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She was on NDA campus yesterday with Kim Gunning.

Not to mention a finalist for Ms. Ky in Larryn Brooks. This was a TEAM effort. Clemons 36 minutes 4 assist 2 blocks 4 Steals 4 Rebounds 7 points Kellam 33 Minutes 4 assist 2 Steals 9 rebounds 13 points Smith 36 minutes 6 assist 1 block 14 rebonds 11 points Voskul 36 minutes 1 assist 1 block 5 rebounds 14 points Ogle 30 minutes 1 assist 3 blocks 3 rebounds 9 points Stallman 9 minutes 1 rebound 5 points 2-2 from line

When my daughter was in 7th and 8th grade we went to watch boone county play. Since we are boone residents I wanted to have a good understanding of what she would be facing. After watching her coaching style we felt it would not be good for our daughter so we decided on NDA. The decision worked out great for us (especially this year). My daughter and I felt that the coach should be coaching the game and focusing on adjustments rather than screaming at players. I am not against getting on someone's case but its better served during practice than in game situations. If the coach is out of control, how can you expect the players to be in control.

I think both coaches did a great job. Both teams were diving on the floor and fought hard. This game was just like the first matchup. HHS cut the lead to 2 late in 3rd quarter then before you knew it NDA was up 15. In big games like last night it's really on the players to make plays. ND made a few more last night.

ND has serveral special kids that play key roles. Ogle is the best defender around. I was very impressed with the Grit Highlands Showed tonite. The really took the the fight to ND. They played their hearts out and should be commended for the effort. ND is a better Team and showed it tonite.

I need to do a better job screening my sources as I was told that by a referee. Thanks for the update.

Just to be clear, As i have stated in earlier posts. Madi is a great player and classy individual. SHe is NOT a Dirty Player! I could of showed screens from both teams that were questionable involving multiple players. My point is the refs need to do a better job keeping up with the speed of the game when you have good atheletes. I actually had a kid break their leg during a illegal screen. Which makes me more sensitive to it. The rule says a screen must be stationary with both feet planted shoulder width apart. It's on the ballhandler to setup the defender.

I agree thats why I don't argue calls during the game and why I video tape and review. Most of the time the good officials make the right call. It's just odd when I have seen 4-5 girls games this year when neither team reached the Bonus (in both halves) or did so at very end.

I have the advantage of video tape the refs don't have. I watched 3 in particular where ND defender was knocked off her feet each time the offensive player was moving and slid toward the defender. I was told the officials were the top 3 refs in the region and after watching the video there should have been 10-12 more foul calls. Refs just don't call enough fouls, its "The Midwest Hoops" keep the game on schedule mentality. Ref told me last night he would only call a foul if it affected the shot. Another stated girls are failing down all the time with no contact. Maybe the contact is why we are losing basketball talent to Volleyball. Here are 3 from 1st qtr

Conner only had 21 shot attempts first half and 19 attempts in the second. The NDA defense was swarming even thru many Illegal screens. Only 2-3 shots for conner were not contested. If the Pandas continue playing defense as in the last 5 games they will be a tough out in the post season. Offensively, every player on the floor can shoot, dribble and pass. Unlike what I saw from them in previous years, they share the basketball! On One play tonight all five players touched the ball within 3-4 seconds resulting in a layup for Smith girl. It was impressive. On another note I was very impressed with the Meyers girl from Conner, she is quality player and person. I saw her congratulating some of her aau team mates from NDA after the game. Very Classy Lady!

Not sure what is going on with them. I watch the coach bench the starters during the Holy Cross game. May have backfired as i saw several players rolling there eyes at the coach and walking up the court last night against ND. ND is looking strong blowing out St Henry, Holmes, Scott and now NCC. Let's see how both teams play against Conner next week..

Should be a great game as 3 startes for ND and 2 starters for NCC played together this summer and won a national championship! I would give the edge to ND. They have a variety of ways to score while NCC leans heavily on Kiernan. E. Ogle (The best defender in the region) will guard N. Kiernan (The best offensive talent in region) . This battlle will go along way to in determining the outcome of the game. I hope both teams bring their best for an exciting game!

NCC came out flat and went down 8 points to start the game. The coach put in the JV players and they battled it back to 3 points. Holy Cross pushed the lead to 21 in third quarter and coasted from there. HC is good. Kiernan struggled a bit with the size of HC but was the only reason it wasn't a 20+ point game. NCC looked very tired while HC had more hustle plays. NCC guards could not find the rim on shots most of the night. Not sure if it was HC defense or tired legs.

Second game in a row that NDA has come out flat. Last game defense was great no offense. Last night plenty of offense and no defense. Not sure what is up with them but they need to figure it out soon as CC went coast to coast 7-8 times for uncontested layups.

She spent the majority of the game on the bench in foul trouble and fouled out early. NDA shot around 25%, Ugly game. NDA received a boost from her backup but still missed her rebounding ability as HC won the battle of boards.

The play of the game. Even though I thought Owings had a tough night against NDA Length, she kept playing hard and provided the dagger with this bucket, and 1 with score 60-59 and 58 seconds left. See Attached.

I would agree, it was ND 3rd game in 4 nights. They cut it to 1 with 1:47 to go and did not get another shot. Allowed 2 offensive rebounds on missed free throws and threw the ball away 4 times in a row. SK wore them out.

I have only seen her in 1 HS game at NDA this year. Most of my watching is during AAU. I saw a stat where she was just under 15 last year with 9 rebounds. Looking at the shot chart from the NDA game she had 7 Field Goals 5 from the Block , 2 from just inside the free throw Line. Highlands got the ball to her after timeouts in the paint where she had success. I would not guard her way out on the floor. It just seems odd that a person of her size and strenght does not get more opportunities down low, Especially on the left side. The highlands guards are good. If she posted up more it could alleviate droughts like they had in 2nd qtr at NDA and provide space for their sharp shooters.

It makes sense to go best player against each other. I just think Meyers has a better chance to contest shots with her length.

I watched many of these players during AAU season last year. I think the game comes down to Meyers and Schafer. If Meyers can contain Schafer and stay out of trouble (big issue for her) then Conner should win a close game. If Schafer gets 14 or more points then Highlands should win. Both Teams have good shooting guards that may nullify one another.

I don't recall ever seeing her at point the last 3 years. Chandler Clark played almost every minute of every game in her career. I think the coach mentioned that in an article early this year.

The officiating was par for the course. It seems this year they are letting them play. More fouls could of been called on both ends. We have had several games with no bonus attempts or gotten to the bonus late in the half. They did show good judgment on the timeout call for SHA. The coach cleary was wanting a timeout before the foul. Like most officials in the last 10 seconds of a game they swallow the whistle. Early in the game they did have issues keeping up with the speed of the SHA players. Many of the missed layups were caused by the size of ND. Voskul may have had all the points but her contesting shots was the key to the win for ND.

Kellam showed up but could not go, Ogle was home sick. With the primary and secondary ball handlers out, SHA feasted on turnovers with at least 7 strips for layups at the head of key. It was until the coach put Olivia (that's right Olivia) at the point did they get a handle on things. Even Haley handled the ball up top.

I guess you could say #20 was out. She played 3.5 minutes despite doctors orders