horst muhlmann

Rising Sr Austin Hergott is the likely successor to Beau Hoge. There are 4 rising Jrs who saw some action at QB last season. Several very talented skill position players on offense return lead by rising Srs WR Mitchell Cain, RB Nick Kendall, and WR Chandler New and Eric Miller. 3 starting O Lineman also return lead by rising Srs Bo Hebel at guard, Evan Richardson at center and Carson Haas at tackle. Hebel's pancake ratio was off the charts last season. Hebel will be one of if not the top lineman in the state next season.

The Birds will be fine under the leadership of Coach Weinrich and others. The move to 5A will be exciting as will be the games vs. mostly Northern Kentucky competition. The biggest question marks for 2015 will be at QB and D Line IMHO.

Defense was smothering once again for the Birds. #20 for Ryle was very impressive. Can absolutely jump out of the gym.

If you are speaking in 9th Region terms, then I think it is possible. I agree with others that their games with Holy Cross and Highlands will be the most competitive of those on the remaining schedule. As far as winning state in an undefeated fashion, that would be much more difficult as E-Town is, IMHO, the cream of the crop this year. Holmes and Highlands (and maybe Holy Cross) can each win 30 games this season.

Last year's regional champ wasn't even ranked in the top 10 at the beginning of the year.

Holmes is very talented this year. Their individual defense is outstanding.

Katie Allen and Bekah Towles - Highlands 2006-2010.

Either Holmes is really good (which we already know) or this Florida team hasn't played anyone. To be 12-2 and lose this big to Holmes is surprising. Maybe KY girls BB is better than we give them credit for.

3 games in 24 hours, and 4 in 48 hours will tax even the most physically fit teams. I have seen the level of play vary from the beginning to the end in these types of formats. These holiday tourneys can be a good barometer for future success for teams forced to play multiple games in a short window of time. If Highlands (7-0) plays to their talent level, they should run the table. Their pool includes Boyle (6-3, 13th region), Owensboro Catholic (3-3, 3rd region) and Walton Verona (3-5, 8th region). From a stamina standpoint, likely better that Highlands has to play Boyle first. Other pool includes Bullitt Central (5-4, 6th region), Conner (2-4, 9th region), Bishop Brossart (2-4, 10th region) and Lexington Catholic (2-5, 11th region). Good luck to all the teams and safe travels.

Predicted 67-52. Was pretty darn close.

Birds will take this one by at least 14-16 points. Playing great and unselfish basketball of late. HHS 67 CC 52

Highlands' versatility will be a problem for just about any opponent this year, as they all defend, get in passing lanes, run the floor, penetrate, share the ball, and shoot FTs well. All 5 starters also can shoot the 3 well As an example, JR Adler was 5-8 from downtown last night. Although the occasional off night is certainly possible, I am predicting 30 wins. The balance they have this year is as good as Coach Richey has had in all her years at Highlands.

That is awesome. Congrats to the Explorers!

Lady Birds win 59-45.

Birds up 22 start of 4th Quarter.

Lady Birds lead 29-16 at halftime.

I expect Highlands to avenge last season's opening loss, especially with the superior experience they have this year. On any given night any one of 5 players could go off for 20. Probably a good thing that Highlands plays them early as the Valkyries' youth and inexperience will dissipate as the season goes on. Expecting a fairly low scoring affair as the girls start the season. Lady Birds 53 Valkyries 42

Amen brother.... As the parent of one of those seniors, I appreciate this post very much. Our boys battle for the regional title but in the end it's good for N.Ky football pride to root for the victors.

Wasn't that the same score you predicted for last night's game? Must be a popular score.

Where is the game?

Game time is 6:00 p.m.

I will say that the TD drive at the end of the 1st half was a thing of beauty. We said the same thing at the time. The answer by the Birds after CovCath had scored cutting the lead to 20-13 and knowing they would receive the 2nd Half kickoff may have been the biggest TD of the season.

Update thread was incorrect Ram. Birds took a knee once the clock had sufficiently run down

No. There are no moral victories