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One of the best stories I ever heard involved Jock Sutherland. When he was coaching at Gallatin County (I believe), he ran out onto the court. The referee told him that he was going to get a technical foul for every step back to the bench. So his players carried him back to the bench. I don't recall the final outcome.
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The Bluegrass Basketball Association has several good officials. They work both the 10th and 11th regions so it is hard to narrow to just one region.
Here are a few that come to mind in no particular order.
Cary Lyle
John Chamberlain
Bo Queen
Bart Lenox
Eric Thornsberry
Don Werner
Kirk Hudson
Clayton Brooks
Several other good ones but don't know all names.
I agree.
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GRC travels to the 16th region to take on the Vikings on Tuesday. The young Cards are playing pretty good right now. The Cards may be without two starters, Evan Bennett, death in family and Robby Stenzel, ankle injury. Can the Cards pull this one out? Your thoughts.
I'm not 100% sure, but there is a distinct possibility that both Bennett and Stenzel will play.
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Also, Pat Riley was hurt practically the whole year and was out some and when he did play he was never really healthy. That contributed to the 13-13 record as well.
That's true, and Bob Tallent transferred to George Washington, where he had an outstanding career.
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Hey, Mason fans, the Royals will be fine. A loss this time of year, can be a learning experience. It is in post season that really counts. I have great respect for your coach and I am sure he will take care of the disciplinary issues and have the Royals at full speed come tourney time. :thumb:
Ditto. Let's keep everything in perspective. In 1966, Rupp's Runts went to the national championship game before they lost to Texas Western. The only two seniors on that team were Larry Conley and Tommy Kron, and neither one were great scorers.
The following season, UK--with Louie Dampier, Pat Riley, Thad Jaraz, Bob Tallent, and Gary Gamble--went 13-13.
Here is my point. Last year, Mason County had a strong defender and rebounder in power forward Brad Pawset, an effective point guard in Tyreese Scott, and a tremendous sixth man in Tony Browning. In fact, I truly believe that if Browning hadn't gotten hurt in the regional championship game that Clark County might not have won.
So, as players like King, Downing, and others continue to progess, Mason County will be fine. And besides, Scott County is good. Most teams in the state would love to have Jordan Lee, Richie Phares, Tyler Portwood, and Cam Hundley.
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This Clark Co. team has really surprised me this season.They only had one starter back from last year and now stand 12-4. I think they have played very good in the last ten games with the exception of the North Laurel game . I'm very proud of all the boys and I think the coach has done an excellent job. Keep up the good work.:dancingpa
I agree. Preston Knowles plays basketball for Louisville. Tristen Jones plays football for Western. Robelle Rogers plays football for Eastern. Josh Wood plays baseball for Cumberlands. And Kendall Bergmen, who might have started at center this year, moved to South Carolina.
I had no idea that freshmen Corey Rogers and Travis Purvis would be impact players this year. I had no idea that Henry Clay transfer Ryan Williams, who didn't play for the Blue Devils last year, would be one of the best passers I have ever seen.
By playing a 1-3-1 zone defense, coach Scott Humphrey has taken his defensive philosophy to the next level. This team is the most fun, exciting, and UNSELFISH team I have seen in quite some time.
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Man, how did you get those scores that quick. I always have to wait on the scores from the Lex Herald before I can post them? I'd wish you would do that every game!!
I went to the game and, knowing that Gold Sunrise could not attend, kept the score myself.
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Cards found a way to win today! Good quality win!
Actually, score was 61-50
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Clark County scoring: Robert Hatton 26, Ryan Williams 12, Corey Rogers 8, Marc Miller 6, Aaron Dini 5, Travis Purvis 2, Chase Kindred 2, Tatum Lewis 0. Robbie Stenzil (ankle) and Evan Bennett (death in family) did not play.
Sorry, I don't have Simon Kenton scores.
