15th in '09

[100%SUCCESS]

Who do you think the top 10 teams in the 15th will be next season

[The Private]

johnson central
pike central
paintsville
magoffin co
east ridge
allen central
phelps
south floyd
shelby valley
belfry
lawrence co
pikeville
besty layne

[uksports99]

As of right now this is what I'm going to say.
johnson central
paintsville
pike central
betsy layne
phelps
magoffin county
east ridge
allen central
shelby valley
belfry
south floyd

[OffTheHook]

As of right now this is what I'm going to say.
johnson central
paintsville
pike central
betsy layne
phelps
magoffin county
east ridge
allen central
shelby valley
belfry
south floyd


I agree with the top 5. But, I think Phelps may end up higher as the season goes.

[BASICBALL]

Johnson Central
Pike Central
Shelby Valley*
Paintsville*
Phelps*
east ridge
Magoffin
Betsy Lane
South Floyd
Belfry

* could flip flop either way between these 3

[uksports99]

I agree with the top 5. But, I think Phelps may end up higher as the season goes.


I totally agree, these girls WILL do work this season, many teams are going to be surprised. Come tournament time it's going to be on.

[softball♥22]

i think pike central, johnson central will be two of the best once again..valley and betsy layne will also be up there

[Hornet Nation]

Look for a much better Magoffin team, but JC is tops until someone beats them.

[l c fan 23]

all five 57 teams will be in the top 10 .

[Allie Katt]

As of right now this is what I'm going to say.
johnson central
paintsville
pike central
betsy layne
phelps
magoffin county
east ridge
allen central
shelby valley
belfry
south floyd

Not so sure Paintsville will be this high. Magoffin County will be better than most think. Phelps will be a big surprise I believe by season's end. Look for Sheldon Clark to play spoiler also I believe.

[OffTheHook]

Not so sure Paintsville will be this high. Magoffin County will be better than most think. Phelps will be a big surprise I believe by season's end. Look for Sheldon Clark to play spoiler also I believe.

Why is that. They only loose one girl and they are replacing here with in coming frosh VanHoose and a girl who had to sit out last year in Rowland. So IMO the Lady Tigers will be just like last season. Quietly in the mix and dangerous.

[OutsideLogic]

Don't forget about the Lady Cards of Sheldon Clark. This will be year 2 of the Rice era and he has alot of talent returning. Patience Brewer will be back. Lawrence County could be a big surprise team also. They return alot of girls from last year's team.

[PHS#1]

Johnson Central
Phelps
East Ridge
Sheldon Clark
P-ville
Pike Central
Shelby Valley
Belfry
Allen Central

[hornet14]

phelps #2:) now way they are going to be good but imo they are just a bunch of talent who is not going to be able to play together as a TEAM and i also heard that that riley kid wasnt going to be able to play this year because she is 19 or 20????? has any one else heard that?

[PHS#1]

phelps #2:) now way they are going to be good but imo they are just a bunch of talent who is not going to be able to play together as a TEAM and i also heard that that riley kid wasnt going to be able to play this year because she is 19 or 20????? has any one else heard that?


this is completly false she WILL be playing next year

[hornet14]

this is completly false she WILL be playing next year

how old is the girl???

[cards_athlete]

johnson central
pike central
paintsville
magoffin co
east ridge
allen central
phelps
south floyd
shelby valley
belfry
lawrence co
pikeville
besty layne

Where is Sheldon Clark on this list?

[TheRealVille]

Where is Sheldon Clark on this list?According to PHS#1, SC is just above PC and Paintsville. ;)

[big_shot_08]

phelps #2:) now way they are going to be good but imo they are just a bunch of talent who is not going to be able to play together as a TEAM and i also heard that that riley kid wasnt going to be able to play this year because she is 19 or 20????? has any one else heard that?

I heard she was to old too. Has anyone heard if the two belfry girl are going to be able to play?

[J. R. VanHoose]

I heard she was to old too. Has anyone heard if the two belfry girl are going to be able to play?

She is not too old, her age is no problem for her or for the KHSAA. The girls who transfered have been ruled eligible.

