Lace 'em Up

Ryle opens up a quick 11 - 0 lead, and by half time Raiders led 27 - 13. The 3rd qtr saw Ryle extend their lead to 20 before NCC got hot, narrowing the gap to 10 by end of 3rd. Davenport and company kept clawing their way back throughout the 4th, but Ryle held on for the win. Carly Lange led Ryle with 18, Mallory Schwartz with 17.

I agree with your posts as well, but it was said. It would take some digging because it was about 3-4 years ago, but it was said. I'll see if I can find it for you. I'm not even sure if it was in the bball thread or the AAU stuff.

It was never there, but good luck ! BTW, nice win for the Birds over Walton last night? Post a thread, share some details?

She is a great player, but man I hate when we try to "tag" a kid as D1 at this age. She may very well be, but that's tough to accomplish as things change over the years. Just a couple years ago, some were telling us this year's senior class at Ryle had 5 D1 prospects on it. They are all good, but D1 isn't easy. I wish her all the luck in the world and if her goal is to play D1, I wish the kid all the luck in the world! She is a great kid! Just don't like seeing all the pressure we place on them.

Now, RCC, I agree completely with what you say here in regards to the young Ryle player, and about using caution when tagging and predicting D1 futures at a very young level. However, in no way has "some" or anyone predicted 5 D1 prospects at Ryle. Not even a couple of years ago. Absolutely not.

First, no one, including Ryle fans has ever thought that, let alone said it.

Second, there are barely any posts here by Ryle fans, nor has there been traditionally. I am relatively certain, that you and perhaps other fans of other schools say more about Ryle - than Ryle fans. There has never been a Ryle version of UK #1 posting about girls basketball, thank goodness!

Appreciate your support of Ryle this season, and really respect your sense of fairness typically, but saying that is just nonsense and unneccessary.

"Some" may say today that 5 or 6 of the players on the team could play in college at some level if they opt to, yes! 5 at D1 ? Nope. Was never thought, certainly not discussed.

Lady Raiders win this district rivalry, but Lady Jaguars never stopped fighting. Ryle with balanced scoring in their first home game in over a month, after ten straight road games.

RYLE (70) — Maddie Scherr 9, Kaitlyn Williams 3, Madison Jones 15, Mallory Schwartz 20, Carly Lange 11, Jenna Carouthers 4, Aimee Jump 8.

FRANKLIN CO. (63) — Kindall Talley 6, Malaka Frank 15, Dasia Kilbourne 3, Princess Stewart 19, Anna Arrastia 15, Rebecca Cook 3, Savannah Courtney 2.

I know Ryle is probably still celebrating, but where is the details on their game with the athletic Scott County Team?? I think most predicted they'd beat Christian Academy of Louisville... Any stats on the Scott County Game?

No, still no time for any of that as the Lady Raiders went on from the Scott Co loss and beat a scrappy Bracken team 58 - 37 just 24 hours later. Today ( 22 hours after Bracken) lady Raiders face #4 ranked Eastern. This will be game 6 for Ryle in under 7 days, including the very good Holy Cross and the athletic Scott Co.

Raiders played flat against a then 7-1 Scott Co, despite 21 points from Madison Jones. (again, 3rd game in 44 hrs after HC and CAL). Scott Co looked long and strong , hit 7 of 9 treys, grabbed over 50 RB's. They went on to lose yesterday to E town. The details are already on khsaa.

Lady Raiders had no time to celebrate last night's win over Holy Cross, but traveled this morning to open the Lex Cath/Traditional Bank Tourney with an 11 am tip off against a young but hardworking Christian Academy of Louisville who was coming off 4 straight wins. Raiders had another good defensive effort in this win, and was led by Mallory Schwartz, Ryle's top scorer today. Jones and Jump also reached double figures.

Ryle plays Scott County (7-1) tomorrow. The winner plays Monday against the winner of the E-town/Bracken County game. Good luck ladies!

Ryle scoring :

Jones 12

Lange 12

M Schwartz 12

Jump 10

Carothers 6

Scherr 4

Brown 3

Conner scoring:

Gambrel 13

Boelter 10

Hurst 8

Frey 4

Jordan 2

Duncan 2

Burcham 1

Hite 1

Ryle wins the early district match over Conner. Nice job Lady Raiders!

this is sarcasm, right?

 

Enjoy the underdog status for now Raiders, I don't think it will last.

 

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Yes, a little sarcasm there, Sorry! Seemed ironic to ask about 'huge match' when HHS so highly touted while RHS clearly considered huge under dogs. Amusing seeing big predictions for bulldog success, some hinting state champ yet a lot of bgpers saying 'well Ryle just might beat them.' Interesting...

If both teams bring their best game should be a good contest! Good luck ladies!

For this being such a 'huge' match up, there has hardly been any talk.

How do you see this as a 'huge' match up? From what has been said this is a game of bgp's own number 12 team in the state vs unranked 'under achievers'? Holmes was ranked #5 in state in the USA / C-J pre-season poll, Ryle wasn't mentioned at all, so on paper this should be easy win for Holmes, right?

Is it a 'huge' match up because the Bulldogs might not double or triple the score on the Raiders?

Solid support for Holmes here, plus they play in their house. Sounds like an impossible task for the Raiders, but let the game be played! It's basketball, who knows?

Good luck to all!

Allie Neace 26 for Sk, Madison Jones topped Ryle scorers with 17. Hard fought game on both sides !

Final

True. However, all those games are winnable for Ryle. Just not sure if they can do it in that order. Imo, the only one on that list that could potentially give them real fits is Holmes. The rest should be good games. And they may surprise Holmes too if they can protect the ball.

Very tall order indeed for Ryle to win next 5 in row. Not likely, true, but don't forget last year's Ryle team beat Mason and nearly became the 2nd team to hang a L on Holmes when the Raiders hit a tied-game buzzer-beater that was called off, eventually losing the OT.

The brutal schedule does not end with the Holy Cross game, the next morning Ryle travels to Lex Cath for the Republic Bank event which also features E-town, Eeast Carter, SK, Mason, Mercer, Murray and Bowling Green.

Lady Raiders should be battle tested before Christmas break. (and they open the new year with Franklin Co!)

Great! Would love to hear how they looked?

Looked solid especially in first half as Ryle rotated ten players and dominated Mercy 47 to 21. In the second half the offense cooled some, also went a bit deeper in the bench. Ryle won that half 19 - 15. The Jv teams split victories .

Would love to hear how Ryle is looking with the new coach? Scrimmage yet?

Ryle get's a chance to try out their new system, new staff for the first time tonight at 7pm against Mercy at the Bullitt East Hooperama. Should be a good test for the Lady Raiders.

Dasia Kilbourne of Franklin County High School has committed to play basketball at Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky. Congrats Dasia!

Aimee Jump of Ryle High School signed her letter of intent today to play basketball at D2 Trevecca Nazarine University in Nashville, Tennessee. Congrats Aimee!

Carly Lange of Ryle High School signed her letter of intent today to play basketball at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana. Congrats Carly!

Congrats Hailey!

'State Champion" is an extremely exclusive and lofty title to hold in Kentucky high school basketball - girls or boys! All credit to Holy Cross for beating the team that "couldn't be beat" last year and finishing out the Sweet 16 on top! A lot of that team moved on, including a D1 and D2 player which hurts, but I expect the Lady Indians to come back strong with some talented returning players and a proven coach.