Pikeville Middle School Baseball

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

1st year for junior high baseball. Does anyone know who the coaches might be. Also any predictions on how good they will be this year.

[Butkus]

Should be Sammy Hamilton as the Coach.

His boy can flat play as well.

[DEVILOLOGIST]

age breakdown or grade breakdown??

[Butkus]

age breakdown or grade breakdown??

Does Russell have a Middle school baseball team? I was thinking they didnt. I didnt think any of the area schools had one.

I know for a fact that Boyd Co could run the table if they had a Middle school team. One of my cousins told me they play JV with the older boys instead, which is a crazy idea for a 7th/8th Grader.

[DEVILOLOGIST]

No - Russell has the 13 year old BABE RUTH kids that now play JV. I think that this started after Greenup County lost their Babe Ruth charter and combined with Russell 2 years ago. When All-Stars were picked I think only 3 kids from the Russell-Flatwoods league made the all-stars due to the Coach being from Greenup.
I can forsee a change in the middle school team coming as the high school coach has been encouraging our younger kids to play travel USSSA or AABC baseball.
I would hope that the middle school fields their own team soon as my son will be in the 6th grade next year. The team wouldprobably be 7th and 8th grade.

[If...Then]

Should be Sammy Hamilton as the Coach.

His boy can flat play as well.

whos his son? what school?

[RiverCitiesPanthers]

whos his son? what school?

Sammy's son is Jacob Hamilton. I dont think he is in Middle School yet. Pretty sure he is just in 5th or 6th Grade, but he is going to be a great Baseball Player at all levels.

[OffTheHook]

Does Russell have a Middle school baseball team? I was thinking they didnt. I didnt think any of the area schools had one.

I know for a fact that Boyd Co could run the table if they had a Middle school team. One of my cousins told me they play JV with the older boys instead, which is a crazy idea for a 7th/8th Grader.


Bringem to Paintsville and we'll test that fact. How can you know this if they have never played.

[TRAIN85]

Bringem to Paintsville and we'll test that fact. How can you know this if they have never played.

This thread is not about Paintsville or Boyd Co. Let's keep it on Pikeville Middle School Baseball.

[Butkus]

Bringem to Paintsville and we'll test that fact. How can you know this if they have never played.

I've seen the best that Paintsville has to offer and probably have seen my Boy play against them. But of course the best around Paintsville moved to Johnson County's Baseball League, from what I saw.

[RiverCitiesPanthers]

Bringem to Paintsville and we'll test that fact. How can you know this if they have never played.

I am not exactly sure that Butkus's statement about running the Table is true, but Boyd does have a very good group of kids in that age group, but they do not have a Middle School Program. What type of team does Paintsville have? Do they have a Middle School team? Is it based from Paintsville only, or does it include Johnson County school kids? I have seen a few of Johnson's players in the past and matter of fact they have played with a lot of these Boyd Co boys. There are some good athletes in that Area. Good Luck to Paintsville and put the River Cities Panthers on your Middle School Schedule. We are only 13-under, but would be willing to play a Doubleheader or two.

I believe Pikeville should be able to field a really nice Middle School team from some of the kids I have seen play in the Past. I have seen some traveling teams from Pike County in the past. I am sure a Burchett man had a team in this group one time that I saw play in Tennesse that was very good.

[Panther Thunder]

I am not exactly sure that Butkus's statement about running the Table is true, but Boyd does have a very good group of kids in that age group, but they do not have a Middle School Program. What type of team does Paintsville have? Do they have a Middle School team? Is it based from Paintsville only, or does it include Johnson County school kids? I have seen a few of Johnson's players in the past and matter of fact they have played with a lot of these Boyd Co boys. There are some good athletes in that Area. Good Luck to Paintsville and put the River Cities Panthers on your Middle School Schedule. We are only 13-under, but would be willing to play a Doubleheader or two.

