HighHopes

Whitney Jackson is going to put up some MONSTER numbers before she graduates.

I am not saying that Pike Central should be ranked, but I have to question how Clay Co. and Magoffin Co. can be ranked ahead of them after the Lady Hawks beat both teams in a three day span. It doesn't matter to me one way or the other, but it makes me question the rationale behind the voting.

A.J. had a high point total, but she had to take a lot of shots and a lot of free throws to get there. I think she was 5-12 from the line, but I could be wrong.

Lady Hawks win Round 1, but there will be at least one more contest between these two.

I was at this game and at no point was it even a contest. Both Jackson and Euton(spell?) were unstoppable tonight. I had heard a lot of hype regarding these two players and was very interested to see if it was true. Well it was and then some in my opinion. These two young men are very, very special. Not only are they talented, they did a great job of leading their team. As I loved the big mans touch and aggressiveness, I don't know the last time I can recall a young guard like Jackson play so effortlessly. Everything he did was just smooth and fun to watch. Great player and great young team. I believe the 16th needs to be ready, this team can definitely contend for a region title!

Wonder what the MUTT from Whitley thought about this performance?

- this is the link for the internet radio http://ibn.ihigh.com/broadcasts/index.cfm?fuseaction=usrbrd&broadcasterid=266&archivemode=all but it is not broadcasting the game so they must not have been able to get internet access game is on the 98.9 for those local to Paintsville

They do not have an enclosed press box

Haley Ratliff should leave Pike Central as the school's all-time leader in points, assists, steals, and possibly as the leader in rebounds as well. She played in the State Tournament as a Fr. and has a legitimate chance to get back there her Sr. year.

He must have done something because they went from 2-8 the year the Hawks beat them to the number two seed last year and a three-way tie for 1st (so far) this year.

That's when "the Goat" was coaching the Hawks. Hadn't been for the Magoffin Co. game that year, they may have hosted a playoff game. Also needs to be remembered is that was Coach Hager's 1st year at the helm. It is good to see that this game is so important that the people of Trimble Co. are talking about it.

Congrats Laura!

Congrats to a great player.

If you didn't say that then I guess we couldn't call it an upset.

Pike Central over Belfry. There's an upset that will not Watusi happy.

How much, if any, difference would the two Perkins brothers make on this team?

I haven't seen them play, so I can't say anything about technique or talent. I do know this, what ever problems that are hampering the Maroons at this time will get fixed. Maybe not this year, but they will get fixed. As for their "offensive scheme", what would you like to see them in?

I didn't ask if they "should" have enough talent. Of course a 3A school SHOULD have enough talent to beat a 1A school. I asked IF they were talented enough to beat those teams.

Do you think they are talented enough right now to win any of those games that they have already played?

That's the Million$$$ question and actually pretty funny.

The Maroons will be fine. Nothing a "feel-good" win won't take care of.

yea keep on thnkin that Cam

I really believe John Cole is a better PLAYER than Norman was. I think that he and Deaton will put up MONSTER numbers this game and throughout the year. With all that said, I don't think the Jumpers will be able to keep scoring with Ammons and Co. Good luck to both squads.

Poorly played game defensively. The LCC bunch kept bunting and PCC bunch kept kicking and throwing it all over the yard. Tyler Smith got the win in relief and Justin King picked up a 2 1/3 inning save. At the plate, Pike Central had Eric Thompson go 3-for-3, Jeremy Lucas go 3-for-4, and Jarrod Thacker go 2-for-2. Both teams should improve, but it wasn't very pretty in this one.

If it would have been an MOP (Most Outstanding Player), then maybe Terry has a beef; however, it is the Most Valuable Player and to me value comes in winning.