Gabbard played his guts out and absolutely did it all for the Rebels. I've gotten to know him over the course of this season and sitting at the scorers' table last night, I couldn't help but to feel bad for him after the game. He was very emotional. Even though I'm a Bulldog fan, it's a shame there had to be a loser last night. Mikey is a great kid and I wish him nothing but the best in the future.

 

As far as the stats. Ask and you shall receive:

 

Rebounding:

Holmes- 41 Boone Co- 28

 

Free Throw Shooting:

Holmes- 14-22 (64%)

Boone- 2-12 (17%)

 

Nice call on the missing atleast 10 FT's.

 

BTW, it was nice to see and talk to Lovethegame33. Seems like a great guy.

 

Thanks ! You do a great job of getting us the facts on the stats and that really tells the story of the game. I believe I said earlier that the team that shot the higher percentage would be the winning team and by golly I was right :lol:

It was a great game (minus the officiating), and the Rebel supporters are very proud of their kids, all of them for giving such a great effort. The returning players are already itching for a rematch next year. Look forward to next season as well as chatting with Walter more in person.

I am not clear of the comment that was made, but from what I see and hear from reliable sources, Holmes should be concentrating on making him one of the best students in the commonwealth instead of one the best ballers. The kid has all the talent in the world, but without the proper guidance, attitude and education the road ends quickly, and as a young student/athlete, he deserves better.

 

Exactly :thumb:

Thanks ! You do a great job of getting us the facts on the stats and that really tells the story of the game. I believe I said earlier that the team that shot the higher percentage would be the winning team and by golly I was right :lol:

It was a great game (minus the officiating), and the Rebel supporters are very proud of their kids, all of them for giving such a great effort. The returning players are already itching for a rematch next year. Look forward to next season as well as chatting with Walter more in person.

 

I believe Boone Co should be ranked very high next year and a favorite to win the Region. I know Holmes is the King but they lose a lot and Boone Co has a nice core coming back along with a very good Soph group.

I believe Boone Co should be ranked very high next year and a favorite to win the Region. I know Holmes is the King but they lose a lot and Boone Co has a nice core coming back along with a very good Soph group.

 

Boone also loses alot. Will be very tough to replace Earls, Cotton, Gabbard. They have been very lucky to have Gabbard run the show for the last three years. Don't underestimate how difficult it will be to replace him at the point. The 33rd will be very tough to get out of imo.

Thanks ! You do a great job of getting us the facts on the stats and that really tells the story of the game. I believe I said earlier that the team that shot the higher percentage would be the winning team and by golly I was right :lol:

It was a great game (minus the officiating), and the Rebel supporters are very proud of their kids, all of them for giving such a great effort. The returning players are already itching for a rematch next year. Look forward to next season as well as chatting with Walter more in person.

 

You did call it dead on and I agree the officiating left a lot to be desired both ways. Both teams battled though and like I said before, it's a shame there had to be a loser. I think Newport, Holmes, and Boone all three could/would represent the 9th well down state.

 

Good luck to the Rebels next year. They should strong with Brown, Montgomery, McQueary, and Downs.

Was there a National Anthem?:confused: I was there for the CCH/Newport game as well and don't remember there being a National Anthem in between games. I must of been sleeping like some bitter old guy....:laugh: 20n10:thumb:

I know there wasn't a NA before the second game...I'm talking about the 1st game...the Holmes players were there.

Boone also loses alot. Will be very tough to replace Earls, Cotton, Gabbard. They have been very lucky to have Gabbard run the show for the last three years. Don't underestimate how difficult it will be to replace him at the point. The 33rd will be very tough to get out of imo.

 

Next years Boone group will bring two classes together more so than this year. Everyone thought Boone lost the world last year with that graduating class and they seemed to do pretty well anyway. Downs is a great ball handler and will get even better as the year approaches. The Rebels will have a strong junior/senior group with size and quickness. It's going to be very hard for Holmes to replace the BIG 3, probably the most productive 3 players combined in the state.

Next years Boone group will bring two classes together more so than this year. Everyone thought Boone lost the world last year with that graduating class and they seemed to do pretty well anyway. Downs is a great ball handler and will get even better as the year approaches. The Rebels will have a strong junior/senior group with size and quickness. It's going to be very hard for Holmes to replace the BIG 3, probably the most productive 3 players combined in the state.

 

Everyone?? Please don't count me in that group. I thought the only thing they lost off of last year's squad was McFarland. Also, wasn't this year's senior class one of the most accomplished in school history? I am not so sure they will be easily replaced, but we shall see.

