:laugh: Funny how in the poll from 2/28, only 5 out of 140 bgp posters predicted Newport's win . . .

 

They'd just been pasted in districts. I think that it was very reasonable. Newport didn't let it keep them down, came together and went on a great run, which as a fan of NKY, I hope doesn't end until the last session on Saturday w/ trophy in hand.

 

By the way, Newport has to have the longest fight song ever. My family and I were eating dinner at Beef O'Brady's when they came in to celebrate as a team. They sang the fight song, and it was as long as Stairway to Heaven. Do they teach a separate class for Freshman to learn that?

I was at the game and very disappointed by some actions, but I realize these are still young men (kids) and still have some growing to do. They did expect to win and why shouldn't they? They have been an amazing group of boys with a very upstanding coach. They have been a pleasure to watch over the years. Kudos to Coach Henley and his players. Coach Russell and his group just wanted it more and knew they had to play hard and never let up.

Good luck at Rupp!

Bring home another state title to Northern Kentucky!

I have seen a bunch of games and Newport just kept pouring it on. One of the best games in a critical situation I can recall. Congrats Newport. The smiles on the faces of the players and coaches were priceless. Shoot for the stars........back to back for NKY would be something special.

Well said Walter but try as you might you can't get past the fact that some people on here relish the opportunity to bash the inner-city school every chance they get. They fail to realize the pressure that has been put on these young men by their community, the region and maybe the state to repeat their feat of last year. This group of young men has been very exciting to watch the last few years and have accomplished many great things. Hopefully the ones who have failed to act responsibly will learn a valuable lesson in life and move on to bigger and better things.

 

It's not necessarily bashing the inner city school system as much as it is bashing the individuals response. That's hogwash about pressure from the community, region and state for Holmes to perform at a certain level. It's highly possible that the kids put that pressure on themselves and there's no one there to remind them that life goes on if you loose a basketball game. This is a high schhol program, not an NBA franchise. Pressure to repeat as State Champions should be secondary to the kids and the faculty far behind the pressure of making sure you're selecting young men that will repersent your program with some respect. The antics of one or two of the players does not represent the entire program, but it should not take multiple infractions for the program realize when a certain couple of kids need to concentrate on life skills instead of basketball skills. I will say that Rico and Avery are two of the most mature and well respected, and well behaved young men from that senior class and hope the underclassmen were able to soak in some of that personality and behavior, because the years to come may not be as fruitful as the past and they will have to handle themselves in a mature manner. Thanks to all the seniors of the ninth region for giving us some wonderful basketball memories.......Good and Bad.

Good luck with your future goals.

They'd just been pasted in districts. I think that it was very reasonable. Newport didn't let it keep them down, came together and went on a great run, which as a fan of NKY, I hope doesn't end until the last session on Saturday w/ trophy in hand.

 

By the way, Newport has to have the longest fight song ever. My family and I were eating dinner at Beef O'Brady's when they came in to celebrate as a team. They sang the fight song, and it was as long as Stairway to Heaven. Do they teach a separate class for Freshman to learn that?

 

I was sitting behind the Newport bench on Saturday evening and was wondering why Coach Russell kept barking out instuctions about a bustle in your hedgerow. Now it all makes sense. Best of luck to the Wildcats for a deep run at Rupp Arena from Park Hills. :thumb:

Congratulations to The Wildcats on a great year.

 

Foster transfering was the needed addition to an already good team.

 

Having know Foster for over a year, thanks has to go to Mr. Draud for all his hard work in making the transfer happen smoothly.

 

Foster came very close to going elsewhere, but thankfully it all worked out for everyone.

 

Good luck in the Sweet 16.

They'd just been pasted in districts. I think that it was very reasonable. Newport didn't let it keep them down, came together and went on a great run, which as a fan of NKY, I hope doesn't end until the last session on Saturday w/ trophy in hand.

 

By the way, Newport has to have the longest fight song ever. My family and I were eating dinner at Beef O'Brady's when they came in to celebrate as a team. They sang the fight song, and it was as long as Stairway to Heaven. Do they teach a separate class for Freshman to learn that?

 

Sadly I did not know the school fight song while I was in school and just learned it within the past year. Thanks Coach Rice!

 

On ye wildcats, on ye wildcats fight on for our fame

Send the ball clear down the field for a touchdown shore this game A TOUCHDOWN

On ye wildcats, on ye wildcats fight on for our fame

FIGHT fellas FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT and win this game

 

Newport Wildcats, Newport Wildcats,

We are singing, praise is ringing

We will never find our equal

Newport Wildcats, HERE'S TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

:dancingpa

I have seen a bunch of games and Newport just kept pouring it on. One of the best games in a critical situation I can recall. Congrats Newport. The smiles on the faces of the players and coaches were priceless. Shoot for the stars........back to back for NKY would be something special.

