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I can put this ridiculous thread to bed for you..... Barth did not dress for this game, starters played sparingly (and not particularly well) and never pressed, JV played almost entire second half and only pressed for a portion of game(when it got to 12 pts) Beechwood hit a couple of 3s late..... it was exciting for them to get it close etc etc. It's called not getting anyone hurt in an insignificant game immediately before Districts. Come on people, find another topic, no story here......

I agree with this assessment, I would add that if Cooper can sneak past Conner they would also be a threat. There is great parity at the top with Ryle proving to be the favorite. On some level, it comes down to matchups and ability to win three in a row (That's where Dixie probably doesn't measure up) HHS & Dixie will likely have tough first round draws (based on runner-up seeding) so their three game run has to get out of the gate early... Should be a dandy tourney.....

Elana, you are a joy to watch....excited that you have made your choice and will remain in KY. ! This girl quietly goes about her business and just plays hard and consistent. Stay confident in your abilities and you will go far ! Good luck girl !:thumb:

I believe that this game really came down to one team carrying out a very good game plan and the other one not adjusting to the fact that what they were able to do to other teams didn't work against HHS. Specifically, they pressed the entire game and created very few turnovers that lead to quick scores/offensive runs. More than that, they were a step slow on D and a LOT of their fouls were from not cutting off the sideline resulting in blocking fouls. Again, a pressing team getting more fouls. There were some obvious suspect calls, 5th on Schwarber comes to mind .......welcome to HS basketball? Officiating did not decide this game. Regarding HHS being a barely above average team and "playing as well as they can play" is an unfounded backhanded slap at a team you have likely only seen play once. Further, if they are not a quality team, then this is a really bad loss for CC. The characterization that Schwarber&Clos sat "half the game" is simply not accurate. Before fouling out, Schwarber sat very little, Clos sat some in 1st Half w/fouls and some situational subbing to protect her from fouls in 2nd half.......state title contenders have to be able to adapt to this inevitibility. That this "barely above average team" was able to hold the trio of Clos/Schwarber/Stapleton each well below their respective scoring averages might be the lesson for CC to start considering for moving forward. It's on film now so it's time to make adjustments and for other players to step up if they do hope to make a run. CC has a very nice team but adjustments, not excuses, will help them succeed. I hope they grow from this and go far. As for HHS, this could be turning the corner for them to believe...... Healthy and focused, they have a legitimate chance in a very balanced 9th.

Yes. CampCo has a really good team but this may not have been their best game. Have to credit HHS game plan that was executed very well. Didn't let best shooters get good looks, played aggressive and kept game close. CampCo never got a long run except when they went from 20-18 to 28-18 but HHS closed back quickly. Losing Schwarber in 4th hurt CC but game was close with & W/out her. Bottom line, HHS didn't back down and stayed with plan to end w/ Barth playing great game to finish line. Didn't flinch when they were behind in OT. Exciting game to watch, shot by Stapleton was awesome, CC rebounded well by tipping balls to keep them alive, needed someone else besides Clos /Schwarzenegger/Stapleton to get hot but it didn't happen. CC pressed whole game but didn't get many TO. Give credit where it's due.... this may not be result in rematch but today HHS executed well enough to pull upset.

Campbell is very good....I think Conner would have to shoot an exceptional percentage from floor to stay in this one. Also being at home, I like CampCo by 15

This young man epitomizes what HS b-ball should be about. Stay put and play with your friends and in front of friends/family. Being recruited should be left to the AAU circuit and colleges, not high schools ! Dontaie is a super talent and a humble young man with the right priorities that his parents have instilled in him. Planning to make the trek to support him in person again this year.....have fun and enjoy your HS experience!

Was that player picked up in the Rule 5 draft........if so she has to be on active roster all year or be offered back to her original team.....:clap:

That's too easy, because that would put them below SK Guess we'll know soon enough since HHS and Scott open against each other tomorrow...

Why is this HHS fault? Maybe you should change the thread title to "How much money did CovCath cost themselves when they beat HHS so bad they wouldn't come back"? lol

I am not surprised at all by this discussion. "The only reason HHS won was because of outside talent", apparently no one else but Dale can motivate and coach, kids aren't working as hard, fire the staff.....did I miss anything? HHS averages about 3-4 state championships in every decade since the 60's, they don't win one EVERY year! A couple of years of not winning and it's all the sudden a crisis......Covcath has a great team this year and MAY win a state championship......for historic purposes go back and read some CovCath threads leading up to this now, sound familiar ?! People, relax and enjoy Covcath's run in HHS absence, appreciate the renewed rivalry, and I'm guessing HHS will have their day again. For the record, I suspect BW has one more state championship as HC than anyone else posting on here. Oh, that's right, those were "Dale's" players:isurrender:

I know this is too early because the season is not over and they do not have a state championship (yet?) Aside from an actual state championship,the question is: with a D1 QB, solid depth, good skill positions & lines and a dominate D thus far.......would this be the best team fielded by CovCath ever? Simply put....if they do win 5A this year, is it their best team, if not who was?

Just to be clear, the first part of your statement is correct because it came from Billie Bob's cousin who knows the freshman coach and the second part is your opinion? If they can't handle the 5A schedule anymore then they should certainly considering removing all those 6A teams as well, oh how the mighty have fallen!:idunno:

Before the naysayers start.... who really gave HHS a chance in this one. (See poll) Disappointing yes, but that team is getting better each week, still work to do. Maybe the coaching staff that should be worried is SK, prohibitive favorites? It might be time to get HHS off the schedule again Might be last time SK taste victory on Birds for awhile?