 

Downs may be a very good ball handler, but he will be replacing one of the best point guards in the 9th for the past three seasons. Big shoes to fill imo. Like the old adage says, you don't know what you have till it's gone. Good luck to the Rebels next season. Should be interesting.

Everyone?? Please don't count me in that group. I thought the only thing they lost off of last year's squad was McFarland. Also, wasn't this year's senior class one of the most accomplished in school history? I am not so sure they will be easily replaced, but we shall see.

 

Downs may be a very good ball handler, but he will be replacing one of the best point guards in the 9th for the past three seasons. Big shoes to fill imo. Like the old adage says, you don't know what you have till it's gone. Good luck to the Rebels next season. Should be interesting.

 

Sorry about that, I didn't mean to group you in with "everyone". I just remember reading so many posters saying how there was no one to replace Mcfarland, and with the additional departure of Andrew Brown and Corey Spaulding it was said that Boone would be struggling greatly. They seemed to recover pretty well to me. I agree with you about this years senior class being hyped up to be so great. Maybe under a different system such as their AAU system they are, but with the school ball they did not perform consistantly to the expectations of those who thought they were so accomplished.

Looking at next year, yes it will be hard to replace Gabbards style of play, but not hard to replace the position. Downs is a great ball handler and can see the floor pretty well. Stanley is a good penetrator and carries a nice outside threat with that. Zane will be Zane and knock down numerous jump shots and hopefully becomes more dangerous with a short range inside game, add in the bench height and hustle from Keenan, Crabtree, Burgess and Fookes and the Rebels can go pretty deep again next year. Montgomery will be forced to be more of a leader next year and not live in the shadow of seniors and hopefully that will increase his confidence on taking the ball to the basket. I know many teams are praying that Brown doesn't learn how to elevate over the off season or gain any height. Remember this kid averaged playing time that was less than a half a game and was right at the top in statistical performance with the starters. Imagine what he may have been able to do with two complete halves.

The funny thing about this group is IMO they are the type that won't be looking to fill anyone's shoes, they'll just be happy to be wearing their own.

All teams across the board with the exception of Conner and Cooper will be replacing productive graduating seniors, so next year will definitely be another very interesting year with a chance for anyone to come out of the ninth.

Sorry about that, I didn't mean to group you in with "everyone". I just remember reading so many posters saying how there was no one to replace Mcfarland, and with the additional departure of Andrew Brown and Corey Spaulding it was said that Boone would be struggling greatly. They seemed to recover pretty well to me. I agree with you about this years senior class being hyped up to be so great. Maybe under a different system such as their AAU system they are, but with the school ball they did not perform consistantly to the expectations of those who thought they were so accomplished.

Looking at next year, yes it will be hard to replace Gabbards style of play, but not hard to replace the position. Downs is a great ball handler and can see the floor pretty well. Stanley is a good penetrator and carries a nice outside threat with that. Zane will be Zane and knock down numerous jump shots and hopefully becomes more dangerous with a short range inside game, add in the bench height and hustle from Keenan, Crabtree, Burgess and Fookes and the Rebels can go pretty deep again next year. Montgomery will be forced to be more of a leader next year and not live in the shadow of seniors and hopefully that will increase his confidence on taking the ball to the basket. I know many teams are praying that Brown doesn't learn how to elevate over the off season or gain any height. Remember this kid averaged playing time that was less than a half a game and was right at the top in statistical performance with the starters. Imagine what he may have been able to do with two complete halves.

The funny thing about this group is IMO they are the type that won't be looking to fill anyone's shoes, they'll just be happy to be wearing their own.

All teams across the board with the exception of Conner and Cooper will be replacing productive graduating seniors, so next year will definitely be another very interesting year with a chance for anyone to come out of the ninth.

 

I think the 2010 class did pretty well overall at Boone, with players starting since their freshman year. Boone's record while they were there and with players starting was 84-34, including a conference championship, district championship, and regional runner up. I still expect a few of these players to have a chance to play college sports if they so desire.

 

I think Boone will have a pretty good team again next year too. Montgomery and Brown especially will have a good year. Burgess could also be a scorer for them, and he has good length. Crabtree's height will help too.

 

Several teams from NKY are losing a LOT of good seniors this year. The 2010 class was loaded overall.

 

McFarland had a great senior year, and he was hard for Boone to replace because of his length, ball handling, rebounding, smart play, interior passing, etc. I always thought that Boone's best shot at going far with the 2010 class was going to be their junior year.

 

I do believe that Boone's 2010 class struggled with that system but still did well despite it not entirely suiting their abilities and style of play. Never did see this class get out and run much while there. Saw a limited amount of pressing this year too.