[bigtimeUKfan79]

Because I would put 2 teams in my area up against any in the state! Lincoln County (Stanford) Middle School Eagles dominate every team they play (beat Lex Cath twice by a bunch) and have only lost to (but also beat) Meece Middle School from Somerset, who also dominate! I believe the players from Meece won the 6th grade state tourney last year, which Lincoln didn't play in.

Lincoln has what I would call "twin towers" and an awesome guard. Luke Hill (Center) is a true 7th grader who is 6'1" and around 175. This kid has moves that 7th graders just don't have. I believe he has double-doubled in every game he has played this year except for the Meece game, where they shut him down. He is definitely one to watch, and they also have Chris Luster, another big man with great hands. Their guard is Carl Lewis Cummins, an excellent ball handler, who is quicker than anyone I have seen. These are all true 7th graders and it looks as though Lincoln basketball has an extremely bright future.

Meece Middle School is also an excellent team. They have a very small guard (Gover) who can shoot the lights out. He rarely misses and can carry the team himself. I believe he is supposed to be an 8th grader though. They have a few bigger boys who play well inside, and a good coach. I watched them in the King Middle School Holiday Tourney and they do have weaknesses, but if their shooting is hot they can't be beat. Lincoln beat them by 5 in the first game, but they played again in the championship and dominated, beating Lincoln by more than 20.

I guess we will see come state tourney time!