Kingfish Stevens

Where was small school tournament played?

Where was the tournament played?

You may be correct but dodging Bath County and Coach Hicks raises questions about the soundness of that boat.

Maybe even your boys can beat them for a change.

Let's hope so.

I was told by a couple of well informed sources that Greenup County and Bath County were likely to meet in the David Garnes Memorial Tournament at Rose Hill. However, Greenup's "leadership" put a stop to that. I'll bet Coach Hicks would have enjoyed the challenge.

Won't two of those three start with Euton, Jackson, and Fuller? Is there someone else at #4?

AcesFull, you have coined the proper title. The So So Seven is truly applicable. I salute you. Hereinafter, the ratings should be so designated.

You are kidding, aren't you? I think the whole problem could be resolved by dropping "Super" from the heading. Teams who are 1-6 are certainly not "super" by anyone's definition and excuses from partisans about "hard schedules" are just excuses.

Because of a, shall we say, less than intelligent and more than foolish move by Rose Hill, the 64th District is seeded. Some, it seems, never learn.

Did anyone ever get to the real truth of that drama?

Cubster posted that they moved to the Chicage area. The Okora family was a fine asset in the community and the move is a loss for the entire area and not just for Russell.

Fine, if curiosity was your motive, we have no disagreement. However, if you "could care less" that indicates that you do care, doesn't it? Or did you mean that you couldn't care less? It is a rare BGPer who is, as you, not loyal to a particular school.:thumb:

The Okora family moved out of the area.

Who said that Kidwell deserves it more than Bradley? Good grief. Must we ways be politically correct and include everyone? Let me be touchy, feely and say that I sincerely wish that all of our coaches and teams could go since all of them deserve it. However, since only one will go, I would like to see Kidwell have the opportunity. Then, maybe the next year, Bradley can go. Or, should I want Bradley to go this year and Kidwell the next year?

Yes.

I agree. Let's hope she has a healthy season and, if so, Raceland will be a major factor in the region.

You are probably correct. Getting a Mr. Football east of Lexington isn't likely. Maybe I should have said his chances of making first team all-state would be much better. When your team is 1-6 and will probably finish either 2-8 or 3-8 (depending on the Bryan Station game), it detracts from your personal performance. Too bad.

Five of the top six are Catholic schools.

I guess I hit a raw nerve with onetoya. When you lose 48-13 I guess it can be said that you didn't "finish the deal". I do understand that when you are 1-6 you insiders tend to get a little touchy. You can point out the score at the end of the first quarter but, if you thought Ashland was still in the game at that time, you were one of the few. Most independent observers were just waiting for the dam to burst. And it did. My comments about Thomas were not a cut at the other seniors. Many posts have been made pointing out that it is a shame that Brian Brohm is having an outstanding season and that, because his team is not doing better, he will not receive the recognition that he deserves. I am pointing out the same in regard to Thomas. For example, at the risk of causing an uproar, if Thomas were at Russell or some other more successful school this season, he would be a very legitimate Mr. Football candidate. Again, no harm meant.

No one wants to "punish" anyone. However, it would be ridiculous for anyone to say that the level of play in the region- teamwise or indvidualwise- will approach what it has been the last couple of years. Nevertheless, I would agree with justafan23 in that no one should make hurtful comparisons. Although the level of ability won't be there, these girls will work hard to do their best. No one can ask for more and fans of girls's basketball should attend the games just as they have in the past.

I think you may be right on target. Having the 64th District at Ashland gives them the upper hand in an otherwise even district from top to bottom.

True but I don't think anyone considered them the fourth best team in the region by a long shot and they were never a threat to win the region. Nonetheless they did upset someone in the first round to get there proving that anything can happen. They should be a top four team this coming season. Having the district tournament at Ashland will help them a lot. Bill Bradley deserves a good season but Merle Kidwell deserves a trip to Bowling Green (as a participant rather than as a spectator).

Woodford County dominated the game from the start. After each Ashland game, there have been several posts stating that Ashland is better than its record indicates. At this stage of the season, it seems fair to ask if that is really true. As I have posted before, I hate to see Matt Thomas having this situation in his senior year. He deserves better.

Very good analysis. I would believe Russell should be the favorite. Raceland may be a little higher and Rose Hill a little lower. But, overall, a very good analysis.