[15thRegionSlamaBamma]

Yeah of course they would be ruled eligible here is what I love about the freaking KHSAA. At Pike Central Olivia and Bree transfered from Pikeville to Pike Central and was ruled ineligible and well lets just go ahead and say it basically any kid who has ever transfered to Pike Central and been ruled ineligible. Where is the justice is ruling the Belfry girls eligible. I can tell you right now POLITICS RUN ALL THE WAY TO KHSAA. It is a freaking joke. B-4 ppl are like of your just jealous and all that B/S. I will tell you I am not jealous I just think it is ludicrous B/C it is the EXACT same situation.

[J. R. VanHoose]

Yeah of course they would be ruled eligible here is what I love about the freaking KHSAA. At Pike Central Olivia and Bree transfered from Pikeville to Pike Central and was ruled ineligible and well lets just go ahead and say it basically any kid who has ever transfered to Pike Central and been ruled ineligible. Where is the justice is ruling the Belfry girls eligible. I can tell you right now POLITICS RUN ALL THE WAY TO KHSAA. It is a freaking joke. B-4 ppl are like of your just jealous and all that B/S. I will tell you I am not jealous I just think it is ludicrous B/C it is the EXACT same situation.

Sorry! I don't know exactly what you are talking about, just giving a response to the previous question. I just send and get the paperwork, don't know what else takes place! Sorry to stir up some bad memories!

[15thRegionSlamaBamma]

Sorry! I don't know exactly what you are talking about, just giving a response to the previous question. I just send and get the paperwork, don't know what else takes place! Sorry to stir up some bad memories!

J.R it wasn't really a response to what you said. I have a lot of respect for you and what you have done over at Phelps. I just think that the KHSAA does things very shady at times. The reason you don't know what I am talking about is b/c you were still at P-VIlle with BMR at that time. But two girls transfered from Pikeville and were ruled ineligible the year Central made the final four of the state tournament. Now we all know the Belfry girls did not have a legal change of address nor did the girls from Pikeville. Now tell me how do they get ruled eligible...It is called Politics either that OR the KHSAA is very inconsistent. Oh and the reasoning for transferring was the same.

[NEXT]

J.R it wasn't really a response to what you said. I have a lot of respect for you and what you have done over at Phelps. I just think that the KHSAA does things very shady at times. The reason you don't know what I am talking about is b/c you were still at P-VIlle with BMR at that time. But two girls transfered from Pikeville and were ruled ineligible the year Central made the final four of the state tournament. Now we all know the Belfry girls did not have a legal change of address nor did the girls from Pikeville. Now tell me how do they get ruled eligible...It is called Politics either that OR the KHSAA is very inconsistent. Oh and the reasoning for transferring was the same.


Whitt did not play last year at Belfry so she will be ruled eligible.

[15thRegionSlamaBamma]

Whitt did not play last year at Belfry so she will be ruled eligible.

Ok that one is understandable but the other is not.

[kyfan]

IMO it's part politics and part inconsistency. They should investigate transfers before ruling. There is a major difference in changing addresses and changing residences. I would say that very few eastern Ky transfers actually change residences. If players are caught not staying at the address they are supposed to, they should be ruled ineligible immediately and the school should be put on probation. Strict and consistent penalties would fix much of this.

[The Private]

great post!!!!!!!!!!!:rockon:

[hornet14]

Yeah of course they would be ruled eligible here is what I love about the freaking KHSAA. At Pike Central Olivia and Bree transfered from Pikeville to Pike Central and was ruled ineligible and well lets just go ahead and say it basically any kid who has ever transfered to Pike Central and been ruled ineligible. Where is the justice is ruling the Belfry girls eligible. I can tell you right now POLITICS RUN ALL THE WAY TO KHSAA. It is a freaking joke. B-4 ppl are like of your just jealous and all that B/S. I will tell you I am not jealous I just think it is ludicrous B/C it is the EXACT same situation.


i agree POLITICS does go a long way!!!

