[phs1986]

8th grade team is now 10-9.

They are playing better basketball than they were earlier in the season, but against some teams size in the post, and all over the court, gives the Pirates a slight disadvantage. When their jumpers are falling they can play with anyone, but as with most middle school kids the outside shooters are inconsistent.

7th grade team is 13-3.

Two of their losses were to Paintsville. At Paintsville the team just didn't show up, and were beaten badly. Total embarassment is what I call that one. The second was a two point loss at Belfry without one starter. The team had a chance to win or send it in to overtime, but didn't execute on the offensive end in the final seconds.

The other loss was at Martin Co. without two of the starting five out of the game, one was injured and the other sick. The 7th grade team defeated Martin Co. at Belfry by 14.

BMS might have lost last night but the kids played much better than they did in the first meeting with P'ville. They have improved and are doing pretty decently. Keep up the good work..... :Cheerlead