Score by quarter:
Clark County --11-29-39-61
Simon Kenton--13-24-35-50
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It is always interesting to find out who actually picks the teams. Sometimes it is the coaching staff, sometime it is a tournament director, sometimes it is a representative from the biggest monetary sponsor...
I don't know who was making decisions in this case...
You make a good point here. I remember when I coached softball, teams were allotted a certain number of players on the all-tournament team based on their finish, and it was up to the head coach of that team to select which players made it.
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Clark County/George Rogers Clark High School
1. Linville Puckett - All-State Tournament Team (1950-1952), Played at University of Kentucky and Kentucky Wesleyan
2. Paul Smith - All-State Tournament Team (1958), Kentucky All-Stars (1958), Played at University of Kentucky and Georgetown College
3. Tommy Harper - Kentucky All-Stars (1960), Played at University of Kentucky
4. Larry Gay - All-State Tournament Team (1969), Kentucky All-Stars (1969), Played at Florida State University, played in 1972 National Championship Game vs. UCLA
5. Preston Knowles - All-State Tournament Team (2007), Kentucky All-Stars (2007), Signed with University of Louisville
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Riley Benock, Meade County, Mississippi State
Matt Fraliex, Caldwell County, Murray State
Ty Proffitt, South Laurel, Notre Dame
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One of the best things that might have happened for Preston this year was the first game against Mason County. That game was played on a Saturday afternoon prior to the Kentucky-Florida game. Florida had two assistant coaches at the game primarily to watch Darius Miller. They were both very impressed with Knowles (remember he had 17 points in the 2nd quarter) and told a well respected former college coach that he could have helped Florida this year (as if they really needed a lot of help). I've always believed that coaches have a herd mentality and, after that game, word really started to spread about Preston.
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With Bud Mackey going to Indiana, Darius Miller can commit to Kentucky and win Mr. Basketball. I'm not saying that's always how it happens, but I'm also not sure how Josh Carrier was the best player in the state a few years back! Or Brandon Stockton, for that matter!
Bingo! Never underestimate the power of politics.
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I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.
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Wow, that was just a huge mistake on my part. I thought I had Knowles on there. I would probably put him at a tie for 3rd. He is a much better scorer than Beckham, but Beckham is much better at everything else.
:thumb: Sounds good.
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1. Walls
2. Pettigrew
3. Beckham
4. Brooks
5. Rice
6. Proffit
7. Hill
8. Anderson
9. Coleman (maybe higher, I havent seen him play)
10. Beaumont[/b][/b][/b]
Would you really take Walls, Beckham, Rice, Profitt, Hill, and Beaumont over Preston Knowles?
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I need a little help here. I'm picturing a guy a little on the heavy side, kind of thin hair on top, maybe wore glasses, and often wore a Mason County golf shirt. I know I've seen him many times at the press table, but I'm not for sure. Do you have a picture of him?
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I know that Jordan Hammons from South Laurel tried out but did not make it. I am not sure who else, but know of him because he is from my area.
Actually, I'm a little surprised that Hammonds didn't make it. I was really impressed with him in the game against Clark County back in December.
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Can someone please tell me who didnt make it, but tried out?
