Boone County 79 Scott 35 Final

Not surprised by this score at all. Any stats for the Lady Eagles? Last year when they played Boone at Boone, the score was just as bad.

The Lady Eagles just dont have enough firepower to be real competitive. They have to be averaging less than 40 pts a game.

I hope that things change for the Lady Eagles. But I don't know. They have a lot of youth, and can't retain some of the older girls, due to various reasons. I know there is a good 8th grade class at Woodland, so maybe that will help next year. But of course that's next year.

Scott has a 6th grader that is special - the future is bright for the Lady Eagles on soley her talent alone

Scott has a 6th grader that is special - the future is bright for the Lady Eagles on soley her talent alone

Lauren Tibbs was better than special, and they went 9-18 last year. Taylor Stinson is very, very good and they've won two games this year. One player doesn't get it done. The 6th grader is good, but I wouldn't label her special yet. She wouldn't be the best player on Woodland's 8th grade team, which is where she should be playing.

Lauren Tibbs was better than special, and they went 9-18 last year. Taylor Stinson is very, very good and they've won two games this year. One player doesn't get it done. The 6th grader is good, but I wouldn't label her special yet. She wouldn't be the best player on Woodland's 8th grade team, which is where she should be playing.

 

I agree that both Tibbs and Stinson are special (and both are really nice kids) and I agree that it takes more than one to get it done. My comment was in the direction of a positive outlook/perspective - something that seems to be missing from Scott at times. And i couldn't disagree more with your comment that she wouldn't be the best player on the 8th grade team. If that's the case, then why does she dress for varsity? Seems like a personal attack to me.

What is this girls name, the sixth grader?

No personal attack, not even a dog in the fight. I'm just pointing how having one nice player doesn't always guarentee success. Most of that 8th grade team was asked to play up, and has scrimmaged and beaten the freshman team (which the sixth grader primarily plays) easily. That group of girls (and parents) made a choice to stay together and grow together while achieving success. It's about putting players in positions where they can learn to succeed. Too many times kids are rushed ( sometimes out of necessity) and never seem to develop any further. The kids get frustrated or burn out, andnever reach their potential. It's happened at Scott and at other places, and in the long run helps no one. Why not let her play and develop with what is going to be the core of the program for years to come. Her and that eighth grade group could be developing a rapport and level of comfort together ( and achieving success). My comment isn't a reflection on her skill (she does have talent). It's about what is right for the future of the program. Besides, why annoint her the savior, and put that kind of pressure on her....she's 12 years old, and a lot can change over the next 6 or 7 years.

Valid point. I believe the common thought here is that Scott has alot of talent in the pipeline - a great sign for the future.

No personal attack, not even a dog in the fight. I'm just pointing how having one nice player doesn't always guarentee success. Most of that 8th grade team was asked to play up, and has scrimmaged and beaten the freshman team (which the sixth grader primarily plays) easily. That group of girls (and parents) made a choice to stay together and grow together while achieving success. It's about putting players in positions where they can learn to succeed. Too many times kids are rushed ( sometimes out of necessity) and never seem to develop any further. The kids get frustrated or burn out, andnever reach their potential. It's happened at Scott and at other places, and in the long run helps no one. Why not let her play and develop with what is going to be the core of the program for years to come. Her and that eighth grade group could be developing a rapport and level of comfort together ( and achieving success). My comment isn't a reflection on her skill (she does have talent). It's about what is right for the future of the program. Besides, why annoint her the savior, and put that kind of pressure on her....she's 12 years old, and a lot can change over the next 6 or 7 years.

 

What an absolute great post. I think a lot of times kids are rushed into something they are not ready for. It's great that Scott has a great deal of talent hopefully coming to Scott. I say that because even though they go to Woodland, they do not have to attend Scott. They can go to any other Kenton County High School or parochial school they want. And also, alot of them just simply get burnt out. Back when my daughter played in middle school, they had a nice team with a great group of girls, and they did really well with their middle school team. By the time that she graduated only her and one other girl, who did not even play 6th and 7th grade basketball were the only 2 left from her middle school basketball team. So you just never know what's going to happen. And honestly, I think a 6th, or even 7th grade girls basketball player has no business playing high school ball. And if I am not mistaken the 6th grade girls team at Woodland is undefeated, so it sounds like they have a great future ahead of them.

No personal attack, not even a dog in the fight. I'm just pointing how having one nice player doesn't always guarentee success. Most of that 8th grade team was asked to play up, and has scrimmaged and beaten the freshman team (which the sixth grader primarily plays) easily. That group of girls (and parents) made a choice to stay together and grow together while achieving success. It's about putting players in positions where they can learn to succeed. Too many times kids are rushed ( sometimes out of necessity) and never seem to develop any further. The kids get frustrated or burn out, andnever reach their potential. It's happened at Scott and at other places, and in the long run helps no one. Why not let her play and develop with what is going to be the core of the program for years to come. Her and that eighth grade group could be developing a rapport and level of comfort together ( and achieving success). My comment isn't a reflection on her skill (she does have talent). It's about what is right for the future of the program. Besides, why annoint her the savior, and put that kind of pressure on her....she's 12 years old, and a lot can change over the next 6 or 7 years.

 

What an absolute great post. I think a lot of times kids are rushed into something they are not ready for. It's great that Scott has a great deal of talent hopefully coming to Scott. I say that because even though they go to Woodland, they do not have to attend Scott. They can go to any other Kenton County High School or parochial school they want. And also, alot of them just simply get burnt out. Back when my daughter played in middle school, they had a nice team with a great group of girls, and they did really well with their middle school team. By the time that she graduated only her and one other girl, who did not even play 6th and 7th grade basketball were the only 2 left from her middle school basketball team. So you just never know what's going to happen. And honestly, I think a 6th, or even 7th grade girls basketball player has no business playing high school ball. And if I am not mistaken the 6th grade girls team at Woodland is undefeated, so it sounds like they have a great future ahead of them.

 

I think they are both great post.You both have some valid points . But don't forget there our two 6th graders playing up. You put both of them with that 6th grade class now , they could hang with any grade in middle school. Woodlands 8th graders should be very strong team moving up. The 7th graders also have good talent. The future looks bright for the YOUNG EAGLES !

I saw Scott last night and I'm trying not to be too critical but I'm not sure things are going to turn around for them anytime soon unless this group of 8th graders are ready to play varsity right away.

The thing is though whether they are ready or not, there is a good chance that they will be playing regardless.