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Ashland was poor down the stretch. Turnovers, defense, and trying to sit on the ball and run clock backfired.

Yet another coach Bonner choke job. Same old story; he’s learned nothing. Almost a carbon copy of their loss to Lyon Co last year. Ashland led for basically the entire game, with the largest lead at 11, I believe. They led by 3 with less than a minute to play & had the ball. No way they should’ve lost. They were the better team for 90% of the game. But, they, once again played tight down the stretch & didn’t play to win. Which seems to be a staple.

This team absolutely has enough talent to win a championship. They should be in the FF THIS SEASON & I, personally, would love their chances against either possible opponent, assuming they can stay out of their own way. Which, admittedly, is asking a lot, apparently. And, they’ve proven that they can play with GC. But, instead, defeat was snatched from the jaws of victory, AGAIN. This loss isn’t on the talent, however.

Have I missed something where the coach is on the floor making these mistakes?  This game hurts Ashland should’ve won but by no means is Ashland coaching staff to blame.  Sounds like we have another Daddy that may record a phone conversation on our hands. 


What a great season Ashland and congratulations to BG you guys to a shot to the mouth and kept playing.

Well, when it happens over & over, it’s on the coach. You said yourself Ashland should’ve won. They didn’t bc the coach froze up & played not to lose again. They led for like 31 of the 32 minutes in regulation. BG held one point leads for a total of 2 possessions throughout the entire game. He had several opportunities to put away BG but couldn’t.

Regardless, having the lead & the ball with under a minute to play, with no shot clock, should result in a win 99.9% of the time. And, BG still had like 2 fouls to give. That type of loss is inexcusable & it’s the second year in a row that he’s allowed it to happen.

He chokes in crunch time in big games. I don’t see how it’s even debatable. It happens more often than it doesn’t against good teams. And, no I’m not a parent of a player. I’m just an alum who is frustrated watching them lose games that they shouldn’t & wasting the most talent Ashland has had in YEARS. I could just as easily accuse you of being Bonner’s daddy considering how you’re always there to white knight for him anytime he’s questioned. 

Two years in a row at Rupp his teams have held leads & possession of the ball, with less than a minute to play, & he managed to lose both games. I’m sorry if you don’t like it, but, that is the EPITOME of a coach choking. I understand that it’s HS basketball & I don’t go in on coaches unless it’s something egregious. And, the last two season ending losses were the definition of that. There have been several regular season losses on that level, too. Ashland can do better.

I still don’t agree it was Bonner fault for losing this one. I believe you have played this game and I also would think that you have never been perfect at the game plan that was set out for the team you was on. I would bet his teams are more prepared than most teams they have faced not counting the ones in regional teams definitely can’t count Boyd or Fairview.  

And doing better they had that in May’s and Ashlands school board and Elliot native superintendent made sure he was leaving. The KHSAA was done and maybe he get a couple games suspension.  His team at MOCO this year may very well win it all. And since Ashland is out I hope he wins it.  

With that said if I’m not mistaken Ashland has fired 3 or 4 of its last coaches. Who would want the job at Ashland other than maybe you????