I believe Pikeville should be able to field a really nice Middle School team from some of the kids I have seen play in the Past. I have seen some traveling teams from Pike County in the past. I am sure a Burchett man had a team in this group one time that I saw play in Tennesse that was very good.That team consisted of kids from all over kentucky. Like Tate Banks and Chandler Sheppard from Lawrence Co. Kids from Boyle County, Richmond, and many different places. But there were always 2-4 Pikeville kids on the team. And they still play in the summer and are now the Kentucky Gators. But his son is currently at Paintsville in 7th grade.

[RiverCitiesPanthers]

That team consisted of kids from all over kentucky. Like Tate Banks and Chandler Sheppard from Lawrence Co. Kids from Boyle County, Richmond, and many different places. But there were always 2-4 Pikeville kids on the team. And they still play in the summer and are now the Kentucky Gators. But his son is currently at Paintsville in 7th grade.


I do remember some of that, and I did know that the team was mixed, but all figured it was based around kids from Pikeville Schools. I do remember Kyle Pauley from Boyd County playing with them as well.

BTW, how is his kid in 7th Grade, when these other names are all Freshman now? Was his kid that much younger than the rest of them?

[Panther Thunder]

I do remember some of that, and I did know that the team was mixed, but all figured it was based around kids from Pikeville Schools. I do remember Kyle Pauley from Boyd County playing with them as well.

BTW, how is his kid in 7th Grade, when these other names are all Freshman now? Was his kid that much younger than the rest of them?He was younger than most and his birthday is in September of 1993 so he is a legal 7th grader, he always played up even on the older Pikeville teams. And yea Kyle played a couple of tournaments after the team from Durbin (sp) was done. But that team at one time could literally compete with anyone in the world. They were just as good as any of the teams in the LWS. They didn't lose a tournament when Chandler played for 3 years. But that team is probably one of the better little league teams to ever be put together in Ky. Great memories from those teams and many great players have passed through there. They also had a kid that now starts for Madison Central on the team and countless others.

[If...Then]

Sammy's son is Jacob Hamilton. I dont think he is in Middle School yet. Pretty sure he is just in 5th or 6th Grade, but he is going to be a great Baseball Player at all levels.

Oh yea, Im stupid, i played with him. he goes to BL

[hammertime]

Oh yea, Im stupid, i played with him. he goes to BL

If this kid goes to BL, then how is his dad going to coach the Pikeville middle school team?

[If...Then]

If this kid goes to BL, then how is his dad going to coach the Pikeville middle school team?

you've got me there too hammer

[If...Then]

do you haved to be a teacher still to coach a school sponsered sport? because jr. high basketballs coach isnt

[RiverCitiesPanthers]

Oh yea, Im stupid, i played with him. he goes to BL

BL? Are you saying he goes to Betsy Layne?

I believe they live around Racoon or Johns Creek, so I cant imagine them going to Betsy Layne.

[If...Then]

BL? Are you saying he goes to Betsy Layne?

I believe they live around Racoon or Johns Creek, so I cant imagine them going to Betsy Layne.

yes, Dillon Hamilton in the 6th grade that i know goes to Betsy Layne

here,

[Panther Thunder]

yes, Dillon Hamilton in the 6th grade that i know goes to Betsy Layne

here,Jacob Hamilton hommie

[If...Then]

Jacob Hamilton hommie

crap.:ChairHit:

[BMSPirateMom #11]

He was younger than most and his birthday is in September of 1993 so he is a legal 7th grader, he always played up even on the older Pikeville teams. And yea Kyle played a couple of tournaments after the team from Durbin (sp) was done. But that team at one time could literally compete with anyone in the world. They were just as good as any of the teams in the LWS. They didn't lose a tournament when Chandler played for 3 years. But that team is probably one of the better little league teams to ever be put together in Ky. Great memories from those teams and many great players have passed through there. They also had a kid that now starts for Madison Central on the team and countless others.

My son is in the 7th grade he was born Oct. 1994 and is one of the oldest kids in the 7th grade that hasn't been held back. How can a kid born a year before him be a legal 7th grader?

