UK_will_RISE_again!!

1:36 left in 3rd 21-15 bluebirds

I love the Birds, but if the scoreboard is less than 20 pt difference at the end I'll be surprised.

Has anyone heard of any offers for college? Is UC on the list?

My family lives in eastern Ky, I reside in Caketown and love the BIRDS!! I saw JC play Breathitt thier first game of the season. JC has came a long way from that night, but I still believe that Highlands will win this game rather convincingly. To compare or attempt to compare Colerains running attack to anyone else is like comparing artichoke's and apples. I beleive Highlands are built tough year in and year out, the word tradition, is sacred and will be the difference.

Bobby Keith - Clay County, Dave Fraley -Powell, Pulaski, Billy Mike Runyan - Paintsville, Bob Creech- Wolfe, James T. Turner- Breathitt. These guys are all eastern ky legends, some bigger than others. You could that a list of thier ism's they said in thier prime and make one funny book. Oh yeah help me out... Guy.....-GRC

HHS- 33 ASH- 17

I can't wait for this one, other than last year these two teams always match up good. Don't think the motivation of the big loss to Highlands from last years playoffs won't be in the back of CCH's helmets your wrong. The Birds look better on paper, and in prior games, but this one still has not been played. I love the Birds, I hope they keep it in perspective. Bird' s should be to much for the CCH D. Birds 32 - CCH 13

I enjoy the sarcasm and spunk in this post. At least the Bluebirds give Campbell County a chance at a state title year in and year out. Personally I do think they should move the school to expand the grandstand, just my opinion.

Just a few lines to say waht a great job Coach Henley has done at Holmes over the past two years. Three years ago when Henley had Rice, and Henderson, and a team that really played "I" ball instead of team ball, I didn't know how long he would last in Covington. As a Bluebird fan, I do have to say that he has really got those kids to buy into what he is saying and gaot a great team concept going. With three returning starters, juniors to be, I would have to say that Henley and the Dawgs, could be a state contender again for the next two years. Congrats to those guys on representing the 9th Region very well and on two great seasons in a row.

I thought many times in the game Mason was lazy and standing around on the shooting end, but to thier credit they seemed to of had a switch and turn it on or off whenever they wanted. Miller was clearly a man among boys and could pretty much score when he wanted, rebound when he wanted, drive when he wanted, and stop on D when he wanted, the sad part is he didn't want to do those things that often. I was disappointed in the way Mason played this game and am very proud of Elliots game. The wanted it more and proved to alot of folks they will be a force next year. I do hope MC plays better tonight, maybe with some passion, and shows everyone last night was a off night.

Arrez is a great defender and makes baskets from his defensive efforts and helps his team around him get involved and better. In the same breath he can take over and score 25 every night. He is intense. I am a Bluebird fan and am glad he is graduating this year. I think he would be a great fit in the Big Ten(Wisconsin, Minn) a system like that that plays great D and has a high % of transitions baskets. I once heard he was offered a scholly from NKU,

We do have an alternative to not going to the Sweet 16, ......it's called baseball practice!

Marvin Boyers, Benny Elliot, The Feldhauses, Keaton Belcher

Sorry to press your buttons, yeah, Highlands would've been a power with the Roberts kid, Stine, and Simons. But they still aren't shabby right now. Just my opinion, and yes I will route them on as well.

Staggs was a PTPer in the 10th Region that was for sure, he single handedly won the 38th district title in 1994. Here are some other great 10th region names, Talbert Turner Jr(imagine a 3pt line with this guy), Orlando Myrick, Alvin Sims & Juan Byars, Cory Williams, Derek Robinson, Chris Harrison, Patrick Kelsch, I have seen all these guys play at one time or another in the 10th Region, some greta talent.

I don't like the wouldve, couldve, shouldve game, it only irritates me. What if Simpson had not got cleared to play and McGraw had such back problems he was done at Christmas. I am happy that the Birds have what they do. You can't blame Stein for not playing the kid has a scholly to get a free education and play football. I also believe if the cards fall right the Birds can go the Rupp with the lineup they have now, and I know Holmes will have thier hat in the ring as well. I love this time of year!!

I honestly believe Kowolnek is the wildcard in this game, along with NCC's % of the 3 ball. In my 25 years of following high school bball, I have been to a lot of games where a team was supposed to win. If Kowolnek comes out of the gate early and making those cuts in the lane, I believe the Birds can blow it wide open. If the Birds can defend the 3 and play at a little faster pace I also think that benefits them. I hope everyone comes out and would really like to see Eaton, Grote, and Watson put in some productive minutes as well. Good luck Birds!! HHS 69- NCC 57

Watching the first three minutes of the game it was wierd watching as Highlands tried to get used to Nic back on the floor. It was a unsettling dynamic, waiting to watch him score his first basket, catch his first real crisp pass, and playing defense. I would say Nic was at about 85% tonight, but I'll take that any night. I feel that in his absence Highlands got to get some true grit and deepth in thier bench. He did play all four quarters and hopefully gets his smooth stroke back before region. The first step is New Cath Monday night. The way our district is set up, Highlands will have to play 3 games before Regional Tourney, and Nic has some fresh legs.

It looked as though he hurt his right ankle really bad, I don't know the severity of it, but it took two ment to help him off the floor and you could tell he was in some real pain.

I have been to the Regional tourney at Mason probably 15 times, that is truly a class act, facilities, personal, security, concessions, parking, and getting in and out. However, Mason more often than not has a better than average team they put on the floor, and it has to be a mental edge to know there will be no traveling, on your home floor, in your city, with all your fans. I say this has been a long time coming, and would even like to see a few other sites host it as well. I am not bashing Mason, I have a great respect for them, but there should be some type of rotation.

Nic Simpson is back, it is true, he did not seem to show much regard for playing carefully he even had a play where he split the lane and dunked. McGraw had 17. Simon Kenton's pregame Senior Night Ceremonies was very long, but there is something to be said for 9 seniors on a team, that type of leadership will be missed next year I'm sure.