Don't_Hate_the_Playa

Micheal Spencer did not play on Covington Catholics JV team from someone I talked to , Both Mayer's are playing basketball per Covington Catholics JV coach . They both were at picture night Wed evening . Not sure how you can help Cooper's varsity when you couldn't play for Covington Catholics jv team ? Not sure the group you mentioned can match up with Fredrick , Ruthsatz , Walters , Davin , Mayer , Mayer , Thelen , Deere every kid listed but Ruthsatz is 6-4 or taller. Going to be fun watching Sullivan and Ruthsatz . If Covington Catholic reached the finals this will be Ruthsatz six straight finals of the regional in seven years guy has done the best coaching job in the state year in year out . If Sullivan can knock off Covington Catholic it will be an upset . Losing Hendrix and McNeil are major . Most nights those two players were the best basketball players for a Cooper .

Cov Cath is supremely talented but you can only play 5 at a time and realistically in an evenly matched contest you will reduce your rotation to 8 (maybe 9) players for continuity purposes.

My point? Cooper might not go 1-12 with Cov Cath but the Jags have enough talent to compete with Cov Cath. McNeil and Hendrix are huge losses, but Sullivan does a great job developing players, and he also does a tremendous job of getting the most out of his role players/bench. Cooper didn't miss a beat last year when McNeil went down with the knee.

It's easy to look at Cov Cath's roster and think they have too much for any team in the region.

Too easy...Cooper will be right there with them when the games mean the most.

SK will win but it won't be the beat down CCH put on Beechwood.

Ryle boys varsity has it's senior night next Tuesday. Their opponent is Highlands. What does that say about Highlands?

Says more about Ryle.

It would be interesting to see how many senior night games PC plays - I know of at least 2.

Good thing that Cooper and Cov Cath will be playing at larger venues this year...the player names change but the high level of game competition will remain the same.

With all the discussion of QB change and national anthem protocol I thought they'd be starting a Kaepernick.

I think being scheduled as a senior night opponent in soccer is the equivalent of being the football team's opponent for homecoming.

Cov Cath is due for a lapse in concentration - it happens with HS kids, especially after a strong start against a very tough schedule.

All this said - it won't happen against Highlands. This could be a beat down of epic proportions.

Ryle vs Conner in second semi.

Run its course. Please make it stop.

Bye...

Another NKY qb has better stats.

And if that player’s team wins a championship he should get consideration, too.

Cov Cath wins out and the kid HAS to get strong consideration.

QB, great numbers, winner, D-I signee.

Best player on the best team...

Overall test scores are a poor judge, IMO.

 

Look at the socio-economic breakdown of the schools when looking at test scores. Like I said tell me something being taught at Beechwood/CCH (not religion) that is not offered at Boone area schools.

 

And for some Beechwood/CCH is a shorter drive time wise from their house and more convenient.

You asked what these schools offered besides athletics.

I responded - “better academics outcomes.” Which is true - and meaningful to many parents.

The combination of academics and athletics is undoubtedly a draw to students and parents.

Tell me what CCH and Beechwood offer that cannot be found at the Boone County schools outside of athletics.

Look at the test scores, academic ratings and college placement stats for Beechwood (and Highlands for that matter). Boone County Schools benchmark against themselves - they are not on the same level as the incorporated school districts.

For a child who is looking for outstanding academics AND athletics Beechwood is a great fit.

Likely CCH compares favorably to Beechwood academically - athletically that school is establishing itself as outstanding across the board. I understand the Catholic education creates a unique consideration - nonetheless CCH is undeniably a destination school.

Many long-standing Boone County residents seem to be satisfied with the overall experience Boone County Schools are offering.

Others drive 30-45 minutes to Ft. Mitchell or Park Hills each morning to drop their kid off.

And those kids are just athletes.

BYE would score twice in the last 5 minutes to beat Highlands.

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As an FYI - Bowling Green rolled BYE - went through BYE like BYE wasn’t even there.

Sounds like DeSales is fighting - but they are simply over-matched.

Just hope BG doesn't show up in Park Hills tonight - could be reminiscent of the rumble scene from "Anchorman."

Sounds like the Highlands players - and coaches - have been reading this board. We've officially become bulletin board material!

20 yards short of what?

A full deck.

Seriously - the field looks like it's less than 100 yards long - certainly less than the 110-120 yard length fields I'm used to seeing.

Holy Cross' field is 20 yards short - allows them to play their back line way up and use their GK as a sweeper. The size of that field - and how HC aligns their defense - can definitely alter an opponent's game plan.

Big win for St. Henry - away from home (assuming Grass didn't make the trip) against a very good SK team.

Red Fury - I would ask for SH's record but I'm pretty sure neither of us want to go down that path again...

You sure?

Posted September 15th - before the Cov Cath game.

I think schools that are committed to ambition and excellence in any field - whether academically, athletically, performing arts, community service, etc. - will attract students.

As a student or parent - why should the going-in expectation of a HS experience be that you won't have access to the best resources/opportunities, especially when there are accessible schools in the area that are capable of delivering more?

It's about more than athletics...

SK will win comfortably - if the weather is good and Shearer is on - running clock.

The true test for Highlands Friday will not be SK or the final score, but whether they can play with pride and toughness for 4 quarters. if they do, they may not win, but SK will know they had a fight on their hands.

If Highlands quits the score will (once again) be the least important aspect of the game story.

Love me some Cooper vs. Cov Cath at BB&T! Great that the coaches would agree on that venue. A preview of the Region 9 championship game - teams and location.

I know where I will be the evening of Friday January 12th...