[NEXT]

My son is in the 7th grade he was born Oct. 1994 and is one of the oldest kids in the 7th grade that hasn't been held back. How can a kid born a year before him be a legal 7th grader?


Because he will not turn 19 until after his senior year starts.

That kid will be -

15 in 8th grade

16 in 9th grade

17 in 10th grade

18 in 11th grade

19 in September of 12th grade.


He is a legal 7th grader because he ill not turn 19 until AFTER August 1st his senior year.

IMVHO all kids should turn 13 in the 6th grade, or be 13 BEFORE schools starts in 7th grade.................

[OffTheHook]

I've seen the best that Paintsville has to offer and probably have seen my Boy play against them. But of course the best around Paintsville moved to Johnson County's Baseball League, from what I saw.

LMAO! Well if that is what you think. Just bring'm and test'm. :)

[TRAIN85]

Why are people talking about Painstville, JC, and Boyd co. on this thread? I thought this was about Pikeville Middle School. I am very excited to see how this new middle school team pans out for Pikeville.

[AV22]

LMAO! Well if that is what you think. Just bring'm and test'm. :)
yeah Paintsville has one of the best teams to offer

[Panther Thunder]

yeah Paintsville has one of the best teams to offerOnce again. Keep The thread on PIKEVILLE. Paintsville can have its own thread.

[phs1986]

If they are discussing the competition that Pikeville can have (games they may get to play) why is it a problem to mention another team in this thread?

If it gets out of hand.... it will be closed... otherwise.... continue to discuss......

[Panther Thunder]

If they are discussing the competition that Pikeville can have (games they may get to play) why is it a problem to mention another team in this thread?

If it gets out of hand.... it will be closed... otherwise.... continue to discuss......
Well, it started out as Paintsville being better than Boyd Co. but anyway.. What players are coming out for the Panthers?

[BMSPirateMom #11]

Because he will not turn 19 until after his senior year starts.

That kid will be -

15 in 8th grade

16 in 9th grade

17 in 10th grade

18 in 11th grade

19 in September of 12th grade.


He is a legal 7th grader because he ill not turn 19 until AFTER August 1st his senior year.

IMVHO all kids should turn 13 in the 6th grade, or be 13 BEFORE schools starts in 7th grade.................



We know your honest opinion NEXT. You would have half the team stay back.

[NEXT]

We know your honest opinion NEXT. You would have half the team stay back.


No you don't, if you did you would know I would want all of them to stay back:):rockon:

[TRAIN85]

Who are some of the good ball players coming up in the 7th and 8th grade right now?

[BMSPirateMom #11]

No you don't, if you did you would know I would want all of them to stay back:):rockon:

I can't believe all!!!

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

Well theres Gavin Miller, Randy Maynard, and a few other pretty good 8th graders and 7th graders that will be playin this year it shold be an intersting year because this team or i should say the people who r tryin out look pretty dag on good.

[Panther Thunder]

Well theres Gavin Miller, Randy Maynard, and a few other pretty good 8th graders and 7th graders that will be playin this year it shold be an intersting year because this team or i should say the people who r tryin out look pretty dag on good.Miller needs to improve swinging the bat and on hitting his spots as a pticher. Maynard isn't the greatest hitter in the world but is a decent cather, with a weak arm. And not really anyone else comes to mind, As far as very talented players goes. They should have a solid team this year, but it hurts that their best hitter and glove and one of the better pitchers had to transfer.

[Panther Thunder]

Miller needs to improve swinging the bat and on hitting his spots as a pticher. Maynard isn't the greatest hitter in the world but is a decent catcher, with a weak arm. And not really anyone else comes to mind, As far as very talented players goes. They should have a solid team this year, but it hurts that their best hitter and glove and one of the better pitchers had to transfer.Nothing against those kids, but it's JMO and I believe they will improve and get stronger thanks to the new Jr. High program. One thing a Jr. High program does for a school is it allows coaches to pick up on errors early and work on correcting them, so that when they get to the high school level instead on working on problems, they can work on improving the good skills they already have. I think that at the Middle School level it is more important to work on the weak points in one's game than it is anything else. But Pikeville is always gifted with pretty good baseball talent and they definitely have the potential to be one of the best in the region in time.