[fit4life]

I agree with the politics remarks. It is not only the KHSAA, but every state high school athletic association. It's all part of the game.

[ukbadmammajamma]

There were also 2 girls that came to Pikeville in the past few years that had to sit out a year-Anna Sanders & Megan Harris. What's fair for the goose is fair for the gander.....Anna moved, Megan did not. Both had to sit. All transfers should have to sit if any do. The KHSAA term "bona fide change of residence" is the problem. Just because someone buys a house for a transfer to live in and rents it to them for $1 doesn't make it "bona fide" IMO.....besides, programs aren't built on a foundation of transfers, except maybe at Scott Co.........LOL

[ukbadmammajamma]

3 Reasons:
1) Politics
2) Politicians
3) Moohlah $$$$ & rewards-cruises, boob jobs, cars, etc. and NO I AM NOT KIDDING OR JOKING....LOL

J.R it wasn't really a response to what you said. I have a lot of respect for you and what you have done over at Phelps. I just think that the KHSAA does things very shady at times. The reason you don't know what I am talking about is b/c you were still at P-VIlle with BMR at that time. But two girls transfered from Pikeville and were ruled ineligible the year Central made the final four of the state tournament. Now we all know the Belfry girls did not have a legal change of address nor did the girls from Pikeville. Now tell me how do they get ruled eligible...It is called Politics either that OR the KHSAA is very inconsistent. Oh and the reasoning for transferring was the same.

[PHS#1]

3 Reasons:
1) Politics
2) Politicians
3) Moohlah $$$$ & rewards-cruises, boob jobs, cars, etc. and NO I AM NOT KIDDING OR JOKING....LOL



this needs to be removed... i would like to see you back this up.... your makking asumptions and false statements that are completly Ludicrous this needs to be shut down this is about the 15th in 09 not JR vanhoose i swear you people must love him as much as you talk about him every time someone talks about the 15th on this sight it all goes to JR and Phelps... Talk about the 15th. people don't worry about JR and Phelps and Quit makking asumptions about how stuff gets done... BOOB JOBS!?!?!?!?!? you have got to be kidding me cruises!?!?!? Cars!>!>!>!> WHO has got any of these things that goes to Phelps and Plays basketball

IMO i think that you have got off on a warped opinion on how things work just because that phelps will have a dominating team next year that will contend anywhere next year doesn't meen that you can make charges such as this about people that you do not even know.:mad: :mad: :mad:

[J. R. VanHoose]

this needs to be removed... i would like to see you back this up.... your makking asumptions and false statements that are completly Ludicrous this needs to be shut down this is about the 15th in 09 not JR vanhoose i swear you people must love him as much as you talk about him every time someone talks about the 15th on this sight it all goes to JR and Phelps... Talk about the 15th. people don't worry about JR and Phelps and Quit makking asumptions about how stuff gets done... BOOB JOBS!?!?!?!?!? you have got to be kidding me cruises!?!?!? Cars!>!>!>!> WHO has got any of these things that goes to Phelps and Plays basketball

IMO i think that you have got off on a warped opinion on how things work just because that phelps will have a dominating team next year that will contend anywhere next year doesn't meen that you can make charges such as this about people that you do not even know.:mad: :mad: :mad:


Hey, no worries. I am not even sure what that post was about either. Don't let this stuff bother you. I just quit posting in this forum because I could tell it was going to get a little out of hand. Let them have their opinions, albeit a little on the harsh side. This should be about next year and all of the other teams in the region, I agree with you on that, so lets try to get it back on topic. I would put a Top 5 list together, but I was never good at that type of thing anyway!

[Luther Rackley]

Exactly how good will Pike Co. Central be? Who else did they lose besides Lowe? How much will having to adjust to a new coach affect them?

[J. R. VanHoose]

Exactly how good will Pike Co. Central be? Who else did they lose besides Lowe? How much will having to adjust to a new coach affect them?

I look for them to be good again.

