Highlands vs. Beechwood (1/16)

[Qryche11]

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

[Eta Rho]

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

[malachicrunch]

HHS by 8. Go Birds:dancingpa

[Voice of Reason]

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?

[SportsGuy41017]

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.

[the Hulk]

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.

[Clyde]

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?

[Voice of Reason]

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.

[malachicrunch]

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.

[Clyde]

80 was at Conner.

 

Good memory. I believe 81 was at Holmes.

[SportsGuy41017]

Good memory. I believe 81 was at Holmes.

 

Where was it in 79 then?

[Clyde]

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.

[malachicrunch]

Where was it in 79 then?

 

Holmes

[SportsGuy41017]

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.

[Cacdawg]

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