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I've had a chance to see Bellevue, Grant Co, Dayton, Ludlow, Beechwood, Dixie, Highlands, and Villa play so far. Grant Co has been the most impressive. They play hard nosed defense and are very physical. Ludlow is alright and have a few play makers who could make Ludlow a bit of a surprised team this year. Dixie is going to have a long year. Their offense is pretty much get the ball to Shanece Miller and let her do whatever. Dayton, Bellevue, Villa, and Beechwood could be in for a long season. Bellevue has been alright but have only been playing with 3 starters so can't really get a good gauge on them. As for Highlands they'll be fine. They have probably been the hardest working team I've seen play so far.

There are two different camps. The one Bellevue is attending is from the 18th to the 21st I believe.

From the box score it looks like Rice and Hill both played very well. The two comined for 25 of Kentucky's points.

Congrats to the Greenwood Lady Gators. Keep your heads up thought Ryle. Going to back to back state championships is very impressive and you overcame a lot of adversity having to play 8 games in a 2 day span.

She's a good one. I was impressed with her.

Katie Behrens from Boone played in the junior all star game. Whitney Cundiff of NCC got the MVP in the junior all star game from the East and from the West I believe a Conner girl got the award but I'm not sure. The junior game was a pretty good game. The West jumped out to like a 16 or 17 point lead in the first half, but the East came back to cut it to 5 at halftime. Second half the West was too much and ended up winning 61-50 I believe. I was very impressed with the Conley girl from SK and the Campbell co girl (not sure of her name) on the East. From the West team, Morgan McCleese of Ryle stood out most to me and was IMO the most impressive player as she scored 8 of her team's first 8 points then the girls wouldn't pass her the ball. Kind of selfish play by both teams. In the senior All star game, I know the west won by like 20 but not sure of the score or details except that Spring Sneider of Scott had the East's first 9 points and were leading 9-0 when I left. Carmen Firth was a ball hog as well. She took her teams first 5 or 6 shots before everyone started yelling at her to pass the ball.

Congrats to the lady Raiders.

Wow congrats to Jones. I actually had the priveledge of playing against this kid my senior year in high school and he was just as impressive back then as he is now. Good luck at the next level.

I like Ryle's chances. They are really playing great ball right now and their offense is really coming around. That and having 4 potential aces to put on the mound never hurts.

#44 is Justin Young. He's heading to Morehead State. As for the game, no surprise here. The East makes it back to back years of dominating this all star game.

Congrats to the Raiders. Wow what a year for both them and their softball team. No matter what happens in this next game, Ryle has done NKY proud this season and given us something to cheer about.

Back I think in the mid to late 80's, Holmes had visitor stands where the current "Holmes wall" is but tore them out when they re-did the track. Plus Not many schools bring a big fan base on the road to Holmes. One thing's for sure, back in 2000-2001 when Englemon and James "Meechi" Jackson were there, Holmes games would be packed and Tom Ellis Stadium would be rocking.

Holmes was supposed to get field turf a few years back when Mike Farley was the coach and they were going to split the cost with HC but the HC athletic boosters didn't want to pony up their side of the money. I agree if Holmes were to get turf though, it would create a lot of excitement and get more talent out there. Kids love playing on the turf.

I have to give the nod to Ryle in this. Pitching wins games and I just feel they will have more depth and experience on the mound tonight. But then again I could be wrong. CCH has a very fine program and seems to always find a way to win. One thing's for sure, this will be the best match up in the state in a regional final and IMO two of the most classiest programs, coaches and players. Good luck to all of the seniors tonight.

Also a player that should be considered is Bellevue's Caitlin Haynes (sp?). I know she is going to be a senior this year and is already tied for the school 3 point record and will be a 3 yr varsity letterman I believe,