[ukbadmammajamma]

3 Reasons:
1) Politics
2) Politicians
3) Moohlah $$$$ & rewards-cruises, boob jobs, cars, etc. and NO I AM NOT KIDDING OR JOKING....LOL

I never said what school those things have happened at. If you can figure it out then it's not a false statement. If the shoe fits, wear it!

[ukbadmammajamma]

I willl post my top 5 after I have seen all or most of the teams. I saw 3 play tonight-Paintsville, Pikeville, Prestonsburg...........It will be a few weeks before I post mine..........

[15thRegionSlamaBamma]

this needs to be removed... i would like to see you back this up.... your makking asumptions and false statements that are completly Ludicrous this needs to be shut down this is about the 15th in 09 not JR vanhoose i swear you people must love him as much as you talk about him every time someone talks about the 15th on this sight it all goes to JR and Phelps... Talk about the 15th. people don't worry about JR and Phelps and Quit makking asumptions about how stuff gets done... BOOB JOBS!?!?!?!?!? you have got to be kidding me cruises!?!?!? Cars!>!>!>!> WHO has got any of these things that goes to Phelps and Plays basketball

IMO i think that you have got off on a warped opinion on how things work just because that phelps will have a dominating team next year that will contend anywhere next year doesn't meen that you can make charges such as this about people that you do not even know.:mad: :mad: :mad:

I just want to state that not once did I say it was political as to why these girls were ruled eligible. I just think it is very odd that most kids when they DO transfer are ruled ineligible and then all of a sudden in this case they have been ruled eligible under the exact same circumstances.

With that said I do not see either one making a huge improvement for the Lady Hornets. They were one heck of a team this past season, but one year with a good coach is not going to turn their program completely around. Hints why a team that was not better than them beat them out of district. That was due to the inconsistence popped up once they were on the big scene. As well with the new district alignment I think it will make it a little bit tougher on them and Pike Central. It will be a brawl with in the 59th this year for 1st - 3rd between Valley, Phelps and Pike Central. The great thing is IMO all three will make regionals. Also IMO it will be between Pike Central and Phelps for first.

My Top 5

1.Johnson Central- By far the favorite, did not lose anything and have a great chance at repeating with a great coach behind them. They are big, fast and shoot very well. The inside game will be theirs for the taking this season. I like to refer to them as the new "Pike Central".

2. Phelps- With the new transfers and a great coach to go with it they are going to make some noise. I think they will get off to a slow start as chemistry will be a problem in the beginning. They have Riley on the inside which will help, especially if she gets stronger during the off season. Last season they lacked ball handling a little bit which got them in trouble.

3. Valley- They have been youthful in the past which is why they have struggled at times. With the loss of Roberts last season they found leaders in those young players and have found some floor generals. They will be small but have a GREAT transition game.

4. Pike Central- The loss of Lowe and Butcher is the poison that will damper the Lady Hawks this season. They got a new coach who right now is sailing the seas, will be interesting to see how they play out this season in the new coaching scheme. Don't get me wrong they got one heck of a coach but his philosophies are much different. I think they will make a late push while starting of with three early losses depending on the schedule.

5. Paintsville- What a scare they gave me this year in the first round of district, I said once we got the draw that it was the worse possible draw we could have gotten. They were young but will now have the maturity to upset any team in the 15th.

This season will be one of the most interesting that we will have watched in a long time. With the new alignment of districts and a field of teams that are matched evenly now 1-5. Good Luck during the summer.

[kyfan]

I agree that the post is pretty ridiculous. However, there was no reference to Phelps or Coach Vanhoose. Also, I think the Boob Job comment was out of line, but if people think that cars aren't handed out in this region they are very naive. And, every school/community has someone who can afford these things.

this needs to be removed... i would like to see you back this up.... your makking asumptions and false statements that are completly Ludicrous this needs to be shut down this is about the 15th in 09 not JR vanhoose i swear you people must love him as much as you talk about him every time someone talks about the 15th on this sight it all goes to JR and Phelps... Talk about the 15th. people don't worry about JR and Phelps and Quit makking asumptions about how stuff gets done... BOOB JOBS!?!?!?!?!? you have got to be kidding me cruises!?!?!? Cars!>!>!>!> WHO has got any of these things that goes to Phelps and Plays basketball

IMO i think that you have got off on a warped opinion on how things work just because that phelps will have a dominating team next year that will contend anywhere next year doesn't meen that you can make charges such as this about people that you do not even know.:mad: :mad: :mad:

[kyfan]

As far as the list goes, I'll just go with three right now.

