Maybe I was mistaken on some things, but I thought the Enterprise put together those teams that were in the newspaper, thats what I was lead to believe anyway. Sorry for that! I didn't say you all didn't cover the Skins. What about the Michael Washington not being recongized for football? Whose was at fault there?

The Enterprise is always instrumental in getting the truly deserving athletes the recognition they deserve when it comes to AP All-State and such, (Freddie Maggard, Lori Kluck, George Massey). I don't think HDE has much to do with all-district voting and such.

 

redskin4life, I bet if you gave HDE a solid lead on a feel good story about one of the kids from Cumberland or a coach, it would make the paper. Something positive and interesting to shed a different light on how kids from the area are viewed. Maybe it would change the way you feel about The Enterprise. The paper always needs something to print. Why not make it something good?

Ok, here is a good story. Do something on Coach Bond. He has been around forever and will probably retire for good when the new school is built. I would have to say I think he is the best girls' coach in the area right now.

The Enterprise is always instrumental in getting the truly deserving athletes the recognition they deserve when it comes to AP All-State and such, (Freddie Maggard, Lori Kluck, George Massey). I don't think HDE has much to do with all-district voting and such.

 

redskin4life, I bet if you gave HDE a solid lead on a feel good story about one of the kids from Cumberland or a coach, it would make the paper. Something positive and interesting to shed a different light on how kids from the area are viewed. Maybe it would change the way you feel about The Enterprise. The paper always needs something to print. Why not make it something good?

 

Tell me something they have gotten on Cumberland students in the past 5 or so years!

Look at the records for the past 10 years.

 

The football team has won one playoff game since 1994. The boys basketball team (much better this year) has had one winning season since 1994. The girls basketball team (some very good young players on the way) hasn't won 20 games since 1994 and only one or two district championships in the past 10 years.

 

Michael Washington made first-team on the all-county squad.

The Girls Basketball Team won the All "A" 13th Region two years in a row. They won 19 games in the 04-05 season! I think that says something. I had no faith myself in the young squad this year, but I believe they will end up being a pretty good team this year, of course, with Bell and Middlesboro being added the district makes things tougher, but when the tournaments start a new season starts.

I thought South Laurel was playing in the Bourbon/Paris Tournament this week?

Girls Top 5

 

1. Clay County (4-2)

What’s the scoop: The Lady Tigers have lost two of their last three games, but like I’ve stated before, until a 13th Region teams beats Clay County, it stays at the No. 1 slot.

 

Surprise, surprise: Clay County put together a solid game against visiting and undefeated Iroquois before losing, 47-46.

 

What’s ahead: The Lady Tigers are going against some of the best teams in the state right now, while participating in the 5th/Third Bank Prime Time Classic.

 

2. Whitley County (6-1)

What’s the scoop: The Lady Colonels have been on a roll as of late. Whitley County captured big wins against previous unbeatens (Casey County, Estill County) and look to continue to dominate their opponents today.

 

Surprise, surprise: The Lady Colonels are a solid team. If Whitley County can continue its recent trend of beating top-notch teams, look for the Lady Colonels to compete for a 13th Region title this season.

 

What’s ahead: Whitley County finishes up in the Berea Invitational the next two days and will be back in action Dec. 27 by participating in the Boyle County Invitational.

 

3. Corbin (5-1)

What’s the scoop: I’ve turned into a believer of Jennifer Parsons’ Lady Redhounds. You know, if you take away Corbin’s four-point road loss to Whitley County, the Lady Redhounds would be undefeated right now.

 

Surprise, surprise: I’m really surprised with the way the season has started for Parsons’ squad.

First off, Parsons has shown that she’s one of the best coaches around and the Lady Redhounds have shown they are a team to watch out for come post-season time.

Corbin’s squad play is improving and if the Lady Redhounds can continue to get solid production from freshman Kelci Jones, Parsons’ squad will compete for a region crown.

 

What’s ahead: The Lady Redhounds are finishing up their stay in the Berea Invitational and will be back in action on Dec. 28, while playing in the Boyd County Classic.

 

4. North Laurel (6-1)

What’s the scoop: North Laurel picked up a big win over 49th District foe Jackson County Friday and enter the Christmas break with an impressive 6-1 record.

The main reason for the early success? It has to be legendary coach Roy Bowling.

Bowling took over a young, but talented team and has turned the Lady Jaguars into region contenders.

 

Surprise, surprise: To be honest, I’m surprised North Laurel is 6-1, but then again, the Lady Jaguars have a talented roster.

 

What’s ahead: North Laurel will travel to Middlesboro on Dec. 27 to participate in the First Priority Tri-State Basketball Classic. This should be a pretty interesting tournament for Bowling’s squad.

 

5. South Laurel (3-3)

What’s the scoop: South Laurel stopped its two-game skid by defeating Madison Southern Tuesday.

I was really high on the Lady Cardinals a couple of weeks back, and still am.

 

Surprise, surprise: I was surprised with the Lady Cardinals’ early-season slump. The way South Laurel started the season, I really felt like Konnie Snyder’s squad would be 5-1 right now.

 

What’s ahead: After participating in the Berea Invitational, the Lady Cardinals will be off until their Jan. 4 match-up with 50th District foe Williamsburg.

The Best of the Rest

 

No. 6 Cawood (4-3)

What’s the scoop: The Trojanettes have two solid wins over Bell County and Middlesboro, but have losses to Corbin and Whitley County.

 

No. 7 Jackson County (2-1)

What’s the scoop: The Lady Generals’ schedule has me scratching my head. They’ve only played three games, but will be playing in the Berea Invitational.

 

No. 8 Bell County (2-3)

What’s the scoop: The Lady Bobcats have been playing up-and-down, but they’re still good enough to be at the No. 8 spot.

 

No. 9 Williamsburg (5-3)

What’s the scoop: The Lady Yellow Jackets are winners of four straight - including a win over Barbourville.

 

No. 10 Barbourville (6-3)

What’s the scoop: It was either Barbourville or Cumberland at this spot, so the Lady Tigers have won a head-to-head meeting with the Lady Redskins, 50-44.

 

Les Dixon is the Sports Editor and can be reached at [email protected]. The Fear ‘Les’ 13th Region boys and girls ratings will be published in every Thursday edition of the Times-Tribune.

 

 

I heard that South Laurel was playing in the Bourbon/Paris Tournament this week? They're scheduled to play Paducah Tilghman tomorrow at Paris High School.