[baseballfan]

What is everyone's top 10 at this point?

[Belfry Wins]

This is a blind guess because I haven't seen several teams but I''ll be brave and try it but keep in mind I haven't seen a few.
1. Lawrence Co. - They return a strong nucleus.
2. Johnson Central - Very good.
3. Paintsville- A dangerous team.
4. Belfry - Pretty closely matched with Paintsville but has a young pitching staff and will get better as season goes on.
5. Pike Central - Has beat a couple teams and played Belfry close.
6. Pikeville- Is young and has potential.
7. East Ridge- Has a nice mix of players.
8.Sheldon Clark- Seems to be very up and down this season
9. Shelby Valley- Much improved but major drop off when Cody Varney isn't on the mound
10. Allen Central - Can be dangerous when the right guy is on the mound.
I'm sure I'm leaving out an obvious choice so forgive me if I do. I would put Phelps up there but without Stiltner pitching (and he can't this year) I don't think they could make a run. Haven't seen Prestonsburg, just realized I left them out and am too lazy to go back and see if they belong I might put them at 10 a and b with AC.

[Knockoutking]

IMO:

1. Johnson Central
2. Lawrence County
3. Paintsville
4. Belfry
5. Pikeville
6. Magoffin County
7. Allen Central
8. Pike Central
9. East Ridge
10. Toss UP

[Ridge Runner]

This is a blind guess because I haven't seen several teams but I''ll be brave and try it but keep in mind I haven't seen a few.
1. Lawrence Co. - They return a strong nucleus.
2. Johnson Central - Very good.
3. Paintsville- A dangerous team.
4. Belfry - Pretty closely matched with Paintsville but has a young pitching staff and will get better as season goes on.
5. Pike Central - Has beat a couple teams and played Belfry close.
6. Pikeville- Is young and has potential.
7. East Ridge- Has a nice mix of players.
8.Sheldon Clark- Seems to be very up and down this season
9. Shelby Valley- Much improved but major drop off when Cody Varney isn't on the mound
10. Allen Central - Can be dangerous when the right guy is on the mound.
I'm sure I'm leaving out an obvious choice so forgive me if I do. I would put Phelps up there but without Stiltner pitching (and he can't this year) I don't think they could make a run. Haven't seen Prestonsburg, just realized I left them out and am too lazy to go back and see if they belong I might put them at 10 a and b with AC.

I agree with the first 4. But, after that it is a toss up.

[Ring'Em Up]

I agree with the first 4. But, after that it is a toss up.

I will 2nd that motion. Definitely the top 4, and when it comes down to it, I think those Top 3 are where the 15th winner will come from without a doubt. LC and JC are clear favorites, but Paintsville is very capable of winning it also. Belfry is definitely #4, but I think there is a drop-off from Paintsville to Belfry, then a very large drop from Belfry to the 5 spot. Paintsville has actually got me worrying that they could be a very hard team to deal with in a month or so.

[NIKE2010]

IMO:

1. Johnson Central
2. Lawrence County
3. Paintsville
4. Belfry
5. Pikeville
6. Magoffin County
7. Allen Central
8. Pike Central
9. East Ridge
10. Toss UP

I agree with your list.

[If...Then]

1. Paintsville
2. Lawrence County
3. Johnson Central
4. Belfry
5. Pike Central
6. Sheldon Clark
7. East Ridge
8. Pikeville
9. Shelby Valley
10. Allen Central (Toss Up)

[THExBURCHINATER]

1.Lawrence County.
Thats all you need, because there going to win the 15th region championsip for the second year in the role.

[Belfry Wins]

I will 2nd that motion. Definitely the top 4, and when it comes down to it, I think those Top 3 are where the 15th winner will come from without a doubt. LC and JC are clear favorites, but Paintsville is very capable of winning it also. Belfry is definitely #4, but I think there is a drop-off from Paintsville to Belfry, then a very large drop from Belfry to the 5 spot. Paintsville has actually got me worrying that they could be a very hard team to deal with in a month or so.

Belfry played Paintsville to within two runs at Paintsville with a ninth grader on the mound. Paintsville gets the nod at the three spot but hte drop off isn't that great.

[Ridge Runner]

Belfry played Paintsville to within two runs at Paintsville with a ninth grader on the mound. Paintsville gets the nod at the three spot but hte drop off isn't that great.

Paintsville beat Belfry with 2 ninth graders (Vanhoose (2), Sublett (4)) on the mound. Then closed with a Senior (Cyrus).

[phs1986]

Paintsville beat Belfry with 2 ninth graders (Vanhoose (2), Sublett (4)) on the mound. Then closed with a Senior (Cyrus).

This was only Belfry's 2nd or 3rd game... I do believe Paintsville had already played 5 games at this point????.....