7-CovCath 5- Beechwood 3-Bellevue 2-Owen co 1- Highlands TB- Beechwood

All this talk about game planning by HHS, maybe they could just watch the CovCath film v Ryle......just don't defend like CC did on the first play, :idunno:

The personal freedom/responsibility part I could possibly agree with on a travel/club team level but not on the HS level. There is a large distinction between the two, but we are talking KHSSA regulating for HS participation and I tend to agree with their decision on this one. (that was hard for me to say lol) At this level, there is a greater disparity between talent of players/teams that individual players (and even HS coaches) don't recognize. At HS level, there are girls who do not participate year round, small schools (meaning often "asked" to play), broad age range, sometimes quasi recreational -based on the same field versus full-time, high-level (sometimes D-I)caliber, older/bigger/stronger, very serious players/teams................that is why mask should be required at corners & Pitcher. I have witnessed HUGE disparities on HS fields where I truly feared the outcomes of not protecting players put in these positions. On the travel/club level....closer age, similar level and you signed on knowing the caliber, more of a personal choice/responsibility thing.

Thank you......exactly like a soap opera. Same old scene played out over and over again. Maybe I'm just too old but I remember the good ole days when you went to the school where you lived, played with your friends and participated in each sport in its season. It could still be like that.....in theory. Today, as the world turns...........you attend multiple schools, play with your friend you met playing club somewhere, and you transfer to a different school in the same school year dependent on what sport is in season. Then we act like its a mystery and get on here and discuss why the kids are being moved when we all know that Grandpa Joe isn't really dead, he actually has been living in that district that has that really good football team ! So the characters change and the plot line stays the same......we move kids for academic reasons and they also like to play sports. The grass is always greener............or is it? Stay tuned......

Now this is some good storytelling........LB thank you for sharing your humble beginnings! A few good references to days gone by and certainly a peek at Bobby Gesenhues HS career.....he was a dandy!

Denny Barnes is representative of all that is good in softball. Congrats on the win total but more importantly thank you and your staff for being the champions of this sport and making it special for those that participate in it !

Wow, that poor girl playing SS for HHS fell off the radar in a hurry, lol. I believe these two teams may have some of the best young talent in NKY. This game was probably a good preview of that............

I caught this act last night and went away impressed with the pioneers! I had been reading the comments about their defense being suspect but that may be what impressed me the most. They played straight up in your face D, including an effective press that imo if they can duplicate, will take them very far this postseason. Meier showed a lot of attitude and was physical to the point of concern (thought refs gave her a lot of latitude, especially early) and if she can maintain her control, gives SK the big they will need to make that run. Niece is smooth, smart, athletic, etc, etc (you get the picture) and I agree that Jones is fantastic....both have great balance to finish shots. (If I'm not mistaken Stowers had her playing in first half with 3 fouls which was a teaching moment? confidence in her IQ? regardless, impressive for a freshman!) This team is legit with the supporting cast they need....they are the best team I have personally seen this season. On the HHS side, they got "jumped" early in this one.....I thought SK outhustled them all night, they struggled with the press(not typical) and didn't match the physical play by SK that really showed on the boards. They are not at full strength and not deep enough to overcome what they were missing. The score is a little misleading but clearly SK appears to be a cut above. HHS needs to get healthy, play inspired and be efficient and they will compete in the 9th, then who knows? SK needs to play like last night and they could be dancing!

I read this entire thread and will take a couple of important things from this experience a) although it did provide a couple of lol moments, it is time that I will never get back b) Groundhog day is a very good analogy of its content but I prefer the dog analogies so here goes........in the spirit of Old Yeller, can someone please put this thread out of its misery!

Who's on first ? ..........:idunno:

I got to witness a good one with this match-up. Exciting game, lot's of lead changes, both teams with opportunities to extend leads, last possession opportunity for both and last second heroics........On Holy Cross side, they received a good all around effort from entire team. Tucker shook off early struggles handling the ball to create scoring opportunities as the game progressed. She and McClendon were able to create some dribble/drive baskets and/or lofts to the "bigs" early. HHS stopped the penetration better in second half but did not have answer (or size) to combat Chames/Thomas down low as the both did a good job turning for layups +1. HHS was able to stay close with Jenna Martin carrying load early and nice D on Tucker as well. Team played nice defense out on floor but inside was a match-up nightmare despite sagging/help defense as HC was able to get baskets low whenever they seemed to need one. Barth struggled early, not finishing at basket and a couple of frustration fouls in first half. She showed up big in 4th Q and lead them back from a ten point deficit late. Sequence at end got wild as Barth dove on loose ball and got TO to gain possession. HHS converted possession to tie game with under a minute. HC looked to maybe go for last possession but Martin earned a 5 sec call against Tucker to give HHS last possession. HHS moved ball to create matchup against Thomas but Macke switched and with slight of hand created TO and layup with 4 sec left for W. Ironically, HHS saved game at the time with Barth TO but were left with none in last possession that possibly would have helped them. Great game.....huge win for HC as they set up for their home stretch. HHS has to regroup with tough games remaining. This would be a great rematch in a regional, could be different dynamic on a bigger floor but HC earned this one!