1. Johnson Central
2. Shelby Valley
3. Paintsville

I think that Phelps could have a really nice team. A running, pressing team will give them fits because they aren't deep. Teams will key on Riley, Pruitt, and Hall. Whitt hasn't played in a couple of years and there are no other offensive weapons. But it's a long way off and Coach Vanhoose a lot of time to work and develop these players.

[J. R. VanHoose]

I will tell you this about my team this summer. I am looking to see what skills we have right now and what can be done to make us better in the fall/winter. Winning in the summer is not as important to me as some would think. Yes, I like to win, but all of my girls are going to play and get some experience this summer going against good competition. I want to see what we can do to improve on things this upcoming season, not how many games we can win in the summer!

[kyfan]

I will tell you this about my team this summer. I am looking to see what skills we have right now and what can be done to make us better in the fall/winter. Winning in the summer is not as important to me as some would think. Yes, I like to win, but all of my girls are going to play and get some experience this summer going against good competition. I want to see what we can do to improve on things this upcoming season, not how many games we can win in the summer!

I don't know if this was directed at my post but I was saying you have a lot of time to work and develop players. I never mentioned anything about summer ball and winning in the summer. I have always felt that winning in the summer isn't important.

[J. R. VanHoose]

I don't know if this was directed at my post but I was saying you have a lot of time to work and develop players. I never mentioned anything about summer ball and winning in the summer. I have always felt that winning in the summer isn't important.

Not directed at anyone, just a general statement about what my plans were for the girls for this summer. I agree I do have a lot of time to work on what I think is necessary. It wasn't directed at anyone, just a random thought early this morning!!!

[NIKE2010]

I think that JC is the best in the region with all there returing talent but PC will be pretty good to.

[The Private]

I don't think Valley will be that good!!!! To many question marks!!!

[hootie]

1. Johnson Central
2. Paintsville
3. PCC
4. Shelby Valley
5. Phelps
6. Betsey Layne



After seeing a few of these teams play today here is my list. 2, 3 and 4 can swith at any time. Only time will tell and whoever wants to work harder

[Shady Grady]

Here are a couple FACTS about transfers and Phelps. Kaitlyn Riley MOVED to Phelps in December 2006, yet was ruled ineligible for the rest of the season. She was ruled eligible in March, I think, after the season was over. A couple years ago, AD Slone transferred from Phelps to Pike Central WITHOUT moving. She even played at PC while her sister played at Phelps. How is that possible? So stop saying that politics rules it all in regards to Phelps. Every school in this region has had transfers in all sports. Quit whining about it, it's been a part of athletics and always will be. If anybody wants to whine, let's hear you people whine about how the BOE has done Phelps. Running the PC buses within 10 minutes of Phelps School, how is that fair? They have closed their boundaries so tight that it is impossible to field teams without transfers. It's all fun and games when the bigger schools get transfers, so when Phelps does, all I can say is just DEAL WITH IT!!!!!

[uksports99]

Here are a couple FACTS about transfers and Phelps. Kaitlyn Riley MOVED to Phelps in December 2006, yet was ruled ineligible for the rest of the season. She was ruled eligible in March, I think, after the season was over. A couple years ago, AD Slone transferred from Phelps to Pike Central WITHOUT moving. She even played at PC while her sister played at Phelps. How is that possible? So stop saying that politics rules it all in regards to Phelps. Every school in this region has had transfers in all sports. Quit whining about it, it's been a part of athletics and always will be. If anybody wants to whine, let's hear you people whine about how the BOE has done Phelps. Running the PC buses within 10 minutes of Phelps School, how is that fair? They have closed their boundaries so tight that it is impossible to field teams without transfers. It's all fun and games when the bigger schools get transfers, so when Phelps does, all I can say is just DEAL WITH IT!!!!!


