Scott Co. 90 Henry Clay 79

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Final

[gswilder]

Richie Phares has a career night with 34. Henry Clay still without their big man Moses, had trouble stopping Phares inside. He had several very nice reverse layups, and some outside shots, including a 3. Guyn the Sophomore also added in 16 for the cards.

 

Henry Clay was down 23 in the 3rd. Went on a 20-7 run. Were only down 4 with about 3 minutes to go. Then Scott went on a mini-run to end the game.

 

HC scoring :

 

Stewart 20

Nichols 19

Boyd 16

Wilder 12

Gordon 6

Gardner 6

[bellalumni40]

HC looked at their best tonight when Boyd was handling the ball out top and creating for the other players. When they stopped doing that was when SC built their lead back.

 

I dont think HC ran an offensive play or set all night. Also, the kids talked to the refs all night, hands up, complaining. I wonder about their coaching...

[strongopenyon]

HC looked at their best tonight when Boyd was handling the ball out top and creating for the other players. When they stopped doing that was when SC built their lead back.

 

I dont think HC ran an offensive play or set all night. Also, the kids talked to the refs all night, hands up, complaining. I wonder about their coaching...

Good observation!

[HSBallFan78]

Yes, I thought HC didn't played team ball so much. But the officiating was kind of bad all around. A person next to me, counted over 50 fouls had been called about half way through the 4th period. It wasn't that they favored one team or another, it was inconsistent all night. Refs seemed to be focused on fouls and would call a lot of touch fouls. Then someone would get clocked big time and no call. Also thought bought teams got away with a lot of walk calls.

 

I sat behind the SC bench. Their coaches and players were complaining the entire game. I am surprised Hicks didn't get a technical for some of the things he said during the game. HC seemed to be also complaining a lot too, along with their coach. I think it was because both teams were having trouble figuring out the officiating.

[gchs_uk9]

I sat behind the SC bench. Their coaches and players were complaining the entire game. I am surprised Hicks didn't get a technical for some of the things he said during the game.

 

The Scott County bench complains constantly!

 

With a full roster, Henry Clay is a pretty good club. It's unfortunate that injuries and college visits have kept them from playing their best ball most of the year.

[HSBallFan78]

I believe this is 2 years in a row now the HC has been without their best player most of the year. Last year, I think it was Minnifield that went down around Christmas. And this year Moses has only played in 6 game between ankle sprain and broken foot. On the radio coach Brown for HC said they had only had their starting 5 from last summer for 6-7 games this season. Makes it tough on any team to loose a starter, but when it is your best player, makes a hard season.

 

I have seen HC freshman and JV teams this year. They are very very good, so bodes well for their future. Their freshman team is one of the best I have seen this year. I believe they even dress 3-4 freshmen. And one of the freshmen (Wilder?) seems to play a lot of minutes and looks to be a kid with a lot of potential. But HC started 5 seniors last night I believe, so next year will be rebuilding. And in a tough district. Bryan station is going to loose a lot this year with Mack, Combs, and Burdette. Scott will be the team to beat next year. I think they only started one senior last night. And you gotta feel for Sayre in that district.

[scheat40]

The Scott County bench complains constantly!

 

With a full roster, Henry Clay is a pretty good club. It's unfortunate that injuries and college visits have kept them from playing their best ball most of the year.

 

If I am not mistaken Scott Co. is missing a player?:thumb:

[*Jeanie*]

Congrats Scott County.

[bigblueinsanity]

HC played both SC and Mason Co close.

[Log Mountain Boy]

I thought it was an entertaining game. Future UK football star, Aaron Boyd is an exceptional athlete. Hes very athletic and strong. He already has a great body to be a college football WR.

I thought Prince Stewart was very impressive shooting the ball, especially in the 4th qtr.

As for Scott Co. I don't know if anyone in the state is playing better than Richie Phares right now, not saying hes the best player, but hes playing well. I was also impressed by the 8th grader Manning in what time he played as well.

[bellalumni40]

I believe this is 2 years in a row now the HC has been without their best player most of the year. Last year, I think it was Minnifield that went down around Christmas. And this year Moses has only played in 6 game between ankle sprain and broken foot. On the radio coach Brown for HC said they had only had their starting 5 from last summer for 6-7 games this season. Makes it tough on any team to loose a starter, but when it is your best player, makes a hard season.

 

I have seen HC freshman and JV teams this year. They are very very good, so bodes well for their future. Their freshman team is one of the best I have seen this year. I believe they even dress 3-4 freshmen. And one of the freshmen (Wilder?) seems to play a lot of minutes and looks to be a kid with a lot of potential. But HC started 5 seniors last night I believe, so next year will be rebuilding. And in a tough district. Bryan station is going to loose a lot this year with Mack, Combs, and Burdette. Scott will be the team to beat next year. I think they only started one senior last night. And you gotta feel for Sayre in that district.

 

Ah, but you fail to realize i was also sitting right behind the SC bench as well. Hicks complained a lot, everyone knows that is what he does. Don't say crap about the kids complaining though. I didnt see that at all really except for maybe a look or some hands going up at some point. The HC kids were talking and complaining to the refs constantly.

 

For the record, SC started 3 seniors last night in Portwood, Lee, and Adams. They will also graduate Birchfield and Hundley off the bench.

[HSBallFan78]

Scott will be very good again next year. I think Phares will be in the running for Mr Basketball, along with Jon Hood. Guyn will be a junior, and probably bigger and stronger. If he can get an outside shot consistent shot, he will be a next level prospect.

 

A lot of the other 11th region teams will be down next year, compared to this. Bryan Station, Catholic, Madison Central and Henry Clay loose a lot of good seniors. Scott should be pre-season favorite for 08-09.