Shadrach

1. I'm not sure if there are rules for number on sideline. It definitely is attempted to be monitored by staff of Ryle. Many years ago, it got way out of hand and was far worse than last nights game. 2. Music might have played too long in some cases, (music is not supposed to be played during action of game) but that noise should not impact players on field any worse than the 4,000 people in attendance. At least it isn't like the World Cup games with the noise makers! 3. I would say about 6 appeared to be wearing them. Administrators from Ryle had to try and keep those kids from going in front of the Ryle crowd to avoid unnessary heckling or conflict.

In regard to fake punt. It looked like SK tried to draw Ryle offsides and couldn't, called timeout and set up fake attempt. If they could have put in punter at beginning and not have to call a timeout, it might have worked, you give a good coaching staff time to go over possibilities and it makes it more difficult to be successful. But it almost worked anyway! Pretty creative attempt in my opinion.

Great game last night. Perfect night for football and the Raiders win. Two picks in the end zone were the difference. Can't turn the ball over when you have driven down the field. Made for big momentum changers as it came at the end of the half and beginning of second, both chances to tie the game. Lawrence is amazing at making plays out of nothing and Elliott is a BEAST. Good Luck Raider next week.

I think the birds win this one, just like the others... taking advantage of Ryle mistakes or unnecessary gambles by the coaching staff. Ryle's defense has been hit hard by injuries and if Ryle's offense does not control the ball, it could get ugly. Best case scenario... Ryle's offense possesses the ball for majority of game and they have no turnovers... but lose 21-17.

Tates Creek in 90-91 (year they were state runner-up). Great teams and players in the tournament year after year.

Jones was amazing for Ballard. I heard he was going to Bellarmine. Seems like a D-1 school would be looking at him with his athleticism and shooting touch.

St. Henry is no longer in 33rd.

Things definitely went the Raiders way tonight. Not sure what to expect with them this season. They seem to beat some teams you wouldn't expect and lose to teams they aren't supposed to. With that said, they are surely capable of having big post season, but they will need to get McLeish and Coleman to be good floor leaders and unite their team or it will be a quick exit in my opinion.

7Nicholas County 5Loyd 3Grant 2NCC 1Paris Tiebreaker- nicholas Here are the games for January 16, 2010: Newport Central Catholic/Covington Catholic Paris/Deming Lloyd Memorial/Ludlow Nicholas County/Augusta Cooper/Grant County

i don't think you can make that claim anymore. That was true 10 years ago, but anymore they let you beat the heck out of each other. i would like to see them call it a little more closely because it takes away the abilities of the players if you can bump and push guys around when playing defense.

7 Cov. Cath 5 Pendleton 3 Henry Clay 2 Conner 1 New Cath Tiebreaker- Henry Clay

Excellent post because of the accuracy of your statements. It is very unfortunate what parents can do to a game. I have a elementary aged son who plays some sports and the main thing I say to him after games is did you have fun? Unfortunately, I have observed other kids at 8 years old looking to the sidelines with that defeatest shrug because their mom/dad is yelling at them constantly to do something. I cringe every time.

If you saw the 2002 District tournament win by Ryle, you saw JD drop over 20+ on Brock to pull the upset. Brock had 8pts, 12 below average, while being guarded mainly by Rechtin. I think JD had more versatile game than Brock and Neltner-- but Brock was a beast! Neltner won Mr. Basketball that year, but JD won 9th Region Player of year that was awarded at Sweet 16. JD is still playing in France for a team in the highest league over there. Great to look back on a lot of very talented players. I think Ron Dawn was one of the toughest guards to play in the decade. Great shooter, but made his teammates better as well. Fabiani was great pt guard for St. Henry. He sure knew how to lead a team. Feagan was 1000+ scorer at Ryle, had nice career at Transy, but was overshadowed by Doellman.

I don't agree with taking playing time away from kid because of his parent's poor behavior. Unfortunately, a coach rarely hears the comments unless it is directed at him/her so it seems difficult to have coach address the situation unless the player comes to him about it. I agree that as parents of other players on the team, it may be our responsibility to address the unruly parent, but you almost never see this happen. So inevitably, this parent continues the behavior and it becomes a true distraction. This situation stinks because the parent who is negative will generally rub off on the son/daughter and make it more difficult for the coaches to create a true team atmosphere.

Great pictures. Game was very physical. Ryle had their chances but turnovers hurt them. Cov. Cath could have caused less stress on themselves, but missed several FT late in the game to keep game close.