Great post!
As far as Phelps goes they will be just fine. Their chemistry will come together come regular season. They looked pretty good at SV when I watched them play on Wed. They just looked like they hadn't practiced together much, and I believe I overheard they had only been in the gym for a day or so together, so it really wasn't too bad. As far as Whitt not playing, she didn't look too bad, but once you got the talent that her and some of them girls have on that team, you really don't loose it. Hall,Riley,Pruitt and Whitt together they are going to make some noise. I didn't see any fussin or fighting among each other and that was the first time they had played together which is good. Something I'm sure Pruitt and Whitt aren't used to. I'm happy for these girls and Phelps. JR and his team will cause ruckus this year.

As far as PC, they looked pretty good too. It should be these two teams competing for district champion this year. It will be a heck of a game. Can't wait until the season starts!!

Shelby Valley didn't look to bad either, actually they looked good. They looked well in shape and looked like they had been practicing for a while. These girls will make some noise too.

[Tubby Lover]

Someone told me that P-burg beat Valley is that true?

[Tubby Lover]

Someone said that Phelps top six players where seniors. If so they better enjoy this year!

[PHS#1]

Someone said that Phelps top six players where seniors. If so they better enjoy this year!


yea top 5...

[hootie]

Someone told me that P-burg beat Valley is that true?


P-bug beat SV. SV's starters started out the game and got about a 28 point lead, and then Rodney let his JV play which held the lead, and then when he put his 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in they came back and won the game. His top 8 players never stepped on the floor again after ten minutes in the first half.

[hootie]

Phelps looks real good. Pruitt I would say is at least in the top 5 best players in the region. I would say she had 30 or more points against PCC. Phelps will be a dangers team. I still am waiting for them to run some offense though, and play tough man to man defense. Good luck to all the teams.

[ukbadmammajamma]

Pikeville beat Pburg double figures and Magoffin by 7 today. They led Paintsville the entire game and ended up losing by 4-5 I think in the last couple minutes. They will SHOCK some teams. People are underestimating them.

[hornet14]

i doubt pruitt had 30 she did play good though
i thought pcc looked really good to be short 2 players and a coach lol
ratliff and coleman were both hitting there shots which is a good sign and slone was really strong with the ball and had some great blocks

[hootie]

It is about impossible to judge how good a team is in Summer ball. Most camps do not keep fouls, and that is a big factor in regular season.

[Tubby Lover]

Thanks for the info Hootie, I was wondering how P burg beat Valley! Did he really play his 5th and 6th graders.Are there any good young kids?

[uksports99]

i doubt pruitt had 30 she did play good though
i thought pcc looked really good to be short 2 players and a coach lol
ratliff and coleman were both hitting there shots which is a good sign and slone was really strong with the ball and had some great blocks

Pruitt had at least a little over half of their points.
PCC did look good, to be short Holly but the other one I don't believe will be a big factor she never has been before. Slone played scared against Riley, but she still was alright.
Both teams are going to be great.

[hootie]

Thanks for the info Hootie, I was wondering how P burg beat Valley! Did he really play his 5th and 6th graders.Are there any good young kids?


Yes he did! He had one 5th grader and two six graders on the floor, one seventh grader and a freshman. The 5th grader is his daughter who came in a scored about 6 points. Yes he

Valley has come a long way and if their work ethic stays the same they are going to be dangerous. Their stile will be a little different. I think most will be supprised.

[gotgame?]

Pikeville beat Pburg double figures and Magoffin by 7 today. They led Paintsville the entire game and ended up losing by 4-5 I think in the last couple minutes. They will SHOCK some teams. People are underestimating them.

to bad in that pikeville game magoffin was playing without hall due to an injury from what i heard...that could have made a major difference seeing that many was playing out of position. But ahh its just summer ball

[justme]

While I agree Belfry might not be a top five team (right now), I think it'll be interesting to see how they develop this season. They have a lot of young talent and I think a few surprises. Yes, this year might not be the best year BHS has ever had, but it'll be a good showing of what's to come (especially Caitlin, Beth, Paige, Alex, Amy, etc). I just wouldn't count them out completely, especially since the move of Pruitt should ease the tension that was on that team last year.

