They took their varsity team. It just so happens at this point in the season that consists of: four seniors, five juniors and one sophomore. Not to say that won't change come tourney time, and that is taking into account the three upperclassmen that have left the team since the season started. It wasn't a matter of only taking so many players, it was the fact that this is how the varsity team has dressed out thus far this year.

 

 

Who left the team and why?

Drew Lykins, Jeremy Thompson, and Terrence Breckinridge

Not negating that it may not be a shoe company but the bottom line is WHO or WHOM funded the trip, not arguing that Mason County is not going to represent the state well, they are a finely tuned, well coached basketball squad. But, if other programs want the same opprotunity it would be nice to know how to raise the that kind of money to be able to go.

 

In response to how to fund a trip to Hawaii, if you are involved with a school who wishes to take a trip to Hawaii, I would follow these steps. Start right now, organize a car wash everyday. If you have a Betty Crocker homemaker in the family or families then corner them to bake as many goodies as possible and stand outside of a local store and have yourself a bakesale. Round up all the zero turn mowers and have a community mow off. If you have a Aunt B in the family, contact her about her famous pickles that win the county fair contest every year and have a pickle stand for fundraising. Those pickles may go over real well if Kerosene is in the mixture. Thats how we roll with it in Kentucky.:thumb:

Who left the team and why?

 

DREAM told who, and it's not my place to say why.

What an awesome opportunity for these kids and their families. Hawaii is a truly amazing place, that most people do not get to experience. I hope they have time to relax on the beach and see the sights in between winning basketball games.

I went to Hawaii in September.

 

Here's a link you all might like....

 

http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=PREPSPORTS

I'm happy for them and hope they win every game and have a safe trip home.--------:dancingpa

Maysville has mafia connections with Hawaii....just ask former Mason Co. Coach Kelly Wells

...The Mason County Mafia....led by the Godfather O'Hearn....exactly where i was headed....how did you know

Will this game be broadcast by Danny Weddle or anyone?

Will this game be broadcast by Danny Weddle or anyone?

 

Yes it will be. Danny is in Hawaii now. WFTM Soft 96 is carrying the game.

Yes it will be. Danny is in Hawaii now. WFTM Soft 96 is carrying the game.

 

 

Now that's the best gig of all..........

Now that's the best gig of all..........

 

Yeah :thumb:

Livingthedream,

 

Do you follow big-time high school basketball? If you did you would know that the top teams in the country fly all over the place all the time to play in these tournaments, heck they are on ESPN weekly any more. There is nothing illegal, non-compliant, unethical, etc. etc. about Mason Co. or any other team going to Hawaii to play in a basketball tournament.

 

I don't know how close to the Mason Co. situation you are but I and anyone else close to the situation can reassure you that the Mason Co. administration, AD Fred Hester, Head Coach Chris O'Hearn etc. are some of the most competent and honest people in the business. I promise you fairness and compliance is checked and double checked on any athletics business from travel, to practice time to uniforms.

 

Instead of trying to poke holes in the Royals trip, as a fan of KY HS Basketball you should be proud that a program like Mason Co. and players like D. Miller, Chris Lofton, etc. etc. are representing your state on big stages in such a classy way.

 

I wish them nothing but the best and hope that other teams from the 10th get such opportunities in the future.

My mom went to Hawaii with the team, she is having a blast down there too.