Bluegrassrivals

While it is still fresh in our minds I thought I would get this started. What is your top 10 and why. Some teams lose a lot for next year so it should be interesting.

1. Bell Co. (Morris best player in state next year)
2. Harlan co (Return everyone basically)
3. Harlan city (brock)
4. Clay Co (cotton)
5. Corbin (good nucleus back)
6. North Laurel (return all key players)
7. Whitley Co. (good young players
8. Lynn Camp (will be better than most think starting guards are back)
9. South Laurel (good young players)
10. Middlesboro (green)

Bell Morris
Harlan Ind. Great coach and some good young talent,
Harlan Co. Good coach Massingill and a bunch of young talent. One of these three are not going to make the region.
Whitley Whitley loses two of the top players in the region but returns a lot of talent.
Corbin Corbin loses the Wilson twins but there sister may be the best pass first point guard in the region next year.
Clay Cotton and Burchell.
North Laurel Return most everyone.
Pineville Return everyone.
Middlesboro. Will Green still be there this time next year.
Lynn Camp Playing in the worst district in the state has to help.
South Laurel Had to put someone here.
Knox Central Has the new A D. and Superintendent had enough.
Barbourville. Loses everyone and probably there coach also.
OBI. There coach does a great job.
Williamburg Don't see things getting any better
Jackson Co. What use to be a great program has hit rock bottom. When will the administration say enough is enough.
Red Bird Red Bird enough said.

Corbin
Lost
21 Sarah Ashley FORWARD 11.5ppg 6.6rpg
5 Brooklyn Ashurst GUARD 5.1ppg
12 Miranda Wilson GUARD 14.7ppg 4.4rpg
24 Kayla Wilson GUARD 11.7ppg 5rpg

Returners
42 Natalye Gallagher CENTER 7.2ppg 5rpg
4 Jaclyn Jewell GUARD 7.4ppg
11 Melanie Wilson GUARD 6.8ppg
10 Rachel Logan GUARD
34 Kameryn Ashurst GUARD
15 Morgan Philpot FORWARD
30 Tori Baker FORWARD
35 Molly Schafer GUARD
3 Meghann Blackburn FORWARD
22 Kaitlyn Waddle FORWARD
23 Candice Gulley GUARD

Whitley (no stats)
Lost
44 Kandace Craig CENTER
23 Maria Johnson GUARD/FORWARD
20 Brandi Smith GUARD


Returners
12 Taylor Dingess FORWARD
10 Hallie Jones GUARD
22 Lauren Elliott GUARD
11 Haley Mahan GUARD
2 Abbey Estes GUARD
21 Savanna Sizemore FORWARD
30 Seirra Feltner FORWARD
15 Taryn Hickey FORWARD
24 Emily Vanderpool FORWARD

Barbourville
Lost
11 Laken Woolum 4.6ppg
14 Kelsey Erslan CENTER 13.6ppg 8.2rpb
5 Amber Mills GUARD 14.3ppg 6.3rpg
21 Kalan Liford GUARD 4.7ppg
25 Kara Erslan GUARD/FORWARD 17.4ppg 7.8rpg

Returners
10 Madison Hicks FORWARD 4.8ppg
33 Whitney Brown GUARD
42 Faith Hinkle FORWARD
15 Anna Daniels FORWARD
45 Reagan Hubbard CENTER
24 Peyton Erslan FORWARD
44 Natasha Helton GUARD



Clay
Lost
33 Sara Robinson FORWARD 11.8ppg 7.8rpg

Returners
11 Ajaycia Cotton GUARD 16ppg
3 Kelli Roberts G/F 10.9ppg
55 Courtney Woods CENTER 11ppg 8.3rpg
14 Kashia Jackson GUARD
20 Summer Parker FORWARD
5 Shelby Phillips GUARD
24 Kayleigh Hicks FORWARD
4 Kennedy Hicks CENTER
32 Amber Jackson GUARD
40 Chasity Sizemore CENTER
25 Whitney Sizemore GUARD
22 Candy McClure FORWARD
12 Kimberlyn Mills GUARD
45 Hannah Woods GUARD


North Laurel (partial stats I hope my math was right)
Lost nothing-no seniors 1 jr
Returners
14 Kayla Bruner PG/G. 17.1ppg 8.2rpg
3 Madison Sheppard G 8.2ppg
21 Hannah Lawson PG/G. 8.8ppg
10 Hannah Gray G 8.7ppg 5.1rpg
35 MaKayla Sexton C 4.2ppg 5.2rpg
34 Ashton Bridges G/F
45 Tonya Brummett CENTER 3.2rpg
32 Ashley Raines F. 3.8ppg 3.3rpg
20 Makayla Allen G
22 Ella Hamm G
55 Teddi Jervis C
5 Kelsey Chesnut G
23 Bella De La Pena G


Harlan (no stats)
Lost
32 Jourdan Ledford FORWARD

Returners
00 Jordan Brock GUARD
20 Emma Bianchi FORWARD
3 Torri Mitchell GUARD
25 Masie Charles GUARD
55 Kaitlyn Jenkins CENTER
33 Katie King FORWARD
31 Mckenzie King FORWARD
5 Bethany Day GUARD
10 Leah Evans FORWARD
11 Madelynn Henson GUARD
24 Shanae Thomas GUARD

Bell
Lost
11 Morgan Garnett GUARD 10.3ppg
42 Kaitlyn Taylor FORWARD

Returners
15 MacI Morris GUARD 22.1ppg 9.6rpg
23 Jessica Sanders GUARD 9.4ppg
12 Kelli Smith FORWARD 7.4ppg
21 Katrina Johnson GUARD 7.2ppg
14 Kaylia Hoskins GUARD
32 Alex Brock FORWARD
10 Allison Howard GUARD
4 Caleigh Collett GUARD
3 Bethany Miracle FORWARD
33 Sarah Collins FORWARD

Lynn Camp (no stats)
Lost
55 Jessica May C Sr.
3 Heather Wilson F, C Sr.
14 Merita Burke G, F Sr.

Returners
44 Kesha Brock F, C Fr.
33 Miranda Miller G Jr.
11 Brooklyn Bryant G Fr.
35 Jasmine Miracle G, F Fr.
12 Macie Miracle G, F 7th
25 Bradi Coe G 7th
15 White Molly F 7th
22 McKenzie Grant F 7th
Wynn Telsa 8th
Walker Haley G 8th
1 Sierra Turner G, F Sr.
4 Destiny Hill G Jr.
40 Breanna White C So.
54 Brianna Hollin G, F Jr.
32 Kristian Kersey G Fr.
5 Tesla Wynn G, F 8th

Harlan County
11 Kaitlyn Stittums GUARD 7.2ppg. 4.8rpb
22 Shannon Shackleford FORWARD 8.5ppg 5rpg
13 Lauren Lee GUARD 5.1ppg

Returners
25 Brooklyn Massingill GUARD 13.7ppg
24 Bella Noe GUARD 10.9ppg
14 Lindsay Branson GUARD 4.8ppg
10 Bridgett Bennett GUARD
12 Rebecca Middleton GUARD
4 Macie Napier GUARD
23 Noah Canady GUARD
20 Morgan Napier FORWARD
5 Lanie Cox GUARD
2 Sara Napier GUARD
42 Kate Evans FORWARD
21 Hannah Gaw GUARD
44 Kacie Russell FORWARD
42 Kaylea Gross CENTER
35 Brandi Haywood FORWARD
15 Lauren Smith GUARD
30 Taylor Johnson GUARD
34 Breann Turner FORWARD


South Laurel (incomplete stats I'm not doing anymore math)
Lost
22 Bailey Miller GUARD

Returners
45 Mariah Anders GUARD
15 Preslie Baker GUARD
23 Alora Christian GUARD
52 Maegan Niece CENTER
40 Tracy Pennington FORWARD
11 Rebecca Phelps GUARD
4 Taylor Cromer GUARD
12 Shelby Davis GUARD
35 Katie Reynolds CENTER
42 Austin Hacker FORWARD
24 Mariah Riley GUARD
51 Linzee Rollins FORWARD
5 Bailey Smith GUARD
43 Morgan Madden CENTER
20 Brittany Vandeventer FORWARD
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Bell
Harlan County
Harlan ind
Clay (I am hearing Cotton may leave, I don't believe it though)
North Laurel
Corbin (I think we will be better than some of the above by the end of season)
Whitley (same as Corbin will be better)
Middlesboro (if green stays)
South Laurel
Pineville
Lynn camp could take any of the last threes spot

Bell
Harlan City
Harlan County
Clay
Corbin
Whitley
North Laurel
South Laurel
Middlesboro
Lynn Camp
Williamsburg
Barbourville


I'm afraid Bell will sweep the region though. Unless Mike Ashurst works his magic again for the Whizzard:biglmao:

oldhound70s Wrote:I'm afraid Bell will sweep the region though. Unless Mike Ashurst works his magic again for the Whizzard:biglmao:

I never once mentioned Mike Ashurst.......show me where I said his name......But hey, nice to see you confess what we all know went on! :Thumbs:

If I were going to take a look at next season, the easiest pick would be taking Bell, but im not sure they have the coaching to get there. Just because you have the best player doesn't mean you have the best team or will win ball games.

I would group them like this next year...

Bell
Harlan
Harlan County
Clay

Whitley
Corbin
North
South

Mboro
Lynn Camp
Bville

The 52nd will have a good team go home to district again. It wouldn't surprise me if it were Bell County
I could see HC, Harlan, or Bell winning region. I think its a long shot for the rest, except Clay who could be very good if everyone sticks around.

Is Burchell retiring at Clay Co?

