[Tomcat91]

Final from the Ed Stepp Classic at Woodford Co. Zander Carter led scorers with 21 points. 

Ashland has played a TOUGH schedule no doubt, but has not faired well against top 25 teams outside of Anderson Gym.

As I said in the Ashland/Boyd Co thread, Ashland will never win anything of significance under this coach. I seriously don’t get the universal praise he gets. He beats up on the weakest region in the state & craps the bed against teams with a pulse. I’d shudder at the thought of his win percentage against good teams. The drop off from Mays is massive. 

It’s frustrating bc this is the most talent on an Ashland team in over a decade. Probably much longer than that. But, they’ll once again be one & done at state, if they even make it. It’s a shame they don’t have someone who can maximize the talent & make a serious run at Rupp. Look at last year in the S16 against eventual champion Lyon Co. Up 6 with the ball & a minute to play & you blow it?! And, it’s far from the only time he’s snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.

Apologies for the rant. I really don’t like going in on HS coaches & I’m sure most here don’t like it either. But, I just watched them blow games on back to back days & I’ve honestly just seen enough from this guy. They can do much better. This should be a Final 4 type team & sadly they’ll fall far short of that. If I’m wrong I’ll be the first person here calling myself out. I HOPE he makes me look like a moron but I don’t see it happening.