justsayin

After reading your comment again, I think I misunderstood what you meant. You are accurate. Mea Culpa!

Actually, just the opposite. From the practice in baseball of arranging the diamond with the batter facing EAST to avoid the afternoon sun. A left-handed pitcher facing WEST would therefore have his pitching arm toward the south of the diamond. Hence, southpaw.

Fair enough. But the two students I'm aware of that were cut had both been playing CC Knothole since t-ball. Both played multiple positions, and both pitched in knothole. Both were considered "decent" .. they could play. I just assumed it was a numbers game they got caught up in. Unacceptable for these two STUDENTS to be cut over 8th graders.

Always told my kids (when they were younger) that the Reds couldn't serve beer the rest of the season if they lost on Opening Day. "Why dad?" "You can't serve beer if you lose the Opener!!"

I'm sure the 8th graders are great kids, and probably really good players. However, if kids walking the halls of the school that is displayed on the jersey want to play, regardless of how bad they are, they should be playing over kids that don't attend the school. This topic has been beat to death in many forums. I just firmly believe that high school athletics should be about the kids that ATTEND A PARTICULAR school (even if they "were not very good"). And don't say "the 8th graders attend CCMS .. they'll be there next year". If so, they can wait and play next year.

according to reports, Nate Verst pitched on Saturday against Colerain. Despite this being a district game, I doubt he pitches today.

I am aware of two current CCHS freshmen students who tried out for the baseball team, who were cut. When I heard that, I was not aware that 8th graders were selected ahead of them. If all of that is true, it is a shame.

Unless there is a referee standing between coach and #21, I'll go out on a limb and say that #21 is catching the wrath of Coach. Just sayin' ...

The "etc." above means "Ft. Thomas Highlands". If they got moved to the 10th, all holy hell would break loose. They consider Alexandria to be the boondocks!! Secession from the state would probably ensue! LOL

I understand .. no harm intended. I thought you were implying that attending Brossart for athletics wasn't a good idea. The case for going to BBHS for athletics is an very attractive reason to attend, as opportunities exist FOR ALL STUDENTS in ALL SPORTS. Oh, and by the way, you get a first-rate quality education!! Education is first and foremost .. totally agree .. the athletic programs (as well as all the other non-athletic extra-curriculars BBHS offers) are simply icing on the cake!

That does make perfect sense. I do feel much better knowing he will still be playing baseball .. he is a unique athlete with great skills at both sports. Thanks to you and Jack for the clarification. Best of luck to Brady in BOTH sports!

That saddens me. I know it has been beaten to death on every HS forum, but kids "choosing" to concentrate on one sport at such a young age seems too much. Think of the friendships, camaraderie, and life-long memories he will miss out on. Who doesn't regale about stories when they were 15-16-17? Maybe I'm WAY off base, but I can't imagine Brady telling stories to his kids about the time during spring soccer practice that happened, versus the stories he could tell about baseball games played during his high school career. I have tremendous respect for the Gesenhues family and the decision. I'm sure they have discussed this and feel it is best for Brady. That's what is most important. But I can't help but think to myself .. Brady is a very good soccer AND baseball player. Why can't kids just be kids and play sports to have fun?

Please explain what you mean by that.

Stunned that Ruthsatz passed that ball. An unselfish play on his part .. teammate was wide open .. but the best player on the floor has to shoot that ball with the game on the line. Feel bad for CC, cause they had their chances (Fred and Hep missed open looks down one), but Holmes stepped up and won the game. HUGE tap in by Chames, and huge FTs by #14 after Bolden had fouled out. You couldn't have asked for a better game, or a better atmosphere (keep the tourney at BOK). Best of luck to Holmes .. represent the ninth well!

Emily Sanker put the Lady Stangs on her back in '10, upsetting Campbell Co in the semis and Scott (Lauren Tibbs) in the finals. Mont Co knocked out the Stangs in the first round of the Regionals at the Fieldhouse.

Wow .. amazing!

Absolutely hilarious!!!! That quote is priceless! I'm surprised you didn't suggest Mr. Flynn pick them up, give them a ride, and have them all drink out of the same sippy-cup! Very funny! :lol:

Congratulations to Taylor!! That is an awesome accomplishment. I heard she broke her nose earlier this season. Is she still hampered by that, or fully healed? Is she still wearing a mask?

I saw post #82. I also saw you post a link to the bracket in #83. I guess what I should have said was "two games are scheduled AT THE SAME TIME AT THE SAME LOCATION .. is anyone aware of that!". Sorry for MY MISTAKE. :madman:

TOG .. that link has both CovCath/Ryle and Holmes/NCC playing tonight Feb 6 at 6:45. Thoughts?

Bank .. go to bmustangs.com, the "unofficial" basketball website, but chock full of all the information you need. Try the "Happenings" page, or find the link for the Varsity schedule (or Freshmen, if you're interested). If you can't find it, try this: 2012-13 Mustangs Basketball Schedule Mon. Nov. 26th........A......Silver Grove**........JV/V........Live Brdcst Wed. Nov 28th........A......St. Henry*..............JV/V........Live Brdcst Sat.Dec.1...4pm At Turner Classic @ Newport vs LvIroquois..Live Brdcst Wed. Dec. 5th.........A.....Bracken Co............Tri-H........ Live Brdcst Thr. Dec. 6th........H.... St.Patrick............... JV/V........ Live Brdcst Wed. Dec. 12th........A.... Holmes*................ JV/V........ Live Brdcst Fri. Dec. 14th....... H.... Highlands*........... Tri-H...... Live Brdcst Mon. Dec. 17th....... H.... Newport*............. Tri-H...... Live Brdcst Tues. Dec. 18th....... H.... Calvary**............. JV/V...... Live Brdcst Dec. 26th - 30th....At Republic Bank Classic @ LexCath.....Live Brdcsts Thr. Jan. 2nd.........A.....Beechwood*........ JV.V...... Live Brdcsts Sat. Jan. 5th......CCMS. Campbell Co**.. Tri-H...... Live Brdcst Tues. Jan. 8th........ A.... Holy Cross*......... Tri-H.... Live Brdcst Thrs. Jan. 10th........ H.... Pendleton Co...... Tri-H.... Live Brdcst Jan. 14th - 19th...... At 10th Region "A" Classic @ Nicholas Co 14th Vs Calvary Christian Jan. 24th-27th.....Touchstone Energy "A" State @ Frankfort Cnvntn Ctr Wed. Jan. 30th....... A.....Harrison Co........ JV-V.... Live Brdcst Fri. Feb. 1st........ H.... NCC*................ JV-V.... Live Brdcst Tues. Feb. 5th........ A....Augusta............... JV-V.... Live Brdcst Fri. Feb. 8th........ H....Scott** ............. JV-V.... Live Brdcst Mon. Feb. 11th...... A.....Lloyd *............. JV-V.... Live Brdcst Tues. Feb. 12th...... A.....Mason Co.......... JV-V.... Live Brdcst W/O Feb. 18th - 37th District Tournament @ CCMS Live Brdcst W/O Feb. 25th - 10th Region Tournament @ Mason Co Fieldhouse ** - Denotes 37th District Seeding Game * - Denotes NKAC Division II Game