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Great Article on St. X & Trinity Intramural Program in Today's Courier Neighborhood Section http://http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080220/ZONE01/802200646/-1/ZONE06

A good number of people took notice of Beechwood last year when their Medley Relay tied for 2nd. Very impressive showing this year, they defeated some very good teams in that event. Looking forward to seeing what they are able to do over the next two years. As for St. X’s Medley Relay, they would beat most college teams with that time. That should be fast enough to win a National Championship in that event. Only one team was faster than that last year. Great Meet overall, the young man from Paul Dunbar, Bruck, was very impressive, and he is only a junior. He could very well be one of the top swimmers in the country next year. I don't see X slowing down any time soon, they had a number of quality underclassmen in their lineup. This year they wanted to make sure the distance between them and Trinity, the number two team in 2007, doubled. 131 points separated the teams in 2007, 272 points in 2008. Trinity was very vocal about taking over the swimming world after their success last season.

ladiesbballcaoch, you have had some good one liners over the last year or so, that might be the best. Funny, disturbing but funny.

Out of the 20 Swimmers that made the St. X State Team this year, only 6 train off campus. The other 14 train on campus with the rest of the 139 swimmers. It has been this way for the last 10 or 12 years.

At St. X there are close to 1,400 students. Of those 1,400 I would say at least 700 are involved in KHSAA athletics. Then there is the Intramural program in which at least another 400 students are involved in a wide spectrum of sports. Besides athletics there are 30 to 40 other clubs and organizations that involve students of all abilities and interest. Involvement in the school community aspect of education is a very important part of the school’s mission. For a long time I have not been able to put into words the difference between private and public schools. I think you have done it for me. The schools in question do put a value on teamwork. It is seen in everything that takes place on campus, every day of the school year. I don’t feel it is right to punish these young people or not allow them to participate in activities and competitions just because they attend a private school. A school community in which dedicated coaches and teachers give of their time and talents to help these young people realize and reach their potential, not just in the classroom or on the athletic field but in life.

How would the elimination of high school athletics better education in the State of Kentucky? An invaluable part of a young person’s high school education is the mental, spiritual and physical development that accompanies participation in all school activities including athletics. Regardless of wins and losses, championships or losing seasons the journey of being a high school athlete is an important component in both the life of the schools in this state as well as the students that walk their halls. The program that is in question in this thread, St. X Swimming, has won the last 19 Kentucky State Championships, an absolutely unbelievable accomplishment. Their have been several hundred young men that have been part of that accomplishment over the last two decades and I promise you that the journey of being part of a TEAM and challenging and pushing themselves to the limit and beyond is much more valuable than any State Championship Ring.

Traditionally the top swimming programs in Kentucky are private schools, not just St. X. Covington Catholic, Lexington Catholic, Sacred Heart and most recently Trinity have all had success in the sport of swimming. There are a few public schools that have had continued success, Highlands, Richmond Model, Tates Creek and most recently Manual. I don’t think it has to do with public or private schools, as much as the availability to year round training programs. Similar to tennis and golf, these types of activities can be very expensive. Unfortunately to compete on a national level and sometimes a state level, you have to train year round. This of course leads to topic of the death of the multi sport athlete.

Great article today in the Courier-Journal on St. X All American Ethan Arave. Awesome photo!!! http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080118/SPORTS05/801180540/1002/SPORTS This might end up being one of the strongest teams St. X has ever put together. No superstars just a lot of speed and depth. As far State goes, X swam Trinity, the number 2 team in Kentucky, on Wednesday and won 106 to 48, with most of the X swimmers not swimming their best events. The meet was highlighted by the 200 Freestyle Relay made up of David Johnson, Hyatt Gaston, Andrew Taylor, and Michael Embry, who set a new pool record and achieved an All American time of 1:27.67. David Johnson’s leadoff swim on the Relay was also an All American swim in 21.47.

You can find results for most High School Meets at the following links Central Kentucky Woodford County Swimming http://wchs.woodfordschools.org/swim/index.htm Tates Creek Swimming http://www.creekfish.org/ Louisville St. Xavier Swimming http://www.tigersonline.org/swim/ This site includes an archive with results for the last 10 years. Ohio Swimming - http://www.Swimmeet.com

I felt going into the game that if Trinity could score over 24 points they had a chance to pull off the upset. To me that was the best Trinity Offense I have seen against X in the last 10 years. Trinity may have had better offensive teams in that time but they didn’t move the ball that well against the X Defense in those years. For Trinity to play that well against this year’s X defense especially in the first half was very impressive. Great Job to both teams!!! and after reading several other forms this week I believe Central, St. X and Trinity put on a Show and let everyone in the State know how good Louisville High School Football is.

With all of the bad blood the last couple years, the disappointment of the injured QB and loss of the State Championship as well as the Rain shortened ¼ Game awarded to Trinity. Do you think it helps the ROCKS to be labeled as the Number ONE Team in the State of Kentucky ahead of an undefeated Team that already beat you in the regular season? I believe X has enough motivation, the potential for Coach’s 1st undefeated season, a potential top 10 National Ranking at the end of the season, etc.. I sure wouldn’t want my opponent hanging things like this up the week before a game.

You bring up some Great Points. I believe Stein will play better, so you would agree 4 TD's 28 points will beat Trinity. I just don't see Trinity putting up more than that against this years D even with improvements. Another point I would like to bring up is that if both of Trinity's big Offensive Lineman are going to be playing both sides of the ball, Trinity better score early, I just don't see how they can keep the X defense out of the backfield in the 4the quarter.

Over the last 7 years with coach Beatty at Trinity, even with Brian Brohm the best high school QB in the country, Trinity has not scored more than 24 points. With what everyone in the State as well as on this Board agree on is that this is one of the best Tiger Defenses in years, maybe ever. So the only question about the outcome Saturday is can X score over 24 points against Trinity Defense? Bottom Line, this will decide the 6A State Champion. I forgot his first year, thanks for the correction. So in 10 Games under Beatty, Trinity's high powered offense has averaged 15.5 points per game against X. So I ask again, would all agree that if X can score over 24 points against Trinity, X wins no question.

Over the last 7 years with coach Beatty at Trinity, even with Brian Brohm the best high school QB in the country, Trinity has not scored more than 24 points. With what everyone in the State as well as on this Board agree on is that this is one of the best Tiger Defenses in years, maybe ever. So the only question about the outcome Saturday is can X score over 24 points against Trinity Defense? Bottom Line, this will decide the 6A State Champion.

Deuce was dressed and looked good during warm-ups at Marshal County. He however did not see any action. It will be interesting to see what happens in the next two weeks, but the way Montano, Carraro and company are running the ball with Zoeller's passing I think they will be able to put a couple TD's up against anyone left in the playoffs. With this years D that may very well be enough without Deuce.