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Personally I think a 23 point loss is too much to overcome by Monday, even for the “best coach ever” apparently. 

Was this unexpected? I know South is at another level from what Henry County has been playing and to have any chance, Hardin needed to stay out of foul trouble. 

10 hours ago, Ballfan34 said:

Mitch Rylee is what they are missing, it’s a shame too. 

That is correct. They are missing him. Still a very good team, but he is a difference maker. 

I saw where the transfer to Holy Cross hit 5 three pointers tonight against St. Henry in the All "A" tournament. Big Big Loss for them. 

I'm looking forward to seeing the Holy Cross/Beechwood game. I think Beechwood is athletic, but not in that group. They just seem to be missing something. Not sure what it is, but something. 

Ryle is still in the region? right?

Holy Cross has McClendon back and he played tonight. He totally changes the offense for them. They didn't force shots tonight and he drove and kicked out to Robinson who hit 5 three pointers tonight. He is shooting nearly 60% from deep, with like 15 made threes. With Meyer being able to attack at will, I think they can compete with anyone. This was McClendon's first game.  I just watched it on the NCC Athletic page, so no eye witness account. Going to be interesting for sure

 I would still place them behind Holy Cross. I was watching the finals of the All A region and if they made those free throws they may have beaten the Cru. Anyway you look at it, the 9th is loaded and I am just super happy to be able to talk basketball. 

Grant is playing decent ball for such a young team. They would still be pretty good if it wasn't that so many players of older ages left. 

Still some feelings there, 🤣

Marion has some real good players too. How did it end up so lopsided?

Great game tonight! The Cru played much of second half without Vieth on the floor due to fouls. Should be a good game tomorrow with Holy Cross

3 hours ago, BrosefStalin said:

Like I said...dark horse. 

Conner was missing two big starters. I would say a different outcome if they play 

3 hours ago, B-Ball-fan said:

Whew...and what a game it was! 

The Red Colonels of Dixie Heights went into Ft. Thomas with a ‘W’ on their minds, and they almost pulled it off. This Double-Overtime affair was a tough match start to finish, and not trying to take the spotlight off of the Birds in their victory, but this year’s Dixie team has something to say. 

This was a fun game to watch with both teams setting the pace early by knocking down some decent shots. Vinson of course got his with lots of help from sophomore William Herald showing that he’s the real deal, and is a sure keeper for the Birds in the next couple of years. Herald can knock down the 3, and does a nice job getting to the rim. Luke Muller was probably 3rd in scoring for Highlands tonight, but I’ve not the benefit of any stats, so I’d guess Vinson got his 30+, Herald probably close to 20, Muller perhaps 10-15, with a handful more from their supporting cast. Read, Barth, and Ryan I believe also contributed to the scoring column, and forgive me if I forgot anyone else. 

For Dixie, Jason Summe had a big night probably in the 20 something range if not more. He’s quite a player who is efficient all over the court. He can really get to the basket at will, and still knock down the 3. He pretty much was the man for the Colonels in the 1st half, with still much contribution the rest of the way. He did sit out a few minutes in the 3rd quarter as he was served with a ‘T’ that Vinson cashed in on at the line, and then turned around with a dunk for the exclamation point. 

Sr. Ian Snelling, Jr Jay Flynn, and Jr. Logan Landers helped keep pace as well with good shot efficiency, and also The Colonels has the great fortune of great ball handlers all around.

Can’t miss talking about Jr. big guy Billy Wogenstahl who probably dropped in nearly 20 himself, and is a decent inside threat with limber quickness with his lanky frame.

Jr. Keirnan Geraci, who from past game stats is a big time scorer was mostly quiet through 3 periods but came to life in the 4th with some big shots to keep a game that was getting away from them close again before going into overtime. 

Dixie was up 23-18 at the end of 1 quarter.

Then it was all knotted up at half at 36. 

Highland started to pull away in the 3rd ending the quarter up 52-46.

In the 4th they got it to 54-46 before Dixie started chipping away at their lead. 

