Blue Pride

Driving by it looked to be off from home plate and entire left side of infield to behind second base.

Was at the softball game at Ryle and the storm blew both the baseball and softball tarps off the fields as I was pulling out. Doesn't look good for Tues.

Heard from my daughter that Ryle had 1 starter not even at the game due to illness, plus Jump and 1 other player very sick in game. Ryle did try to pick up the pressure the 2nd half playing full court man to man trapping defense but I could tell watching this game they just didn't have the energy they normally do. NCC got them on a off night. Ryle will be healthy and ready to go in the tournament.

Same place they would have been the last twelve years without the transfer or two the program needed to win. Same place they will be next year without the guard they need. IMO not where they have been. Guess time will tell.

Difference is the Ryle players legally reside in the Ryle District and follow the same rules that ALL students in the state and school district go by. Players mentioned above enrolled as Freshman at Ryle and were approved to do so by the BOE based on their legal residence. Douthit is a teacher at Ryle so his daughter can attend Ryle so it doesn't matter where she lives.

As I remeber correctly Moss and Criitendon joined that team as 8th graders late Dec. when the team was already 11-1 so the transformation of the program had already taken place. No doubt they had an impact on team though. Wouldn't expect you to do anything different than support the coach that has made everything right for your player.

No, but it would definately make people accountable. Easy to criticize a program, coaches, and all their so called D1 players when you don't have to play them. Ryle was ranked 4th and 5th the entire year by the coaches and was one of the two teams remaining. They have nothing to be ashamed of. By the way the top 7 players return and now they have Big Game experience.

Her 3rd and 4th year as the Head Coach at Boone. Ironic with all the talk of the Boone/Ryle rivalry and the two head coaches, Oliverio was Nell's assistant her first four years and during these two championships. 8 long years till Nell won another one. Then the transfers started coming and they have not stopped. Championships with Smith from Dixie, Dailey from Ryle, 2 with Bradley from Conner, and 1 with Moss from Ryle. Some other top notch players from Highlands and Holy Cross that did not win the region. Hope that answers your question.

Thought Ryle was the underdog! How did your team do down in the 8th Region? Sure the two coaches could schedule a game next year if you want to try and arrange it.

You have got to be kidding me! Your son must be proud!

Well I was there as a parent. Seeing how much time and effort the players and coaches have put into the program I guess I am a little sensitive. I for one am going to defend the entire program, players and coaches. Both coaches were doing their jobs trying to help the players out with the timeout. The players were trying their very best to the end to win a ballgame that meant more to them than anyone in that place other than the other team. They just lacked the experience this year in that situation. Next year that want be the case.

Both Ryle coaches were yelling to foul! First shot was a back-door lay-up that was missed, 2nd shot was thrown up with 12 seconds on the clock off of a rebound and the 3rd shot was a wide open 3 off of another rebound that just missed with 5 seconds on the clock. If that shot goes in people are asking why Boone gave up three shots under 15 seconds and lost the game. Ryle battled to the end. Bet they learn from the experience and will be back next year an even stronger team.

Boone scores 32 points and you are saying they were in the wrong "d" for that game. Give me a Break. Moss teammates had 14 and she had 18 sounds like that 2-3 was easy for them all. Can not understand how a HOF coach who has been building a program for 25 years with four returning starters(2 seniors) and a transfer like Moss can only beat Ryle with a coach who has had the program for 3 years in OT, 1 point and 2 points. Seriously, and Oliverio is getting ripped for being a "bad" coach. Maybe Nell should be asking herself how Ryle is so close to her in such a short period of time Not to mention the transfer from Ryle? Ryle has done this with underclassmen not with experience! Next two years could be interesting! Anyone want to guess on who the next one to Boone is? Boone needs a guard!

Is basketball at St. Louis that bad that you are still worrying about high school girls basketball in NKY? Time to move on big fellow like most "adults" do when their child graduates and moves on. Seriously, you want to pop off at a coach who is obviously going through a tough time. NO CLASS!

No they did not. Called the last one after Crittendon made the 3 to cut it to two under a minute to play.