[Panther Thunder]

Well theres Gavin Miller, Randy Maynard, and a few other pretty good 8th graders and 7th graders that will be playin this year it shold be an intersting year because this team or i should say the people who r tryin out look pretty dag on good.Are Josh and Jared Tackett going to come out?

[Skeeter1]

Sammy's son, Jacob, is in the 6th grade at Pikeville Elementary.

[TRAIN85]

Sammy's son, Jacob, is in the 6th grade at Pikeville Elementary.

So does that mean he will be the coach? Is he even interested? Who else are viable candidates?

[On-And-On-Again]

Are Josh and Jared Tackett going to come out?

Well what i have heard they r going to. This doesnt mean anything because im not certain. If they do it will help the team.

[Skeeter1]

Sammy Hamilton will be the coach.

[TRAIN85]

Sammy Hamilton will be the coach.
Has the school already announced it?

[Elwayfan]

Sammy's son, Jacob, is in the 6th grade at Pikeville Elementary.

This brings up a good point! I'm wwondering how many of the middle schools in this area allow 6th graders to play middle school sports. Please post your schools situations on here.
Pikeville doesn't allow 6th graders to play middle school sports. Oh, I almost forgot, (except in girls basketball). I hate this rule and it keeps kids from reaching their full potential.

[TRAIN85]

When does this team get to start up? When are tryouts? Do we have a schedule yet?

[TRAIN85]

Sammy Hamilton will not be the coach. I did hear the name of a former player at Pikeville that may be interested. If he does take the job he will be exactly what these kids need. You talk about passion and knowledge of the game, you talk about this guy.

[OffTheHook]

This brings up a good point! I'm wwondering how many of the middle schools in this area allow 6th graders to play middle school sports. Please post your schools situations on here.
Pikeville doesn't allow 6th graders to play middle school sports. Oh, I almost forgot, (except in girls basketball). I hate this rule and it keeps kids from reaching their full potential.


"Full potential"??? You are talking about 6th graders here. :thatsfunn

[TRAIN85]

I heard that the Pikeville middle school had tryouts yesterday for the team. Does anybody know how they went?

[On-And-On-Again]

Thees was only about 20 kids that made it!

[TRAIN85]

Well who were they. They have to have enough to field two seperate teams.

[If...Then]

When does this team get to start up? When are tryouts? Do we have a schedule yet?

Tryouts were Monday, no cuts, 19 total i believe. Didnt have 2nd day tryouts

no schedule as of right now coach

[If...Then]

as far as I know, the roster is..

8th Grade
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Randy Maynard
Gavin Miller
Jared Tackett
J.P Coleman
Tyler Coleman
Will Boyd
Reese Ward
Landon Hale
Tolliver Hefner
Wes Pugh (A.P)

7th Grade
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Ethan Rowe
Clay Garris
Turner Altman
Austin Priode
Dalton Smiley
Jacob Burke
Zack Keathley

[TRAIN85]

Well that looks pretty good. I wish them the best this year and I can't wait to get out and catch some games.

[If...Then]

as far as I know, the roster is..

8th Grade
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Randy Maynard
Gavin Miller
Jared Tackett
J.P Coleman
Tyler Coleman
Will Boyd
Reese Ward
Landon Hale
Tolliver Hefner
Wes Pugh (A.P)

7th Grade
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Ethan Rowe
Clay Garris
Turner Altman
Austin Priode
Dalton Smiley
Jacob Burke
Zack Keathley

Wes Pugh is now off Academic Probation :letsparty

[PHS95]

Josh Tackett is not going to play?