And you capture them all just perfectly - thank you!

Those smiles are priceless without a doubt.

Holmes (25-6) - Herndon 1 0 3, McClendon 1 0 3, Slusher 1 0 2, J. Johnson 2 3 7, Pittman 2 2 7, R. Johnson 2 6 10, Rice 0 2 2. Totals: 9 13 34.

 

Newport (29-5) - Jones 1 1 3, Sizemore 2 0 6, Tucker 1 1 3, Luther 2 0 4, McDaniel 6 0 12, Foster 7 10 26, Collins 0 5 5. Totals: 19 17 60.

 

Holmes 8 5 12 9 -34

Newport 14 16 10 20 -60

 

3-pointers: H 3 (Herndon, Pittman, McClendon); N 5 (Sizemore 2, Tucker, Foster).

 

All-tournament team: Ryan Anderson, St. Henry; Wes Smith, Dixie Heights; Jake Thelen, Trevor Wellbrock, Covington Catholic; Andy Earls, Mike Gabbard, Boone County; Jaydayle Herndon, Ricardo Johnson, Holmes; Anthony Luther, Casey McDaniel, Damarkco Foster (MVP), Newport

 

You forgot Shawn Meyer from NCC on All-tournament team.

Well said Walter but try as you might you can't get past the fact that some people on here relish the opportunity to bash the inner-city school every chance they get. They fail to realize the pressure that has been put on these young men by their community, the region and maybe the state to repeat their feat of last year. This group of young men has been very exciting to watch the last few years and have accomplished many great things. Hopefully the ones who have failed to act responsibly will learn a valuable lesson in life and move on to bigger and better things.

 

The inner-city kids should be held to the same high standards as every other student athlete in the 9th region, no more or less.

First off, let me congratulate the Newport Wildcats on the W. They absolutely took it to the Dogs, no matter how you try to spin it.

 

Bottom line, Holmes played their worst game in 3 years at the wrong time and they did it against a VERY GOOD Newport team, which led to a blowout. As someone said earlier....the dynasty is finally over.

 

Holmes never seemed to get in any rhythm. Shots were flat. Didn't box out. Weren't very physical at either end of the floor. But most importantly, got frustrated when things didn't go their way.

 

I will say this....that officiating was absolutely horrible both ways. A lot of no calls and kids were getting hammered down low. Despite this, Newport kept their composure and just kept playing ball. That was the difference.

 

Demarko Foster absolutely took it to Ricardo last night. Definetly not the outcome I pictured when I thought of how this seniors' season would end.

 

For those of you calling the Holmes TEAM classless for the antics of 1 or 2 players, let's remember these are still KIDS and that while I don't agree with the antics of those 1 or 2 players, emotions run high in 16 and 17 yr old boys. Don't let the post game activities be the final impression that you get of this team because all year everyone has talked about what a respectable group this TEAM was. Just because one or two players act out of line, doesn't mean the "coach and program" lacks class like some of you are saying.

 

After the game, I saw Holmes players congratulating Newport and especially saw Ricardo Johnson telling the Newport players "good luck at Rupp, win state." There was only one player who didn't shake the hands of the Newport kids and he was at the END OF THE LINE.

 

You want the stat of the game?

 

Holmes finished the game 9 for 45 (20%) from the field. I don't care who you are, you shoot that bad from the field and you're going to get blown out of the gym...especially against a team like Newport.

 

Lastly, it was nice to talk to and see all of the following BGP members at the BOKC:

 

PaNDA, Theoldguy, Covcathiradio, lovethegame33, buttels, statmanhensley, and qryche11.

 

Pittman was not at the end of the line he was toward the front to middle. Its a shame that he acted that way. For the record Cody Collins was loving every minute of it he's quite a talker himself. He said he was going to get in Pittman's head looks like he succeeded.

 

Best of luck to the Cats!!!

Wasn't that usually met by jeering by Clyde?

 

Jeering would be incorrect. Doubting would be more like it and , as history showed, I was correct.

 

Except for this year. Glad to be wrong.

What became of the other transfer for Newport that became eligible late?

:ylsuper::ylsuper::ylsuper:

The inner-city kids should be held to the same high standards as every other student athlete in the 9th region, no more or less.

Those smiles are priceless without a doubt.