Final score from Independence.

Ryle dominated this one from the opening tip. Led by Cheeseman 18, Oliverio 15, Crittendon 13, Johnson 12 and Jump with 8. This was the most complete game I've watched Ryle play this year.

Wow! I thought Ryle would have the advantage, but would not have predicted a 36 point victory against a good SK team.

Tianna Douthit also had a great game with 13 points.

Sounds like Cheeseman is playing really well right now. I believe she is a very important key to Ryle's success as the year goes on. Keep up the good work Ashley.

Wow! I thought Ryle would have the advantage, but would not have predicted a 36 point victory against a good SK team.

 

Simon-Kenton, unfortunately got Ryle's most complete game of the year. This was the way they played in their double OT thilling win over one of Florida's top teams in Ft. Meyers over the Christmas Holidays. The Lady Pioneers will rebound from last night and I'm sure they will make some noise in the 8th Region before the season ends.

Simon-Kenton, unfortunately got Ryle's most complete game of the year. This was the way they played in their double OT thilling win over one of Florida's top teams in Ft. Meyers over the Christmas Holidays. The Lady Pioneers will rebound from last night and I'm sure they will make some noise in the 8th Region before the season ends.

 

This is a tough stretch for SK and the odds are they will lose the next 3 of 4. They'll be battle tested come regional time.

CK...where have all the Ryle faithful gone? you're the only one with the bullhorn shouting from the rooftops. "If" Ryle beats Boone in a couple of weeks they'll be coming out of the woodworks to help ya out

 

I gave your niece my prediction for the 3 match-up's "IF" the two favorites meet up in the region

I don't know Crunch, it's been a rather boring year on BGP so far. I like to spar a little bit, as you know, and I haven't been able to entice anyone into the ring this year. Februrary 4th is closing in though and I'm sure the "sleepers" will voice their opinions:) This year's Boone/Ryle matchups ( I predict 3 again) should be a lot of fun. I haven't seen that many other local teams play so far this year but they will all have their their hands full when they play the Lady Raiders. From what i have read in the paper and online, Boone's role players are developing nicely. Should be an exciting February and March.

Ryle has played a very tough schedule this year, and have represented themselves very well. The tough competition should help them come regionals. The one thing that makes me worry is with all the travel to florida and to all of the other tournaments could it effect their legs late in the season. I'm all for pplaying a tough schedule, but playing 30 games within a short trip, is not the same as 30 games all over the place. I hope it doesn' t slow them down against the likes of Boone Co. Ryle was my pick early on and their play hasn't changed my mind. They are young and should be able to keep their legs fresh. NCC also seems to be settting themselves up to challenge for the 9th region also.

Ryle has played a very tough schedule this year, and have represented themselves very well. The tough competition should help them come regionals. The one thing that makes me worry is with all the travel to florida and to all of the other tournaments could it effect their legs late in the season. I'm all for pplaying a tough schedule, but playing 30 games within a short trip, is not the same as 30 games all over the place. I hope it doesn' t slow them down against the likes of Boone Co. Ryle was my pick early on and their play hasn't changed my mind. They are young and should be able to keep their legs fresh. NCC also seems to be settting themselves up to challenge for the 9th region also.

Keeping their legs fresh is always a concern. This is the second year in a row they have loaded up their early season schedule and it seems to benefit them, so far. The Boone and NCC, St. Henry games are always fun and very competitive and I see that again this year. I got a chance to wtch a little of NCC in Lexington Catholic's tourney and Coach Dawn has his girls playing well.

Ryle has played a very tough schedule this year, and have represented themselves very well. The tough competition should help them come regionals. The one thing that makes me worry is with all the travel to florida and to all of the other tournaments could it effect their legs late in the season. I'm all for pplaying a tough schedule, but playing 30 games within a short trip, is not the same as 30 games all over the place. I hope it doesn' t slow them down against the likes of Boone Co. Ryle was my pick early on and their play hasn't changed my mind. They are young and should be able to keep their legs fresh. NCC also seems to be settting themselves up to challenge for the 9th region also.

 

I totally agree. Last year, there wasn't another team that could upset Boone or Ryle...this year, NCC, NDA, and SH could take out Boone or Ryle on any given night on a neutral floor. On the big stage and under intense pressure...I'd take Dawn and Fookes (not in that order) every time.

Some of the BC/Ryle debates got kind of heated last year. Guess it's a gentler and kinder BGP this year. . .

Go Rebels! Go Raiders! (See, no controversy here!)

Some of the BC/Ryle debates got kind of heated last year. Guess it's a gentler and kinder BGP this year. . .

Go Rebels! Go Raiders! (See, no controversy here!)

On the girls side anyway:) I've seen some pretty testy comments on the boys basketball and football side.

"Civility" is the new PC the buzz word of the day, right? It's even trickling down to Kentucky girls' basketball!

Some of the BC/Ryle debates got kind of heated last year. Guess it's a gentler and kinder BGP this year. . .

Go Rebels! Go Raiders! (See, no controversy here!)