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I don't think anyone on here would debate with you on the 2009 regional final, (although Beechwood had many talented players), 2008 might be debatable, but in 2007 the facts just don't support your opinion at all. Ryle's overall record was 34-7, CCH was 29-10. They played the same competition, even playing in some of the same tournaments both locally and down state. Ryle won the NKAC championship outright. The teams played each other three times during the regular season with Ryle winning 2 of the 3 games. While the first two were close, the last game Ryle won by a score of 7-0, also solidifying their overall regular season number one ranking in the NKY coaches poll. Oh, and the fourth meeting........... well they won that one too! Yes, any team can win a single game in a season, but that was not the case in 2007 and therefore the team that won the region was the best.

Ryan Oliver of Ryle High School has committed to play baseball at Hanover College. Best of luck at the next level.

8 players and their top 4 pitchers, three returning players have over 30 innings of playing time at the varisty level, Sebald, Campbell and Chandler. However, Sebald and Campbell got those 30 innings at the same position, left field and both also had some additional innings on the mound. Ryle has plenty of talent, it just might take a little time to get it to the top!

Hopefully, (weather permitting) we will see some pre-season scrimmages in the next few weeks. If anyone has anything definite at this point, lets list on this thread. List teams, date, time and place.

Freshmen don't really "try out" for JV, that is not their choice. They try out period and if the coaches feel their skills warrant it, they are moved up to JV. This will usually happen fairly quickly in the try out period. If you read DD's post carefully and the followup one about the freshmen team being separate, that is where the numbers I used are coming from. If you include everyone who tried out for Ryle baseball (less the 8th graders) then yes, 80 is underestimated. Again, Ryle should have a great turnout and a great season at all levels. Can't wait for Friday!

As usual DD has a tendency to exaggerate just a bit! While Ryle is a big school and has a good turnout, it was no where near 80. Last year Ryle kept 38 between varsity and JV which included 4 freshmen who played up on the JV squad. Varsity cut only a handful and JV around 15. By my math that is approximately 58, a very respectable turnout, but by no means 80. (I am being generous on the numbers cut.) This does not include the freshmen team. With the season Ryle had last year, I'm sure the turnout will be good and can only hope they have 80 to chose from this year!