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8th Results Pius over IHM big Highlands over Ballyshannon by 13 Pius vs Highlands Thursday in the semifinals

Lol, you’re in trouble now! Haha!

Those four have been the best throughout the year, would make for an exciting semi-final night. Summit View has beaten Woodfill once this year I believe and Bally played Highlands tough two weeks ago.

Chicken and egg discussion. Success brings kids in from the outside or outside kids bring success?

They already have one prep school on their schedule, how many more should the Birds add?!?

Well said. Kid has a D1 offer as a junior, last time I checked they don’t just throw those around. Everyone has an off day. Sam will be better because of today. Wouldn’t surprise me if he was in the gym as we speak, he’s that type of worker.

8th Results so far... Holmes over Gray by 10ish Ballyshannon over Turkeyfoot big Ockerman over Twenhofel big Highlands over Conner big

Eye roll... It’s amazing the blinders people have on. Coach: Work harder or lose your minutes. Player: OK, Coach Player doesn’t work harder, others do, player loses minutes, player and parents lose their mind. Coach: We need you to come off the bench for a few games to get you and the team rolling. Player: No, I’m not going to do that. Player loses minutes, player and parents lose their mind. This has been coming for awhile. To discount the work of the coaching staff because of one superb player is ridiculous. “Poll” players and parents in Park Hills, Union, or any successful program, they aren’t all happy. Those who work hard and buy in, are successful, those who aren’t, are disgruntled and looking to place blame on the coaching staff. The birds staff have put in the time, the kids have put in the time, enjoy....

Those are usually the ones that are the loudest...

[/b] That tide is changing. There are quite a few players in the program that will be playing in college. Sam is the best of the bunch, but Luke Muller and some of the younger birds, all have a future after Highlands. It's been fun to watch this program grow and change.

It will be one of those 4, big gap after those. Could see an upset but it would take a team playing well.

Of the 8th graders playing 8th grade, the 3 that impressed me the most were (in no particular order) Hussey-St. Pius Class-Highlands #35 for Ockerman (not Verax, although he too is good, but the 6'3"ish dark haired kid, sorry, I do not recal his name)

I guess you're right they will play again. Just seems odd that seasoned coaches wouldn't have the correct players in at crunch time. I'd like to get to the bottom of this is there something going on in Ft. Thomas? Are the Richey's trying to sabotage Highlands basketball? This whole things seems "odd" the turnovers the missed layups the poor defense seems like a plan to take down the program. I am hoping this is an attempt at humor...

I’ll go Birds by 7. The Hill is worth +5.

The seeding and standings are based on which division you are in. I believe Ockerman and Pius are 1/2 on one side, not sure the tie breaker because I believe they split. Woodland would be the 1 with Highlands the 2 in the other division. Woodland beat Highlands twice. I am not sure of the rest of the standings.

Ockerman at Highlands 6th Ockerman by 10ish 7th Highlands by 10ish 8th Highlands by 11 Great games...

Good ones tonight in the Fort. Ockerman at Highlands. Should be some talented middle school players on display!

Anyone know when this draw comes out? In the past it has been the day after last regular season games, but this year all seeded games have been played already if I am not mistaken.

Freshman Will Herald went 8/9 from 3. Present AND future bright in the Fort...

Sam Vinson just doesn’t make a mistake with the basketball. Makes the best play 99.9% of the time. Whether it is to pass or shoot. Very impressive rebounder for a guard. And that tip dunk.....

Accidentally double post, please delete one...

Birds continue to roll, and score, and score, and score...

Birds continue to roll, and score, and score, and score...

Legit 6’3” Not a cm taller...

Let’s not get carried away. I could see him at UC or X. But knowing Sam, anything is possible with his work ethic.