[RiverCitiesPanthers]

Sammy Hamilton will not be the coach. I did hear the name of a former player at Pikeville that may be interested. If he does take the job he will be exactly what these kids need. You talk about passion and knowledge of the game, you talk about this guy.

I have coached against Sammy Hamilton for quite a few years. That would have made Pikeville a great Middle School coach. I cant imagine too many coaches having more passion for Pikeville then Sammy. I really cant imagine too many more Coaches having a better son coming up thru the system either.

[Elwayfan]

I have coached against Sammy Hamilton for quite a few years. That would have made Pikeville a great Middle School coach. I cant imagine too many coaches having more passion for Pikeville then Sammy. I really cant imagine too many more Coaches having a better son coming up thru the system either.
That is very true. But for some reason they didn't want to let his son play on the Junior High team. Jacob is an excellent player. He definatley could have helped them. He would have been the #2 pitcher if not the #1.

[PHS95]

From what I understand, it boils down to not letting 6th graders compete.... I don't think it was personal!

[RiverCitiesPanthers]

From what I understand, it boils down to not letting 6th graders compete.... I don't think it was personal!

I can see both sides. I personally think that kids should wait their turn, but I can honestly say that Jacob would have been as good as any 7th/8th Grade Pitcher and I havent even seen the rest of the kids. He is a pretty good Lefty.

I also can understand why Sammy would not want to coach if his Son could not play, but could have taken the job and been the coach next year when Jacob was allowed to play. Hard to let your Son sit out for a year though.

I guess the big question is, did they allow 6th graders to play Junior High basketball or Football?

[PHS95]

6th grade football had separate teams, I know.... cannot say for sure about bball!

I think, as long as it is a uniform decision across all sports, there is nothing wrong with it!

[IRISH4]

Pikeville should have a good club this season, playing 28 games. Their first game is on march 25th or 27th against Johnson Co. Middle

[Skeeter1]

I agree it should be the same across the board, but 6th grade girls get to play jr. high and freshman basketball as well as volleyball. I'm just not sure why there is a difference between the girls and boys.

[Skeeter1]

6th grade football had separate teams, I know.... cannot say for sure about bball!

I think, as long as it is a uniform decision across all sports, there is nothing wrong with it!

You can't compare baseball with basketball and football. Size and age do make a difference for the majority of kids in those two sports. But baseball is a sport where size and age is not as big of a factor.

If you adopt the attitude a kid should wait his turn, then you are telling him it doesn't matter how hard he works to make his self better because it is not going to matter. Also, this is not giving the older kids any incentive to work hard either because they know "it's their turn."

I don't think Shelby Valley basketball has this same attitude. If so, Elijah Justice wouldn't have started the regional tournament when he was in the 8th grade.

Bottom line..........If you are going to build a winning program year in and year out, you put your best players on the team, no matter who they are or how old they are.

I know Sam and I don't think he took it personal, but he understands what it takes to build a winning team and I know that's what he wanted to do for Pikeville.

[PHS95]

I didn't say wait their turn.... Someone asked how it was with Football and basketball, I merely chimed in with the information I could.... I do, however, feel the rule should apply the same in all conditions.....

[On-And-On-Again]

They didnt allow 6th graders to play up in basketball either its just one of those rules they have always went with and this why i guess they have sepaerate 6 th grade teams.

[PHS95]

You can't compare baseball with basketball and football. Size and age do make a difference for the majority of kids in those two sports. But baseball is a sport where size and age is not as big of a factor.

If you adopt the attitude a kid should wait his turn, then you are telling him it doesn't matter how hard he works to make his self better because it is not going to matter. Also, this is not giving the older kids any incentive to work hard either because they know "it's their turn."

I don't think Shelby Valley basketball has this same attitude. If so, Elijah Justice wouldn't have started the regional tournament when he was in the 8th grade.

Bottom line..........If you are going to build a winning program year in and year out, you put your best players on the team, no matter who they are or how old they are.

