Andtheheadcoach

I gave my outlook on the region on another thread. To long to give again but I see it as Boone, Highlands, and NCC with ND knocking on the door. Conner has some good players but other than Hodges I see no other rebounders. and once again they will get hurt by bigger teams in the paint. Long and Beasley will be pressed from the minute they leave the locker room. How they handle that will determine how far they go.

Conner had a very tall girl come off the bench last year. She was at least 6'4". Very raw, but if she works, could be a factor. Needs to put on some pounds though. I call Boone, Highlands, NDA, Holmes, NCC, Conner as my top 5 with Ludlow a close 6. Don't count out the Panthers. Stamm has had a ton of girls working all summer long.

how has Highlands looked this summer? I consider them to be top 3 as well.

What do teams look like after the dead period? I know Ludlow was very impressive from what I hear...who else? NDA, Boone, etc..?

when does Rlye play?

there are 2 games. 1 for seniors and 1 for juniors. Each team gets one representative, unless a team is short on players. If that's the case, the coaches select players to fill the roster. I believe the jr game is first.

Rockcastle County 6th grader Michaela Hunter won the 1600 meter run in Class AA....she shaved something like 17 seconds off her fastest qualifying time in the finals.

AA looked very weak this year. PT even looked like they were down and they didn't dominate like they have in the past.

Ill be there friday & saturday for the 3A. this is my last time as coach. Next year ill probably be officiating the state Meet at UL :ylsuper:

You honestly think it will move to UL? I don't think UL has the parking and/or the seating.:argue:

Why is the meet not at UK again? Is the UK baseball team THAT good again?

Right there with you.

 

Pendleton, Bracken, Grant should be considered as part of NKY but do not.

 

The people, FOR THE MOST PART, don't want to consider those counties and Gallatin or Carroll as NKY. They are too spoiled in making 10-15 minute drives to play teams and feel, GASP, a 30-minute drive is like going to the end of the world.

 

The papers will not recognize or consider the athletes of these counties as NKY either. About 5 years ago, I sent a nicely worded and good argument for why Pendleton County should be considered in the Post's postseason honors and rankings. We didn't even warrant a reply. Our request went unanswered. BTW, I no longer have my subscription to that paper.

I think it's becausr the paper's cover the NKY coach's associations. I believe if those teams were members, then they would get the post season coverage. I am all for adding more teams to the association. It will make it more competitive.:banana:

This goes out to ANDTHEHEADCOACH...........LOVE THE LOGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks...I try!:fire:

NCC's stellar D...I believe they've carried that aspect over from their days in slow pitch...it also helps that Sandfoss is a great pitcher.

The Webb girl from Holmes as well.

Ludlow - Ashley Daugherty, Michelle Landrum, Julie Hardin, Caitlin Ottoway

Highlands - Katie Allen, Mallory Adler, Bekah Towles, Sam Messmer

Lloyd - Tawni Lockard and Ashley Molitor

Ryle - Allison Harmeling and Morgan McCleish

Scott - Shelby Benzinger, Lauren Tibbs, Kiki Brown

Simon Kenton - Chelsea Tolliver, Jessica Ferris

http://www.kytrackxc.com

or

http://www.ktccca.org

Eventhough I don't see it happening, I would love to see:

#1 - PT defeated or

#2 - teams that consistently dominate moved up a class.

Where do they have to go?

Lawrence County, 3+ hours from NKY. There is something wrong with the alignment in that region.

Scott won the slow pitch state tourney today 8-7 over Lloyd. Lloyd came out of the loser's bracket and beat Scott 12-0 in the first of 2 games in the double elimination tournament. Scott was up 8-2 in the bottom of the 7th and Lloyd scored 5. Great games all day. Congrats to all teams.

from http://www.villanova.edu

Curtis and Kerrigan Go Sub-Four

Marks First Time Both Seniors Broke Four Minutes in Mile Run

May 15, 2007

SWARTHMORE, Pa. - Yesterday's "Last Chance" Meet proved to be more than memorable as Villanova men's track and field seniors, Bobby Curtis and Michael Kerrigan, both put forth tremendous efforts to break four minutes in the mile at Swarthmore College. Last night's feat marked the first time in Curtis and Kerrigan's careers that they were able to clock in under four minutes.

"I was nervous going into the race," admits Curtis. "I knew I was ready both physically and mentally to break four minutes, but your body has a way of convincing you otherwise as race time approaches."

The seniors ran evenly throughout the entire race with Curtis edging Kerrigan as they crossed the finish line. Curtis posted an impressive fully-automatic time of 3:57.20, while Kerrigan put up an equally notable mark of 3:59.60. Villanova alumni Adrian Blincoe and Terry Byrnes paced the senior duo in an effort to keep their splits of .59, 1.59, and 2:59.80 on target to eventually set individual career records.

"Breaking four minutes feels awesome," exclaims Kerrigan. "It has always been a dream of mine to accomplish, and it is an experience I'll remember for the rest of my life. All of it would not have been possible without great coaching from Marcus, terrific pacing from Terry and Adrian, and the endless support from my teammates and family."

the video shows a great race. The article on the school's website stated that him and a teammate both cracked the 4 minute barrier. Curtis went 3:57, and his teammate went 3:59 with the help of guys rabbitting so they could hit even splits.

It looks like Villanova actually had two runners break the Roger Bannister made-famous four minute mile barrier. The Bobby Curtis saga of greatness continues. Will St. X. current senior Brian Long be able to follow in Bobby's elite footsteps?

Brian is good, but I'd have to say that Bobby will have the better legacy...just compare them in HS...

The field is set for this weekend at the Rivershore Sports Complex in Hebron:

Scott v. Ludlow

Bellevue v. Dixie Heights

Lloyd v. Newport

Holy Cross v. Campbell Co.

Best game of the first round should be the last game. The winner of the lower bracket will have the toughest day by far, but they might also be far more prepared for the close games and competition compared to whomever comes out of the top bracket. Good luck to all teams!

Good thread, but usually in threads like these the starter offers his/her opinions. Who do you think tops the list.

 

Henderson, Simpson, Grimes, and McFarland will probably lead the list.

I think next year, with the exception of a few players, will be pretty even across the board. There are many players that do many different things for their respective teams. I like Henderson as the player every team must stop. I also like Sorrell from HC. I saw him as a soph, and he impressed me then. McFarland from Boone is in the mix. If Craddock from Lloyd could develop a jumper when he's tired, I think he could be a top 10 player. Like I said, I think there are 5 players or so that are in the top 5, but after that, it's a toss up with about 10-15 names. Should be an exciting year next year.

I think all 4 regions are being played Sat. at Rivershore.

Yes, with a 9 AM start time...also, that's where the state tourney will be held the following Saturday.:banana:

What are the draws for the slow pitch regionals.

 

Ours is Bellevue vs Newport

Dayton vs SG

 

2 and out.....Top two go to the state tourney.:thumb:

Region 1 is:

Lloyd v. Heritage

Dixie v. Grant

all games played at Rivershore Sports complex in Hebron.

In one of the other regions, I do know that Scott and Campbell drew each other first.

I figured I'd start the thread since it was mentioned in a previous one...