[Hi Risk Warrior]

I know its summer ball, but it was good to see BIG CLAY easily handle Harlan and Corbin yesterday. Clay looked very good with multiple dunks and players contributing.

Clay looked good, but they didn't "easily handle" Corbin. Clay won by one in overtime and had to hit two 3s in the final minute to stay alive.

north isn't a top 5 team in 13th regardless of coach.

They are a #4 or #5 team with the janitor coaching. Cody Messer just a much better basketball Coach than Valentine and the players will respond better.

I just don't see North Laurel ever turning it over to Messer. Even if Valentine leaves I'm not convinced Messer has a real shot at the job.

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I don't see that happening either, he struggles as a JV coach. No one is impressed with his coaching as of yet.

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For all the hype and practice parents were saying went on at NL over the off-season, you would think they would be better than they are? They are just not a good team right now.

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Only one Rawlings kid went to SL (and he was ruled eligible apparently, he is playing), the other one is still at NL