I know Sam and I don't think he took it personal, but he understands what it takes to build a winning team and I know that's what he wanted to do for Pikeville.

I didn't compare them.... I provided info that someone asked about... they are in no way similar, though the rules should aply to all sports uniformly, IMO!:o

[master the universe]

From what I understand, it boils down to not letting 6th graders compete.... I don't think it was personal!

By not letting 6th graders compete made it personal.

[If...Then]

Schedule released:

March 25 - Johnson Central @ Pikeville - 6:00
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March 27 - Virgie @ Pikeville - 6:00
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April 3 - Virgie @ Shelby Valley - 6:00
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April 5 - Magoffin County @ Magoffin - 1:00
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April 7 - Paintsville @ Paintsville - 6:00
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April 10 - Hazard @ Pikeville - 5:45
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April 15 - Johnson Central @ Pikeville - 6:00
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April 17 - Virgie @ Shelby Valley - 6:00
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April 22 - Paintsville @ Pikeville - 6:00
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April 26 - Lawrence County @ Lawrence - TBA
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May 3 - Paintsville Tournament - TBA
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May 6 - Hazard @ Hazard - 5:45
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May 9 - Magoffin County @ Magoffin - 6:00
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May 10 - Lawrence County @ Pikeville (8th Grade Night) - TBA


-Is any type of tournament like County possible?
-Looks like Johnson Central has all away games this season

[IRISH4]

Schedule released:

March 25 - Johnson Central @ Pikeville - 6:00
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March 27 - Virgie @ Pikeville - 6:00
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April 3 - Virgie @ Shelby Valley - 6:00
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April 5 - Magoffin County @ Magoffin - 1:00
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April 7 - Paintsville @ Paintsville - 6:00
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April 10 - Hazard @ Pikeville - 5:45
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April 15 - Johnson Central @ Pikeville - 6:00
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April 17 - Virgie @ Shelby Valley - 6:00
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April 22 - Paintsville @ Pikeville - 6:00
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April 26 - Lawrence County @ Lawrence - TBA
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May 3 - Paintsville Tournament - TBA
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May 6 - Hazard @ Hazard - 5:45
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May 9 - Magoffin County @ Magoffin - 6:00
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May 10 - Lawrence County @ Pikeville (8th Grade Night) - TBA


-Is any type of tournament like County possible?
-Looks like Johnson Central has all away games this season


The schedule is correct, as of now the May 10th date with Lawrence Co. is cancelled and looking to find someone to replace them with.

[Redneck]

1st year for junior high baseball. Does anyone know who the coaches might be. Also any predictions on how good they will be this year.

Justin Arms is the head coach. I have no idea who his assistants will be.

[On-And-On-Again]

Coach Arms seems like a good coach ive had time to talk to him and hes seems like he knows what hes doin, he did play baseball and football in college at Pikeville.

[PHS95]

By not letting 6th graders compete made it personal.

How is it personal when this is a stated policy?

You may, on the other hand, be right, but what would it serve to change the policy because someone who would be coach wants it to be so? This child may be talented, but if that is the "policy" for all sports except for girls bball, then KUDOS to the administration for not making an exception to a policy that has existed for quite some time to suit the interests of a few....

Too often, we see administrators who are supposed to be ensuring the best interests of all students give into pressure from one side or another, I am glad that this was not the case in this instance!

No offense intended, JMO!

[Skeeter1]

We could debate this issue over and over. I know Sam and Priode personally
and they have been friends a long time. They both have pretty much the same
ideas on how to improve the baseball progam. Sam is the one who has been trying for the past two years to get them to start a middle school baseball program. He told Priode that if sixth graders could not play that he was going to go ahead with his traveling team,because he could not let his boy just set around for three months and not play. Priode understand this and this has never been a personal issue with those guys I'm sure of. Sam is glad they finally started the program and hopes they do well. Sam and his team I think
are opening up in Tennessee the first week of April. On the other hand, how can you say this has been policy for many a year when this is the first year Pikeville has ever had a middle school baseball team. I would bet the farm that
there is not a written policy anywhere.