[ukbadmammajamma]

Pikeville only lost 2 games at Transy team camp and beat Prestonsburg and Paintsville at Paintsville yesterday. They were without one starter too! She got a concussion at camp. People are overlooking them since they lost 5 seniors. They will be fun to watch!

[OffTheHook]

Should be an interesting season in the 15th.

[uksports99]

While I agree Belfry might not be a top five team (right now), I think it'll be interesting to see how they develop this season. They have a lot of young talent and I think a few surprises. Yes, this year might not be the best year BHS has ever had, but it'll be a good showing of what's to come (especially Caitlin, Beth, Paige, Alex, Amy, etc). I just wouldn't count them out completely, especially since the move of Pruitt should ease the tension that was on that team last year.

How come everytime something is mentioned about Belfry there has to be a negative comment about Pruitt or Whitt, I mean Belfry DID win and BEAT teams when Pruitt was there and when they both played on the JV team I've heard it by many Belfry fans over and over again that they were never beat. So something has to be good about these girls.
And Paige? didn't she quit last year, why would she play this year?
These girls won't get far this year maybe come senior year IF they have a good coach they might go somewhere in the region.

[big_shot_08]

How come everytime something is mentioned about Belfry there has to be a negative comment about Pruitt or Whitt, I mean Belfry DID win and BEAT teams when Pruitt was there and when they both played on the JV team I've heard it by many Belfry fans over and over again that they were never beat. So something has to be good about these girls.
And Paige? didn't she quit last year, why would she play this year?
These girls won't get far this year maybe come senior year IF they have a good coach they might go somewhere in the region.

Belfrys team is young this year and they might not get far but it has already been a 100% better then what it was last year.......

[NIKE2010]

Should be a great season to watch.

[Belfry Wins]

How come everytime something is mentioned about Belfry there has to be a negative comment about Pruitt or Whitt, I mean Belfry DID win and BEAT teams when Pruitt was there and when they both played on the JV team I've heard it by many Belfry fans over and over again that they were never beat. So something has to be good about these girls.
And Paige? didn't she quit last year, why would she play this year?
These girls won't get far this year maybe come senior year IF they have a good coach they might go somewhere in the region.
Maybe they are a reason why everybody mentions her ina negative way. Maybe it might be a reason Thacker is back. Also from what I heard they added an assistant coach which will help tremendously in discipline. Belfry had cancers on the team last year and if you didn't see it and could tell who it was you didn't watch them. Hopefully the two that transfered will straighten up their act at Phelps, IMO they will have to in order to see the court.
Although the Belfry squad isnt loaded with talent, they have the opportunity to make some noise, as they gain experience. But better learn quick, the district will be brutal.

[OutsideLogic]

Maybe they are a reason why everybody mentions her ina negative way. Maybe it might be a reason Thacker is back. Also from what I heard they added an assistant coach which will help tremendously in discipline. Belfry had cancers on the team last year and if you didn't see it and could tell who it was you didn't watch them. Hopefully the two that transfered will straighten up their act at Phelps, IMO they will have to in order to see the court.
Although the Belfry squad isnt loaded with talent, they have the opportunity to make some noise, as they gain experience. But better learn quick, the district will be brutal.

Why did they young ladies transfer from Belfry? Are they eligible to play at Phelps next year?

[Belfry Wins]

Why did they young ladies transfer from Belfry? Are they eligible to play at Phelps next year?
They blamed it on the coach. And I guess they are eligible. Its a crazy mess. They originally planned on going to Burch W.Va when they left Belfry, but I guess they found Phelps a better place to be, which I can understand completely. The girls are originally from Matewan, both live in Matewan I think, but I am not sure, I know one does.
The girls have a world of talent (and I mean a world of talent) but attitude. I sat with a girl from away from here at a game once, she never watched Belfry in her life, but has a great knowledge of basketball. First thing she said was that girl (one of the girl transfering) would never step on the court if I was the coach.
The other girl who transfered will have no problem whatsoever with being eligible, she didn't play ball last season. She started off the year before, got injured very early for a bit, and didn't get to play much off the start due to lack of practices fromt he injry and quit.

