Watchmen

SK up 24. 2 minutes left

I don't think the officiating is that bad

43. - 61. SK SK Playing much better in 2nd half. More aggressive on defensive end and running the floor

No. But I do question the scheduling If things work in their favor they could play 4 games in 3 days against the #1 , 2 and 5th ranked teams in the state Now that would be a run. But going to have to play better than they are tonight. More of a complete game

55 - 39 end of 3rd. Tight game at start of 3rd then SK opened it up. Jones having a very solid game

32 - 29. SK at half No battery for details

My phone dieing but this is a much better game than I expected SK playing sloppy in first half. Reminds me of the UT vs UK game, Conner coming out hingrybwanting the win SK simply running up and down the floor

If it is any of the above then that is 100% on the coach. I don't believe parents, aau or message boards decide who is playing and how much. If the players don't respond to the coach, there is this thing called a bench they should be sitting on. If their not, then that's the coaches decision. Now if parents are deciding or "influencing" playing time. Still the coaches problem for getting himself in that situation. I guess that leaves the coach responsible regardless how you look at it

Then I wouldn't post anything like that on a message board. That makes it not over and done

I can tell you if I have a choice rest of season I'm going to watch the girls. I think turmoil has been in the program for years. When you have as many good players leave over the years as they have I believe that speaks for himself. While he just completed a large exodus a few years ago. They are poised for another one in next years or two. I've said before, very few players turn into great players in this program I can't give or won't share my opinions but this school should have produced some standouts and hung a few regional banners. However they are more accustomed to first round exits.

I'm surprised there was a blow up? On social media? I know many of the girls from ryle and they are great kids. Were their messages going back and forth or something? Just seems out of character

As I said in another thread about sk. Ryle is a much different team now than when both teams played; much better. I don't see this being a blow out, this is where SK bad habits may be exploited. Tired legs make for easy straight line ball drives preassuring the bigs and possibly getting them in foul trouble and can impact your shooting. Sk coaches have been trying to puns ball inside. This may be the type of game where you see the importance of that mentality Keys to this game. Sk guards must stop ball from getting into the lane Meier needs to be in beast mode on the glass and scoring Shot selection Guards must use their physical strength in paint Limit Ryle to one shot per possession Ryle Guards need to preassure sk bigs by forcing them to help Make some shots Perimeter defensive preassure Rebound

It's been an interesting perspective as I haven't seen them play every game but have seen them in segments. I have to say this team has really come along and is very good right now. They are def a contender in my book. They are a much much different team than what I saw before the lex cath tournament. They seemed to have started figuring the pieces out and the latest version I have seen is much much different in a very positive sense. Baily Harney seems to be setteling in quiet nicely. Meier is now playing with energy and is a beast when she gets after it Niece is doing a much better job handling point duties. When the ball moves there energy level is different Harmeyer is getting hot and she feeds off her shooting. Hope she continues to develop and not just rely on shooting Jones is providing some speed and energy on both ends of the floor. Can be key for this team at times. Shooting is off so look out when she gets dialed in Gilliam has really handled some adversity with grace. She seems to have relaxed is playing very solid basketball right now. I believe recently rewarded by moving back into the starting rotation Buckner is starting to get a lot healthier and gaining a little more confidence from her injury. She is going to be key for this team to run deep. Need her length and athleticism against the top teams Stamper comes off the bench and is a warrior. She is pressing things so she comes in and helps tremendously Bush started a few games to challenge Meier and I believe it helped both players. Her size and athleticism can bother opponents on the defensive end Dressman also can come off the bench and provide some needed muscle and size at times. Vickers is also earning a level of trust and is very stable contributor when called upon This team can go deep and can be scary good if they continue to improve defensively. Defensive rebounding is the biggest weakness I see in them right now as some girls sk play haven't figured out how to block out. They also have to continue to work on securing the ball. They can get sloppy in spurts Good luck ladies the rest of the year

I don't disagree at all regarding Williamstown's overall performance. They deserved the game. They wanted it and their kids really got after it. Great win for them, I think you could see this coming from how they played SK in the previous years. My point with SK's two Bigs. Play a high low game.....have both of them in position to rebound missed shots. Be a threat on the boards. Use your advantage in a game like that. SK should show more diversity than they do.

