close talker Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Melisa Simms - Russell Joy Salyers - Raceland Amber Riddle - Rowan County That's a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsCatsCats Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 If you are asking for the greatest athletes playing girls basketball in 16th region history I would say either Amber Riddle or Kasi Mullins. As for the best basketball players in 16th region history, the two best I saw were Megan Gearheart and Kandi Brown from West Carter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"old"shooter Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Emily Queen- Rose Hill Laura Terry- Rose Hill Kayla Faulkner- Rose Hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubster Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Chinwe Okoro of Russell was a star in three sports. 1500 points and over 1000 rebounds in hoops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eccheer Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I'd have to say S. Ferguson. She is aggressive both offensively and defensively!! And her scoring record is ranked statewide!:ylsuper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NashMVP Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 1. Kasi Mullins 2. Regina Carroll 3. Kandi Brown 4. Penny Gearhart 5. Emily Queen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syndromeX Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Since the title of the this thread is greatest athlete/basketball, I will suggest some of the past first. 1975-1980 Boyd County's Vanessa Terry and Russell's Regina Carrol 1980-1985 Rowan's Julie Magrane and Fairview's Toni Wright 1985-1990 Ashland's Angie Johnson (I think she played during this time) 1990-2000 Boyd's Laura Luken comes to mind, excelled in both Softball and Basketball 2000-Present No one comes close to Russell's Chinwe Okoro and Rose Hill's Emily Queen Emily Queen is the all time leading scorer and rebounder in both girls and boys in 16th regional history... Both Okoro and Queen are both 6'1 very athletic and especially Queen did things at that size that only guards are supposed to do. No offense to any other girl in the region but to think that anyone else is a better athlete/basketball player than Chinwe is sadly mistaken, maybe the best physical specimen of any girl player to come through this area, all others fade in comparison to her and Queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nets Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Leslie Eagle... She has not played softball in two years, but as a youngster was regarded as one of the best around and is a pure athlete. The ability to run, jump, and put body in athletic positions and make plays defines an athlete to me. Reminds me a lot of Andy Lewis on the boy's side who could do anything athletically on the football field and basketball court. Her instincts, strength, and athleticism is big time. Hard to judge if she is a better athlete than those mentioned, but she is at least to that level and just as good in terms of athleticsim. The rest is purely argumentative and all have valid points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ky hoopster Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Since the title of the this thread is greatest athlete/basketball, I will suggest some of the past first. 1975-1980 Boyd County's Vanessa Terry and Russell's Regina Carrol 1980-1985 Rowan's Julie Magrane and Fairview's Toni Wright 1985-1990 Ashland's Angie Johnson (I think she played during this time) 1990-2000 Boyd's Laura Luken comes to mind, excelled in both Softball and Basketball 2000-Present No one comes close to Russell's Chinwe Okoro and Rose Hill's Emily Queen Emily Queen is the all time leading scorer and rebounder in both girls and boys in 16th regional history... Both Okoro and Queen are both 6'1 very athletic and especially Queen did things at that size that only guards are supposed to do. No offense to any other girl in the region but to think that anyone else is a better athlete/basketball player than Chinwe is sadly mistaken, maybe the best physical specimen of any girl player to come through this area, all others fade in comparison to her and Queen. Emily does not lead the boys all time scorer in 16th region. She has 2907 and Burt Greene of Olive Hill Has 3172. Not trying to take away from her accomplishment because it is great but just stating the facts per KHSAA record's!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrambler Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I would say for girls b.b. two names really come to mind before any others. Regina Carroll - Russell (she is still the best I can remember watching in the 16th) Kandi Brown - West Carter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syndromeX Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Emily does not lead the boys all time scorer in 16th region. She has 2907 and Burt Greene of Olive Hill Has 3172. Not trying to take away from her accomplishment because it is great but just stating the facts per KHSAA record's!!!!!!!!!! You are correct, I meant the Ashland Area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syndromeX Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Also, pound for pound and inch for inch one would have to mention Kala Faulkner. She went to State in 3 different sports and also was a very good soccer player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syndromeX Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Leslie Eagle... She has not played softball in two years, but as a youngster was regarded as one of the best around and is a pure athlete. The ability to run, jump, and put body in athletic positions and make plays defines an athlete to me. Reminds me a lot of Andy Lewis on the boy's side who could do anything athletically on the football field and basketball court. Her instincts, strength, and athleticism is big time. Hard to judge if she is a better athlete than those mentioned, but she is at least to that level and just as good in terms of athleticsim. The rest is purely argumentative and all have valid points. Good points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindoc Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Hard to argue against Penny Gearhart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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