Mr. Athletics

Cierra Ricketts of Fairdale will pull some of the Jefferson Co. votes away from Monique Reed of Fern Creek. I will go with Natalie Novasel from Lexington Catholic but the best player IMO is Reed.

I will take Grant in this one. I believe, even though they lost against Walton Verona, they gained a lot of confidence in that game. Other kids have stepped up since the loss of Gorby.

I don't see how anyone could logicially pick against the Wildcats at home. Wildcats are the best team in the A. Their only opponent is themselves.

If you have a senior and a freshman of equal ability, I think most coaches play the freshman to build for the future.

Agreed---Henry is much better at home. They are a young team and have been up and down this season.

Carroll played a really good 3rd quarter. Congratulations, Panthers! One game at a time.

Hopefully the "A" will never go back to Eminence again.

Congrats to both teams on a well played game. Good luck to the Bearcats on Friday.

Congratulations to the Wildcats! I am always glad to see the "A" schools knock off one of the big boys, especially in the way it went about. I should never pick against a team that plays SMART! Good luck in the "A". What has happened to Shelby????????????

Everyone played. It was a poor shooting night and a poor job of coaching by Mefford.

Grant County is well coached and their players understand their roles. Good win, Walton Verona.

Walton will beat Trimble in the class A. I just got that feeling.

By the way, I believe that Shelby County will remember last year and will be reminded by Coach Clark a few times. I will take the Rockets.

Having a school policy on this topic is not good. Athletic administrators along with principals need to make this call erring on the side of safety for all involved. Keep the coaches out of it. Some may want to play if their team is on a roll; some may not want to play if they have a kid sick or injured. I know some coaches who are having bad years really have a hard time finding a make up date if their opponent is pretty good. Sad to say but very true.

Good post. Let the kids be kids and play in HS. When they get to college on an athletic scholarship, it's a whole new ballgame.

You gotta be kidding? Ryle canceled? I believe it is a short trip. Any make up date?

I expect Bardstown to repeat.

I don't see Pendleton losing this one at home.

This is a shocking score. I thought Clay was the hands down favorite to win this region.

Congratulations to Jaclyn. Those that follow the North Central Kentucky Conference know about you for sure.

I am glad you didn't mention Beechwood.

Some teams that make it to Richmond are just happy to be there. Those who are truly good basketball teams are able to finish the season strong and sometimes upset the big boys in district and regional play.

It's always a tough place to play and the Lady Bears have won 4 in a row. They won on the road at Henry on Friday and at Grant on Saturday. They are a very confident team.

It should be good one but I have to take the most talented team, Walton Verona, especially at home. These 2 team may meet again in the district when it really counts.

I will take Ryle by a lot in this one.