realfanreturns

I have one complaint about this years version, which is better than last years. I guess since Somerset is not figured to factor into the 12th Region picture you did not research them much. Townsend has transferred to the 16th region. So maybe you deserve a pass on that one.

You can post your comments about the rankings on the 16 Region whos on top post. I personally think the rankings will make good bullitin board material for some of the teams ranked outside the top two.

They have them ranked 3rd.

I think Rowan will suprise some people this year. By the looks of their schedule on the KHSAA site, they tried to upgrade as much as possible. I am surprised that writers of the CATS Pause did not do a better job in their summary. They totally missed the transfer of Townsend to the team. The kid averaged 19.2 points a game as a sophmore last year in the 12th region, you would think that is at least worth mentioning. Their game against Ashland is supposed to be televised on Wazoo sports. I think they expect big things over in Morehead.

I agree PP, this region is basically up for grabs.

I don't think that he uses all information available, to include talking to coaches in every region. I think the 12th Region Juniors to be got it stuck to them. If you look at the complete article, he has a best of the rest. One of his picks is not even the best on that team. I don't think you can put much stock in it other than to say that he knows the 7th (Louisville Area) pretty good, and reviewed the reports from the two KBA state tournaments.

I got a chance to watch PC during the HS AAU State, their big did not look bad, he should continue to mature and get better. I think they can be dangerous when the outside shot is falling. All three of the guards are capable of knocking down the three. I was very impressed with Goins from behind the arch.

My info comes from a pretty good source. Townsend will probabley not be missed that much their (on the floor) as she will help her new team. Rock returns all starters but one, and already had a deep sophmore and freshman class. May have been able to provide some help on the varsity in some situations. Would have gotten to play a lot of JV. What I hear is people close to her believe the year with the Rockcastle staff and team revitalized her HS ball career. She seems excited about playing again. And I hear she has had a real good summer. It is really amazing what winning will do for some kids.

I agree with you wish more teams would of played in it so it could of possibly been a better measuring stick. I don't know about the Derek Smith Tour, But J-Town spent the weekend at a tournament in OH, i think Dayton, but don't quote me on that Heard they won most of thre games by plus 35. I think they may be the pre season #1. They are likey to win the Blue Grass Championship in Frankfort Tomorrow.

Watched several games over the past four days. A lot of team around the State did not play in it. Really hard to gauge alot other than to say that Scott County is a good team and at this tournament is seemed they were in a league by themselves. Rowan County was the only team to play with Scott County for any length of time. In pool play they went in at the half tied at 33. SC shoots the ball very well from behind the 3 pt line. Tates Creek played without Fucci, and lost Barksdale on Saturday to injury. Tates Creek will be in the hunt in the 11th region. Due to a Coach's decision Hazard played most of the tournament without Combs and Back. They still looked pretty good. I think they will figure into the mix this year in that Region. Pulaski County may surprise some people in the 12 region. Would like to have seen them play West Jessamine. They won a close game against Rowan in pool play, but lost a close one to Bryan Station in the second round of the tournament. Bryan Station seems to lack some discipline under first year head coach Mike Allen. McCreary Central is playing without their very talented junion, Dixon, who rumor has it got in some trouble at school. With out him in the line up i would say that in becomes a SWHS v. WC district final. Again it was very hard to judge with so many regions under represented in the tournament.

Heard there was a 12th Region Banquete yesterday, what players were named to the 2009-10 12th region team?

What is Coach Britts Bio, I am unfamiliar with him. Introduce him to us.

Charlotte Court played well, the 16u team lost two games, but most of their players were playing up on 17U as well. I think if they played DSAS in the opening round with the same teams it would be a more competetive game. Barksdale is playing on the 17U, they were very short handed this past weekend.

I saw the freshmand and Sophmore game. Pretty good games. The kid from Hazard looked good. Gover from PC and Thacker from Rowan were also in the top 5 performances. The games were on Cable TV, maybe they will replay them. In the Sophmore game Top 5: Wing - Rowan Day - Buckhorn BJ More - Sheldon Clark BJ Combs - Hazard Townsend - Somerset

CC will be in Knoxville this weekend.

Unless things change he will be playing with the Court.

McCreary will still be a handful in that district.

Charlotte Court is fielding teams this year, and they will be very competitive at each level. Their program may not be considered elite as they do not try to lace themselves with the the States top ranked players, but thier player development is one of the best. And they do it for the right reasons.

What deflections?

Clyde, I have to disagree with you I have watched this over and over again, she did not save the ball, her foot was out. And the official blew the whistle and pointed to the floor. They got that one incorrect and it is unfortunate. Everyone who watched that game including the Scott County staff thought there was time remaining. And the push on Alexander was a made up call. It is hard to tell if she touched her at all, but it sure was not a push or foul. That call was a game changer. I still dont agree with the TO who is to say that he had it called before the jump ball, you can't see both in the frame. I don't think he should of over turned it unless he positively new he had the call before the jump. No way he could tell positively. Very poorly officiated game.

Jarrod is a great kid and competitor. Actually i don't think he ended up attending the GSP due to an illness. I could be mistaken but I am pretty sure this is what he told me. Not playing in the summer has probably hurt him, hopefully he have another great performance in the Sweet 16 games that he appears in. He has a very high BB IQ, Knows how to get to the basket, and does the small things to give his team a chance to win.

In Coach Thackers second year as the Vikings Head Coach he earns is first District Championship.

Congradulation to the Maroons.

Agree - good luck PC.

I love football, i truly do, but this is the very reason SHS will never have a successful basketball program. It is clear what most of the people surrounding the programs think about. I don't anyone in the BB program would have said that had the FB team lost early. It is attitudes like this one that pervents number 11 in the winter from dressing in the fall.