Convince me this isn't the Worst the 9th Region has been overall in a long time!!

[Tiger1]

Jacobs, Jefferson, Hill & Bovard. Those would be the top 4 guards in region 9 correct? I'm not very familiar with the 9th region but from what I have read on here it seems that those 4 names are mentioned most.

 

Bovard is not a top 4 guard in the region. He is a decent guard, but nothing spectacular. I have seen this kid play on numerous occassions(HS and AAU) and he has not impressed me one time.

 

Bray, Simpson, Lenhof, and Ryan are all better than Bovard.

[Lucky Charms]

Well, as for summer ball, CovCath defeated the following teams: South Laurel, Doss, Madison Central, Bryan Station, LexCath, Jtown, and Shelby County, just to name a few. I'm sure Holmes defeated plenty of teams as well, fballstud can tell you those.

 

As for the regular season, CovCath defeated Lexington Dunbar (who just put up 103) and barely lost to Lexington Lafeyette, both without 2 (potentially 3) starters. They also lost in the last minute to Cincinatti St. X with starters out. I will concede that Holmes has not been "tested" but their only losses are to a solid SK team and an Ohio team (of whom I know nothing).

 

I think we can agree that right now the 9th is way down. But I see plenty of room for growth, especially at the top.

Summer ball is exactly what it is. Means nothing and has no meaning in this thread.

[HHSDawgs1424]

Bovard is not a top 4 guard in the region. He is a decent guard, but nothing spectacular. I have seen this kid play on numerous occassions(HS and AAU) and he has not impressed me one time.

 

Bray, Simpson, Lenhof, and Ryan are all better than Bovard.

 

Don't forget about Jacobs too. :thumb:

[striker]

What is Holy Cross record?? Didn't they lose to Lenhof and St Henry? :sssh:

No.

[cch5432]

Summer ball is exactly what it is. Means nothing and has no meaning in this thread.

 

Surprise, surprise. I don't think it means nothing, but either way that is why I provided regular season games. Anyways it is proof that the 9th has talent, they are just behind right now. They wil come along.

[ladiesbballcoach]

Summer ball is exactly what it is. Means nothing and has no meaning in this thread.

I wouldn't say it means nothing but I agree that it doesn't guarantee success come winter.

[Fletch]

It is pretty bad this year. Only the 8th,2nd, 14th, and 16th may be worse this year

[malachicrunch]

9th is historically bad. Why should it be different this year?

[4pointplay]

9th is historically bad. Why should it be different this year?

 

Unfortunately way too much truth in that statement....

[nkyss0478]

Who is ryan????

[All Play No Work]

9th is historically bad. Why should it be different this year?

 

 

I disagree. The 9th's representative is typically out early in the Sweet 16. But overall the 9th region in the recent past has OVERALL been one of the better regions.

[uknowho1]

Hill, Henderson, Jefferson, Jacobs, Bovard, Lenhoff, his teammate Ryan, Bray and Simpson are all better than Sorrell. There is nothing explosive about Corey's game. He is a good shooter and a decent rebounder for a guard. As for defense I dont believe he could do a good job of guarding any of the before mentioned players.

[malachicrunch]

I disagree. The 9th's representative is typically out early in the Sweet 16. But overall the 9th region in the recent past has OVERALL been one of the better regions.

You contradicted yourself with those two statements. Your 1st sentence is dead on. I'm not sure what the overall thing means. You either win at the sweet 16 or you don't. The 9th doesn't. One in how many years? ( I am counting the SK 81 champion as 9th region) Is there another region that has one or less state titles?

[Qryche11]

Why do you think the 9th lags behind most regions? Is it because we are primarily a football Region. With all the strong football programs up here would that be part of the problem. Not enough true pure basketball players?

[Tiger1]

Who is ryan????

 

 

Jimmy Ryan of Holy Cross