, Martin 4 0 12, Barth 0 4 4, Buecker 3 1 7, Jansen 1 0 2. Totals: 10 5 30.

 

from khsaa

 

30 Buckner, Megan 1 0 0 2

33 Bush, Rachel 1 0 0 2

45 Dressman, Briana 1 0 0 2

23 Gilliam, Kendyl 0 3 0 9

22 Harmeyer, Shelby 1 0 0 2

24 Harney, Bailee 0 2 0 6

15 Jones, Maggi 6 1 0 15

44 Meier, Madi 3 0 1 7

25 Niece, Allyson 11 0 4 26

20 Vickers, Mattie 1 0 0 2

Actually SK is not on the loaded side of the bracket at state. They got a really good draw. They should be able to make a good run.

 

You're right! Maybe it was Mason Co I was thinking of.

Niece was 11/12 she missed 1 three pointer and had 26 points. Against Mason County she had a triple double 17/10/10.

SK will be in the final four of the state tourney.

 

Cookie or a metal? Most regional tourneys will be tougher than the bottom half of the bracket.

Did SK girls win tonight?

Did SK girls win tonight?

 

Lost.

Lost.

 

What was the score?