Intentional Foul

I have heard that most of the area teams have been involved in the Aries league or other local camps. I have not heard anything about the Boyd girls this summer? I assumed Boyd would be involved in the Aries League. Is Fraley working his girls or taking a break this summer? Just curious.

Were East and Ashland at other camps? If so, does anyone know how successful they both were?

Did all the Aries League teams participate in the tourney?

Any info on who is looking good in this league?

I heard the Aries League at Raceland began last night. Any comments on the teams that participated?

IMO, one of the best posts of the year. Good luck to the girls at the tourney. They will be a hard team to beat!!!!

Congrats to Miss Faulkner and good luck at Louisville

I agree:thumb: Not saying this will happen, but if this situation actually does occur (however unlikely), there will be some behind the scenes dealing making. I don’t think Fraley would take a pay cut to be an assistant for the boys AND give up an opportunity to coach his daughter, unless his final goal is to take over the boys head coaching job one day. This, however, is contrary to all I have heard about Fraley’s future plans.

Just to clarify-I meant that I also heard that Fraley wanted to coach his daughter in high school basketball, NOT that this "Euton to Boyd' scenario would actually happen. I personally think the chances of this happening are slim to none. But if it did happen, Fraley could coach boys for a few years and then still have time to coach his daughter in high school.

I have heard the same thing-but my point is that his daughter will not be playing high school ball for a number of years. Fraley could coach boys for several years and then switch back to girls basketball to coach his daughter at the high school level.

Could be that Fraley will coach boys until his daughter gets to the high school ranks and then switch back to being girls head coach again. This could be part of the "deal". I personally don't think that this is going to happen. To many tumblers would have to click perfectly in place for this to become a reality, but stranger things have happened. At this point its all just speculation. If it does happen, the bad-blood that some RH-Ashalnd fans hold for each other will be replaced with a Boyd - RH feud.

IMO I think that Pete Fraley leaving the girls team would hurt Boyd's girls program more than Euton's coming to Boyd would help it. I'll be the first to congratulate RH in their success the last few seasons, but lets face it, having all-state caliber players on a team can make a coach look awfully good. Regarding the boys situation, this would definitely place Boyd's boys team head and shoulder above the rest of the region. But just think of the contoversy - My mouth is already starting to water thinking about all the juicy BGPs posts if this rumor becomes a reality. Can any RH posters lend any credence to this rumor?

Some may not like Zornes personally or professionally, but no one can dispute that he gets results. Personally I welcome him back to the 16th.

Coach Pratt has been a fixture at Boyd as a player and coach for a long time. Its going to be difficult to fill his shoes. truly a class act.

Good post Go radio. I have listened to many of your radio broadcasts over the last few years and I have always respected your professionalism and impartiality. Your enjoyment of high school basketball and your desire to support all area players is definitely apparent. I also agree with your take on some of the RH posters. Although I have not been a poster on BGP for very long, some may have the impression that I am a "RH basher". Actually nothing could be farther from the truth. Not being originally from this area, I support all 16th region basketball (boys and girls). I attended several RH girls and boys games last season and I even rooted for them on more than one occasion. I am just a fan of good basketball...period. During my time on BGPs I have also respected many of the posts from RH fans such as LRCW and Himmelfarb. Their comments are usually informative and accurate. They give their opinion, not to antagonize, but to prompt good debate. However, I do feel that a goodly number of RH posters continually criticize other 16th region teams and then claim that the region is against them when they receive negative responses. Even worse, these posters then claim innocence when questioned about their motives. Bottom line, constantly criticizing your “good neighbors” and then denying it is going to prompt some negativity toward your program. In essence you are cultivating the very thing that you claim you want to end.

Looks like the gloves are coming off......:fight:

Scooter, don't you mean 2 opinions. :thumb:

I just calls 'em as I sees 'em.....

Old Veteran, I agree that Troy Lee Thomas is the best defensive coach in the region. If he doesn't return, how far do you have Rowan falling in the pecking order (if at all)? Also how do you see the other teams faring in the 16th? Any darkhorses that could make a run for the regional title?

Here are my picks in rank order (for what its worth): 1) East Carter- good inside game, talented youth, good system 2) Rowan Co.- great pressure defense, 4 returning starters, Thomas returns? 3) Ashland- return 4 starters, good shooters, more inside presence in 2008 4) Morgan Co.- Eagle, team oriented, hungry, inside game is suspect 5) Russell- good tradition, can it continue without Okoro and Fortman? 6) Fleming Co.- very aggressive, will miss Keeley, getting adjusted to 16th region 7) Raceland- depends on Vanderhoof’s recovery 8) West Carter- mass senior exodus, Stevens and Cox must carry load 9) Lewis Co.- nucleus of team returns, very good guards, good home-court advantage. 10) Elliot Co.- must continue improving, majority of scoring returns 11) Boyd Co.- lose 4 seniors from sub .500 team. 12) Menifee Co.- Williams returns and must carry offense 13) Greenup Co.- Keeton faces uphill battle with Sexton and Gibson gone. 14) Fairview- showed improvement at the end of season but has long way to go. 15) Bath Co.- could be in for another rough season. 16) Rose Hill - how will Euton adjust to losing the big 3?

Probably a package deal.

Old Veteran, you must have a coaching background. One of the best informational posts I ever read on BGP. I wholeheartedly concur!

A good coach knows how to balance the negative criticism with the positive praise. I've always believed that the worst thing to happen to a player is when his/her coach stops correcting him/her. It is then that the player may realize that the coach has lost all hope in him/her.

Sad but true....