Per Courier-Journal, the players invited to try out:
Boys: Davin Anderson, Doss; Rashad Basey, Jeffersontown; Twany Beckham, Ballard; Kane Belcher, Pendleton County; Riley Benock, Meade County; Kerry Benson, Pleasure Ridge Park; Nick Britt, Warren Central; Jeff Brooks Jr., Doss; Jamie Case, Belfry; Sean Clark, Greenwood; Josh Clemons, Ohio County; Thomas Coleman, Jeffersontown; Matt Daniel, Rowan County; Zack Fain, West Jessamine; Matt Fraliex, Caldwell County; Luc Graves, Allen County-Scottsville; Johonne Hamilton, Ballard; Jordan Hammonds, South Laurel; Mike Hester, Simon Kenton; Justin Hicks, Hazard; Austin Hill, Holmes; Josh Hurd, Simon Kenton; Tanner Jacobs, Trinity; Jaron Jones, Bryan Station; Preston Knowles, Clark County; Jamie McCarty, Johnson Central; Jeffery McClain, Fulton County; Andre Miller, Central Hardin; Spencer Perrin, Boyle County; Steffphon Pettigrew, Elizabethtown (Mr. Basketball); Ty Proffitt, South Laurel; Greg Rice, Holmes; Shawn Savage, Bowling Green; Reggie Smith, Fairdale; C.J. Trotter, Christian County; Robert Troutman, Bullitt East; Justin Vitatoe, Clinton County; Terry Walker, Fort Knox; Matt Walls, Scott County; Ryan Whitaker, Bell County. Coaches: Ron Bevars, North Hardin; Bill Mike Runyon, Paintsville.
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I've been trying to tell everyone - surround Knowles with DI talent and he is going to be a good one!
How did Jordan look in the game?
Coach Scott Humphrey said the same thing at the press conference. Once he is surrounded with better players offensively, shot selection will improve.
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How did Austin Hill not make this list? I'm not trying to be biased but I see a few names on there that Austin could replace.
But congrats to the young men who were selected.
I am not biased, and I agree with you.
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This is the first Derby Festival Classic I have been to since the mid 1970s. And I must say it was one of the worst exhibitions of basketball I have seen in some time. Each team had 27 turnovers. The Gold Team, on which Preston Knowles and Steffphon Pettigrew played, played no defense, did not hit the boards hard, and had no one who could take the ball to the basket. Having said that, there were some outstanding performances. I agree with everything The Deuce said except for A. J. Stewart.
First, Kansas State signee Mike Beasley was clearly the best player on the floor. He scored 23 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and at times was a man among boys.
Senario Hillman (Alabama) was the quickest, fastest player on the court. He scored 17 points and nobody could guard him.
Nolan Smith (Duke), son of former U of L star Derek Smith, scored 19 points and was rock solid.
DeAndre Jordan got a huge reception from UK fans and responded with 18 points and 7 rebounds. He didn't play much defense and didn't show much offense outside of 5 feet. But inside of 5 feet he was tough. I sure would like to see him come to Kentucky.
I was most disappointed in A.J. Stewart. Yes, he did win the slam dunk competition, but that contest was so bad, everyone around me just laughed. Stewart had two big dunks in the game and that was just about it. We saw him hit few, if any, baskets during warm-ups.
Morakinyo "Mike" Williams (UK) scored 9 points and had 7 rebounds, but I was not overly impressed with his game. He's a big guy, who did not appear in shape. But, who knows, neither was Nazr Mohammad in high school.
E-town's Steffphon Pettigrew was impressive in winning the 3-point shooting contest. But, during the game, he was hardly visable. As the only player still undecided as to his college choice, I was hoping he would make more of a statement. He did have 7 points, but I left with mixed feelings as to his ability to contribute at the highest level. Still, I believe he could be solid at the small forward position.
Clark County's Preston Knowles (U of L) scored 10 points on 4 of 10 shooting. He was 2 of 6 from 3-point range. I would guess that 8 of his 10 shots were quality shots. Knowles was just about the only player on the Gold Team that played any defense, as he had 5 steals. He also handled the ball well.
South Laurel's Ty Profitt (Notre Dame) scored zero points (0-5) and had 5 assists and 4 steals.
U of L signee George Goode looked solid in scoring 12 points. Lastly, Austin Daye (Gonzaga) looked good with 14 points and 9 rebounds, as did Anthony Randolph (LSU) with 21 points.
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Is there a link to this article?? Thanks!!
Here it is.
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070414/SPORTS03/704140502
GRC vs Rowan Co
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According to today's The Winchester Sun, Bennett will play but Stenzel is doubtful.