Highlands truly could’ve put them away, but weren’t efficient with the clock in the last 3 minutes of regulation and couldn’t connect on a series of ill advised shots where the Colonels were tough on the defensive boards and continued to capitalize in the last couple of minutes with Vinson missing a last second 3 sending it into the first overtime period, knotted at 66 all. 

Highland got a lead out of the gate in the 1st overtime, but Dixie would not be denied, and again Vinson had the chance to end it but didn’t sending it to the 2nd overtime tied at 75. 

2nd overtime is where Dixie’s luck would run dry with Vinson connecting on a circus shot and 1, and Muller connecting I believe 4 more from the line, where Dixie couldn’t quite hit their FT’s down the stretch, and the Birds sneaked out of there with the ‘W’ final score 88-81, but the Red Colonels sure did give them all they wanted. 

I think that we can safely say that Dixie is right on board with the likes of Highlands, St. Henry, and Beechwood. They beat Conner by 20 recently as well, and Conner recently took good care of Holy Cross by a bunch. 

Of course teams like Holy Cross and NewCath are both missing a big key player: McClendon for HC, and Pangallo for NCC, and they too might be closer to the top 5 than we’re presently seeing, but after CovCath, St. H, Highlands, Beechwood, and Dixie are too close to call and securely in the Top 5. 

Dixie top 5? Little reach I think. They beat a Conner team missing two big starters, but I'll give them credit tonight. They played great.

He is a phenomenal player. Can really score. Only thing is he really needs to get his teammates involved more if they plan on doing something special this year. When McClendon gets back they will have four on the court that can score anytime. Ball movement needs to happen more and they could compete against any team in the region. They say that great players make their teammates great. I hope this happens for Holy Cross. Very fun team to watch. 

It was a very fun game to watch. Great win for the Indians over a very talented CAL team. They get McClendon back tomorrow too. Younger players stepped up and got some valuable minutes in a tight game.

You forgot that Holy Cross has a transfer in Blake Robinson this year. He averaged nearly 11 points and 4.5 rebounds last year at Grant County. He is a very high IQ player that can really shoot. Can't wait to watch him benefit from those quick guards they have and vice versa. I would put them up there challenging anyone this year. 

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I feel bad for the kids that have grown up always wanting to play for Cov Cath and has worked hard to achieve it, only to have these transfers come in. Sure they are building a strong team, but they are going to lose all those young kids that are good, but not good enough for this particular coach. They always had a strong team, even when they didn't have these "transfers"

Nope

Great Game! Going to be a fun 4th

Game wasn’t as close as the 19 point margin. Conner controlled all aspects of the game. They moved the ball very well and when they do that, hard to beat! Looking forward to watching them and Highlands

Robinson has a really nice stroke, and he's a streak shooter who can really pile it on from the outside if he gets off to a good start. You have to keep him out of rhythm, but Gallatin was unable to do so tonight.

I talked to his parents tonight and they said he actually watched film and noticed his foot placement after shots was off. He started working on it about 2 weeks ago and his shots are looking good. But you are correct, if he gets going he can hit from everywhere. Very beautiful shot!

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Grant 31

Gallatin 19

 

Braves 50% from the floor

A lot of close looks for them. They really should keep pounding it under. They’ve hit a few threes I think. Robinson with 2 and Guffey with 1. But now it’s Coach Jones time. He has always been one of my favorites and what he gets out the boys. Let’s see how the second half goes, but after watching the first half, Grant just looks like they are a 12-15 point better team.

I've heard good things about the Rassman boy. I haven't seen him play. How tall is he? Does he only play basketball? Does have any offers to play anywhere yet?

The games I’ve watched Rassman play he doesn’t shoot outside. He attacks, so I would let him shoot and defend the drive. But who knows. I’m looking forward to a great game

Have to think that Coach Jones will have Logan Riddle on Dawalt. He did a pretty good job with Trevor Hardin from Henry County in the district championship. Gonna be a close one for sure. To close to call from me.

Thing is, Dawalt is a much better shooter and can stretch the floor. Hard match up