[MC #1]

Coach miller and Lady hornets have been looking good at summer league play.

Incoming freshman Nichole F looks really great this summer and will be hard to keep out of starting five.

[rallo316]

Coach miller and Lady hornets have been looking good at summer league play.

Incoming freshman Nichole F looks really great this summer and will be hard to keep out of starting five.
Magoffin Co. is always good.

[kitty_cat]

pike central will be #1 ad slone is an awsome ball player and it will be her year leading the hawks

[OutsideLogic]

Is Conley going to be able to play for JC this year after her injury in softball? If Conley doesn't play, it changes the whole picture for Johnson Central.

[NIKE2010]

Is Conley going to be able to play for JC this year after her injury in softball? If Conley doesn't play, it changes the whole picture for Johnson Central.

I agree if she doesnt play it changes JC a lot. But last I heard she would be ready by season.

[NIKE2010]

Magoffin Co. is always good.

They have been very good in the past but they struggled last season and they struggled this summer.

[Luther Rackley]

How did Magoffin do in the Raceland League? How did Boyd and Ashland look?

[OutsideLogic]

I agree if she doesnt play it changes JC a lot. But last I heard she would be ready by season.


Getting her back for basketball season would really be rushing her along. A tear like it is rumored for her to have takes a long time to heal.

[The Fan]

They have been very good in the past but they struggled last season and they struggled this summer.
they went 17-7 this summer not to bad

[OffTheHook]

Getting her back for basketball season would really be rushing her along. A tear like it is rumored for her to have takes a long time to heal.

I have been told that she is progressing very well and should be back in time for basketball season.

[oldfoggie13]

Sheldon Clark Underdog
Be A Surprise
Coach Rice Is An Excellent Coach

[oldfoggie13]

Jc Is Good Also

[uksports99]

While I agree Belfry might not be a top five team (right now), I think it'll be interesting to see how they develop this season. They have a lot of young talent and I think a few surprises. Yes, this year might not be the best year BHS has ever had, but it'll be a good showing of what's to come (especially Caitlin, Beth, Paige, Alex, Amy, etc). I just wouldn't count them out completely, especially since the move of Pruitt should ease the tension that was on that team last year.

is Thacker and Staten going to player? I have heard rumors of no and yes? If so that would help them, but they still wouldnt be in the top two teams in their district.

[smithfield]

You can only be as good as your coach will let you be. This coach is only an offensive coach. She doesn't play any defense whatsoever! I watched her last year at the District tournament at Phelps, and the girl from Pike Central was shooting threes right and left and not one time did she put a girl in her face to stop her shooting. But again, she is a Pike Central graduate, so how hard is she going to work to stop them from winning? She made a statement at one of the tournaments, that she didn't have to play any defense when she played. The ball was always given to her to score. Pretty one sided if you ask me. In my opinion, she has brought the Belfry Girls basketball program down. I don't think they attended any camps this summer either. If you lost your top scorer to graduation and knew you had all new girls in the starting lineup, don't you think you should attend a camp or two to get the feel of how they will all play together? '

She's had several good assistants on her program, Keith May, David Copley, for example. Who is her assistant now?

I admire JR Vanhoose for helping one of his girls get a scholarship to play basketball. In her two years of coaching, she didn't help any of her girls get a scholarship. I guess she didn't think they were good enough.

Good luck to the Belfry girls, work hard together!

[basketball010010101]

Does anyone really know yet since the season hasn't begun.

[3-pointer]

With ad slone and the those girls that transferred from pikeville they will be alot stronger then people think. Plus they have regan williams who will be seeing alot of action this year to give a ad and those other girls a break. But we will just have to wait and see how the season will start good luck pike central hope you have a great season.