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Conner (0-1) -Lang 8 2 20, Stephen 3 4 11, Miller 1 1 3, Liechty 2 4 8, Flesch 1 4 6, Hodges 4 0 8, Huff 2 0 4. Totals 21 15 58 Dixie Heights (1-0) -Stahl 3 1 8, P. Stansberry 1 1 3, Pike 7 1 16, Raleigh 3 2 8, Hatton 2 5 11, Armbruster 1 2 5, Trammel 3 3 10, B. Stansberry 3 0 6. Totals 23 15 67 Was anyone at the game who can share some details?

These rankings don't mean anything. I have seen all of these kids play, they are good athletes. Rankings are opinions, everyone has them. I believe Hatton is way underated on this particular ranking. He has played against all of these boys ranked higher than him, and most times than not, he has had the upper hand IMO. I have seen several other sites having these same boys ranked in different order, and I believe most of those sites have Brandon Hatton ranked in the wrong graduation year. Most of them have him under 2013, not 2014. However like I said before these don't mean anything. They are people's opinion. I got on the Jr. All American Camp Website, by invitee only where Hatton was ranked 12th. He made the All American Team but he couldn't play in the game b/c he was previously committed to playing at the 8th grade Nationals. These are suppose to be the elite of the elite playing at these camps. I believe we will see where all these boys stand over the next couple of years.

where is the link to find these standings?

Dixie has alot of younger talent. Hatton is an eighth grader, who played some varsity last year, not sure about any starting status at this point. I am not sure about Ian. Trammel will be with Dixie, and I would assume Raleigh would be returning. It is his senior year. I think we will see alot out of the 8th region this year. It should be for some exciting basketball.

Parent's don't always hold their child back to have advantage over younger children. I know of two northern ky boys held back , one started JV and played several varsity minutes at 13 years old(7th grade) the other was only 14(eigth grade) doing the same thing at another high school. I don't see where either of these boys have an advantage. Most holdbacks end up playing up in sports, not against boys there own age. If a parent chooses to hold a child back for something other than academics such as sports, they probably are pretty advanced to begin with. Other than AAU I haven't seen many holdbacks playing their own age group in highschool. You have middle school kids playing at a JV and Varsity level, there is no advantage there.

I would have to agree with you on that one. I think there needs to be some change up for a team to be successful.

I think Snider is an excellent ball player and could fit in the top five spot, I had almost forgotten about him. I have only seen him play once this year though. I putting alot of his talent what I have seen from him in previous years. I think the top fifteen SHS posted is a good list. The only one I haven't seen play off that list is Christian Cunningham?... As far as Nick True, he is solid and strong. So I think he will most definately be a kid we will hear alot more about with the years to come. I just don't think he has put in enough performance thus far to be rated,imo. I don't remember seeing him on the AAU circuit last year. I will look to see much more of him this coming year. I heard that he is a fantastic football player, but I have yet to see him play football yet.

This same very issue of age, age exemptions, holdbacks has been debated time and time over on BGP. The bottom line is that everyone is not going to agree. I will not pass judgement on parents that hold their children back. It is each parent's job to take care of what is best for their child. Every situation is different and could be debated over and over again. I still haven't seen a solid top fifteen 13U kids in KY. It seems like everyone can name five or six but that's about it. Is it that we are lacking in talent or is it all the kids aren't being exposed enough? I know when I went down to watch 13U AAU State, there were only three teams going Division 1 that really surprised me.

did any of these boys play on an aau team this summer?

Here is what the latest rankings that Hoops Report listed as the top 13U players in the state of KY 2014 1. Dylan Portwood Georgetown. KY 6’1” PF 2.Brandon Hatton Covington, KY 5’6” SG 3.Quentin Snyder Louisville, KY 5’5” PG 4.Christian Cunningham Lexington 5’5” PG 5. Jackson Davis Lexington, KY 6’3” C 6.Marcellous Washington Lexington, KY 4’7’ PG 7.Zach McCormick Covington, KY 5’8” PF 8. Dakari Johnson Lexington, KY 6’1’ C 9. Charles Grundy Lexington, KY 5’10” WF 10.Ryan Dishman Somerset, KY 5’9” G I don't believe this list has changed since the end of 2008 which was about seven months ago....b/c I believe that Zach McCormick is now playing with an Ohio basketball team...

From what I have witnessed which is mainly NKY players Brandon Hatton Zach McNeil Dylan Portwood Jackson Davis I know last year Brandon and Dylan were one and two in the state.

Christian has a younger sister, her last name is McClendon. She does not play basketball as far as I know for Holy Cross. I remember when the McClendon kid use to play with the NKY Tarheels. The girl at HC her last name is Beal , she has a brother that plays with the NKY Tarheels currently 13U , his name is Jalen Beal. He attended St. Augustine last year. As far as I know the Beals and McClendons are not related.

I think the top three teams are set, and they are going to be too much competition for the rest of the schools. After that I say it is fair game. I think we won't get a good hold on how the rest will line up until after the season starts. I think there is alot of talent floating around northern kentucky split up among several different schools. Should be for some interesting basketball games this year.

Trammel was present for the game against Scott, not against Holmes. I believe someone said he had prior commitments. I don't believe as a team Dixie played well against Scott, or any of the games they have played during this camp, with the exception of the Holmes game. They lost by twenty but thought they played better as a team than any of the other games.

I watched Dixie play over at Twenhoffel and SK tonight. I think with some practice and time to mesh after losing their seniors from last year, they will be a stronger force than last year. Hats off to Hatton against Holmes tonight. I think he came off with seventeen or so points. Played well overall. Trammel was absent. Smith also had a strong game. I hope all of these boys continue to develop and hope to see some solid games this coming basketball season.

Does anyone know the time of the game?

I say St Henry and Dixie in the finals. I don't think Dixie will let Lloyd slip past them this time. I think it was a wake up call when Lloyd beat them in o/t. I think for the winner of the district, it is seriously a toss up. I believe that Dixie has truly improved since meeting the first time this season and has a shot at winning the district.

I think Scott will come out winning on this one. I think it will be a closer than some may expect. Scott 54 Dixie 49

It was an ugly game.

Final... I don't think this was any big surprise!

Was anyone there watching? Just curious to see who did what.

I love huge cheering sections. It's nice to see a big group of kids rooting for their team. I have only ever witnessed where some student body may have crossed the line. I was at LCA watching a game and their student body actually stands on the floor. I think this is hazardous for basketball players. They were inches from the outbounds. When kids were trying to take the ball out kids were literally in their ear screaming. At one point a kids lost control and slammed into a whole group of fans on the floor screaming and putting their hands on him. I really think that is a bit much. However a little heckling and cheering is always fun to watch. It's nice to see a student body come out and support their team.

Way to go Dawgs!!!

Well you haven't seen them play in a couple of years because they have not played together in at least two years from what I have heard. I cant figure out why the Hatton kid is disliked by everybody. He is an outstanding player and from seeing them last night McClendon and Hatton are the same size, maybe Hatton being a little taller.

Let me tell you something you go out and ask anybody that have seen the both of them play and I promise that they say Hatton is the better player hands down. If you ask the man that has coached the both of them for a long time he would tell you who is the better player by far and it is absolutly insane to say Mclendon would beat Hatton one on one. They have played each other several times and the edge going to Hatton. I am going to leave it at this they are both good players and they are friends and talk to each other all the time so lets not hurt that friendship. When they are seniors we can say who the better player is and God willing that will be several years from now.