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Both teams went at each other hard. SV owning the paint and Logan making a lot of 3's. In the end SV seemed to be in much better condition and pulled away in the end. The E. Justice and Noah Cotrill matchup was great. I had Cotrill unofficially with 43 and Justice with 37. Justice had two dunks and probably around 10 assist. If I can get some official stats I will add them. Great game to watch give both teams credit for great effort.

Hey guys this brings back old memories of when I wasnt one of the only 15th region mountain "valley dwellers" on this site. But I have a question I know of a youngster who handles the pill with sick skills and is deadly from inside of 8 feet. He stands 49 inches tall and his mom is left handed. He shoots right but swings a basball bat and golf club left which I hoped would qualify him for this thread. He is now in a Shelby Valley feeder school and may dress on the frosh team this season. I will keep you guys posted for the next 12 years. :popcorn:

This was a great game. Watching Watkins and BJ Roberts go at it like heavyweight fighters on both sides of the ball was really fun to watch.

BJ Roberts for SV is one heck of a player on both sides of the ball. He is a running back, returns punts and kicks and plays linebacker on defense. He is one of the better players in 2A.

SV has a good team but on the road to Corbin is a tall task.

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Maybe someone else can confirm but I have been told he has committed to the Cards a few minutes ago. No details as to walk on or scholarship.

I would say thats pretty good info.

Pitino did make it today. He had two people with but I was not there to know who they were. They stayed through the entire practice and spoke with Elijah. What I have been told was they liked what they saw and want him to come in on an official visit. They did not talk offers, walk on or scholarship. Pitino told him they would discuss that stuff on the visit. Again I was not there.... just told this tonight from someone that probably knows.

Guys Justice has played against bigger and stronger guys all of his life. He has always been told he couldnt compete. That is why he has worked so hard on his body and his game throughout the last 4 years. This kid has not been stuck in the mountains playing lesser competition. He has traveled and played AAU basketball for the last 8 or 9 years. This all started this summer at the AAU tourney in Las Vegas, against what most would consider top flite competition Justice played very, very well. I would guess that most of the kids looked taller, stronger and quicker than Justice but he quietly holds his on very well. There were a couple of plays against Fab Melo in particular that raised some eyebrows.

Word here is that Pitino is coming to SV this week to watch SV practice. What I have been told is it will be extra tight with only players, coaches and Pitino and company allowed in the gym.

McCarty did come down and watch some pickup games last week and talked with Coach Booher. From what I have been told the offer is to walk on year one with opportunity to move up on scholarship. To back up my point on another site today I found a post that said "is there any truth to East Kentucky Native Matt Figger and K-State having interest in Justice" No doubt it is someone who read this thread.

I checked flight aware and there is a flight coming in from Kansas to Pikeville this evening?????????

This is a complete rumor that I have not confirmed. Im friends with he and his family so I did not want to throw his name out there like I knew something for sure I didnt. Its not that I thought anyone couldnt dig up the info. Or should I have done like so many on here and called him a source. Or I could call him my banker.

Not sure if I should post his name or not. He graduated from Jenkins. Started out in Juco. Ended up with Pelphrey South Alabama and then on to K state.

Guys first off I will admit Im a SV homer so take it for what its worth. Elijah would be about 5'10. He finished the season last year at over 40 % from the 3line and has a lost art for a lot of high school kids the mid range jumper. I dont think anyone can question his ball handling skills. One day this summer the kid is in the gym by himself when I saw him he was already in a thick sweat. He proceeded to shoot jumpers for the next 2 hours. I honestly wouldnt guess how many he put up that day. And from what Ive been told if he wasnt traveling and playing this was his routine. Last year SV played Walton GA. They had Glen Rice Jr which everyone knew. They also had A kid by the name of Harrow who had committed to NC state. I know at one point this summer Rivals had him as a 4 star and a top 10 PG. Elijah was the best player on the floor THAT NIGHT and it wasnt close. Elijah picked his pocket at midcourt in the second half the crowd went crazy and the Harrow kid was done. Im not going to set false expectations about where he should or could go I just hope he reaches his maximum opportunity. If a bigger school takes a chance he could be one of those kids who come out of nowhere to have nice careers. Anyway way just glad to see our little hometown guy from Dorton KY get a little recognition. Also Kansas State has an assistant from eastern Ky and have heard they are asking around about him.

Thanks for the update seems like Justice has played well this summer against some of the best competition.

Did E Justice make the trip with D Smith 17u. Just wondering if anyone knew how he was doing?

I love to hear to hear that E Justice performed well in front of that many college coaches. This kid has worked his tail off since the end of last season.

They have a favorable schedule this year and 14 seniors. Should be a good first season for Norman.

Jeff Norman its offficial. Anybody know anything about him most SV players and fans are in the dark about the guy.

Good to hear good things from Justice.

I like Justice but everyone mentioned are good gaurds.

Guys, Just now getting back to my computer and just want to congratulate SV on giving us a great run this season and a State Championship and a good run in the state tournament. I did not read through all the post but hats off to Elliot Countys kids for playing hard and picking up a big win.

I understand what your saying and have the upmost respect for the 7th region. I guess the one game that I can think of that may make me think he wouldnt struggle is the Walton GA game in December. Walton had five kids that were longer and taller than Justice. The two kids that tried to gaurd him was Glen Rice Jr who has signed with Ga Tech and a point gaurd with the last name Harrow who has verballed to NC State. Justice torched them for over 25 points and Valley won by over 20. He completely dominated the game with scoring, defense and assist.