Ok let me be clear. I'm not saying anything negative about the kid. Comment lazy? Durant is one of the elite skilled freakish players in the world. But even he will bury a smaller player in the post and will do that until an adjustment is made. That's common sense and taking advantage of your attributes. Not lazy I have only seen sk maybe attempt that on occasion. My point is that should be automatic and consistent. Not every now and then. I think this team would see their scoring efficiency, time of possession etc.... go up. And most importantly.... W's This could develop into the crunch time set when you really need a basket by the way, if I had Durant in the local high school setting? He sure as heck wouldn't spend 80% of his time outside the 3 point line. I would put him in multiple positions to take advantage of what we had the most of that game. I would have to think that would be down low controlling the boards or in the mid range area shooting over kids with the occasional 3. As teams pack it in and he can't move in the lane then you let him make his outside presence known Point being.... take advantage of what you have. Sk seems to have the same game plan no matter whom the opponent is. That's lazy. Develop these kids to learn to attack their opponents weakness

They really don't have that big of a height advantage outside of their center. Everyone else is on the perimeter. Take your size and put it on the block and pound the glass. Play guards that are physically ready and can play defense that can help you now. You know what doesn't work. Definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over expecting different results

How many did cottrell have? That's right, not an option anymore..... Bet he wishes he had some of those kids that are gone. Seems like coach is always trying to make a youth movement but rarely gets anything off the ground or develops these kids. I'm sure time and importance of ball possession are preached yet he wastes valuable minutes and possessions by rotating kids that just aren't going to contribute in big games. Better start getting your team ready for tourney time Very frustrating to see a team that has their size and is somewhat skilled be used so poorly.

As you can see above. Explain how one team plays and another school does on same night

Nope. Just visited highlands a few months ago and their administrations approach towards kids is absolutely amazing compared to Kenton county. After visiting he school I was blown away and the. It made me realized that whenever I drive by Dixie and sk that they look like they couldn't afford to pay their light bill. Also know they completly shut out the students for any after hour activities Don't have a kid in school or any association with a school

I don't have a dog in this fight..... or any fight for that matter. But over the years watching Kenton county schools never ceases to amaze me. The current Superintendent has no love for athletics. I can go on and on regarding their closed door policies but for such astute (sarcasm) academies, they fail to understand the impact athletics have on kids lives. From being awarded college scholarships when they may have no other avenue to better their lives, to preaching eating healthy but restrict a facility that promotes healthy activities are the things that makes them laughable. When you go by their schools at dark, they have every light out to save a few bucks. They clearly have missed the boat of safety for kids and developing kids to be successful in life as they absolutely do nothing to encourage all kids to be active participants in group settings. Go by these schools after hours and you will see how inviting. Lights out, doors locked kids triping over parking blocks because they can't see, coaches terminated for being to hard etc.... Just absolutely ridiculous that this community sits in their hands and allows this group of administers continue to make the "best choices for you" Because they know what's best. It's time for a change in Kenton county and they need to start at the top and eliminate a very top heavy organization that is more worried about their jobs than supporting all their kids to grow healthy, intelligently and successfully

Got to see this one tonight and I have to agree. SK had open looks just couldn't knock them down. However, torward the end I thought they made some very poor choices with game management by shooting deep 3's when you don't need that shot at that time . Let's see girls.... your up, clock is your friend but let's shoot a deep 3 without hardly running any clock. Post play is your advantage this game. Take advantage of it. Clock is your friend..... take advantage of it. I could hear Sk coaches preaching it to the girls so hopefully they will keep tuning in and listen. There staff is really good and see the adjustments they need to make during the game. I sat near them so enjoyed ease dropping on some of their coaching Great staff. Wish the boys side had the same level That said, this team is starting to gel so the sky is the limit. They don't have everyone back healthy yet so they still have an uptick. Girls seem to be start understanding their roles so they are fun to watch, especially when they play hard defense Both teams Need to take care of the ball better Sk moving ball a lot better than they were earlier in year. just to enamamored with the 3 at times. Scott played a lot of zone so sk had some good looks but sometimes you just shouldn't settle Scott seems to have everything centered around two players. That isn't going to help them post season so hopefully they are trying to bring others along. Girls play hard and push the tempo when they can. I believe that has to be there strength. Outside shooting isn't so they have to continue to find ways to get the ball to the rim Enjoyed watching both teams. Good luck to both

I've got Conner by 12. However, that 3 point line could be poison. Would like to see them not have to rely on the 3 so much

Great job lady royals. Way to represent the state

And I would use these little emoji things too if I knew how! Upsets me I don't. I'll have to find a 5 year old to show me how they work

Uhmmm. I attacked kids heart or did I question it as a possibility of being a reason for an outcome? How dare I! We should have given participation ribbons instead of trying to figure what needs to be addressed to get better. How dare we question effort. Although in this case I just listed it as a possibility Now that's AGGRESSIVE Hope you didn't construe that as passive or "passive aggressive"