1. Bell County
2. Harlan

3. Harlan County
3. Clay County

5. Whitley County
6. Corbin

7. North Laurel
8. South Laurel
9. Middlesboro
10. Pineville

1. Bell Co
2. Harlan
3. Clay Co
4. Corbin
5. Harlan County
6. North Laurel
7. Whitley Co
8. South Laurel
9. Middlesboro
10. Pineville

Basketball Wizzard Wrote:I never once mentioned Mike Ashurst.......show me where I said his name......But hey, nice to see you confess what we all know went on! :Thumbs:

Easy there Whizzard.....I never said you mentioned Ashurst. You are showing your paranoia again. You may think you are Wizzard but my money is on Magic Mike:lmao:

RunItUpTheGut Wrote:If I were going to take a look at next season, the easiest pick would be taking Bell, but im not sure they have the coaching to get there. Just because you have the best player doesn't mean you have the best team or will win ball games.

I would group them like this next year...

Bell
Harlan
Harlan County
Clay

Whitley
Corbin
North
South

Mboro
Lynn Camp
Bville

The 52nd will have a good team go home to district again. It wouldn't surprise me if it were Bell County
I could see HC, Harlan, or Bell winning region. I think its a long shot for the rest, except Clay who could be very good if everyone sticks around.

That's the same reason I am putting Corbin ahead a of Whitley. Coaching makes a huge difference when all else is close to even. Jones blew this year at Whitley. He probably had overall the most talent in the region.

Barbourville coach has gave up her Basketball coaching responsibilities. From my understanding to spend more time with her family.

Is Burchell retiring at Clay Co?
Haven't heard that one.

oldhound70s Wrote:Bell
Harlan City
Harlan County
Clay
Corbin
Whitley
North Laurel
South Laurel
Middlesboro
Lynn Camp
Williamsburg
Barbourville


I'm afraid Bell will sweep the region though. Unless Mike Ashurst works his magic again for the Whizzard:biglmao:

WOW!!!! Your picks confuse me. If CORBIN is the best team in the 13th region WHY do you have BELL as #1?? That makes no sense.

LadyCat Pride Wrote:WOW!!!! Your picks confuse me. If CORBIN is the best team in the 13th region WHY do you have BELL as #1?? That makes no sense.

Next year.

KNOX is now after 15 years are finally looking for a Girls Basketball Coach.:Thumbs::Thumbs::Thumbs::Thumbs::Cheerlead

walterwhite Wrote:Is Burchell retiring at Clay Co?
Haven't heard that one.

No, spook with the coach the last week, said he would be back next year and thought he would be better than most think.

Pantherlifer Wrote:KNOX is now after 15 years are finally looking for a Girls Basketball Coach.:Thumbs::Thumbs::Thumbs::Thumbs::Cheerlead

Are they going to stay in house, or are they going to open the search up?

insideinfo Wrote:Are they going to stay in house, or are they going to open the search up?

I was told it is wide open.

I was told it is wide open.

I was told two weeks ago that mills was being replaced by Andrea Hillard. I figured it was all rumor but who knows now.

Olred Wrote:I was told two weeks ago that mills was being replaced by Andrea Hillard. I figured it was all rumor but who knows now.

Hilliard resigned a couple weeks ago at The City school and some of there fans believe this is real likely. I personally believe our new A D and Supt. will want to show they are going to great strides to get the best they can get for the youth of Knox Co. This may end up being Hillard for she is good coach in my mind, and would be a huge improvement over what we have had. But I look for them to interview a lot of people looking for the right person. Hope they make a great hire the girls of Knox deserve a lot more than what they have received from the school system, and there is some more coaches up there that need to be gone.

insideinfo Wrote:Hilliard resigned a couple weeks ago at The City school and some of there fans believe this is real likely. I personally believe our new A D and Supt. will want to show they are going to great strides to get the best they can get for the youth of Knox Co. This may end up being Hillard for she is good coach in my mind, and would be a huge improvement over what we have had. But I look for them to interview a lot of people looking for the right person. Hope they make a great hire the girls of Knox deserve a lot more than what they have received from the school system, and there is some more coaches up there that need to be gone.

I read tonight that in the local papers that Hillard made it clear she is not applying she is raising her kids. She would be a good candidate . I do believe they are really trying to find the Best possible coach for this program. On the subject of other coaches who else should they get rid of?

Pantherlifer Wrote:I read tonight that in the local papers that Hillard made it clear she is not applying she is raising her kids. She would be a good candidate . I do believe they are really trying to find the Best possible coach for this program. On the subject of other coaches who else should they get rid of?

The girls volleyball team has never had much success, they have finally replaced the softball coach , i m not sure about him but at least his practices look organized, we should dominate in track and field and I saw in today's paper that we had a couple new coaches which is way over due. Our Tennis program has been a joke. In my opinion our passed administrations have only worried about having a team not about there success. I really believe the administration in place will actually care about the kids and there success. At least we have some hope now.

Good Luck KC in finding the right coach. You have way too much talent not to be toward the top every year.