Best Middle School Basketball Teams

[eaglepride]

Lets Hear It

[EKYSPORTS]

Jc--paintsville--pikeville

[Dad 35]

How can you not say BELFRY....they have won the Mountain Conference and the Pike County Championships

[JD If U Please]

I think they mean boys

[Pirates~R~Us]

Our boys are just getting started. They haven't played their first game yet.

[BlueChipper]

They will start with a bang, hopes are that they can carry on the winning tradition which the BMS football team started for 2006-2007. COUNTY SWEEP!

Goodluck boys and coches.:Cheerlead

[cobra67]

From what I have seen That is a very good possibility They look alot better than last year

[DortonWildcat5]

Do you think Belfry can compete with Pikeville?

Do they have any new boys out who didn't play last year or have the ones they had gotten better. The year between 7th and 8th grade year is always interesting to see how much boys have improved.

I don't really see Belfry being up there with Pikeville, but they might be above the 2nd tier teams such as Millard, Virgie, and Dorton.

[Pirates~R~Us]

They will start with a bang, hopes are that they can carry on the winning tradition which the BMS football team started for 2006-2007. COUNTY SWEEP!

Goodluck boys and coches.:Cheerlead

I hope so too:thumpsup:

[Pirates~R~Us]

From what I have seen That is a very good possibility They look alot better than last year

They did look good, didnt they!!

[TOMCAT06]

Verity

[Dream_Weaver]

From what I have seen That is a very good possibility They look alot better than last year

I think they'll surprise a few teams this season.

[Dream_Weaver]

They did look good, didnt they!!

Yes. They did.

[Dawg@heart]

Louisa Middle School 8th grade is looking pretty good so far/came out really rough in the first panorama they played in but are looking stronger every day

[OnCeABobcat]

Betsy Layne Elementary looks really good. They can play with anybody in the mountains at the middle school level.

[Blackflag]

Do you think Belfry can compete with Pikeville?

Do they have any new boys out who didn't play last year or have the ones they had gotten better. The year between 7th and 8th grade year is always interesting to see how much boys have improved.

I don't really see Belfry being up there with Pikeville, but they might be above the 2nd tier teams such as Millard, Virgie, and Dorton.


NO!


All you listed will be better than them, as I have seen them practice.

No Struthers and no Wilkerson = 12-18 losses like last year and Bobby getting technicals, tossed, him cussing alot, and embarrassing the Belfry name and class that Coach Haywood and Coach Casey teach.

No real standout players that I can tell but you can't tell by the way they practice because they do very little scrimmaging. They work on drills that will not help them in games.


Is Pikeville better than last year? I was told they were but have not seen them yet. I was told they are a lock for the county title though. Coach Garris deserves it.

[Dream_Weaver]

NO!


All you listed will be better than them, as I have seen them practice.

No Struthers and no Wilkerson = 12-18 losses like last year and Bobby getting technicals, tossed, him cussing alot, and embarrassing the Belfry name and class that Coach Haywood and Coach Casey teach.

No real standout players that I can tell but you can't tell by the way they practice because they do very little scrimmaging. They work on drills that will not help them in games.


Is Pikeville better than last year? I was told they were but have not seen them yet. I was told they are a lock for the county title though. Coach Garris deserves it.

You make this judgement because you have seen them practice or because you have a problem with the coach.

I won't make bold statements and say that our boys will win every game that they play in, but they should be competitive. This group of boys have worked hard this summer and the results of this have already paid off with a football county championship.

You are probably right with the statement of "no one really standing out". No one really stood out on the football team either, but they played good team ball and success followed.

[hootie]

I think that Virgie is going to make some noise.

[Blackflag]

You make this judgement because you have seen them practice or because you have a problem with the coach.

I won't make bold statements and say that our boys will win every game that they play in, but they should be competitive. This group of boys have worked hard this summer and the results of this have already paid off with a football county championship.

You are probably right with the statement of "no one really standing out". No one really stood out on the football team either, but they played good team ball and success followed.


Difference is you had a good coach in football, in basketball you got a Bobby Knight wanna be!

[Dream_Weaver]

Difference is you had a good coach in football, in basketball you got a Bobby Knight wanna be!

You are correct in that we had a good coaches in football. As for the basketball coaches, I think that they do a fine job as well. This season is just getting started and it is way too early to tell. Last year was last year.

It is beyond apparent that you have a problem with Bobby, but you should remember that these athletes sometimes read these posts and might take them personally.

[Blackflag]

This has nothing to do with the kids at all.

I think they are great kids from what I have seen and I know some of the parents well. Some of the kids will be great football players and might turn into good basketball players once they get away from him but right now I don't think he can make them into basketball players. I think Lequire or May would be a better choice.


It takes great kids and parents to put up with Bobby and his arrogance so for that I tip my hat to you.


Now my problem with Bobby is this -

1. He is arrogant and cocky
2. He surrounds himself with arrogant and cocky Asst.'s
3. He knows nothing about basketball
4. He is untouchable- meaning he is protected by Mr. Hurley and Bobby Sr. and was protected by Mr. Welch and Mr. Dotson - thats changing now though
5. If it wasn't for his dad no one would have anything to do with him and he wouldn't be coaching.
6. He acts like every game is a championship game - why be so intense over basketball



I was hoping his dad would get beat so my son could attend BMS when he is ready to but sadly Mr. Hurley and Bobby Sr. brainwashed people into voting for him.

[Mr. Right]

If you have a problem with Bobby, I suggest you talk to him about it. He isn't shy and I'd say he wouldn't put out cowardly shots on a message board like some people.

[Blackflag]

If you have a problem with Bobby, I suggest you talk to him about it. He isn't shy and I'd say he wouldn't put out cowardly shots on a message board like some people.

I would love to "talk" to him about what I think about him but you either have to

A) - go through his mom, dad, brother, and buddies

B) - go to a bar



And he is pretty cowardly because the way he treats kids, a man wouldn't do that.

[Mr. Right]

I would love to "talk" to him about what I think about him but you either have to

A) - go through his mom, dad, brother, and buddies

B) - go to a bar



And he is pretty cowardly because the way he treats kids, a man wouldn't do that.

Well, you sure don't care to speak your mind on here. I find it hard to believe you couldn't talk your way through all of those people to get to him.

[Mr. Right]

I would love to "talk" to him about what I think about him but you either have to

A) - go through his mom, dad, brother, and buddies

B) - go to a bar



And he is pretty cowardly because the way he treats kids, a man wouldn't do that.

In what way has he ever mistreated a kid???

[Blackflag]

Have you watched him or ever listened to him during a ballgame? The way he talks to officials is embarassing and I know he says a few 4-letter words around the kids.


ITS MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL.

Everyone should get to play at some point and every game is not for the NBA title.


They play Johnson Central tonight go see how mant T's he gets and how his language is and how bad they lose. From what one of the parents told me I wouldn't be surprised if a player or 2 gets kicked out because of what he teaches.

He teaches them to be too physical, to dive after lose balls on top of other kids. Watch them practice, it looks like a wrestling match.

They knock peoples heads off to get the basketball.......basketball is non-contact WAKE-UP

[Dream_Weaver]

This thread along with others has turned into a coach bashing when it should be about the teams and their efforts on the court.

[Dream_Weaver]

Have you watched him or ever listened to him during a ballgame? The way he talks to officials is embarassing and I know he says a few 4-letter words around the kids.


ITS MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL.

Everyone should get to play at some point and every game is not for the NBA title.


They play Johnson Central tonight go see how mant T's he gets and how his language is and how bad they lose. From what one of the parents told me I wouldn't be surprised if a player or 2 gets kicked out because of what he teaches.

He teaches them to be too physical, to dive after lose balls on top of other kids. Watch them practice, it looks like a wrestling match.

They knock peoples heads off to get the basketball.......basketball is non-contact WAKE-UP

This team has been practicing with the high school and I am not sure where you are getting your information from, but my son has been playing basketball for several years and if you really think that basketball is a non-contact sport, then you haven't been around it much.

You do teach players to dive for loose balls. You do teach them to be aggressive for rebounds, etc. This isn't pee-wee.

As for us playing Johnson Central tonight, please do come. Then you can judge something other than a practice.

[TurnthePage]

This team has been practicing with the high school and I am not sure where you are getting your information from, but my son has been playing basketball for several years and if you really think that basketball is a non-contact sport, then you haven't been around it much.

You do teach players to dive for loose balls. You do teach them to be aggressive for rebounds, etc. This isn't pee-wee.

As for us playing Johnson Central tonight, please do come. Then you can judge something other than a practice.

VERY NICE POST!

Blackflag, where in the heck do you get your info??? You OBVIOUSLY have not been to a game THIS year :rolleyes: !! As posted earlier, last year was last year, they did fine last year and so did 7th grade. And Bobby has been just fine throughout our 4 VERY CLOSE scrimmages this year which were also very physical! What should they do? Stand by while the other team dives for the ball and just give it to them. Our boys did GREAT against Adams Middle, Inez and Warfield and so did Bobby THIS YEAR. As far as last year goes and your statement about no Struthers no Wilkerson is a joke! 2 kids dont make a team...Im not going to dish ANYBODY especially a child and those boys had a lot of talent, they really did, but with that came a lot of issues and drama!! The parents with open minds could see that when those 2 were out for whatever reason, the boys played much better as a TEAM. Also you saying no stand out talent..YES that was talking about the kids but as posted earlier TEAM BALL WINS GAMES not "1" standout that daddy thinks is the best to ever walk. I will be at JC tonight as I have been to all of the scrimmages. Sounds like a personal problem to me. The only thing that you posted that I can agree with is that Keith or LeQuire would do a fine job too, but theres nothing wrong with Bobby either.

And for the record Im not brainwashed :thumpsup:

Im sure I have plenty more of your post to address but I have a game to get ready for.

LETS GO BMS Dont read this garbage!! You are a fine bunch of boys!

[Dawg@heart]

I have to spit out a comment here-these kids are in middle school now right? You bet they should be physical. They should know how to go after the ball and pull down a rebound. and NO, not everybody should get to play at some point. Its not youth league anymore, these are young men who have to learn to earn a position and take it when they don't.

[TurnthePage]

I have to spit out a comment here-these kids are in middle school now right? You bet they should be physical. They should know how to go after the ball and pull down a rebound. and NO, not everybody should get to play at some point. Its not youth league anymore, these are young men who have to learn to earn a position and take it when they don't.

Thank you :thumpsup:

[BlueChipper]

Blackflag
I can understand parents having trouble with a coach in a personal area, but when you bring other "children" into the problems this makes for a mess. Not only is it childish to speak of children in this manner, how would you like it if someone talked of your child in this manner?
Secondly, this does nothing to promote team cohesiveness. It only works to break down the spirit of those "kids" who are playing for the love of the game, not to impress those parents in the stands. That is the problem, parents should butt out and let the kids play under the supervision of the coach. Why can't parents just let their children play and do as the coach says. We wonder why the kids are so confused and have this "its all about me attitude," it stems from the parents and trying to please mommy and daddy in the bleachers.
Many parents need to stop trying to re live their lives, sports lives, through their kids and let them enjoy the sport. That is what we are talking about right? It seems somewhere in the middle of all this name bashing we have forgotten what the goal is here. Promoting responsibility, discipline, respect, and effort.
What kind of actions can we expect to see from our children when they read this garbage on the computer and think if mom and dad says it, then it is ok.

[BlueChipper]

I have to spit out a comment here-these kids are in middle school now right? You bet they should be physical. They should know how to go after the ball and pull down a rebound. and NO, not everybody should get to play at some point. Its not youth league anymore, these are young men who have to learn to earn a position and take it when they don't.

Thank you. If these same group of young athletes present to the high school level without these basic skills who do you think will get the blame? That is right, the coach they had before. These kids should be physical but respectful, they should be ready for contact and learn how to play under control that is what it is all about.

[BlueChipper]

I would love to "talk" to him about what I think about him but you either have to

A) - go through his mom, dad, brother, and buddies

B) - go to a bar



And he is pretty cowardly because the way he treats kids, a man wouldn't do that.

I would think that would not be an appropriate comment to make, unless of course you know first hand where he hangs out.

[dopeboimagic]

well i personally think Millard has a very good squad with number 2 in the post he is very good any1 who plays post will have a hard time...and they also have a good shooter..dunno number/name
Belfry will be good
But final 2 in county Millard-Pikeville
Pikeville by 8
or pikeville-dorton

[turd ferguson]

Johnson County defeated Belfry by 3. JCMS is struggling to find cohesion just like they did last year in 7th grade. With a tremendous coach like Fairchild I'm sure they will get things going and have a great year. Now I am not trying to say anything bad to blackflag or anyone else because I don't know this coach at all. However, tonight both he and his team were very classy. I do remember him getting thrown out last year at JCMS so hopefully he has changed for the better.

[panther-]

haha pikeville by 30

[TurnthePage]

Blackflag
I can understand parents having trouble with a coach in a personal area, but when you bring other "children" into the problems this makes for a mess. Not only is it childish to speak of children in this manner, how would you like it if someone talked of your child in this manner?
Secondly, this does nothing to promote team cohesiveness. It only works to break down the spirit of those "kids" who are playing for the love of the game, not to impress those parents in the stands. That is the problem, parents should butt out and let the kids play under the supervision of the coach. Why can't parents just let their children play and do as the coach says. We wonder why the kids are so confused and have this "its all about me attitude," it stems from the parents and trying to please mommy and daddy in the bleachers.
Many parents need to stop trying to re live their lives, sports lives, through their kids and let them enjoy the sport. That is what we are talking about right? It seems somewhere in the middle of all this name bashing we have forgotten what the goal is here. Promoting responsibility, discipline, respect, and effort.
What kind of actions can we expect to see from our children when they read this garbage on the computer and think if mom and dad says it, then it is ok.


Nice post and soooo true:thumpsup:

[TurnthePage]

I would think that would not be an appropriate comment to make, unless of course you know first hand where he hangs out.

Its really none of anyones business where ANY adult hangs out during his or her private time as long as they keep it out of the schools and sports.

[TurnthePage]

Johnson County defeated Belfry by 3. JCMS is struggling to find cohesion just like they did last year in 7th grade. With a tremendous coach like Fairchild I'm sure they will get things going and have a great year. Now I am not trying to say anything bad to blackflag or anyone else because I don't know this coach at all. However, tonight both he and his team were very classy. I do remember him getting thrown out last year at JCMS so hopefully he has changed for the better.

Awesome game tonight! The winner on the scoreboard jumped back and forth from Belfry to JC all night! Very physical hard played game tonight. Congrats JC on your 3 point win! If Im not mistaken BMS 7th graders won the game last year at Central and got beat when Central came to Belfry. Same good close game this year!
:thumpsup:

Nothing but class shown tonight. Congrats BMS and coaches on a very good game!

Dont worry about BF his post mean nothing. BMS 7th did fine last year, he obviously dont know. Cant believe some of the statements he's made :rolleyes:
Especially about the talent level of kids :ChairHit: LOW........This years 8th played MOSTLY 8th graders plus holdbacks in FB last year and they did just fine in FB and BB both. Playing like that did nothing but make them better IMO

[Pirates~R~Us]

Congradulation JC on your win tonight and Congradulations BMS on a great game. Good job boys and coaches :Thumbs:

[Dream_Weaver]

Congradulation JC on your win tonight and Congradulations BMS on a great game. Good job boys and coaches :Thumbs:


Absolutely! Great game tonight.

[Whos next?]

how did the 6th and 7th games go?

[Dream_Weaver]

I don't remember the score for the 7th grade game, but BMS lost. The 6th grade also lost but the score in that game was 21-16. It is early in the season and both these teams will continue to improve.

[Blackflag]

I don't remember the score for the 7th grade game, but BMS lost. The 6th grade also lost but the score in that game was 21-16. It is early in the season and both these teams will continue to improve.


Yeah, I heard they looked real good.




One parent told me he was not letting his kid play for Bobby anymore because they were just thrown out there last night and got embarrassed.

The 6th graders playing 7th don't need to, not because they are not good enough but because they could get hurt.

A good coach would at least have the kids in the right spots.

Its also sad when everone thinks the coach did a good job because he didn't get thrown out........there not supposed to get thrown out.


Pikeville will beat them by 30 as will Millard and possibly Dorton and Virgie but you parents on here supporting him keep it up because he lets your kids play....

[Dream_Weaver]

Yeah, I heard they looked real good.




One parent told me he was not letting his kid play for Bobby anymore because they were just thrown out there last night and got embarrassed.

The 6th graders playing 7th don't need to, not because they are not good enough but because they could get hurt.

A good coach would at least have the kids in the right spots.

Its also sad when everone thinks the coach did a good job because he didn't get thrown out........there not supposed to get thrown out.


Pikeville will beat them by 30 as will Millard and possibly Dorton and Virgie but you parents on here supporting him keep it up because he lets your kids play....

Your post are getting boring. Not too hard to figure out that you are simply coach bashing.

I am not on here suporting Bobby because he "lets" my son play.:rolleyes: Playing time is earned at least that is what I have tried to teach my children. I don't have a problem with any of the coaches at BMS and I think that they all do a wonderful job. I don't think that our coaches did a good job last night simply because he didn't get thrown out of the game--I think that he did a good job simply because he did. I ,as a parent and as a fan, was proud of all the boys last night as I am everytime they put on a BELFRY uniform.

Again, please come watch them play yourself then you can post from a first hand account of the game and actions at the game otherwise your posts mean nothing to me.

[OnCeABobcat]

I find it quite amusing how some of you all will start your own little discussion about who knows what inside of a forum that is totally irrelevant. Why don't we start to remain on topic, and quit this bickering back and forth among each other about are own problems. Send private messages to one another if you want to debate something off topic, don't do it on the threads so we all have to read it just to find out what you're talking about.

[Pirates~R~Us]

I find it quite amusing how some of you all will start your own little discussion about who knows what inside of a forum that is totally irrelevant. Why don't we start to remain on topic, and quit this bickering back and forth among each other about are own problems. Send private messages to one another if you want to debate something off topic, don't do it on the threads so we all have to read it just to find out what you're talking about.

I dont think you understand. This Blackflag is the problem. He is jumping from thread to thread bashing this coach and he obviously has a personal problem with him. He does not know his facts and it sounds like someones kid isn't getting to start or something. All of these threads need to stay on topic and Blackflag needs to post like he is soposed to. It seems like the only reason he's on here is to hide behind a monitor and talk about someone. If he has a problem he needs to take it up with coach and leave BGR out of it. These parents, kids and fans are just defending their own because of him.

[OnCeABobcat]

Don't need to point fingers at me. I could care less about the situation or whatever is is about Blackflag and you or how he gets on other threads. All I'm sayin is when I click on a BEST MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAMS thread, that is what I want to read about.

[Dream_Weaver]

^I respect that, but...when a person quotes my post in which I had simply gave results from a game played last night and then responds with a coach bashing post-- I am going to reply.

[BMS Football Mom#36]

NO!


All you listed will be better than them, as I have seen them practice.

No Struthers and no Wilkerson = 12-18 losses like last year and Bobby getting technicals, tossed, him cussing alot, and embarrassing the Belfry name and class that Coach Haywood and Coach Casey teach.

No real standout players that I can tell but you can't tell by the way they practice because they do very little scrimmaging. They work on drills that will not help them in games.


Is Pikeville better than last year? I was told they were but have not seen them yet. I was told they are a lock for the county title though. Coach Garris deserves it.


If you have seen them practice and I stress if. Then why can't you talk to Bobby, I do after every practice my son has with him, sometimes before. I never go through anyone.:PirateSho

[BMS Football Mom#36]

Have you watched him or ever listened to him during a ballgame? The way he talks to officials is embarassing and I know he says a few 4-letter words around the kids.


ITS MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL.

Everyone should get to play at some point and every game is not for the NBA title.


They play Johnson Central tonight go see how mant T's he gets and how his language is and how bad they lose. From what one of the parents told me I wouldn't be surprised if a player or 2 gets kicked out because of what he teaches.

He teaches them to be too physical, to dive after lose balls on top of other kids. Watch them practice, it looks like a wrestling match.

They knock peoples heads off to get the basketball.......basketball is non-contact WAKE-UP

Did you play basketball? I want my son to go after the basketball and get any (loose) ball. To go after rebounds, what coach doesn't teach this!

[BMS Football Mom#36]

Yeah, I heard they looked real good.




One parent told me he was not letting his kid play for Bobby anymore because they were just thrown out there last night and got embarrassed.

The 6th graders playing 7th don't need to, not because they are not good enough but because they could get hurt.

A good coach would at least have the kids in the right spots.

Its also sad when everone thinks the coach did a good job because he didn't get thrown out........there not supposed to get thrown out.


Pikeville will beat them by 30 as will Millard and possibly Dorton and Virgie but you parents on here supporting him keep it up because he lets your kids play....


My child is one of the 6th playing for the 7th grade. Why shouldn't he play if he has the talent? The only reason my son isn't in the 7th grade is he missed the cut-off day for starting school by 26 days. He's as old as some of the 7th graders. And he could get hurt playing for the 6th grade, that is a chance we take anytime we let our kids play sports.

[Panther Thunder]

How can you not say BELFRY....they have won the Mountain Conference and the Pike County Championships

Ill show u how PIKEVILLE!!! :lmao:

[eaglepride]

by the way lasy yr jcms 7th grade beat belfry well actually they beta everyone except rosehill 2 but the did beat rose hill once

[NEXT]

JCMS and Pikeville would be a GREAT game.

Did they play last year?

#23 for JCMS could be the best player in East Ky.

[turd ferguson]

No they did not. Both coaches tried to schedule but nothing could ever get set.

[EKYSPORTS]

Who Is #23 For Jcms And What Grade Is He In ????

[Pirates~R~Us]

by the way lasy yr jcms 7th grade beat belfry well actually they beta everyone except rosehill 2 but the did beat rose hill once

I thought last year (7th grade)Belfry won @ JC and JC beat Belfry here...

[Pirates~R~Us]

JCMS and Pikeville would be a GREAT game.

Did they play last year?

#23 for JCMS could be the best player in East Ky.

He's good :thumpsup:

[CG#20]

I got 2 go with Belfry unless Kevin Garris goes into his bench and gives the first 5 a break they wont be tired for the 4th Quarter

[CARDS PROUD MOM]

No offense but I don't think that they played as good as they did last year. How many games have you guys played? What is your record?

[pnthr pride]

I got 2 go with Belfry unless Kevin Garris goes into his bench and gives the first 5 a break they wont be tired for the 4th Quarter
I agree:thumpsup: . But i think Garris needs to go to his bench a little more because this year there is equal talent, but I think my Panthers can pull it off.

[eaglepride]

jc beat pikeville in the pikeville college classic

[NEXT]

Score of the JCMS/Pikeville game?

[Homer Simpson]

I think u guys need to take this to the Private messages....if u wanna tell some1 sumthan call em and tell em 1 more post on that situation this Thread will be closed
-Love Homer

[CG#20]

How can you not say BELFRY....they have won the Mountain Conference and the Pike County Championships

I really dont think Belfry can play with any of those teams:rockon:

[Pirates~R~Us]

I really dont think Belfry can play with any of those teams:rockon:

If you read from page 1 you'll see that your replying to a post by someone who thought the thread was about the girls basketball team.

[Dream_Weaver]

If you read from page 1 you'll see that your replying to a post by someone who thought the thread was about the girls basketball team.

*LOL* Someone was just to eager to bash Belfry and reading the whole thread would have took too much time.

[Pirates~R~Us]

*LOL* Someone was just to eager to bash Belfry and reading the whole thread would have took too much time.

What else is new :rolleyes: :)

[panther-]

Garris has 8 main players switching in and out this year.
Speed and strength down low counts most on them. they have it

[Dawg@heart]

Well, at least the bashers are giving Louisa a break!!!

[GoLdEn EyE]

idk i think that
Johnson Central
Pikeville
and Verity are all great teams but wish good luck to all of the teams

[proudmomma]

For some odd reason, no one hasnt mentioned Warfield Middle School! They have beaten Belfry twice, brought down undefeated Lenore Middle School, Beaten Louisa Middle School twice, and have only been beaten by JC, the panaroma, they had 3 starters out. the last game against JC, 2 of their starters were taken to the hospital, because of injuries sustained from JC players. i would like to see JC and Warfield play in a fair game, no elbows, and a fair referee.

[CARDS PROUD MOM]

I totally agree with you proudmomma. But, I don't think that you can play a fair game with JC. Apparently their coaches teach them to be out for blood. I think alot of their players are upset with Warfield's boys because of the football season but they need to realize that this is basketball not football. The referees need to start calling technical fouls against them and then maybe their coaches will learn their lesson too. I can't wait until the conference tournament.

[OffTheHook]

Who all is in the Conference this year?

[NEXT]

For some odd reason, no one hasnt mentioned Warfield Middle School! They have beaten Belfry twice, brought down undefeated Lenore Middle School, Beaten Louisa Middle School twice, and have only been beaten by JC, the panaroma, they had 3 starters out. the last game against JC, 2 of their starters were taken to the hospital, because of injuries sustained from JC players. i would like to see JC and Warfield play in a fair game, no elbows, and a fair referee.


You'll get a better called game at JC than anywhere in Martin County.

Warfieds best player is a Lafferty and the ref that calls their games.....well he is a Lafferty too and his uncle or cousin I believe.

Warfield has a good team but compare their record against good teams on the road and at home and well.........

[dawg4runner]

Louisa Middle School 8th grade is looking pretty good so far/came out really rough in the first panorama they played in but are looking stronger every day


I would have to agree LMS is looking beter each time out since the first panaorma

[dawg4runner]

You'll get a better called game at JC than anywhere in Martin County.

Warfieds best player is a Lafferty and the ref that calls their games.....well he is a Lafferty too and his uncle or cousin I believe.

Warfield has a good team but compare their record against good teams on the road and at home and well.........


some inside facts about Warfield there are players that have been on the 8th grade team for the last 2 years and should be playing 9th grade bball

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some inside facts about Warfield there are players that have been on the 8th grade team for the last 2 years and should be playing 9th grade bball

They have a 7th grader that should be a freshmen.....and he is the only 7th grader they got so get used to it.:)

[Dawg@heart]

I know for a fact that one of the "8th" graders at WMS has played 8th grade ball for the last 2 years???

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I know for a fact that one of the "8th" graders at WMS has played 8th grade ball for the last 2 years???


I was agreeing with you.


Ronnie, WMS coach, is a good guy, and he did it because Inez did it the year before.

Its only gonna get worse though becaue the Inez coach I was told is getting the job when they combine next year and he'd do anything to win.

[all-star]

Inez Middle School..11-2..lost by 1 at JCMS and Adams in a Christmas tourney...The have some pretty dominate players down low and a few good ball handlers out front

[panther-]

all-star i am positive they're record is not 11-2. i remember correctly pikeville and june buchanan both beating them pretty badly

[BigJ]

iono

[cat86]

i definitely think that Betsy Layne should be mentioned among most of these good teams

[The_Pistol]

i definitely think that Betsy Layne should be mentioned among most of these good teams

I agree

[23mj23]

talk bout ab combs...they have lost 2 games...2 of there starters were sick both games because they were back to back...record 28-2

[The_Pistol]

A.B. played lexington Cath over in the Paintsville Hoop fest got mad because they was getting beat and walked off the court. I thnk they was being beat by 27 when they walked off.

[23mj23]

lexington catholic aint in the mountains...they had called 7 offensive fouls on ab that 2nd half...and threw ther coach out...the fouls was 9-1 the 2nd half b4 they left

[Meade]

Warfields best player is the Moore kid (7th grader) He is a one year hold back.

[23mj23]

ab beat warfield too

[PiratePride]

Belfry beat inez

[warfield_devils]

warfield has a good team. and has beat most the teams u all have talked bout

[warfield_devils]

I was agreeing with you.


Ronnie, WMS coach, is a good guy, and he did it because Inez did it the year before.

Its only gonna get worse though becaue the Inez coach I was told is getting the job when they combine next year and he'd do anything to win.

coach ronnie never got none of his ball players to stay back it was all there decisons to stay back there and there parents

[cocacola1]

Warfields best player is the Moore kid (7th grader) He is a one year hold back.


THE MOORE KID JUST TURNED 13..AND HE DID HOLD HISSELF BACK BUT IT WAS BECAUSE OF HIS MATH GRADE...AND THAT IS WHY MOST OF THE BOYS AT WARFIELD HELD THEM SELF BACK IS 8TH GRADE..IF YOU OR YOUR KIDS CAME TO WARFIELD YOU WOULD HOLD THEM BACK BECAUSE OF IT TOO...WE HAD 6 HOLD BACKS AND IT WAS BECAUSE OF THEIR GRADE THIER PARENTS DECIDED TO HOLD THEM BACK NOT JUST MATH BUT BECAUSE OF READING GRADE TOO..

[DortonWildcat5]

THE MOORE KID JUST TURNED 13..AND HE DID HOLD HISSELF BACK BUT IT WAS BECAUSE OF HIS MATH GRADE...AND THAT IS WHY MOST OF THE BOYS AT WARFIELD HELD THEM SELF BACK IS 8TH GRADE..IF YOU OR YOUR KIDS CAME TO WARFIELD YOU WOULD HOLD THEM BACK BECAUSE OF IT TOO...WE HAD 6 HOLD BACKS AND IT WAS BECAUSE OF THEIR GRADE THIER PARENTS DECIDED TO HOLD THEM BACK NOT JUST MATH BUT BECAUSE OF READING GRADE TOO..

You don't have to justify why these boys held back. No matter the reason, they are held back just the same. It is legal, so you shouldn't have to defend it.

It makes a huge difference in middle school ball, but it is not illegal.

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You don't have to justify why these boys held back. No matter the reason, they are held back just the same. It is legal, so you shouldn't have to defend it.

It makes a huge difference in middle school ball, but it is not illegal.

Exactly

[23mj23]

every school has a holdback no one needs to say anything about it.

[OffTheHook]

every school has a holdback no one needs to say anything about it.

:Thumbs:

[cocacola1]

well they are saying warfield boys have 16 year olds at the middle school and i am pretty sure they have 14 year olds at the oldest..that i know of!...i am sorry if it upset you that i justified why the boys stayed back but so you know it wasnt because of sports...it was their decision and the parents decision too..

[warfield_devils]

most of warfields hold backs r 13 and sum jus turned 14

[bobcater]

I think Betsy Layne is pretty good

[bobcater]

I think Betsy Layne Is pretty good

[If...Then]

Do you think Belfry can compete with Pikeville?

Do they have any new boys out who didn't play last year or have the ones they had gotten better. The year between 7th and 8th grade year is always interesting to see how much boys have improved.

I don't really see Belfry being up there with Pikeville, but they might be above the 2nd tier teams such as Millard, Virgie, and Dorton.

no, they cant. Pikevilles team is too big.

and yes i agree with them being with virgie and such

[bobcater]

I think Betsy Layne will be pretty decent this year in 08

[If...Then]

Ill show u how PIKEVILLE!!! :lmao:

exactly. pikeville murdered belfry last year. away and home by at least 28 points or more. Pikeville will kill county

[phs1986]

every school has a holdback no one needs to say anything about it.

NOT sayin anything about it BUT..... Phelps doesn't have any holdbacks on their team....

[OffTheHook]

Paintsville should be pretty good this year. Got a good bunch returning in Jarrell, Sublett, Daniels, Thompson, Daniels (If he plays), Terry and Tiller. Should be real strong. Look for Moore from Warfield to move on up to JV and possibly to the Varsity at SC. Kid can play.

[eaglehoops]

Anyone know who the new girls coach @ JCMS is? Both 7th and 8th. Thanks!

[pikevillepanther#11]

Pikeville will win another County championship next year Kevin Garris condintions his players enough in practice to go the whole game last year the 7th graders went 21-0 in there County i think they can do it again.

[gbfan41649]

I Think Floyd County will be very competitive this year with the early favorite being Allen Centrla Middle seeing how the won B-team last year and only lost one game. One year can make a big difference in boys of this age so we will just have to wait and see.
I hear all teams have made improvements....... should be a great year in Middle school basketball in Floyd County

[rallo316]

Inez Middle School..11-2..lost by 1 at JCMS and Adams in a Christmas tourney...The have some pretty dominate players down low and a few good ball handlers out front
inez is pretty good big and physical.

[OnCeABobcat]

I Think Floyd County will be very competitive this year with the early favorite being Allen Centrla Middle seeing how the won B-team last year and only lost one game. One year can make a big difference in boys of this age so we will just have to wait and see.
I hear all teams have made improvements....... should be a great year in Middle school basketball in Floyd County
Betsy Layne should be right there in the mix of things as well, as they finished second behind AC, and made for a very good, competitive championship game last season in the B-team tournament!!!

[mullinstiger55]

pikeville. virgie.

[PLAYBOY5]

I would put Whitesburg up against anyone! I really believe this! They are huge with boys that can play! Just like football, I would put them to play anyone. 3 starters are 6'2 or taller.

[fields24]

if u ask me whitedburg is 1 of the best teams because last year we had a very good season and beat pikeville and other teams and we only lost 1 starter this year

[Big Weasel]

Johnson Central is always good.

[thetruth205]

THE MOORE KID JUST TURNED 13..AND HE DID HOLD HISSELF BACK BUT IT WAS BECAUSE OF HIS MATH GRADE...AND THAT IS WHY MOST OF THE BOYS AT WARFIELD HELD THEM SELF BACK IS 8TH GRADE..IF YOU OR YOUR KIDS CAME TO WARFIELD YOU WOULD HOLD THEM BACK BECAUSE OF IT TOO...WE HAD 6 HOLD BACKS AND IT WAS BECAUSE OF THEIR GRADE THIER PARENTS DECIDED TO HOLD THEM BACK NOT JUST MATH BUT BECAUSE OF READING GRADE TOO..

yea lol and they all happen to play the same sport and are decent at it, it really don't matter what you say we all no the real reason they got held back :lmao:

[county boy #99]

jc beat pikeville in the pikeville college classic

Pikeville didnt play JC in the Pikeville College Tournament they played A.B. Combs

[county boy #99]

inez is pretty good big and physical.

They lost to p-ville at p-ville by 10 more or less i dont remember.

[58fan]

whitesburg and letcher is 2 of the most talented teams Ive ever seen

[cart man]

I believe Hazard beat Whitesburg in a tournament at the Knott Co Sportsplex. But, Whitesburg did look like a good team.

[On-And-On-Again]

Hazard is a very talented team when they're full strength but right now they have one player out with a broken ankle.

[-41-]

Paintsville is very strong this year. 34 daniels is a huge kid with alot of talent and potential, jarell is a good ball handler and shooter. They are also strong on the wings with sublett and hunter. I believe they're 5-0

[BlackCats91]

Johnson Central- Betsy Lane and Paintsville

[rallo316]

Mullins is looking good.......
The coach and kids are starting to believe in what he is teaching them.

[mjordan23]

`Feds creek vikings are best in county
they could probaly even outplay the east kentucky miners


GO MEADOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[B-E-L-I-E-V-E]

Paintsville is very strong this year. 34 daniels is a huge kid with alot of talent and potential, jarell is a good ball handler and shooter. They are also strong on the wings with sublett and hunter. I believe they're 5-0

They have lost two games and one againist Pikeville at Paintsville but i dont know the other loss but they are a very talented team. Paintsville couldnt do much because of the pressure and many defenses against Pikeville

[B-E-L-I-E-V-E]

Pikeville Johnson Central and Hazard

[On-And-On-Again]

Buckhorn, Sebastian, Hazard, and Whitesburg are 4 great teams i've seen play this year.

[OffTheHook]

They have lost two games and one againist Pikeville at Paintsville but i dont know the other loss but they are a very talented team. Paintsville couldnt do much because of the pressure and many defenses against Pikeville


They are 7-1 if you don't count the games in the Dorton Pre Season Tourney. A couple of the boys only had around a weeks practice due to football. They are starting to look a lot better though. From what I have seen saw far. Pikeville, JC and Paintsville are three of the top teams in the area so far. With each being able to beat the other on any given night. All three have bright futures in highschool. Keep working hard boys.

[freshie11]

I think Martin co. cardinals are doing reall well this year!
come on they have
Eddie Ferrell wich is a GREAT defensive player and makes every layup he shoots and most outside shots too..
Bryan"Bubby"McCoy another great defesive player and a very impressive shooter!
Derek Mollette a very good shooter an offensive player{even after breaking his hand} he is great hadleing the ball!!!.
Dave Slone GREAT shooter offensive and deffensive player
Bj Jarrell terrific ball player any way it goes!..great deffensive player!

[If...Then]

I don't think Belfry will get to the County Chip this year.

Coach Davis will work the wildcats and sweep them off their feet to take on Pikeville.

Should be a great game if my predictions are right

[colts12]

i think paintsville is doin really good. theyre 6-1 and theyve beat belfry, virgie, LMS, morgan county and phelps. that only lose was a close one to pikeville that went down to the wire.

[bigtimeUKfan79]

Because I would put 2 teams in my area up against any in the state! Lincoln County (Stanford) Middle School Eagles dominate every team they play (beat Lex Cath twice by a bunch) and have only lost to (but also beat) Meece Middle School from Somerset, who also dominate! I believe the players from Meece won the 6th grade state tourney last year, which Lincoln didn't play in.

Lincoln has what I would call "twin towers" and an awesome guard. Luke Hill (Center) is a true 7th grader who is 6'1" and around 175. This kid has moves that 7th graders just don't have. I believe he has double-doubled in every game he has played this year except for the Meece game, where they shut him down. He is definitely one to watch, and they also have Chris Luster, another big man with great hands. Their guard is Carl Lewis Cummins, an excellent ball handler, who is quicker than anyone I have seen. These are all true 7th graders and it looks as though Lincoln basketball has an extremely bright future.

Meece Middle School is also an excellent team. They have a very small guard (Gover) who can shoot the lights out. He rarely misses and can carry the team himself. I believe he is supposed to be an 8th grader though. They have a few bigger boys who play well inside, and a good coach. I watched them in the King Middle School Holiday Tourney and they do have weaknesses, but if their shooting is hot they can't be beat. Lincoln beat them by 5 in the first game, but they played again in the championship and dominated, beating Lincoln by more than 20.

I guess we will see come state tourney time!

[mountain_music]

bigtimeukfan................Isnt South Laurel from over in your area? Has Lincoln Co. played them this year? I just saw them against Sebastian when we went down there and played them. I thought their 7th grade was as good as any 7th grade team I have seen. Their 8th grade is not as good though.

[bigtimeUKfan79]

bigtimeukfan................Isnt South Laurel from over in your area? Has Lincoln Co. played them this year? I just saw them against Sebastian when we went down there and played them. I thought their 7th grade was as good as any 7th grade team I have seen. Their 8th grade is not as good though.
South Laurel is in our area, but not in our conference, so I guess that is why we don't play them. However, I'm pretty sure we played the same kids (as an AAU team) last year and beat them in some AAU tourney. They were good as 6th graders, although some of them looked like 8th graders, so I'm sure they are good again. I hope we can maybe play them in the state tourney!

[AV22]

Jc--paintsville--pikeville

Paintsville could beat JC:ChairHit: