15th Region Freshmen for 2007-08

[ShakeandBake12]

Who's got the best freshman coming in?

[eaglehoops]

I'm a little biased but IMO JCHS has the best incoming freshmen class. Most of them played with the Freshmen and JV teams @ JC last year and three of them started at times for the freshman team. Lots of talent on the way up in Johnson County!

[Moe]

If I was guessing, and thats what I'm doing because I don't know for sure I would say Shelby Valley. I'm saying that because their feeder programs a so strong every year especially Virgie.

[BasketBallonlyfan]

Didnt Pikevilles 8th grade team beat both Johnson Centrals Virgies and Dortons 8th grade teams?

[OnCeABobcat]

Betsy Layne. If all of them stick together and go to Betsy Layne. Dorton and Virgie's 8th Grade teams were not too impressive this year in the games I seen.

[NEXT]

Betsy Layne will have the best incoming freshman class but from what I am hearing some are going to Pikeville.

I saw every feeder in the 15th play and IMHO this is how they rank

1- Betsy Layne
2- Sheldon Clark(Inez/Warfield)
3- Johnson Central/Belfry/Pikeville


After that there are some nice players here and there but not much.........

[Jimmy Dugan]

ER has the role players from millard and the huge kid from elkhorn city.

[Birdlegs]

but Pikeville will be losing some of their talent ,who will be enrolling at PCC,and alot of you on here say he was the POY in the county,bis plus for PCC,David Rowe will make him better than he was.

[More Cowbell]

but Pikeville will be losing some of their talent ,who will be enrolling at PCC,and alot of you on here say he was the POY in the county,bis plus for PCC,David Rowe will make him better than he was.


Who are you referring to?

[OnCeABobcat]

Betsy Layne will have the best incoming freshman class but from what I am hearing some are going to Pikeville.

I saw every feeder in the 15th play and IMHO this is how they rank

1- Betsy Layne
2- Sheldon Clark(Inez/Warfield)
3- Johnson Central/Belfry/Pikeville


After that there are some nice players here and there but not much.........
I agree with the teams you name, except I'd put Johnson Central at 2., and Sheldon Clark/Belfry/Pikeville at 3.

[bball fan]

but Pikeville will be losing some of their talent ,who will be enrolling at PCC,and alot of you on here say he was the POY in the county,bis plus for PCC,David Rowe will make him better than he was.
Rumor has it that Hobo McCoy is going to Pike Central next year. It is a big stretch to say he was the POY in the county even if there was such a thing. And I doubt if Rowe will stick around long enough to see Hobo finish his career at PC if he does go there. He is leaving Pikeville for two reasons 1) his uncle is principle at PC and 2) Pikeville is loaded with very good freshemn guards. However, word on the street is that Williams booted the best freshmen he had from the team.

[More Cowbell]

Rumor has it that Hobo McCoy is going to Pike Central next year. It is a big stretch to say he was the POY in the county even if there was such a thing. And I doubt if Rowe will stick around long enough to see Hobo finish his career at PC if he does go there. He is leaving Pikeville for two reasons 1) his uncle is principle at PC and 2) Pikeville is loaded with very good freshemn guards. However, word on the street is that Williams booted the best freshmen he had from the team.

I don't really follow middle school sports, so I'm assuming McCoy is an 8th grader this year since I have not heard of him. Can someone confirm this?

Also, who is supposedly kicked off the team?

[Panther Thunder]

I don't really follow middle school sports, so I'm assuming McCoy is an 8th grader this year since I have not heard of him. Can someone confirm this?

Also, who is supposedly kicked off the team?
Yes Hobo is an 8th grader
and the freshman that was kicked off is houston mcanallen

[-STAT-]

Who are you referring to?


Would like to know the same thing? But I would have to say that Betsy Layne will have alot of talented freshman if they stay together and dont go their seperate ways. I was also thinking about Shelby Valley just because of their long history of feeder schools.

[Prep Star]

There really is a kid named Hobo?

[Panther Thunder]

There really is a kid named Hobo?
Nickname

[ShakeandBake12]

PC has Hobo coming...and a big post player for jv. Cody Coleman from jc.

[NEXT]

PC has Hobo coming...and a big post player for jv. Cody Coleman from jc.


Will not have much to go with them though as Kimper, JC, and Mullins won about 10 games combined in middle school and that was beating up on each other and Phelps......

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Betsy Layne. If all of them stick together and go to Betsy Layne. Dorton and Virgie's 8th Grade teams were not too impressive this year in the games I seen.

Yeah, Virgie and Dorton don't really have a lot to offer for Valley, Trey Roberts and his brother are okay, but they won't contribute to varsity any.

[ERblue4ever]

Pikeville's incoming freshmen all should be sophomores, they were held back a year. The big kid from Elkhorn City (Jake McClanhan) who will be enrolling at East Ridge is a good looking prospect. He is 6-6 and he can play. Pikeville has tried to recruit him to go alone with Devan Adams (South Floyd), Clevinger (Pike Central), Jordan Bell (Shelby Valley), and Tim Honaker (Betsy Layne), I'm sure I missed a few more. Is Pikevile's talent pool that weak that they have to recruit other kids from other schools?

[bball fan]

Pikeville's incoming freshmen all should be sophomores, they were held back a year. The big kid from Elkhorn City (Jake McClanhan) who will be enrolling at East Ridge is a good looking prospect. He is 6-6 and he can play. Pikeville has tried to recruit him to go alone with Devan Adams (South Floyd), Clevinger (Pike Central), Jordan Bell (Shelby Valley), and Tim Honaker (Betsy Layne), I'm sure I missed a few more. Is Pikevile's talent pool that weak that they have to recruit other kids from other schools?
You forgot Harmon (SV). I look for them to land the big kid from Elkhorn with that last scholorship. The offer has been on the table for a while now. A press conference is expected soon. I put Bart Williams right up there with Billy Clyde when it comes to recruiting. Don't forget when Tate Cox comes to SV that the Bryant boys will probably be wearing maroon as well.

[Birdlegs]

Next,you are forgeting that ,Kimper,J C,Mullins very seldom have good middle school teams,and when they get to PCC,David Rowe wins with them,he gets more out of his talent pool than any coach in the 15th.Also he will be getting Noah Hamilton from Pville and possibly others.

[BasketBallonlyfan]

Pikeville's incoming freshmen all should be sophomores, they were held back a year. The big kid from Elkhorn City (Jake McClanhan) who will be enrolling at East Ridge is a good looking prospect. He is 6-6 and he can play. Pikeville has tried to recruit him to go alone with Devan Adams (South Floyd), Clevinger (Pike Central), Jordan Bell (Shelby Valley), and Tim Honaker (Betsy Layne), I'm sure I missed a few more. Is Pikevile's talent pool that weak that they have to recruit other kids from other schools?

There are very few athletes in this area that are not held back. That is a fact of sports in Eastern Kentucky. Also, are you sure that all the players you mentioned were recruited? If you are not, you need to be reminded to not post false information.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

You forgot Harmon (SV). I look for them to land the big kid from Elkhorn with that last scholorship. The offer has been on the table for a while now. A press conference is expected soon. I put Bart Williams right up there with Billy Clyde when it comes to recruiting. Don't forget when Tate Cox comes to SV that the Bryant boys will probably be wearing maroon as well.

Tell me why the Bryant BOYS would be?

Why in the world would Jake Bryant go to Pikeville? i could see Logan because his starting sport would be taken, but Jakes spot is not at risk, his spot is secured, he is the leader of the team.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

There are very few athletes in this area that are not held back. That is a fact of sports in Eastern Kentucky. Also, are you sure that all the players you mentioned were recruited? If you are not, you need to be reminded to not post false information.

I can tell you that Daniel had been talked to about coming to Pikeville since he was little and Jordan Bell had ties with Pikeville previously through his brother Justin, and a little talk on the side convinced him.

[MRC06]

Harmon is at Pikeville for Football, and that' final. Shelby Valley football is a joke while Pikeville is a traditional powerhouse where colleges from D1 schools will notice him and people will actually block for him.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Harmon is at Pikeville for Football, and that' final. Shelby Valley football is a joke while Pikeville is a traditional powerhouse where colleges from D1 schools will notice him and people will actually block for him.

LoL, I'm not even going to reply to this, all you need to know is "Jenkins".

[NEXT]

Harmon made the right choice for him.

Any kid that goes to Pikeville because they want to play football makes the right choice for themselves, as good programs recruit themselves...

[bball fan]

Harmon made the right choice for him.

Any kid that goes to Pikeville because they want to play football makes the right choice for themselves, as good programs recruit themselves...
Then this might answer your question as to why all these kids are going to Pikeville to play basketball!!! It is the #1 program at Pikeville right now!

[bball fan]

Harmon is at Pikeville for Football, and that' final. Shelby Valley football is a joke while Pikeville is a traditional powerhouse where colleges from D1 schools will notice him and people will actually block for him.
Could you name me any D1 football players from Pikeville since 1988??? Harmon is at Pikeville to play 1)baseball, 2) basketball and he plays football just for fun!!

[thepharmacist]

Pikeville's incoming freshmen all should be sophomores, they were held back a year. The big kid from Elkhorn City (Jake McClanhan) who will be enrolling at East Ridge is a good looking prospect. He is 6-6 and he can play. Pikeville has tried to recruit him to go alone with Devan Adams (South Floyd), Clevinger (Pike Central), Jordan Bell (Shelby Valley), and Tim Honaker (Betsy Layne), I'm sure I missed a few more. Is Pikevile's talent pool that weak that they have to recruit other kids from other schools?

I'm sure that Paul Deese just happened to fall out of the sky??? It's also very well known that Coach Hurley begged the big kid from Haysi to come and take Brandon Ratliff's spot to assure ER's spot in the 15th Region Championship!:shh:

[BasketBallonlyfan]

Has anyone even considered the fact that maybe, just maybe people may transfer to Pikeville for the educational aspect of going to school? Why does every move have to do with sports? I know some cases, it wasnt for sports but more for convenience and the educational aspect.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Has anyone even considered the fact that maybe, just maybe people may transfer to Pikeville for the educational aspect of going to school? Why does every move have to do with sports? I know some cases, it wasnt for sports but more for convenience and the educational aspect.

Are or have those kids went to college on a academic scholarship?

[BasketBallonlyfan]

Are or have those kids went to college on a academic scholarship?

Any of those mentioned, not that I know of because they are all underclassmen. But yes, Pikeville did have a basketball player off the 06-07 that is going to attend Georgetown College on a academic scholarship.

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Any of those mentioned, not that I know of because they are all underclassmen. But yes, Pikeville did have a basketball player off the 06-07 that is going to attend Georgetown College on a academic scholarship.

And he transferred to Pikeville because he was trying to better his educational standards?
I think not, I bet he went through Pikeville his whole life.

I want you to name me a person who transferred to Pikeville, didn't play a sport, and is going to college on a academic scholly, I know of Andrew Carter, I think is his name, and he came from Virgie, he'll be attending Georgia Tech.

[NEXT]

I'm sure that Paul Deese just happened to fall out of the sky??? It's also very well known that Coach Hurley begged the big kid from Haysi to come and take Brandon Ratliff's spot to assure ER's spot in the 15th Region Championship!:shh:


Really, is that why both started?

[BasketBallonlyfan]

And he transferred to Pikeville because he was trying to better his educational standards?
I think not, I bet he went through Pikeville his whole life.

I want you to name me a person who transferred to Pikeville, didn't play a sport, and is going to college on a academic scholly, I know of Andrew Carter, I think is his name, and he came from Virgie, he'll be attending Georgia Tech.

Seems to me like it would be more impressive to name athletes that got an academic scholarship than non athletes. Not to mention because the whole conversation started because ERblue was the one who said Pikeville recruits athletes. BTW, what would Pikevilles recruiting strategy have been while the ones he mentioned was in middle school?

[ComeFlyWithMe]

It's not hard to see that unlike what you said, people don't transfer to Pikeville for academics, they transfer for sports.

[The_Pistol]

1. Betsy Layne
2. Johnson Central
These two are probally the top 2.

This thread isnt about Pikeville and the people they have recruited.

[NEXT]

1. Betsy Layne
2. Johnson Central
These two are probally the top 2.

This thread isnt about Pikeville and the people they have recruited.

Johnson Central, Belfry, and Martin County are about the same, actually Martin County is better than Belfry and JC

[Evil Twin]

When you have a successful program, kids (and parents) want to join sometimes without any coaxing from the coaches. Bart is doing a good job at Pikeville.

Also, for those of you who don't know "HOBO" on here, I will bet you that this time next year, very few, if any that watch high school basketball in the 15th in 07-08 will be asking "who is Hobo?". He is a very talented kid who should be a big help to where ever he decides to play ball. Btw, his real name is Freddie McCoy, ring any bells to anyone who watched basketball in the 80's at Mullins and Prestonsburg? His dad was an incredible scorer. He averaged something like 40 a game his senior year at P-burg. Like I said, Hobo is a player and will definitely be a force.

[NEXT]

When you have a successful program, kids (and parents) want to join sometimes without any coaxing from the coaches. Bart is doing a good job at Pikeville.

Also, for those of you who don't know "HOBO" on here, I will bet you that this time next year, very few, if any that watch high school basketball in the 15th in 07-08 will be asking "who is Hobo?". He is a very talented kid who should be a big help to where ever he decides to play ball. Btw, his real name is Freddie McCoy, ring any bells to anyone who watched basketball in the 80's at Mullins and Prestonsburg? His dad was an incredible scorer. He averaged something like 40 a game his senior year at P-burg. Like I said, Hobo is a player and will definitely be a force.

Yes he is, without him Pikeville was not very good as he handled Belfry's press with ease something only Clay County did the entire year.

He got into some foul trouble in the 1st 2 games Belfry and Pikeville played and they were totally different without him.

Nice player and great attitude also

[The_Pistol]

When you have a successful program, kids (and parents) want to join sometimes without any coaxing from the coaches. Bart is doing a good job at Pikeville.

Also, for those of you who don't know "HOBO" on here, I will bet you that this time next year, very few, if any that watch high school basketball in the 15th in 07-08 will be asking "who is Hobo?". He is a very talented kid who should be a big help to where ever he decides to play ball. Btw, his real name is Freddie McCoy, ring any bells to anyone who watched basketball in the 80's at Mullins and Prestonsburg? His dad was an incredible scorer. He averaged something like 40 a game his senior year at P-burg. Like I said, Hobo is a player and will definitely be a force.


I dont know about that. When Pikeville played Betsy Layne he really struggled.

[*-S-V-H-S-cheer_chick-*]

Yeah, Virgie and Dorton don't really have a lot to offer for Valley, Trey Roberts and his brother are okay, but they won't contribute to varsity any.

Trey *&* Rusty are very good ball players....but that is the only 2 I know from Virgie*** Dorton has a few very good ball players also though*
1. Jacob Robinson
2. Dustin Blevins
3. Channon Anderson *i'm not for sure if he's a 7th or 8th grader*
4. C.J. Addington

They may not make it for Varsity...but they'll contribute to Junior Varsity. You gotta start somewhere....you can't start on top*

*svhs-cheerleader*

[hillbilly]

Can you name any Basketball players!!!! NO How many are playing college Basketball!!! None Do not cut on the football program. A school the size of Pikeville needs to have have kids play multiple sports for it to be successful. That is the way it has been in the past 25 years. The pressure for kids to specialize has come about over the last couple of years which has caused some problems within the school system. Kids do not need to be pressured into committing to one sport.

[hillbilly]

It's not hard to see that unlike what you said, people don't transfer to Pikeville for academics, they transfer for sports.
Was that some sort of a cut on the academics at Pikeville? No other school east of I-75 can match the academics provided at Pikeville. The academic teams have won more state titles than any of the athletic squads. Test scores are in the top five state wide. It is a very well respected school for academics state wide.

[TRAIN85]

Was that some sort of a cut on the academics at Pikeville? No other school east of I-75 can match the academics provided at Pikeville. The academic teams have won more state titles than any of the athletic squads. Test scores are in the top five state wide. It is a very well respected school for academics state wide.
That is a very good point hillbilly. Just remember that half of the people on here can't understand the simple english we use in everday conversation.

[TRAIN85]

Can you name any Basketball players!!!! NO How many are playing college Basketball!!! None Do not cut on the football program. A school the size of Pikeville needs to have have kids play multiple sports for it to be successful. That is the way it has been in the past 25 years. The pressure for kids to specialize has come about over the last couple of years which has caused some problems within the school system. Kids do not need to be pressured into committing to one sport.
When I was in high school there was no pressure to specialize in one sport. I played baseball, basketball, football, and threw and ran track. Of course I have at least one regional championship in all four of those sports. I still got a football scholarship playing all four sports. These kids now a days that "specialize" in one sport are only hurting themselves. How many sports did Chase Gibson play-2, what about Jeremiah Akers-3, what about Matt Branham-2, what aboout Matt Walls-3. All of these guys played more than one sport and all of them got scholarships to play ball in college. So these kids now are just lazy kids that don't want to better themselves in my opinion. Playing ffotball helped me in basketball and baseball, playing baketball helped me in football and baseball. kids today are just too babied my mommies and daddies that don't want baby to get hurt. By playing sports you take on the risk of hurting. Suck it up!

[ukfan24]

belfry has a good class coming in

[bball fan]

When I was in high school there was no pressure to specialize in one sport. I played baseball, basketball, football, and threw and ran track. Of course I have at least one regional championship in all four of those sports. I still got a football scholarship playing all four sports. These kids now a days that "specialize" in one sport are only hurting themselves. How many sports did Chase Gibson play-2, what about Jeremiah Akers-3, what about Matt Branham-2, what aboout Matt Walls-3. All of these guys played more than one sport and all of them got scholarships to play ball in college. So these kids now are just lazy kids that don't want to better themselves in my opinion. Playing ffotball helped me in basketball and baseball, playing baketball helped me in football and baseball. kids today are just too babied my mommies and daddies that don't want baby to get hurt. By playing sports you take on the risk of hurting. Suck it up!
Who is putting pressure on the Pikeville athletes to only play one sport??????
It appears to me the "top athletes" at PHS are spread around pretty well:
Daniel Harmon- 3 sports
Tim &Ted Honaker- 3 sports
Kory Brinker- 3 sports
Eric Shockey- 3 sports
Jordan Bell- 2 sports
Blake Branham- 2 sports
Patrick Keene- 2 sports
Houston McAnallen- 2 or 3 sports (if allowed)

[SSDD]

Pikeville's incoming freshmen all should be sophomores, they were held back a year. The big kid from Elkhorn City (Jake McClanhan) who will be enrolling at East Ridge is a good looking prospect. He is 6-6 and he can play. Pikeville has tried to recruit him to go alone with Devan Adams (South Floyd), Clevinger (Pike Central), Jordan Bell (Shelby Valley), and Tim Honaker (Betsy Layne), I'm sure I missed a few more. Is Pikevile's talent pool that weak that they have to recruit other kids from other schools?
Clevinger (Pike Central)-Where do you get that from? He has lived in the Pikeville City School District since he was 5 years old. He never attended any school other than St. Francis Catholic School til 6th grade and started at Pikeville as a 7th grader. On that one, you are incorrect.

[bigpun]

Who is putting pressure on the Pikeville athletes to only play one sport??????
It appears to me the "top athletes" at PHS are spread around pretty well:
Daniel Harmon- 3 sports
Tim &Ted Honaker- 3 sports
Kory Brinker- 3 sports
Eric Shockey- 3 sports
Jordan Bell- 2 sports
Blake Branham- 2 sports
Patrick Keene- 2 sports
Houston McAnallen- 2 or 3 sports (if allowed)
I don't know who everyone else thinks it is but I know that the pressure is coming from the basketball coaches. 2 region championships in 33 years compared to 20+ in football. All that winning from one sport is bound to get the other sports coaches jealous and willing to do whatever they have to, to try and pull off a region championship. Most of the kids you named fill out the roster but don't see much if any playing time. Take for instance Matt Clevinger, he could pretty good at three different sports as opposed to being mediocre in one. He is a good kid who could be a whole lot more if he gave himself the opportunity to expand his horizons.

[bigpun]

Pikeville's incoming freshmen all should be sophomores, they were held back a year. The big kid from Elkhorn City (Jake McClanhan) who will be enrolling at East Ridge is a good looking prospect. He is 6-6 and he can play. Pikeville has tried to recruit him to go alone with Devan Adams (South Floyd), Clevinger (Pike Central), Jordan Bell (Shelby Valley), and Tim Honaker (Betsy Layne), I'm sure I missed a few more. Is Pikevile's talent pool that weak that they have to recruit other kids from other schools?
Pikevilles talent pool is not that weak that they have to recruit. They don't recruit. These are just smart kids who wanted to get out of a bad situation at these county schools. Bart and his staff aren't recruiting neither is anyone else in the school. I would also say that not only Pikevilles freshmen were held back, but about every team in the 15th has hold back kids.

[The King]

These are just smart kids who wanted to get out of a bad situation at these county schools.

What exactly does that mean? Are you calling South Floyd, Shelby Valley, and Betsy Layne bad situations???

[bball fan]

I don't know who everyone else thinks it is but I know that the pressure is coming from the basketball coaches. 2 region championships in 33 years compared to 20+ in football. All that winning from one sport is bound to get the other sports coaches jealous and willing to do whatever they have to, to try and pull off a region championship. Most of the kids you named fill out the roster but don't see much if any playing time. Take for instance Matt Clevinger, he could pretty good at three different sports as opposed to being mediocre in one. He is a good kid who could be a whole lot more if he gave himself the opportunity to expand his horizons.
That surprises me about the Pikeville Basketball coaches if that is actually happening. As a matter of fact I believe Bart helps out with the football team on Friday nights if I am not mistaken. I do know I have seen him at about every football game that I go to. Also, I don't even think Clevenger likes football let alone wants to play. Last years Pikeville basketball line-up included 3 starters that were football players so I don't blame him for not wanting them all to play both. He has a big job to do as well. Last, how many region titles do you think the football team would have in the past 33 years if they didn't have a class systeml? Probably more than 2 but I would say that the Angry Red team would have a bunch of them, along with Johnson Central, Sheldon Clark, Prestonsburg, Elkhorn City, and Paintsville.

ps...Clevenger was mediocre as a "sophmore"...he will be very good...just wait and see!!

[BasketBallonlyfan]

Players that play more than basketball does more than just fill out the roster. They are key players on the basketball team, as well as the football team and baseball teams. So that is a point that cant be backed up. The other points that are made on here is that Pikeville recruits. If my memory is correct, the Pike Co. BOE made it to where no more than 340 Pike County kids cant attend Pikeville High School. I also know that each year, there are more kids to try to come here than are allowed by the County. I really dont think Pikeville has 340 athletes. So maybe they really are transferring for other reasons besides sports. As far as the situation being bad at South Floyd, Shelby Valley, and Betsy Layne, the situation at the school might not be bad, but there are other reasons that might not need to be discussed in a public forum. Saying that is the same thing as saying there are problems with Phelps, Pikeville, Shelby Valley, and every other school in the state. I bet there isnt any school district has every kid that is supposed to be in their district going to school where they are supposed to.

[NEXT]

Players that play more than basketball does more than just fill out the roster. They are key players on the basketball team, as well as the football team and baseball teams. So that is a point that cant be backed up. The other points that are made on here is that Pikeville recruits. If my memory is correct, the Pike Co. BOE made it to where no more than 340 Pike County kids cant attend Pikeville High School. I also know that each year, there are more kids to try to come here than are allowed by the County. I really dont think Pikeville has 340 athletes. So maybe they really are transferring for other reasons besides sports. As far as the situation being bad at South Floyd, Shelby Valley, and Betsy Layne, the situation at the school might not be bad, but there are other reasons that might not need to be discussed in a public forum. Saying that is the same thing as saying there are problems with Phelps, Pikeville, Shelby Valley, and every other school in the state. I bet there isnt any school district has every kid that is supposed to be in their district going to school where they are supposed to.

I agree with you 100%, I do no understand why people must say Pikeville, Belfry or whoever that has kids out of district recruits.....

[CoachB]

I thought that he went to play golf?????Could you name me any D1 football players from Pikeville since 1988??? Harmon is at Pikeville to play 1)baseball, 2) basketball and he plays football just for fun!!

[CoachB]

The only thing that I disagree with is the rumor that some are going to Pikeville. Trust me these kids ar BOBCATS. BTW, they play football also!Betsy Layne will have the best incoming freshman class but from what I am hearing some are going to Pikeville.

I saw every feeder in the 15th play and IMHO this is how they rank

1- Betsy Layne
2- Sheldon Clark(Inez/Warfield)
3- Johnson Central/Belfry/Pikeville


After that there are some nice players here and there but not much.........

[meganwillis10]

I follow a lot of sports and this thread is incoming freshmen.
In Floyd County
Betsy Layne has a lot of talent coming up with at least three who could make the varsity and help toward the end of the season.
Pburg, I like the jamerson kids athletic ability not a great player but plays hard.
AC, i think they only had 1 8th grader on last seasons team.
SF, the Turner kid has a better outside shot then any of the incoming freshmen in floyd county,

I agree Pikeville recruits i know they did the one from this county.

[thepharmacist]

I follow a lot of sports and this thread is incoming freshmen.
In Floyd County
Betsy Layne has a lot of talent coming up with at least three who could make the varsity and help toward the end of the season.
Pburg, I like the jamerson kids athletic ability not a great player but plays hard.
AC, i think they only had 1 8th grader on last seasons team.
SF, the Turner kid has a better outside shot then any of the incoming freshmen in floyd county,

I agree Pikeville recruits i know they did the one from this county.

what three are you talking about specifically from Betsy LAYNE

[bigpun]

I agree Pikeville recruits i know they did the one from this county.
If you know they do recruit then why hasn't the state come in to investigate. Maybe because they don't listen false info spread by simple peons like yourself. All I'm saying is where is the proof! If you know so much then put you serveillance videos and hidden taped conversation on here for everyone to enjoy. Or, since you don't have any evidence at all...shut it!

[bigpun]

That surprises me about the Pikeville Basketball coaches if that is actually happening. As a matter of fact I believe Bart helps out with the football team on Friday nights if I am not mistaken. I do know I have seen him at about every football game that I go to. Also, I don't even think Clevenger likes football let alone wants to play. Last years Pikeville basketball line-up included 3 starters that were football players so I don't blame him for not wanting them all to play both. He has a big job to do as well. Last, how many region titles do you think the football team would have in the past 33 years if they didn't have a class systeml? Probably more than 2 but I would say that the Angry Red team would have a bunch of them, along with Johnson Central, Sheldon Clark, Prestonsburg, Elkhorn City, and Paintsville.

ps...Clevenger was mediocre as a "sophmore"...he will be very good...just wait and see!!
I hope clevinger does do well in whatever he does. I just think he could help out in at least 2 other sports. Maybe even be better at them than he is at basketball. The what ifs about a class system is an ignorant irrelevant statement. Why bring up what the state doesn't do and pretend that it factors into what is being discussed. Anyway back to the topic. I think that Pikeville has a real nice freshmen class coming up next year. I think that they can help out in the three big sports.

[BasketBallonlyfan]

I follow a lot of sports and this thread is incoming freshmen.
In Floyd County
Betsy Layne has a lot of talent coming up with at least three who could make the varsity and help toward the end of the season.
Pburg, I like the jamerson kids athletic ability not a great player but plays hard.
AC, i think they only had 1 8th grader on last seasons team.
SF, the Turner kid has a better outside shot then any of the incoming freshmen in floyd county,

I agree Pikeville recruits i know they did the one from this county.

Who did Pikeville recruit from your county Megan? Pikeville only has three players from Floyd County, and two are seniors. The third, no, he wasnt recruited. Trust me on this one, I know more about why he is here than you do.

[bigpun]

Who did Pikeville recruit from your county Megan? Pikeville only has one player from Floyd County, and no, he wasnt recruited. Trust me on this one, I know more about why he is here than you do.
I'd say you know better than anyone why he is there.

[The_Pistol]

what three are you talking about specifically from Betsy LAYNE


I would say they are talking about Martin, Adkins and Maldonado

[meganwillis10]

yes those are the three.
Bbonly, yes i do Coach D.Johnson is why.

[bigpun]

I would say they are talking about Martin, Adkins and Maldonado
Have you heard they are leaving or is it strictly speculation.

[BasketBallonlyfan]

Right now the only three players on Pikevilles basketball team from Floyd County is Tim and Ted Honaker, and Deven Adams.

Megan, trust me, you dont know half of what I know. But tell us this then because you know everything about it. Why is Dwayne J. teaching at Johnson Central instead of Pikeville? Also, why is Deven at Pikeville instead of Johnson Central?

As far as Martin, Adkins and Maldonado goes. They have not even went to the first day of high school. They may end up at Pikeville. Then I am sure it will be said they was recruited. If they decided to go to either P-burg, SF, or AC would the same things be said?

[meganwillis10]

yes except Maldonado considering he lives in SF district already, he wopuld be the only one that would not be considered recruited. And yes just seems like pikeville will be getting more from floyd county then just like their other RECRUITS

[bigpun]

yes except Maldonado considering he lives in SF district already, he wopuld be the only one that would not be considered recruited. And yes just seems like pikeville will be getting more from floyd county then just like their other RECRUITS
You are still running your mouth and putting out any proof. I hope Pikeville does get this kids because they will accept anyone who is thinking about wanting to better themselves. I have heard that the Adkins kid is a pretty good athlete. The others I don't know much about. Pikeville also has Clarky Keene who is going to be a helluva athlete when it is all said and done with. I hope he sticks to only baseball and football though.

[bball fan]

Pikeville will gladly accept all athletes interested in the following:
1) a high school ranked in the top 10 in the state in academics every year.
2) a school that sends around 93% of its seniors to college.
3) very small student to teacher ratio.
4) a basketball program that will compete for a regional title for many years to come.
5) playing on a a multi-million dollar baseball field for a tradition rich baseball program.
6) playing on a multi-million dollar football field and compete for a ring each year.
7) A small school environment with tons of school spirit.

Now, if you had a chance to attend...wouldn't you???

[BasketBallonlyfan]

yes except Maldonado considering he lives in SF district already, he wopuld be the only one that would not be considered recruited. And yes just seems like pikeville will be getting more from floyd county then just like their other RECRUITSI am not 100% sure where the district line is for SF and BL. Isnt it at the top of Legion hill? If so, he lives in the BL school district. Also considering the fact that he attended BL middle school, wouldnt it make more sense that he went to BL? If he was to start at SF, would it be safe to say that SF RECRUITED him? Saying Pikeville recruits is a load of BS Megan. The Pikeville school system is allowed 340 kids from the Pike County School system. The fill that quota every year. Like I said in another tread. I would be willing to bet that Pikeville doesnt have 340 athletes in the whole school considering all the multi sports athletes they have.

[Grand Slam]

I feel with a little help the big kid from er can be good

[meganwillis10]

Sorry it has made you mad bballonly fan. but SF district line was move to tackett fork which is where he lives and beside Mason Hall who played at SF , He passed John M to go to BL to play, and I was just going on what D. Johnson told everyone at the district baseball tournament. and this has nothing to do like others have said about how many kids in the school do not play sports. And everyone knows Pikeville has recruited since they won the football titles in the 80s so get over it.

[BasketBallonlyfan]

Hey, I dont get mad because people make posts on things they dont know what they are talking about. Let me ask you this question though. Devens mom and myself legal residents from the time he was born until he started his freshman year of high school was Longfork of Virgie. So if he attended SF for high school would you be saying that SF recruited him from Shelby Valley? But until you can show proof that Pikeville recruits, how about laying off of them for a while instead of singing a song that you dont know the words to. But if you still insist that he was recruited, I will tell you the real reason he is over here instead of there.

As far as the district lines being changed for SF and BL. I said what they used to be, I also said I wasnt 100% positive because I didnt know if they was changed or not. But the last time I checked the map, this whole area is still part of the United States of America. That means that kids goes to school for free. If they decide that they want to go to a different school, that is their right. Look up a state or federal law that says a child must attend the district they live in and post it on here please.

[Wyatt Earp]

I don't think SF would be mad if anyone went to another school and played whether in their district or not. It would not be reasonable to say however they would turn players away if they decided to come there. The boundary actually does go down to Tinker Fork but this is for the BOE races. I believe that the bus for SF does travel across Ligon Hill and picks up a number of students for South Floyd.----- I don't personally know why Dev went to Pikeville but that was his personal choice. I do know that his Mother and Father lived over in that area. He never played a minute for SFHS and only attended the Middle School. Coaching may have been a factor in why he enrolled at Pikeville and again that was the family choice. I don't believe for a second Bart would have been in on trying to get him there by making first contact however I do know that it would not have been very smart to tell him that he did not want him to show up. It really is pretty simple in that if a player does not want to go to a certain school then they do have the right to get a free public education elsewhere and more power to them. I honestly hope that each kid that makes a decision to go to any high school of their choice that they are happy and can contribute. High school goes by in a flash and then the real world sets in, let the kids enjoy their time no matter where they are.

[mrfootball03]

People like to go where other winners are..

When you win, you draw people

Pikeville wins, people wanna come.. Belfry wins, ppl wanna come..

you have more possibilites at a winning program, than a average program..

Winning traditions recruit thierselves..

[true2blue]

People like to go where other winners are..

When you win, you draw people

Pikeville wins, people wanna come.. Belfry wins, ppl wanna come..

you have more possibilites at a winning program, than a average program..

Winning traditions recruit thierselves..



EXACTLY!!!!

[ComeFlyWithMe]

Pikeville will gladly accept all athletes interested in the following:
1) a high school ranked in the top 10 in the state in academics every year.
2) a school that sends around 93% of its seniors to college.
3) very small student to teacher ratio.
4) a basketball program that will compete for a regional title for many years to come.
5) playing on a a multi-million dollar baseball field for a tradition rich baseball program.
6) playing on a multi-million dollar football field and compete for a ring each year.
7) A small school environment with tons of school spirit.

Now, if you had a chance to attend...wouldn't you???

Naw, I stay up here and be a Shelby Valley Wildcat.

[bigpun]

Naw, I stay up here and be a Shelby Valley Wildcat.
Well if you are a basketball player only then SV is probably where you want to be. If you want to got to a school where winning is important in the big three sports then Pikeville would be a better fit. More opportunities to win at a school like Pikeville.

[thepharmacist]

Naw, I stay up here and be a Shelby Valley Wildcat.

Probably a good idea....tuition is expensive!!;)

[whodey85]

dylan maldanodo is a good freshman coming in for betsy layne he has really been playing good this summer as a back up point guard to brennan case

[bball fan]

dylan maldanodo is a good freshman coming in for betsy layne he has really been playing good this summer as a back up point guard to brennan case
Maldanodo could be a very good player in this region!! However, I can already tell he is developing a bad attitude and he is only a freshmen. The new BL coach better get a grip fast!! He is too good to act like he does on the floor!

ps...he is already better than Case!

[Luke The Drifter]

The Martin kid from BL should be a good young player who gets to play right away for the bobcats

[panther-]

Betsy Layne will have the best incoming freshman class but from what I am hearing some are going to Pikeville.

I saw every feeder in the 15th play and IMHO this is how they rank

1- Betsy Layne
2- Sheldon Clark(Inez/Warfield)
3- Johnson Central/Belfry/Pikeville


After that there are some nice players here and there but not much.........

Pikevilles freshman beat Sheldon Clark's JV by 4 or 5 and their Freshman team by 40 or 45. and beat belfry.

sooo

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Pikevilles freshman beat Sheldon Clark's JV by 4 or 5 and their Freshman team by 40 or 45. and beat belfry.

sooo


In Sheldon Clarks JV you were playing their best5 freshman and a few sophomores.

Where did you play Belfry's freshman his summer?

[bball_2000]

Maldanodo could be a very good player in this region!! However, I can already tell he is developing a bad attitude and he is only a freshmen. The new BL coach better get a grip fast!! He is too good to act like he does on the floor!

ps...he is already better than Case!

I wouldn't say he is better than case, case is quicker and has a better jump shot, but Maldanodo does like to share the ball more, he is not better than case right now but later on in his high school career he probably will be better

[whos your momma]

Pikevilles freshman beat Sheldon Clark's JV by 4 or 5 and their Freshman team by 40 or 45. and beat belfry.

sooo

I heard that Pikeville's freshmen played the girls team from Betsy Layne and was getting beat handily before the coach told his brother to turn the clock off. (supposedly they played because their respective teams didn't show) (any truth to this?)

[warriorpride]

I feel with a little help the big kid from er can be good

whos the big kid?

[DortonWildcat5]

whos the big kid?

Jacob McClanahan from EC. He is around 6'7'' or 6'8'' and has a very soft touch. If he would get more aggressive on both sides of the ball he could probably be a force. He definitely was a force in junior high last year anyway.

[Capt. DH]

That is a big kid. You better hope he develops with some good coaching.

[CARDS682010]

SC has Some Good Freshmen Like Pj Harris and Keith Anderson and Next Year we'll have Bj Moore

[SVHSWildcat22]

Shelby Valley really has no freshmen. Trey Roberts and his brother are about all they got. I dont look for the 2 to make an impact until they are seniors. More than likely though the boys will do pretty good on JV. So right now i would have to say Betsy Layne has the best freshmen class.

[NEXT]

Belfry has the best freshman class, as Pikevilles did not stay together, JC has a few that chose football only, as did Martin Co.


BL may be better but I really do not know

[OnCeABobcat]

BL will have the best!!!!!! Maldenado and Martin may contribute early on in the Varsity season.

[SVHSWildcat22]

SV's coach threw the Roberts brothers off the team today. so you can mark them off any good freshmen list

[OnCeABobcat]

what happened????

[SVHSWildcat22]

what happened????

coach Booher got mad and made them leave practice. but i think they came back today. Trey is suspended and Rusty is, well i haven't heard from him yet.

[Jimmy Dugan]

this is just a post referring to the post on page 2 and 3 about pikeville recruiting.
I'm pretty sure pikeville doesn't actually recruit players, I have never actually saw or heard of it thats for sure. I have heard people say they have been recruited by pikeville, but how accurate could they be? some athletes just want attention.
I think they main argument is that Pikeville's top athletes are not born and bred pikeville city boys, they are from elsewhere. However, Pikeville does offer the best education in Pike County, and perhaps some of these kids parents acknowledged that.

[softball♥22]

well i heard that rusty was back on and everything was fine but trey was suspended..i dont know if that is true but that is what i heard...

[da_boss]

didn't warfield beat jc last yr in the champinship game...an inez only lost to them by couple points so i think sheldon clrak has the second best freshman class coming up this year..

[BasketBallonlyfan]

Jacob McClanahan from EC. He is around 6'7'' or 6'8'' and has a very soft touch. If he would get more aggressive on both sides of the ball he could probably be a force. He definitely was a force in junior high last year anyway.

He wasnt that big at the end of last season. He was around 6'6" at best. With the amount of facial hair he had going on, I wouldnt care to bet that his growing days are over. But I guess anything is possible.

[SVHSWildcat22]

well i heard that rusty was back on and everything was fine but trey was suspended..i dont know if that is true but that is what i heard...


Rusty's just going to have to show Coach Booher he wants to play. But I heard it was all fine with him too. Trey is suspended though.

[panther-]

Betsy Layne will have the best incoming freshman class but from what I am hearing some are going to Pikeville.

I saw every feeder in the 15th play and IMHO this is how they rank

1- Betsy Layne
2- Sheldon Clark(Inez/Warfield)
3- Johnson Central/Belfry/Pikeville


After that there are some nice players here and there but not much.........


Pikeville beat Inez by 40+ at the Pikeville Tournament at the first of the year

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Pikeville beat Inez by 40+ at the Pikeville Tournament at the first of the year


And so did Belfry.....

Pikeville had Hobo go to PC and if I'm not mistaken one or two is not playing football correct?

[da_boss]

warfield beat belfry everytime they played them lasy yr.

[blackcat_mc]

I follow a lot of sports and this thread is incoming freshmen.
In Floyd County
Betsy Layne has a lot of talent coming up with at least three who could make the varsity and help toward the end of the season.
Pburg, I like the jamerson kids athletic ability not a great player but plays hard.
AC, i think they only had 1 8th grader on last seasons team.
SF, the Turner kid has a better outside shot then any of the incoming freshmen in floyd county,

I agree Pikeville recruits i know they did the one from this county.

Joseph Jamerson is still an 8th grader.

[thetruth205]

I follow a lot of sports and this thread is incoming freshmen.
In Floyd County
Betsy Layne has a lot of talent coming up with at least three who could make the varsity and help toward the end of the season.
Pburg, I like the jamerson kids athletic ability not a great player but plays hard.
AC, i think they only had 1 8th grader on last seasons team.
SF, the Turner kid has a better outside shot then any of the incoming freshmen in floyd county,

I agree Pikeville recruits i know they did the one from this county.

well bestly layne will have the better freshmen but not to many will get to play and get exsperince like others...p-burg will have a decent freshmen....ac will have hardly any...and one thing i like to remind you of is that south floyd will have more then just shannon turner
theres brandon marson which will be considerd as a freshmen but is in 8th grade he his a good guard and will help the team out later on...theres is dakota hall which is a hard worker that can shoot that will be able to help the team out to...then there is andrew vance which is also a good guard and is hard to stop off the dribble which will also be good to the raider team later on

[LIPS]

well bestly layne will have the better freshmen but not to many will get to play and get exsperince like others...p-burg will have a decent freshmen....ac will have hardly any...and one thing i like to remind you of is that south floyd will have more then just shannon turner
theres brandon marson which will be considerd as a freshmen but is in 8th grade he his a good guard and will help the team out later on...theres is dakota hall which is a hard worker that can shoot that will be able to help the team out to...then there is andrew vance which is also a good guard and is hard to stop off the dribble which will also be good to the raider team later on
I agree with you on that one....dakota hall seems to impress me for some reason....love to watch the turner kid play ball....i cant wait unitl a couple of years to see what this team does....watch out valley this team in a couple of years could have 15 region champs writtin all over them....

[The King11]

JC by far has the Freshman with the most potential, but will they use it?

[da_boss]

has any of the freshman played a game yet? i kno sheldon clark played ER..an lost by 2 points..has anyother played any?