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I say it's a shame for Bailey Spencer to miss this time of the season.....the only saving grace is she is an underclassman. For the Birds, despite her obvious pitching contribution, they are streaking/peaking at the right time with some steller Def. and hitting throughout the line-up and this will have to carry the day for them to win. Although Highlands was poised to make a statement this year, I think they will settle for a W any way they can get it. Season results and streaks are out the window for these two teams now. If HHS is able to continue their outstanding hitting and get great D, they will win. NCC has a chance with Myers on the mound but will have to capitalize by stringing legitimate hits together off the young pitcher. Regardless, this has the makings of a great game........

And yes, it is true the locals came calling for opportunity to challenge the Bluebirds in the next couple of years, including (drum roll please) SK. Keep in mind, that it all remains to be finalized. The good news for HHS fans is that lengthy/costly travel may be avoided, local rivalries can be established and UK#1 will weigh in at about 300lbs in five years from eating crow ....lol. (JK people, it's all in fun!):laugh: Seriously, all will be right in the world order with some local teams on the HHS schedule and elimination of some of the talk about ducking opponents, undefeated seasons with asterisk, one hit wonders.......(BTW, those are fill in the blanks)(* answers SK/SK/SK) Sorry again, it was just too easy. This time I am serious, it will be great for debate but better for the fans to once again have some local flavor on the HHS schedule to go along with the other opponents like Scott Co & St X. I think it will be a better balance of schedule and provide good challenges for all the teams. Looking forward to opportunity to see more of the local teams competing with each other.

I love the Huggins connection.....I have often mentioned that Bolden's style reminded me of Nick Van Exel ! It isn't so much that he is a lefty, skinny, super -quick, etc. but really his release point on his shot. Not unlike Van Exel, he often releases above his head (opposed to forward in typical follow -thru) thus avoiding blocked shots........ I would love to see video of their shooting style together. Regardless, best of luck to James, may you prosper under the tutelage of Mr. Huggins and have a career equal to Mr. Van Exel !:lol2:

Caught some of the action....... Watched HHS mount a nice comeback against the favorite losing 6-5 with tying run on second. Impressive group from PA. Shortstop is really good, best I've seen in awhile, very complete player. HHS w/ injury and absences started to show some depth . Future looks good for Birds.

I agree with most of the observations on here, certainly Coach Richey's assessment that they went in expecting to be fouled is accurate. Too many of their missed layups were suprisingly uncontested (although some uncalled fouls occurred as well) regardless, you have to finish and they didn't finish many in the first half. One point that was not mentioned was the absence of Leigh & Combs due to fouls, particularly in the first half. Leigh had 3 in the half (didn't start 2nd half) and Combs 2 and both sat for a significant portion of time when the lead grew to ten in the second quarter. They missed Combs high energy as she continued with foul trouble throughout the game. Also, NCC did a great job taking Adler out of the game as she was a non-factor considering she can light it up from outside. I guessing she only attempted a couple of shots all night....great D on her ! Neace bombs were deadly (as witnessed by reaction of HHS coaches) both shots timely and real momentum boost. I also agree that Ware was POG for NCC.

I say "let'em play" and I know Kevin has his boys trying to play three at HHS......amen brother!

As far as being unorganized.....been through it and I couldn't agree more! It seems to me that this would be easy to structure under your district format. Play your JV District games that occur before your varsity games to determine the #1 & #2 seeds from your district and seed a tournament of winner/runner-up format for a "regional winner" (teams outside 9th region could just be an additional "district") Just think how much more your district rivalry V/JV games would mean if the JV game determined standings for JV tourney! If the timing of your district games occurs too late in the season, just schedule independent games (like they do for the tournament now) to create district winner/runnerup regional participants. Get one venue to play quarter-finals thru finals games. This process would: a) allow all teams to participate; b) allow ease of scheduling; c) provide a true regional format; d) give a known standard for each year; and lastly....... create a forum where the kids can be recognized for their efforts/accomplishment (which, as we all know, is lacking for kids toiling at the JV level!) Or you could keep doing it the current way and no one can follow it and no one will care what happens.....what do I know anyway! :idunno:

Like the proverbial Pig in a Blanket........"Guess I walked into that one " LOL

With no intention of diminishing the achievements of any of these kids......... I did witness the state finals games and don't recall seeing the "all-star" team that must have been Graves Co. ? :idunno: Clearly there is a problem here........if it is obviously this flawed, please don't bother! All these kids (mentioned&omitted) deserve better.........

The Fort Thomas School District just announced they will be introducing their selection for Head Football coach on Monday, 1/6 3:00 at the HS.........They have their man, Guess on!

