The referees had no impact on the game imo. Yeah they missed one here or there but lets face it they let two heavyweights duke it out last night on both ends of the floor and CovCath won the battle. I thought maybe Listerman recogonized the tempo of the game and how it was going to be called and took full advantage of the situation. I call that great coaching when you can turn it on and turn it off when needed and still get away with certain fouls. I am dissapointed in the fact that Listerman is the same guy that the CovCath nation threw under the bus most of the year but yet he pulls off a great effort in beating a very good Highlands team. So, I guess everything is just peachy in Park Hills today. Or are people upset that a certain kid didnt score 30. Give it a rest, you are not going to find anyone better than Listerman. Good Luck Colonels.

 

 

It's a lot better than if they had lost.

 

 

:laugh:

:dancingpa

Coach L did another masterful job of coaching. Why would the powers that be at CC make a poor decision to get rid of him? They will know what a talented coach they had soon enough. The football coaching decision looks very questionable in retrospect, this may well be another gaffe by the athletic administration.

Back to the game, congrats to Coach Schlarman and his team on a good year and good luck to covcath for the rest of the season.

 

Could not agree with you more.

Participants in this thread are to be commended for their fair assessment and cordial responses. That should be noted considering it was HHS v. CCH !!!!!

 

Thought it was an interesting, kind of "laid back" atmoshere at the gym last night, not a typical energy associated with rivalry.....did anyone else sense that ?

 

To the game...........thought CCH played a great strategy against HHS particularly the way they "crowded" McGraw to not give him easy look/drives to the basket and forcing Eaton & Hurtt to become part of the offense. McGraw still played a great game as my pick as POY. Highlands lacked offensive options to offset a very balanced CovCath squad. Great season for the Birds despite some real adversities throughout the year.....good luck to Nic and I'm sure Greg will get opportunities to play on! Greg McGraw was one of those rare HS players with talent/quality kid that was an absolute joy to watch play....good luck to you !

 

Thought the officiating was ok.......certainly not worse that 9th region. It is widely understood that every other region calls a less "tight" game and I think it favored CovCaths make -up more so than HHS, particularly Simpson's "finesse" style. Several calls to note, one being the out of bounds fiasco noted earlier but I thought the no-call on the kicked ball affected the game the most (4pt. lead to 7 pt lead). Regardless, the officiating did not decide this game.

 

CovCath played the better game and utilized their bench very well (how does Kowolenek foul out with almost 5 min. left) Anyway,Grimes proved once again that he is the true leader of a nicely balanced team. I was also impressed with Schmerge and Maile was the difference in This game. He was the only one, from either team, that finished down low. Despite the obvious contact....he finished strong. Good game plan and adjustments.......thought HHS dodged a bullet when CCH slowed the tempo in the second, but didn't connect on their jumpers but they adjusted throughout and clearly dictated the style/pace of play.

 

Two very good teams with seasons to be proud of............... congratulations to the Colonels, they earned the right to move on......Good Luck.

 

I enjoyed reading this post as it was very well put and very fair to both teams and players. Schmerge hit the open 12 footers which were huge and Maile got the big rebounds while Grimes had the explosive 1st half offense as well as a couple nice drives in the 2nd half. He got my Mr. Hustle award of the night.

She did a nice job in a very tough enviroment. I am a little concerned though with what I witnessed during a timeout. The female ref walked over to one of the male refs and was talking to him, he nodded his head in agreement and as she began ot walk away she gave him a "good ballgame". I am sure she didnt realize what she had done and me personally dont care and it doesnt bother me but who knows what some might think.

 

Help me out here......what do you mean by this?

Is this the same lady ref who worked the state tournament a few years back? She was the 1st lady to ever officiate a Sweet 16 game, and Covington Catholic won that game as well.

 

No this is not the same lady who previously worked the Boys Sweet 16....she will be the 2nd lady to work in the Boys Sweet 16. She is an excellent official....I would assume her tendency to "let 'em play" stems from her officiating on the collegiate level.

Cov Cath very balanced squad with any 1 of 5 could hurt you. Shover, Grimes and Maile very strong in this game. Highlands depends on Mcgraw a little to much. Not strong enough 1 to 7 to beat a team like Cov Cath. Not a very good game for Simpson. Its not like they did anything special to stop him either.

Cov Cath very balanced squad with any 1 of 5 could hurt you. Shover, Grimes and Maile very strong in this game. Highlands depends on Mcgraw a little to much. Not strong enough 1 to 7 to beat a team like Cov Cath. Not a very good game for Simpson. Its not like they did anything special to stop him either.

 

Are you serious? Any time Mcgraw or Simpson touched the ball and started to drive, Listerman was yelling at the top of his lungs "HELP" for a double and triple team in the lane.

Cov Cath very balanced squad with any 1 of 5 could hurt you. Shover, Grimes and Maile very strong in this game. Highlands depends on Mcgraw a little to much. Not strong enough 1 to 7 to beat a team like Cov Cath. Not a very good game for Simpson. Its not like they did anything special to stop him either.

 

I think HHS beat the Blue Colonels once this year...:rolleyes:

Help me out here......what do you mean by this?

 

I believe he is referring to a pat on the derrierre that the ref got from the female ref. And how if reversed it would have been a "harrassment" issue. To me it's a non-issue.

Are you serious? Any time Mcgraw or Simpson touched the ball and started to drive, Listerman was yelling at the top of his lungs "HELP" for a double and triple team in the lane.

 

I heard that too and I was in the rafters on the other side of the gym. One think about Mike, he's not the quiet, calm type during a game. :thumb:

I heard that too and I was in the rafters on the other side of the gym. One think about Mike, he's not the quiet, calm type during a game. :thumb:

 

I thought it was hilarious watching Listerman on the sidelines. He was screaming bloody murder and waving his arms wildly. He is a great coach and I always enjoy watching his teams play.

I think HHS beat the Blue Colonels once this year...:rolleyes:

 

 

That's true, but the Colonels won the one they needed to, to keep playing! :ylsuper:

That's true, but the Colonels won the one they needed to, to keep playing! :ylsuper:

 

I think that goes without saying. They do get the opportunity to play 2 more games before their season is over so you are right.

I thought it was hilarious watching Listerman on the sidelines. He was screaming bloody murder and waving his arms wildly. He is a great coach and I always enjoy watching his teams play.

 

Mike definetly gets a little excited during the games. Not onyl was he screaming at the top of his lungs and waving his arms when Mcgraw or Simpson got in the lane, but he was also running out on to the court jumping up and down as if to make sure the players see and hear him...not that hard to miss him. :lol: