[Dookie]

Well.....things starting to shape up after some early season matches. Not sure because I didn't see it but West Carter hung 87 on Lewis- wow! This group could be scary good and challenge a Boyd/Ashland/Russell this season- shooters everywhere and the Berry girl gives them an inside presence. Real impressed with Russell- gave Boyd all they wanted without Mitchell and Darnell went down with ankle injury in 3rd plus Ross fouled out. Russell definitely has all the tools. Got 1st look at Ashland last night against BC in a tight one. BC struggled shooting but had wide open looks all night- same as against Russell-it will cost them eventually. Shot selection in certain situations wasn't good either. Wheeler and Paynter both took deep 3's at bad times. Robinson physically stronger than anyone on floor and early on imposed her will by getting to rim- Parker also looks better putting ball on floor. Not sure where Ashland has depth though-no one else stepped up at all. BC out rebounded Kittens by a wide margin and that surprised me. Paynter and Parker both kind of mirror each other-nice young talent and both look more mobile. Other teams getting better and moving up-Raceland 2 nice wins. Really want to check out Menifee soon. Greenup still in dis-array and I expected better- lack of pg kills them! Right now I really like Russell after seeing them-if Mitchell gets back healthy they could be regions best team. Lots of ball to play and it's early- I'm gonna try to get out and see a few more teams over the next few weeks. Good luck ladies and remember - it's a marathon...not a sprint!