Royal Uncle

That could not have been fun to watch.

This is what RH has to look forward to all year. Like I said earlier, BULLSEYE.

After last year's run, RH has the giant Bullseye on their chests. Everyone they play most likely has the RH game circled. W/ only 3 girls putting up all but 4 points, the RH supporting cast members have got to step up for them to have a chance at making it out of the region this year.

Type O. My mistake.

This game was in Paris, so unless someone from Paris posts some stats, there probably won't be any until very late tonight, or sometime Sat.

Final score.

47-45 Rosehill. 4 minutes 56 seconds left.

Good job Royals!:ylsuper:

Like I already said, sorry I offended your delicate sensibilities. I didn't mean to blow your mind.

No. No one can blame every loss or close game on the officiating. And of course the RH coach, if she feels as I do, can not afford to vocalize those feelings for fear of reprisal from the officiating crew. This discussion is going down hill. There are always going to be disagreements about close games. I didn't realize my comments would generate such disharmony amongst the ranks. Sorry!

Since my post from last night has been the subject of so many replies, and since the emotions of last night have had time to digest, let me clarify a few things. As stated in an earlier post, the refs are assigned to work the games. That elimanates RH, or any other school getting refs to work their home games they feel will give them an advantage. So the posts saying it is impossible to have a game called badly in your opponents favor on your home court don't hold water. The point was also raised that it wasn't the # of fouls, but the timing of the calls, and the players being called. For Fraley, or any other coach, to approach a game with the attitude that the only way to win is to hack on their opponents stars, get them upset, and cause them to get into foul trouble, is not ethical coaching. To use the advantage of having a larger bench to work in fresh legs is a sound philosophy. To have the attitude that the larger bench means more fouls to give is conceding the fact your team is outmatched. Rose Hill won what was a sound victory until the end when BC made their "comeback" against RH's bench. These two teams always play physical ball against each other. To expect this year to be any different was just wishful thinking on my part. I'm just glad no one got hurt in this hack-fest. The refs need to keep better control of the games so the fouling does not get out of control.

Be careful or he'll chuck a rock thru yer winder.

I have some rough #'s, but I, also, would like to see some official stats.

Sorry if I offended you, but since RH's program has come unto itself, the only way for them to get an evenly called game is to play outside of the 16th region. Rose Hill has tremendous talent. Their biggest weakness is the depth of the bench. Opposing teams know this. To get Queen, Terry, and Faulkner on the bench is the best chance for a W against the Royals. I wouldn't mind the fouls on RH if the calls went both ways. But I'm tired of seeing the RH girls get beat to death on one end of the court, and called for playing patty cake on the other.

Good job, refs! Way to keep it close!

Almost tip-off time. GO ROYALS! :dancingpa

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I would say they have a rather large following. At any RH home game, you can see cars in the parking lot from OH and WV, as well as KY. I even know of a local family that was relocated for work to Texas, that upon hearing that the Lady Royals made it to the final four, pulled an all nighter, and arrived in Bowling Green in time to watch the semi-final game. I would call that quite a loyal following.

Couldn't have said it better, myself. The only thing I would add to this, after seeing Rose Hill's schedule, would be the refusal of local schools to play RH at home. For the state runner-up to have only 4 home games is a disgrace, and shows a thorough lack of respect from almost all area high school AD's. Not only no respect, but maybe a little contempt mixed with a lot of jealousy.

Nice to see Rose Hill, Terry, and Queen get some respect state wide, even if they don't get it locally.

With Terry, it's not a matter of "if" he hits 6'5", it's a matter of when. He has an uncle that is 6'6" or 6'7" and both grandfathers are in excess of 6'5". The genes are in his favor.

Another player at RH to watch is Mike Terry. While only a seventh grader, look for him to come of the bench and get some valuable playing time. Mike is a hard worker, has excelled in AAU competition, and has the priveledge of working at home with one of the top girls players in the state, his sister Laura Terry. Mike is already well over 6' tall and still growing. Watch for him to become the impact player for the RH boys that his sister is for the girls. The next few years look very promising for the Royals.

I agree. The depth of Rose Hill's bench is their biggest vulnerability. But Queen and Terry compliment each other on the court so well, the 16th is theirs to take. You can't double team both girls all the time. They play selflessly, working the ball to whichever one is open or has the hottest hand. While they both put up big numbers, neither one worries about the individual stats. That is why RH will be back in Bowling Green this year.

Two names that can not be left off this list are Emily Queen and Laura Terry of Rose Hill. I don't know if RH can duplicate the success of last year, but the numbers these two girls have put up can not go unnoticed. I believe the D1 scouts agree w/ me, considering the # of offers these 2 entertained. When Terry puts up #'s again this year as she did last year, I don't see how she could be overlooked for Ms. Basketball.