The Fossil

Congratulations to the Hounds in both Vasity and JV. Hounds won them both.

Lex Cath just beat GRC. Corbin just beat South Laurel. Id say both of those are pretty good teams so Corbin and Lex Cath can expect a hard fought game from each other. As far as I know, the only common opponent has been GRC so lets ask a GRC fan who might have the edge between Corbin and Lex Cath.

JV game is currently on schedule prior to varsity game at 3:00pm. Im picking the Hounds by 10-12 in this one. This game is definitely a big one for the Hounds and they are eager to play good teams.

If Corbin is able to get a couple of other players from its bench to give consistent play, they will be much more difficult to beat. In order to win at RUPP, you will have to go 8 or 9 deep.

Yes, I saw the same things as you. The officiating in the KC/ Gaffney game was okay by 2 of the guys but 1 older guy (CK) was horrendous. He alone cheated Gaffney from being able to contend for the win. It is always an embarrassment to the home crowd when he is calling any games.Im dissappointed in the Varsity Club for allowing this guy to officiate games. I doubt that Gaffney will return to participate in the tournament...I cant blame them.

Matchups are the only way to compare.

yes and what about that 41 point loss to Corbin. There was way too much hype and pressure put on this team over the summer and preseason. Does GRC play South Laurel this year, if so, Id like to see that one with St John pitted against Zollo. St John is age eligible to be a Sophomore...just turned 17.

Sorry GRC fans but after watching Corbin play GRC, I'm going with Scott Co. but not as lopsided as one might of first thought early on in the preseason. GRC should get better by March and thats what really counts. Scott Co may actually slip as all of the pre season hype causes more individuality to manifest itself on a team of "stars".

IMO...the officials allowed way too much contact on both ends of the floor. Id say that Corbin wins the rematch at Corbin by 40+ as more consistent officiating wont allow for all of the muggings. Of course, Corbin will have to make their foul shots too. Last nights game would have been much more lopsided if Corbin would have made their free throws.

Agreed...Clark will get better but so will Corbin when it gets all of its players which adds depth to the bench. Manns, Hopkins, Watkins and others will make Corbin a much deeper team.

Maybe he"ll go to Scott Co like everybody else...

This is very true. Any of the schools could simply substitute the Civic Center in place of their school. The Civic Center could take care of the whole event on behalf of the host school and pay the school a percentage of the revenue. This is truly a no brainer.

Isnt Pikeville a much smaller school than Corbin and if so, this shouldnt even be close. The JV and reserves ought to be in alot during the 2nd half.

Corbin also has Blake Hendrickson (Sr) who will be more aggressive on offense this year to go along with his strong defensive and rebounding game. Look for him to get alot of minutes. Corbin has its best team in many years and are expecting to be in RUPP this March.

You can add Randy Grimes - DL, OL

While Im sure Aaron has been promised that he's the next Jeremy Shockey, my guess is that he will be asked to block about 99% of the time and wont touch the football unless he knocks it loose while playing defense. I hope Im wrong for Aaron's sake!

Corbin Varsity beat Owen Co by 20+ and Lex Christian (for the 2nd time in 2 weeks) by 10 but didnt seem that close. Corbin JV won by 30+ over East Jessamine and had huge size advantage with Stewart and Hopkins playing JV and play Knox Central tonight at 6:00. The varsity plays June Buchannon at 6:00 tonight. Corbin or Scott Co have to be the favorites at this point according to the "observers".

Which teams will advance to the final 4?

Yes. Corbin was down 1 point with just over 1 minute to go but 2 costly turnovers in the backcourt and then fouling trying to get the ball back cost them the game. Largo made their free throws.

The Hounds will have a 8 - 10 man rotation this year that will wear down alot of teams late in the game. The Hounds have already played and won alot of games against good teams this summer in AAU as well as school teams. They will be much better than last year.

Held Back! what does that mean? KHSAA and AAU in this instance, set the playing eligibility rules. If a player doesnt start 1st grade until a year after he is first eligible, isnt that the same as repeating a grade somewhere along the line. Why yes it is... By the way, Ryan is 15 until this Fall.

Corbin, South and several area Knoxville teams played in a tournament this past weekend with Corbin and South both dominating the Knoxville area High Schools. Ky seems to be way out in front of the TN schools in basketball.

Based upon talent, I disagree but based upon history and along with very good coaching, I agree. Until someone else knocks them off, South is the team to beat.

Thanks Shooterx3 for the info. We are looking for some games to play in about every weekend.

Besides BCI in Florence and Knott Co., anyone know of any upcoming tournaments for 17U Boys? The BCI tournament this past weekend only had 3 teams participating.