Mueller coaching in 2nd season at HHS and they lost a late season District game to an upstart Ryle team with a RB (Eddie ?) who ran all over them in the rain-soaked field. Turned around and stunned a home CovCath crowd 3-0 on a Sat. to gain a rematch with a Tim Couch-lead Leslie Co. team that had handled them in the seaason opener. HHS scored 70+ pts and couch broke the Natl record for TD passes with a late Td .......Story was HHS QB M.Mason breaking hand late in the game. BG handled HHS in the final w/Mason, it could have been more interesting......great coaching season from Mueller, beginning of what was to come...........

Unfortunately I have to agree with you.............if it wasn't for third class, some on here wouldn't have any! Please shut it down. Let us end it with kudos for two great teams gracing us with one of the best championship games in Ky history. These kids should be commended and their respective schools & coaching staffs saluted for proving what HS athletics should be........ a competition with hard-work, determination & commitment culmunating in an event that allows you to test yourself and prepare yourself for what lies ahead in life.......mission accomplished, time to move on. Congratulations to both teams.....

No suprise here.......loves those grandkids! Good luck to Dale, you deserve to rest on your achievements, including having a great family to enjoy ! Kudos to you for again making the right choice......you will be missed.....:clap:

Take away Louisville powerhouses, make Highlands less than "untouchable", add the season of Bowling Green & DeSales to small school regulars, NCC & Mayfield , are we looking at the closest parity among classes in recent years? Consider that John Hardin played 2A DeSales, 4A HHS, and 5A BG to within exactly 5 points and beat Meade Co by 10 ........ Is that coincidence, a good team in JH or parity?

I think it should last until the first Friday in December ! :jump:

The reality is that some people do make the decision based on: Travel distance - no question BG v Louisville is a negative factor quality of opponent - even die hards w/no connection will skip if blowout is likely frequency of event - think about 7 in a row, lots of driving.....I know HS/MS kids that are not interested, some have "been/done it" most of their lives (no kids= no parents) and have lost interest (look at CovCath/HHS playoff game) Great problem to have for sure but the current situation does hamper the attendance/interest....that being said, HHS is always represented well regardless.

It is conceivable that only one will make the finals...... BG

This is a get healthy week for HHS and they need it ! Gonna see a glimpse of some future stars in this one........ Kendall at RB, Daugherty at RB and Hergott at Qb could see lots of time on the ball side. If Austin Hergott is healthy, could we see Hergott to Hergott..... Dad would be proud!

Walter..... Excellent post....a few thoughts to add, Beechwood, in years they are winning state titles are beating the NCC & Covcath caliber teams and they haven't been doing that and haven't been winning state titles, close but not this year. NCC has a chance, the type of team & program that can string late season win streaks that take them to title games....could happen again as they are streaking Scott great season but not balanced.....Conner, better chance but up & down week to week spells little chance of putting five wins together HHS is a prohibitive favorite BUT, don't discount JC....their style of play has challenged Highlands in the past & I'm hearing their talent level on both sides is strong. If HHS is healthy and doesn't "giveaway" too many opportunities they will proceed to #7 SK is the only possible candidate here, don't see Dixie making a run. SK, as someone referenced "has a punchers chance" being in uncharted waters and hitting the big stage will likely leave them short as well. That being said, hope I'm wrong and NKY brings home a few!

If you want to compare successes being state championships (v. someone's opinion) you can look at the last 10 years and say hey, they're pretty close. 2003-2012 State Champions NKy 16 Louisville 15 (HHS 7, CovCath 1, NCC 4, Holy Cross 1, Beechwood 3) (Trinity 8, St X 2, Central 5) 2003-2012 Runner-up NKY 7 Louisville 6

So was it the 13 page "Is Bowling Green the best team in the state?" thread because I only saw T v BG in there....... again, don't be over-sensitive to the idea that somehow HHS fans or anyone else owns the market on overstating their team.

A little over-sensitive here....with two threads of bragging/arguing the Trinty v. BG as #1 and one HHS fan throws them in the hopper as a #2 and all of the sudden "their fans have to include them in everything" ? I thought this thread was a discussion on the top 15 teams.....I'm pretty sure HHS mention (by one fan) in this listing somewhere is warranted....don't you? I personally would have T as #1 and BG as #2 but who really cares what I think anyway I'm not a "fan" of either one:rolleyes:

With the exception of flipping Caldwell Co/NCC in 2A it's the same champions as last yr.......same old, same old.....can someone pour me some water!

I believe the unofficial consensus in a thread last week was NCC was about two TDs behind HHS this year so that would logically make it NCC 36 CC 8 ? :clap:

Didn't Zack Harris' brother go to NCC a few years back......if so, maybe the "awful" Harris parents answered your initial question.....apparently it's Highlands:rolleyes: