Intentional Foul

Good win for the Lady Royals. Belfy is definitely not an easy win at their place.

My congratulations to Miss Queen also. I will not only miss her talent and competitiveness on the court next year, but also her sportsmanship. I know my little girl really looks up to Miss Queen. She is an excellent role model for the young kids in the area. She will be a fine addition to Middle Tennessee.

Truer words never spoken!!!!!!!

This could be a closer game than people might think. Sexton could be a matchup problem for the Lay Royals. Either Terry or Queen could effectively guard Sexton, but this means the risk of foul trouble for one of them. Keeton is also a good scouter and he will have some kind of junk defense to throw at Queen and Terry. That being said, with this game at Stewart gymnasium, I have to say Rose Hill by 8.

Rose Hill in complete control of this game and never any real doubt as to the outcome. This game really resembled more of a scoring fest where both sides were content to let the other team score. Congratulations to Emily Queen who became the 16th regions all-time scoring leader. I don't have the official stats but Queen seemed to have at least 30 points and 20 rebounds. Elliot did have quite a few uncontested 3 point baskets which kept this game from really getting out of hand.

I think that Elliot will have a very difficult time containing Queen and Terry. I say Rose Hill by 20.

The ADI shows that Euton is at the top of the regional field goal percentage list at 79% (158-200). Next player is Pettit of Rowan at 61.5%. I have a hard time believing that Euton is shooting this well. Can anyone verify if this stat is accurate or not.

i hate to hear this about Miss Webb. I hope that her injury is a minor one and that she is back on the court quickly to help the Lady Comets in the homestretch.

Why can't people have more than one allegiance? Some of us are just fans of good Kentucky basketball (both boys and girls). I think Rickyp puts high school sports into the correct perspective with his last sentiment!

I too believe that Biggs is doing an excellent job at Ashland, and yes it might have been time for a change. But, I'm with Francis. I will always remember Mike Flynn as a classy individual and an excellent basketball coach who truly cared for his players. Getting to the Big Show is not accomplished by accident and it wouldn't surprise me to see Flynn there again in the future.

As far as seeding goes, it may be beneficial to the Rh boys for the next few years. As for the girls, I don't see it the same way.

Someone told me that Webb went down with an ankle injury in this game and did not return. Any info on how she is doing? I believe that West plays Ashland tomorrow (Monday). Will she be ready to play? It would be a shame if Webb is hobbled the last games of her senior year. I believe that she has been the heart and soul of West this year. You will not find a more athletic and hardnosed player in the 16th region than Webb. She has truly become a leader for the Lady Comets during her career at West Carter.

Looks like Ashland's Laisha Ward is establishing herself to be a major player in the 16th region. She has really come on strong this year-I don't remember seeing her in many varsity games last season.

I understand that Scooterbob is upset with RH's seeding vote - I also agree with him that it doesn't benefit the small schools of the district in most years. My comments deal more with how Scooterbob always seems to get a negative shot in against the other area schools EVEN when he is displeased with the actions of his own school. To me this is not what high school athletics should be about.

Good win on the road for the Kittens. Although I know that Coach Keeton is not one for moral victories, I also feel he should be recognized for the nice job he's done with Greenup the last few years. Anyone playing Greenup this year better be ready for a dogfight. Keeton's girls are well coached, play with teamwork, and fight to the very end. Bailey, with whom do the Kittens end the last few games of their season AND......Do these girls EVER get a home game. They are definitely the road warriors this season (I think theve only had 3 or 4 road games). According to the ADI the Kittens are 15 and 9 - a pretty respectable record for such a young team with so many away games. Bradley must be proud of what his girls have accomplished this year after the last 2 difficult seasons.

Congrats to the Royals. Its always a good win when you get a victory over a non-16th region team. It looks like RH and LCA will have a very competitive, but friendly, rivalry over the next few years.

Excellent post Gatorlover!

Scooterbob, you definitely use the shotgun method when criticizing your neighbors. I can honestly say that in general, I am a supporter of the small school, Rose Hill included. But to say that RH is the only school that acts fairly in the district is beyond belief. Your constant attacks and negativity about area schools actually puts a bad taste in my mouth about Rose Hill. Luckily I then read posts from other Rose Hill fans such as Himmelfarb, Ricky P, etc. and I realize that there are classy fans at RH just as there are in all the district schools. After reading your numerous posts these last few months I would say that your only reason for posting on BGPs is to protect the interests of RH. Sadly, it seems that you must criticize all the neighboring schools around you to protect RH. And then you seem surprised when RH becomes a target. My dear grandmother always said, "Its easier to catch flies with honey than with vinegar". Makes a lot of sense to me.

Scooterbob, once again you play the situation to fit your needs. The problem with too many of today's youths is that they look for excuses and supposed jealousies from others to justify their actions. Your remarks play right into their hands. I feel sorry for Mayo when his fame fades and he is held up to the same standards of ordinary mortals.

Scooter, you may not be saying that Sutton orchestrated the activities at Greenup County, but it sounds like you believe he is using the events for his own benefit. This is a VERY fine line that you are playing with. You say that Hicks should not be unfairly judged by anything other than the facts. Unfortunatley, you don't seem to judge Sutton by the same criteria.

So Scooterbob should all technical fouls called on the high school level be investigated at the same vigor that you suggest for Mr. Mayo. It sounds as though you endorse video-tape investigations for all "questionable" technicals. If this is so, where does it stop. I would surmise that a majority of player and coaches who receive techicals feel that they are treated unfairly. Should we begin allowing for video replays during high school games for all called violations. If this is the case, I believe that you would see even worse officiating because the officials would always be aware of the video camera looking over their shoulder. Bottom line--Mayo was called for 2 technicals. Whether spectators agree or disagree with the calls, the calls were made. Because of his notoriety, more people than most are questioning these calls. That does not mean that Mayo should be given special treatment or additiional "investigations" into the matter to see if the calls were correct. By doing so would be giving preferential treatment.

Scooterbob, I also do not know Hicks, Sutton, or any of the "players" of the Greenup melodrama, so I can be about as unbiased as it gets. You say you don't know Sutton and you say you are an opponent of hearsay, yet you now assume that Sutton has used machiavellian motives to acquire the head coaching job. Sutton may hate the way he obtained this position - he had to realize what a tough position it would put him in. Is it just possible that Sutton took the job because he loves the kids. I would think that Hicks would support a coach on his staff that has learned his system and would make a coaching transition easier for the boys. Even if Hicks doesn't personally like Sutton (which I have no info of) maybe he should put his own personal feeling on the back burner and help make the situation better for "his" kids. I have observed Hicks' behavior in the stands around the other parents, and whether he realizes it or not, I believe that it has had a negative impact on the situation (Since I am only giving my opinion of a situation that I have seen firsthand, I don't believe this is hearsay) Scooterbob, I realize that due to your background that you don't like to see the rights of people trampled on, and I agree in most situations. However, there comes a point where a person should consider the effect that this "personal justice" is having on those around him. If Hicks truly loves his players, he should be willing to take some "personal injustice" for their benefit.

I understand and respect your decision to let this subject drop. Just curious and a bit amazed at this turn of events on both the boys and girls sides of the 64th.....

Scooterbob, I completely agree with you about the seeding issue. I can see no reason how it favors Fairview or RH to seed. I am not saying that I believe that Ashland and Boyd are such powerhouses that in certain years seeding would not favor RH or Fairview. I am just looking at the reality of the situation. Most years the bigger school will have the athletic advantage. Not to make a big issue about this, but personally I am just curious to know who made this decision at RH and why??????

As to my understanding of the voting process, once a seed or non-seed majority vote is made it remains that way year after year until another majority vote changes it. This is why I am baffled at RH's decision to vote to seed. I could possibly see the reasoning if the boys and girls had to make the same decision - the girls might sacrifice for the boys who look to have some very strong years ahead of them. But, according to Jay Bilas, this isn't the case. Scooterbob, Himmelfarb, or anyone else close to the RH scene - can you help explain Rh's vote?