bigblue88

I remember hearing rumblings about what a good coach Highfield was his first year when Pennick (sp) and company were around and there didn't seem to be as much knocking on the coach down at Ludlow. And the rumblings probably weren't about the best in the region but for DIII schools. I could be mistaken but I just found that funny.

Simon Kenton beat Villa Madonna yesterday. They advance to play Cov. Cath?

Ryle winner of Calvary vs. Dixie Beechwood SilverGrove Holy Cross New Cath Newport St. Henry Connor Cov Cath Villa Simon Kenton Boone County Highlands Scott Holmes I'm pretty sure these are the first round matchups. I'm also pretty sure that all first round games are suppsed to be played by today. Villa plays Simon Kenton today at 4 at Villa.

:thumb: I think its funny that Ludlow's coach was one of the best in the region two/three years ago but now we're insinuating that he may be the problem down there. I think Coach Highfield is doing a great job with what he's got.

Villa should be worried. Last year the BlueLightning won a barn burner in the first game and Ludlow got them back in the All A and for the second game. You're right, Ludlow will be back looking to avenge the loss earlier in the season and I wouldn't pick Villa to be the favorite just yet. However when Bryan, Love and Hamilton playing well and together they are hard to stop.

In addition to up and coming players: 1.) Blake Bryan - point guard on much improved Villa Madonna team. Great scorer and hard to stop. Best player you've never heard of: 1.) Brian Hamilton - also a Villa Madonna player. Great rebounder, defender and can put it in the basket when he needs to.

Hey....grizzly adams DID have a beard!

Holmes doesn't want to see the Grovers. I'm sure they're shaking in their hightops.

I'd have to go with Beechwood too. Hall is a streaky shooter too but when he's hot he's deadly. With Romes and other transfers coming in to Beechwood they're going to be the team to beat. I think its a toss up b/t Calvary and Villa for the number two spot. Then Ludlow, Belevue, Dayton Heritage and the Grove (not in that order though) I don't think the grove will be that bad....its true Steve Pelle's all they have to hang their hat on but they are tough kids and play hard. but it'll be tough for them after losing the older Pelle.

I'd love to see the tigers make a run this year too bad they'll run into CovCath in the districts Hoops1111 I'd love to see Villa make a run this year Is there a D3 team who's ever made it out of the districts? What is the farthest a D3 team has ever made it in the tournament? Just wondering.

Pray that Randy Moss has a son who plans to attend school there. Heritage is one of those schools I always root for. They're such a small school and play in a crackerbox gym but they always play hard even when they're out matched athletically and physically. Even though there were only a few people in Newport's gym last year in the All A -- the place was hopping when they almost upset Beechwood in the All A last year. I think they were up about 9 with 2 minutes left.

I saw a kid from Villa at the newport league this summer who looked pretty tough. I don't know if he'd make top 10 in the 9th region, but he looked good against the wildcats.

So would Beechwood be the frontrunner in D3 this year? Or will Calvary give them a run for their money?

http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/preps/ The third entry down talks about the new coach at Beechwood. Good luck Coach Schumate.