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Just an isolated incident tonite. I am telling you ND beats Highlands by 20 if they dont apply this strategy and this was the only way Highlands could keep this close. Do you like it, obviously not, It sounds as if it would have been a crime if Highlands had won this game with this gameplan because it wasnt textbook, thats your opinion. Every once in awhile a coach does something that isnt close to the book and totally floors the opponent both physically and emotionally. I can assure you it was effective and darn near worked. As stated before really good teams endure all types of gameplans and strategies and ND did this tonite. ND was ready and hungry tonite to kick some butt and Highlands said no, you are going to play per our rules and ND did. ND had their chances to change the tempo of this game but chose not to. Now if all of this is Highlands fault then so be it.

This is turning into a political correct thread. LOL. But its also for some good reading and debating. 4 pages............................WOW.

You are probably that same guy that complains that its not fair that teams are aloud to kick the ball out of the endzone or onsides kick it so a super threat returner cant punish you for kicking it to him. Its part of the game, no rules say you cant, whether it ethical to you or others who cares, its strategy. Is it uncanny and unorthodox and not the way John Wooden said you were suppose to do it, you could say yest to all. Is it illegal or against the rules, dont think so. We live in 21st Century and different times. Not saying that what you believe is wrong, believe what you want, but Highlands played within the guidelines of the game tonite.

Thanks for pointing that out. Coach Richey apparently doesnt care if she averages 40 a game. This wasnt about one girl or any girl getting her points and making someone feel good about themselves TONITE, this was about trying to give your team its best chance to win against a team that was picked to win by 25 and Coach R did that. The score shows it. There was a game plan put into place, it was executed close to perfection but not perfect. Would it have been a better lose if a Leah Schaefer or someone else score 40 and still got beat by 20. I hope you are just using her as an example for this conversation and not insinuating something else. The HHS team lost with dignity tonite, but perhaps some parents and fans didnt see it that way. Again, too bad, its about the team and the program.

Trust me folks, unless you have seen it, there is no way that a shot clock happens in Girls BB anytime soon or even in my lifetime. The disparity of Girls BB programs in this state is a like a roller coaster ride and would do more harm then good. Really good teams like ND still find a way to win when challenges like these arise unexpectantly.

That was a Highlands football motto, wrong sport there buddy. BTW, you still got your shirt? I like to see you get it in that today. :banana:

This would be the only time and I would be for it. Regular season, uhhhhhhh, there are some teams that cant get a shot off in 30 secs, not their fault, it is what it is and you have seen these teams in Girls BB, it could be bad. It would only work for tourney.............

Again, if you were there, you must understand that the blame should not fall soley on Highlands. ND played into the game plan and could have changed the tempo of the game but they chose not to. ND coach siad "we will play" and she did and almost took one on the chin when in fact she had the horses and the talent to change the tempo on a dime and beat HHS by 20. If Highlands wins this game the PHM may have had an emergency meeting tonite at PeeWees. C'mon people, nobody got hurt, the people complaining here are the ND supporters and the tite wallets that are complaining that they didnt get their 8 bucks worth. :lol: If Highlands robbed your daughter, granddaughter, neice etc from scoring her 20 or 30 and shining in front of the crowd then too bad. Its a team sport, not an individual sport and sometimes it not all about little Curly, its about the program and the team.

Equipment handout today. Spring Football is just around the corner. You can sorta smell it in the air..................

What position is he wanting to play in college. If its QB then it might be a blessing that they didnt offer him.

Well if there is a silver lining in this one, at least nobody got hurt this go round. Maybe a little ego or pride but not phyiscally and thats the most important thing...................

Thanks for clearing that up. Sounds like someone tried to sneak grandma or grandpa in and not have to pay to park. LOL

Those pics speak a thousand words if you were there. You got anything of the ND coaches reactions, a little bit different body language and concerns.

Players should not have to pay to park or get in, very wrong imo.

Kudos to Coach Richey and the HHS girls for sticking with the game plan. Highlands looses this game by 20 to 30 if they try and run with the pandas, PERIOD.......... The game plan worked, ND coach fell into the trap and darn near robbed her Srs an opportunity to move on. If any ND fans should be rattled or upset with anyone it should be with their coach for letting it happen and playing into Highlands hand. Highlands makes a couple of bunnies and people are screaming at the KHSAA for a shot clock in HS basketball. Like someone else said, who or what team will try this again and when? The book of "how to" says you dont do this but sometimes coaches overcoach and should just do whatever is necessary to win. Congrats to the ND girl for keeping her head in this game and hitting the two huge jump shots. The other ND girls and coaches may be upset that Highlands didnt play fair but hey who said life is fair. Good luck to the Pandas and I hope you take your frustrations out on the next two teams and hopefully make a deep run in the State Tourney. :thumb: For all the crybabies complaining about the money, we can certainly rob these girls of an awesome experience to play in a big time venue and move it back to the HS. Who is this about again the girls or the parents and fans..................

Who got robbed? :confused: Are you referring to Highlands srs? Where are the pics? Id say you got some good still pics.

It would be like Towles going down in football and Ava's dad coming in to replace him, not all that bad but a 3 TD difference imo. LOL

Perhaps to be more political correct and stop these types of beat downs then maybe the two small schools or at least one of them step up to the plate and vote for the seeding of the tourney and then these types of beatdowns dont happen. I can assure you unless you were at the game, Highlands pulled their starters mid 3rd qtr in fear of scoring 130by default. No way did Highlands run it up. Oh and one of the small schools voting for seeding? that wont work, those schools want to keep the blind draw in hopes of getting lucky and finding themselves in the regional tourney. Weird how some decisions that some make come back to bite you. So whats it going to be folks.........................:confused:

NewCath came out giving it 110% as always and gets a win over a Highlands team that turns in a disappointing and concerning effort on the court. :puke:

Wow!!!! Didnt see the pics until now. Boy do pics speak volumes and say a thousand words. If anyone has a daughter or heck a boy that wants to see perfect shooting form then they should copy Crittendens form in that one pic, that is a thing of beauty. Panda, your pics almost tell the story in this game. The Crittenden girl is the real deal and Xavier is getting a steal.

You cant win for losing in debating or questioning Mr. SK. Your explaination and facts sound more credible, thanks for the info, this makes more sense. For whats it worth, when someone says "from what I heard" I take that as a bunch of non-factual, pot stirring gossip. But hey his comments are always fun to read and never ending. :lol: JMO

This outcome really doesnt surprise me much, Boone has a nice team but certainly not invincible and obviously beatable. Congrats to Ryle on a nice win for the program. This Region tourney will be interesting and fun to watch as there are about 4 or 5 different teams that could beat anyone on any given night and in the end the team with a little bit of luck, a team with some bad luck, a boyfriend or significant other issue, some persoanl issues and WHAM, who would of thunk it, a little ole single A school or perhaps some All Girls school or another quality program and maybe even the big schools that are suppose to win can win this thing on any given night. This is why they play the games. Good luck to all teams.

Nice program win for the Pioneers. I give credit to Stowers for scheduling Highlands. Too bad the football coach wont schedule the Birds, this could turn into a good "all sport" rivalry imo.

This is a silly statement. Think about what you are saying here, I cant even fathom loosening my chinstrap so it will fall intentionally. :confused: