Highlands made a statement last night that they are the clear cut #2 team in the region behind the Holmes Bulldogs. Beechwood is solidifying their spot in the NKY Top 10 and having a great season. Birds are on the road in this one and Beechwood is coming off a nice victory over the Colonels of CovCath.

 

I like the Birds in a close game.

 

HHS 58

Beech 49

Same song, different tune. Highlands physical defense and depth will be the deciding factor in this game and why they win.

 

Beechwood is solid and on a roll right now, but I think the Birds slow them down. Kowolonek and Grote will be the best guard tandem that Beechwood as seen. (Outside of the Holmes game). I expect Grote to hold Beuttel in check and Kowolonek's size to frustrate Romes both offensively and defensively.

 

Since the game is at Beechwood:

 

Highlands 63

Beechwood 51

HHS by 8. Go Birds:dancingpa

The fun just keeps coming for Beechwood. If you are a Beechwood fan, you have to be loving this. First, you knock off rival CovCath. Now you get to test yourself against another basketball program with a strong winning tradition. And there is actually a chance you might win?!? It hasn't been this much fun for Beechwood basketball in quite a while....perhaps ever?

It hasn't been this much fun for Beechwood basketball in quite a while....perhaps ever?

 

I think at least since around 1980. They were pretty tough then, and ranked #1 in the region at a time that year. Lost to Campbell Co in the regionals at Holmes that year.

Same song, different tune. Highlands physical defense and depth will be the deciding factor in this game and why they win.

 

Beechwood is solid and on a roll right now, but I think the Birds slow them down. Kowolonek and Grote will be the best guard tandem that Beechwood as seen. (Outside of the Holmes game). I expect Grote to hold Beuttel in check and Kowolonek's size to frustrate Romes both offensively and defensively.

 

Since the game is at Beechwood:

 

Highlands 63

Beechwood 51

 

Interested to see that match up. I agree Beuttel won't do much, doesn't really play well against good defense.

I think at least since around 1980. They were pretty tough then, and ranked #1 in the region at a time that year. Lost to Campbell Co in the regionals at Holmes that year.

 

What year did Bailey M graduate? 79?

I think at least since around 1980. They were pretty tough then, and ranked #1 in the region at a time that year. Lost to Campbell Co in the regionals at Holmes that year.

 

Who were the key players on that team? Was that when Kurt Pohlgeers played? He was a big center and went on to play at TMC I believe.

I think at least since around 1980. They were pretty tough then, and ranked #1 in the region at a time that year. Lost to Campbell Co in the regionals at Holmes that year.

 

80 was at Conner.

80 was at Conner.

 

Good memory. I believe 81 was at Holmes.

Good memory. I believe 81 was at Holmes.

 

Where was it in 79 then?

Where was it in 79 then?

 

That could have been CC. I don't remember many schools being in the region rotation back then. It may have been those 3 mentioned.

Where was it in 79 then?

 

Holmes

I think at least since around 1980. They were pretty tough then, and ranked #1 in the region at a time that year. Lost to Campbell Co in the regionals at Holmes that year.

 

I think it was the 80/81 season. They beat Highlands, Newport, Campbell Co. Players included Steve Brown, Joe Moser, Mitch Thurman, Dave Ahlers and Jeff Ward.

 

Clyde, Bailey Morlidge graduated in 80.

 

Voice, I think Kurt Pohlgeers graduated in 79.

I thought this was a Beechwood vs. highlands thread not a basketball from the 1980s thread