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I saw the hi-lights. It looks like Kinney is going to be a player. Nice handles and a smooth stroke.

Hammond is not a super skilled perimeter player, but, man can he rebound! He found some boards tonight that most HS players can’t get to. Very impressed with his board game. He is also very good in / near the paint, 8-10 feet. His defense is good, and his handles are good for a PF / SF. Maybe he just didn’t show it tonight, but, if he can add a consistent perimeter shot, he will be complete. Job well done tonight.

Any info on the game?

All are worthy, but I say the winner of the 2 A game takes the prize. Hergott or Brown.

Varsity Final Beechwood 54 Simon Kenton 31

Varsity Beechwood 37-15 at the half.

Varsity Tipping off at 2:40. Beechwood JV by 1 point in 20 minute scrimmage.

To me, the KHSAA 2021 reclassification rule is equal to the KHSAA allowing out of State student athletes to compete in Kentucky Highschool athletics. Both are rules, and both are being played within the rules. I don't like either one. So, my least favorite saying applies, "it is, what it is..." JMO

Tore the MCL off the bone, had surgery, out 4-6 months.

Beechwood took a significant hit with the loss of SR - PG and team leader Brady Moore; football and basketball season ending MCL tear/surgery.

There are a lot of good players in the 8th, but Teagan Moore - JR from Owen County could easily lead the Region in most offensive categories. Look for him to have a huge year.

Who are this season's top guns for Scott ?

Pretty sure McGillis came from Ohio and played mostly JV last season. McGillis will possibly start this season along with the three you mentioned. No idea on the 5th starter. Either way, they'll be a very difficult matchup for any team in the 9th Region.

Any thoughts on NKY Coaches top teams or 9th Region top players? Any teams / players left off ? There will be lots of new teams with '21 graduations and some who have several returning players and contributors. Who are the dark horses?

After reading the article, I was curious if there were any opinions or thoughts on the topics discussed? - NKY Coaches Top 10 teams. - Ninth Region's Top 10 Basketball Players voted on by Coaches. (I think Campbell County is a 10th Region team?) - CCH schedule, "Anybody, Anywhere." "Trinity, St. X, Lex Cath, and a number of 9th Region teams won't schedule us... 8/30." https://www.rcnky.com/articles/2021/10/08/dan-webers-just-sayin-cov-caths-ruthsatz-finds-home-nky

Championship game in the 35th District is Beechwood vs. Cov Cath at Beechwood, 05/31 Monday, first pitch 1:00 pm. Projected starters for both teams are CCH - Hutson and for Beechwood - Berger. Two of the better arms in the 9th Region. Could be a battle if both teams play to their potential and could be a preview of the 9th Region Finals?

Isaac Speicher has been named Head Girls Varsity Basketball Coach at Beechwood. Speicher has been at Calvary Christian and most recently Head JV and Varsity Girl's Assistant Coach at Scott High in Taylor Mill, KY.

Oak Hills had a very nice team. Beechwood hit a little more in the late innings after being down 4-0. Tigers battled.

Tigers win with Berger pitching a 6 inning gem and Fieger tossing a scoreless 7th.

Who pitched for WV and what was the line ?

First pitch 5:00.

Sam Stacy with the Win for the Tigers, Zach Norris Saves it.

Beechwood 13 beats Colerain, OH 3 in 6 innings.

Head Coaching position became vacant 03/26. Successor?

Sophomore Jack Hendrix from Highlands will be really good this year. Fastball - low to mid 80’s and his slider is really good. Only disadvantage is he has no Varsity time until this year. It may take him a couple mound appearances to build confidence, but he will adjust and I’d be surprised if he’s not Very successful for HHS this year. Great kid too. Sophomore Mitchell Berger from Beechwood. Mid 80’s fastball that is heavy. Off speed is above average and improving. He’s a bulldog on the mound. Mitch will be a big part of the rotation for the Tigers, if not their ace closer this year.