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1st Team All State Defensive Lineman (Courier-Journal & Bluegrasspreps.com) Channing Smith has decided to continue his football career at Pikeville College/University (Whatever it is called now) for Dudley Hilton. Channing is only the 2nd 1st Team All State Football player in Sheldon Clark's history and more importantly a great kid. Congrads to him and his family.

Most would but in the 15th region there is not much to say. When he is lighting you up for 30+ you kind of have to bite your tounge.

I have seen him play and he is a player. He shoots alot but most of them are good shots. When he gets near the volleyball line you had better be on him because he is well within range. His team runs lots of sets to get him looks and use LOTS of on ball screens to let him create. Early in the year he was pressing the action too much, but since about midway through the season he has allowed his team-mates to make plays some. He distributes the ball well and has a couple other players than can hit shots. Pike Central goes as Hobo goes no doubt about it. He scores so much in part because he has to. Pike Central struggles to score if Hobo is not effective. Other players on the team hit shots, but Hobo is the straw that stirs the drink. He gets them open looks by breaking down the defense. He is average size maybe around 6'0 give or take. He is going to play for Pikeville College/University or whatever it is called now.

Not at all. Johnson Central had the most talent in the 15th, but most people considered their questionable coaching and lack of team chemistry 2 big reasons why they would not win the region. Too many chiefs and not enough Indians for the Golden Eagles. Valley beat JC earlier as SportsGuy41017 said. All in all this is how most of the coaches in the 15th saw Johnson Central's season ending. A loss to a team that was less talented, but better coached and more disciplined.

It also has 0 teams ranked in the top 25. This year the 15th is weak. No shame in it. Shelby Valley was a great team last year, but that was last year. And lets face it the All A Classic Championship is not a huge acomplishment. The same team that won the All A Classic State Title did not even place in the Republic Bank Classic at Lexington Catholic and was waxed by 32 against Lex Cath. No shame in being a weak region every so often. Most regions have down years. This year is the 15th's year to be down.

15th here. Followed by the 16th and then 11th.

The region is maybe the most balanced in the state. All the teams are so weak that they are about even. Most would give the favorite label to Johnson Central or Betsy Layne, but any of these teams could get hot for a night and find a spot at Rupp.

I for one am pulling for Rowan in this one. Would love to see them punch their ticket to Rupp.

East Kentucky Expo March 2nd: Pike County Central vs South Floyd - 6:30 Johnson Central vs Shelby Valley - 8:15 March 3rd: Pikeville vs Sheldon Clark - 6:30 Betsy Lane vs Belfry - 8:15

Has paid his dues and deserves a chance at the big show, but is average IMO. One of the top 5 in the 15th region (could be the weakest region in the state for officals) and somewhat consistent, but gets caught up on touch fouls out on the floor while letting you mug under the rim I think.

1st Region: Paducah Tilghman 2nd Region: Christian Co. 3rd Region: Muhlenburg Co. 4th Region: Warren Central 5th Region: John Hardin 6th Region: Central 7th Region: Eastern 8th Region: Oldham Co. 9th Region: Dixie Hieghts 10th Region: George Rogers Clark 11th Region: Lec. Cath. 12th Region: Wayne Co. 13th Region: Clay Co. 14th Region: Perry Co. Central 15th Region: Pikeville 16th Region: Rowan Co. Tiebreaker: 2nd

I would pick Rowan Co. right now. The athletes they have make them the pick IMO. My picks would be: 1. Rowan Co. 2. Ashland 3. Elliott Co. 4. Everyone Else

Big win for the Creek. Coach Breeding has them playing at a high level.

If Price is good at J-town I would make them the # 2 team behind Eastern. Ballard would be 3rd. JMO

I was at the game and he only played offense in the goal line situations. No player played both ways on normal offense/defense. The goal line sets for both teams had some players going both ways. I do not see anything wrong with that.

I could have got bad information, but I was told that 3 of them were leaving to go with Salmons and another was going to move back to the Cincinnati area. Now that may not be all and many could be non-paid assitants (Volunteers) and if incorrect I apologize just passing on info as I am being told. I agree that this could be the biggest hire LC has had in a while and if it is not a homerun then things in Louisa could turn sour quickly. Nothing against Copley, but I think that LC could do a little better as a head coach if they try. As with most schools in Eastern Kentucky small town politics will have A LOT to do with this hire I am afraid.

The Larence County Bulldogs (or as some say Bulldawgs) head football coach Luke Salmons has left the program to take the same position at Cabell Midland. Most if not all of the staff are following coach Salmons. Coach Salmons was the 2009 Kentucky State Coach of the Year after leading Lawrence County to a perfect 10-0 regular season and a regional championship game appearance following a year where Lawrence finished the season 0-11. Best of luck to Coach Salmons. Mike Copley seems to have the inside position for the Lawrence job according to some LCHS employees.

He is around 6'4, but he has the skill set of a guard. He helps handle the ball against pressure, he can shoot from out on the floor, and is at his best when beating people off the dribble. He is forced to play the post some mainly because in the 15th region he is on of the better post players and possibly the best rebounder in the region.

Behanan is the highest rated recruit in the state. He is going to UofL. I don't know if he is 6'9 maybe closer to 6'6 or 6'7 but is a 5 star recruit and the 14 year old Johnson more than held his own against him IMO.

Tony Key from Russellville broke several durring his junior year and their run to the state semi-finals. I think the year was 2000.

Christian County was without football players for at least 3 or 4 games. I am willing to bet that no team will want to face Christian County come March.

One of the best freshmen in Eastern Kentucky would have to be Justin Johnson from Sheldon Clark. The kid pulled down 19 rebounds against Bowling Green and Chane Behanan in the Republic Bank Classic at Lexington Catholic. The kid is only 14 years old and could be something special by the time he is finished.

More or less.

Congrads to your son on what sounds like a great season. I think you should be more upset with your (Greenup County's) head coach for not nominating your son than the Border Bowl itself. JMO

Sheldon Clark is as dangerous of a team as their is in the 15th region. They have the best player in the region in Moore and 3 other kids that on any given night can go for 20 or more. Coach Spurlock has them playing harder than they have ever played and will be a tough out come post-season for any 15th region team.