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My daughter has done both knees. One in 7th grade and the other during summer leading up to senior year. Therefore I have way more knowledge than I care to. I remember both times the doctors specifically talking about how important the quad(thigh) muscle was to protecting the ACL. Coach Duncan, new football coach at Paducah Tilghman, use to be at Murray High and was psycho about the guys doing lunges, for lots of reasons, but specifically for protecting against ACL injuries. My daughters second ACL came in the last game of the last day of June ball so I have a perticular distaste for that season. In reality it could happen anytime I guess. She had no "collateral" damage. Just a plain ACL tear. Repair surgery was done July 8th and she was back in the court by January 1. Any additional damage to other ligaments or meniscus would not have allowed for that. She took it pretty slow but was playing full time before districts came around. I've been told that was probably the best it could/should have been so she was lucky.

Dior Curtis has been named new boys varsity coach at Murray High. Coach Dior, as he is referred to by most, has been an assistant under the last three coaches and was named interim shortly after Coach Fleener left to become Superintendent at Russellville. It was widely assumed he was get the permanent title but was held up due to Murray Independent Schools changing superintendents July 1st. He is a Murray State graduate and I believe landed in Murray after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina. A fine young man that has the support of most all players, parents and fans. Calloway should name a new head coach soon to complete the three 4th district head coaching vacancies after the 2016/17 season.

Happy for Coach Gellispie. I can't imagine going through what they went through losing a child and still functioning at a pretty high level. I think most 1st region fans would agree they underachieved this year, especially coming down the stretch. 2 region titles in 13 years would be ok with a lot of teams in the 1st but probably not Marshall. I've heard rumors the current AD may be in line. They have a pretty stout class of 2020 seniors that I think includes his son.

Cakes all dough here. 59-41. CC led by #35 with 12. The big two were held in check fairly well. Murray never really pulled away but we're never threatened either. Well disciplined team from Campbell County but not enough fire power against the Tigers.

32-14 half. CC very patient but shots aren't falling. Size is an advantage for Murray.

17-6 after 1 Murray

Campbell Co fans that want to catch the broadcast can try 1340wnbs.com. The Tigers play by play man is the husband (Travis) of our head coach (Rechelle) Turner. He's also the head baseball coach of crosstown rival Calloway Co. I don't think I'll be doing updates but will try and give a recap afterwards.

On the road tonight and didn't get to see the Murray v Scott matchup but did listen to the Murray radio call and the Murray announcer was very complementary of the Scott team. Murray was able to squeeze out the win. Looking forward to seeing the Murray v Ryle matchup tomorrow. I've read a lot of nice things about some of the young talent at Ryle. Murray has a very good starting 5 but are not very deep otherwise. Murray's coach Turner has enough experience that I feel confident they won't be looking ahead to a potential semifinal game with Butler. On paper I was a little surprised that Ryle came out on top of Easrern but congrats to Ryle. Was this considered an upset by those in the know?

Murray 70-Franklin Co. 60. Final from the Marshall Co. Hoopfest

The season ending injury was to Loryn Carver, who plays third base for softball. Brittany Lawson is fine and starting this year at guard. She will play soccer next year at Asbury.

Beat Dresden TN last night. 71-38 on the road. Franklin Co up next at the Marshall Co hoop fest.

Any Trinity fans know if Barron Hoffman will be suiting up for the finals? I'm sure it would be hard to work into the rotation at this point in the season. I've known the family for years and I know they were really devastated with the preseason injury he had. He worked hard for three plus years to finally earn a starting spot but it was not to be

Well done WKY.

As a Murray High homer I agree that just due to geographical location the Tigers schedule will have to be softer than the 6th and 7th region teams and also the Northern Ky regions. However our staff has made a concerted effort last year and this year to go get good games. Part of that is helped by last years success and the expections for this year. We wouldn't have the opportunities in average years that we now have. I think we will play 6 of the preseason top 25 teams and possible 1 or 2 more depending on how the Lex tourney plays out. None of the other first region teams are ranked but there are still teams here that can take us down on a given night so a return to the sweet 16 is not a given. A return to Frankfort should be a given. But several of the All A region champions can be penciled in before the season starts I guess. By my count 6 of the top 10 teams are from the 6th and 7th so it should be a gauntlet night in night out. Girls high school fans should have a enjoyable year in and around Louisville this year.

Played Graves Co and Webster Co. and won both without Waldrop.

Not back yet, not sure that will happen. That win was badly needed in what has been a long year to say the least. Hold court next week against Ballard Co. and stay at home in the first round. Seemed like a long shot before last night but might be doable with a little boost in confidence.

Very high expectations heading into the year will be tempered somewhat with our starting center recovering from knee surgery till probably January. State high jump champ Grace Campbell will fill in until then. She doesn't play ball year around due to track and field. We lost two valuable seniors, while not scoring a lot they were heavy contributors in every other way. Junior point guard Macey Turley will lead the way and is a pleasure to watch. She will play d1 for sure and two other juniors Lex Mayes and Alexis Burpo will also have opportunities. Senior Brittney Lawson will move into a starting roll. Shoots the three well and is an all region soccer player. Junior Lilly Grogan, also an all region soccer player will provide solid depth at guard. Defending the all a title will be goal #1. A return to the sweet 16 is also a goal. A very nice preseason schedule including a rematch with Butler early, Marshall Co. Hoopfest, McCracken Co. mustang madness, xmas in Lexington, and a nice post xmas tourney at Murray with Bowling Green, North Hardin coming to town. 20 year head coach Rechelle Turner is second to none around these parts in our humble opinion. Can't wait to get started

The June high school schedule for basketball seems to be the most time on the court my kids see all year. I don't blame the AAU season.

I know it's lost its luster over the years but any chance the girls have a chance this year. It would be nice to see Ms. Boley will us to victory and cap her KY high school career.

Murray won't play Butler tomorrow night.

Murray fan here. What a pleasure to watch Mr. Williams play the game. Sure wish he was headed to Murray St. next year. Would certainly be a fan favorite. Good luck to him and the team the rest of the year and beyond. Class act even in defeat.

Have the brackets been released?

Hello to all, I'm new to the board and enjoy all the talk even though there is not a lot of attention for the first region. The Lady Tigers have pretty high expectations this year. We've been really close the last several to breaking through. Had a nice run last year in the All A, but lost to Graves in the big regional tourney. I think the Cats Pause has Murray picked to win the first. A lot of that has to do with Graves, Paducah, and Marshall losing heavily to graduation last year. We're coming up to Lexington for the Traditions Bank tourney and have Fern Creek in the opening game. Not sure after that but look forward to some good test that week. There's not a lot of first region all a compition so I think I can pencil us in for Frankfort. As for other first region teams Marshall is always at or near the top and I think maybe McCracken may be getting close to finally having a contender. Girls hoops is really the only sport they haven't dominated since consolidation.