Hodges is doing a much better job of staying out of foul trouble. He is playing much smarter. It's also important to note that he is not starting currently and this may also be a contributor. Hodges played very well last night and had two huge blocks on McGovney when Conner needed them. He seems to be playing better coming off the bench vs. starting. He has not been in foul trouble since his role changed several games ago.

 

Who's starting in his place?

He had 9 points. Is he not getting many shots?

 

He seems to be playing within the framework of the team and playing smart and not forcing anything. Late in the game and into the OT periods he was being rotated with Robinson for offense/defense, so he was out of the game on the offensive end and put in to play D.

 

Who's starting in his place?

 

Brandon Ernstes has been filling that role.

Campbell County still has players fighting a bug? Sounds like they need to fumigate the locker room. This has been going on a long, long time.

Brandon Ernstes has been starting in his place. Hodges has been getting plenty of time off the bench and until last night he was probably averaging 13 - 15 points a game. Coach Hicks was using Hodges on defense and Robinson on offense alot last night because Conner was trying to match Campbell with a four guard lineup. Conner is definately playing better as of late. It is good to see some passion and drive in the boys. Hopefully they spend some quality time at the free throw line over the next week before Ryle. This game could have been over in regulation had they made a few more free throws.

Conner has a week to prepare for what is arguably their most important three game stretch of the season. Beginning next Friday, they will host Ryle, Boone and Cooper. Back to back to back district games that will give a good barometer of whether or not this team has what it takes to make it out of the 33rd.

I think at this time of year every team has or has had someone or multiple someones suffering from something or another. Players are dealing with minor injuries, major injuries, soreness, colds, flues, and a whole slew of whatever else. There is always that on teams. That is why there is a whole bench of players. To say it is hard to tell if Conner is picking it up or that it could have been different had the bug not been a factor is really meaningless. It was a great game with some really good plays and shots down the stretch. Poor free throw shooting and alot of turnovers on both teams, but overall a very fun game to watch. I definately think Conner is playing better and will be a contender come tournament time.

There is one bright spot in Hebron…………..their JV team is 14-0 :thumb:

Campbell County still has players fighting a bug? Sounds like they need to fumigate the locker room. This has been going on a long, long time.

 

Not sure what you are talking about. This is the first game with any Camels suffering from illness. The earlier parts of the year the Camels were missing players due to a concussion, broken nose and broken collarbone.

How does a team with so much talent start (8-11)?? I dont get it.

You are not alone Waterboy.