[PHS95]

I know that, even in the 90's, the only sport they let 6th graders participate in was Girls bball.... that's what I meant.... it could have changed in between sometime, but it is my understanding that this is still the case.... sorry for the confusion....

Maybe someone who knows more could fill us in!

[Capt. DH]

Justin Arms is the head coach. I have no idea who his assistants will be.

Isn't he from Paintsville?
If so is Johnson County upset that they are losing a lot of coaches out of their area?
Personally I enjoy seeing the infusion of youth into the sports scene.

[IRISH4]

Isn't he from Paintsville?
If so is Johnson County upset that they are losing a lot of coaches out of their area?
Personally I enjoy seeing the infusion of youth into the sports scene.

Yes, he and Coach Adam Collins (varsity assistant) are both from Paintsville.

[Capt. DH]

Yes, he and Coach Adam Collins (varsity assistant) are both from Paintsville.

I am glad that we got those guys down here. Add them to some other young guys like Matt Branham, Paul Sullivan, and Jason Gravy Anderson and you have a nice influx of young coaching talent that will hopefully be at Pikeville for a long time.

[On-And-On-Again]

I am glad that we got those guys down here. Add them to some other young guys like Matt Branham, Paul Sullivan, and Jason Gravy Anderson and you have a nice influx of young coaching talent that will hopefully be at Pikeville for a long time.


I feel the same way nicely stated Cap. DH

[Redneck]

Coach Arms seems like a good coach ive had time to talk to him and hes seems like he knows what hes doin, he did play baseball and football in college at Pikeville.

Yes he played both at Pikeville College. He is from Paintsville, doin his student teachin at Pikeville Middle under another Johnson Countian, head basketball coach Bart Williams. He is one of my best friends, have played ball with him my whole life, he does know what he's doin. He was catcher his whole life, split time our junior and senior year, when he didn't catch he played OF or just DH'd.

[Redneck]

Isn't he from Paintsville?
If so is Johnson County upset that they are losing a lot of coaches out of their area?
Personally I enjoy seeing the infusion of youth into the sports scene.

Some are mad because they think these boys have turned their backs on their Alma Mater, which is NOT the case and I personally think that's pretty childish for some to think that about these boys. Paintsville turned Adam Collins down, I don't blame him one bit for goin to Pikeville. Justin is hopin to get on at Pikeville cause the pay is much better and he likes it up there and wants to continue on with this baseball program, build it up into a great feeder program for the high school.

[The Guru]

Some are mad because they think these boys have turned their backs on their Alma Mater, which is NOT the case and I personally think that's pretty childish for some to think that about these boys. Paintsville turned Adam Collins down, I don't blame him one bit for goin to Pikeville. Justin is hopin to get on at Pikeville cause the pay is much better and he likes it up there and wants to continue on with this baseball program, build it up into a great feeder program for the high school.
You will never find better people than Adam and Justin. Period!
I hated it that Paintsville turned Adam down. Big mistake in my book. But he has learned early that it ain't the same in Paintsville, anymore! I don't blame Justin a bit if he was able to stay at Pikeville! My daughter is in education at MSU and we have told her that anywhere but back home we she is ready to teach.

[Mr.Kimball]

You will never find better people than Adam and Justin. Period!
I hated it that Paintsville turned Adam down. Big mistake in my book. But he has learned early that it ain't the same in Paintsville, anymore! I don't blame Justin a bit if he was able to stay at Pikeville! My daughter is in education at MSU and we have told her that anywhere but back home we she is ready to teach.
Just asking a question. Would there have been nepotism issues if Paintsville would have hired Adam? I'm not sure how it actually applies . Could that have been the reason?

Next question, if nepotism was not an issue. Was there an available position for either one?

[If...Then]

is a county tournament or related possible?