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Wow congrats Zeke! I think I'm more impressed on how he handled the press conference than the football choice. Zeke was composed, professional, articulated very well and charismatic in his speech and going off the cuff to answer questions. Broadcasting should be in his future. Dixie should be proud to have him representing their school and his parents should be very proud.

I have not witnessed any poor sportsmanship by any of the girls teams this year. There's only one black cloud over Ryle this year during the regular season when 3 sections of fans booed Sydney Moss the entire game whenever she had the ball in her hands. The black cloud is over the Ryle administration though not the team. Ryle administration (AD and Principals) thought this was appropiate. Apparently the Board of Education stepped in before the district game to teach Ryle administration whats right and wrong during high school sports.

What a shame only one team can go to state from this region.

Both teams played horrible basketball, Boone was just a little more horrble. Ugly game. Low shooting percentages, pathetic rebounding and lots of turnovers. Both teams will lose first round of regions if they play like they did last night. Congrats to Ryle.

Was that the first round of their district?

Great job Coach Fookes! Way to make Boone County proud!

Boone County has had a very, very positive group this year compared to past years. Of course there is always one idiot in every crowd, but you just can't let that one spot of cancer that gets on here and dogs their coach or makes rude comments in the stands about the coach or players bring the rest of the group or team down. My theory is what I can't hear I can't be mad about so just stay away from the cancerous fans or parents and keep it a positive experience for your player. Boone is still trying to get rid of some cancer from past years that keep coming back even though their former player isn't even there no longer, but for the most part it's gone! We are about 99% Cancer Free! LOL

Sorry to hear this. I just read the Mike Murphy thread. Prayers from Norhtern Ky. for the Murphy family.

What is wrong with Gilbert? and my goodness, who passed away close to the program? Sorry for the loss whoever it is.

Any details of how this game played out?

Holmes should be praying they get this guy you call Chappie every game!! Do you know he didn't call a foul on a Holmes player until the final (2) minutes of the game. UNBELIEVABLE!! They mauled Trevan Brown multiple times right in front of this man you're calling Chappie and he turned his head. Holmes mauled the Boone guards time and time again right in front of this man Chappie and no whistle. This poor guy might have a good history of reffing but it definitely did not show tonight. Does anyone know where this guy is from or went to school? Please don't tell me he went to Holmes. The other two guys did a good job though.

Boone by 4 if Trevan Brown stays out of foul trouble.

Great game and atmoshere. Only one negative note; the badgering the Ryle fans did towards Sydney Moss. Just curious do people think it's ok to do this towards a high school kid? Does Ryle's Principal and AD think this is ok? How far is too far in high school cheering? Put your 15 or 16 year old in Sydney's shoes and how would you feel? Apparently the administration at Ryle support badgering, not cheering, badgering. I lost all respect for Ryle last night as a school with this classless act. It's a shame the Ryle girls program will have this black cloud over them because of their fans. The paper even mentions it. Remember people these kids aren't paid. Was Ryle's Principal at the game?

Sydney will be on the COVER of the next ESPN Rise Magazine.

I don't think it's Boone County bashing Coach Oliviero, I believe it's her own Ryle fans. Coach Fookes has mentored Coach Olivero since college days and they are good friends off the court. Good Luck to both teams Friday night. It should be fun for everyone; coaches, players and fans! (side note: Sydney Moss is in ESPN Magazine, this month on stands now, with a full page photo, and she'll be on the COVER of ESPN Rise Magazine in their next edition. Congrats Sydney)