Belfry can hit both Vanhoose and Sublett (proven in the Jr. League last year) but I have to say that Cyrus to be a "little thing" does very well on the mound....

I would say that when the two meet again (and they do at Belfry within a couple of weeks).... it will be a different ballgame....... Trash talk between Belfry and Paintsville has been a hot thing on here for the past couple of years... Especially with the competition at the LL and Jr. League fields. These young men are all grown up and playing on a different level now.... They can go no where but up!!! I look for the talent on BOTH teams to be improving as the season progresses.... I can hardly wait!!!! :Clap:

[Triple Crown]

This is a blind guess because I haven't seen several teams but I''ll be brave and try it but keep in mind I haven't seen a few.
1. Lawrence Co. - They return a strong nucleus.
2. Johnson Central - Very good.
3. Paintsville- A dangerous team.
4. Belfry - Pretty closely matched with Paintsville but has a young pitching staff and will get better as season goes on.
5. Pike Central - Has beat a couple teams and played Belfry close.
6. Pikeville- Is young and has potential.
7. East Ridge- Has a nice mix of players.
8.Sheldon Clark- Seems to be very up and down this season
9. Shelby Valley- Much improved but major drop off when Cody Varney isn't on the mound
10. Allen Central - Can be dangerous when the right guy is on the mound.
I'm sure I'm leaving out an obvious choice so forgive me if I do. I would put Phelps up there but without Stiltner pitching (and he can't this year) I don't think they could make a run. Haven't seen Prestonsburg, just realized I left them out and am too lazy to go back and see if they belong I might put them at 10 a and b with AC.

Look s good to me!

[baseballfan]

This is a blind guess because I haven't seen several teams but I''ll be brave and try it but keep in mind I haven't seen a few.
1. Lawrence Co. - They return a strong nucleus.
2. Johnson Central - Very good.
3. Paintsville- A dangerous team.
4. Belfry - Pretty closely matched with Paintsville but has a young pitching staff and will get better as season goes on.
5. Pike Central - Has beat a couple teams and played Belfry close.
6. Pikeville- Is young and has potential.
7. East Ridge- Has a nice mix of players.
8.Sheldon Clark- Seems to be very up and down this season
9. Shelby Valley- Much improved but major drop off when Cody Varney isn't on the mound
10. Allen Central - Can be dangerous when the right guy is on the mound.
I'm sure I'm leaving out an obvious choice so forgive me if I do. I would put Phelps up there but without Stiltner pitching (and he can't this year) I don't think they could make a run. Haven't seen Prestonsburg, just realized I left them out and am too lazy to go back and see if they belong I might put them at 10 a and b with AC.

It looks good but I believe i would Magoffin in their somewhere.

[Ridge Runner]

This was only Belfry's 2nd or 3rd game... I do believe Paintsville had already played 5 games at this point????.....

Belfry can hit both Vanhoose and Sublett (proven in the Jr. League last year) but I have to say that Cyrus to be a "little thing" does very well on the mound....

I would say that when the two meet again (and they do at Belfry within a couple of weeks).... it will be a different ballgame....... Trash talk between Belfry and Paintsville has been a hot thing on here for the past couple of years... Especially with the competition at the LL and Jr. League fields. These young men are all grown up and playing on a different level now.... They can go no where but up!!! I look for the talent on BOTH teams to be improving as the season progresses.... I can hardly wait!!!! :Clap:

I beg to differ. Paintsville had only played 3 games and Belfry was the fourth. As far as them facing them in Jr. League. They did not. They only faced Sanor, who is from JC. The year before they faced Vanoose once and he beat them and they only faced Sublett for 4 pitches and two outs and Paintsville won that one as well.

[phs1986]

I beg to differ. Paintsville had only played 3 games and Belfry was the fourth. As far as them facing them in Jr. League. They did not. They only faced Sanor, who is from JC. The year before they faced Vanoose once and he beat them and they only faced Sublett for 4 pitches and two outs and Paintsville won that one as well.

Okay, first off I'm NOT going to argue with you BUT just so you know that it was NOT Belfry's 4th game... Here is what Belfry has played thus far..... (NOTE: the bolded game is their SECOND GAME)

Mar 24, 09Sheldon Clarkaway13- 2(W)5 innings
Mar 30, 09Paintsvilleaway2- 4(L)
Mar 31, 09Shelby Valleyhome2- 1(W)
Apr 4, 09Letcher County Centralaway8- 6(W)Mark Wright Agency Farm Bureau Classic
Apr 4, 09Clay Countyat Letcher County Central0- 8(L)Mark Wright Agency Farm Bureau Classic
Apr 11, 09Pike County Centralhome8- 7(W)
Apr 13, 09Pikevilleaway15- 12(W)
Apr 14, 09Man, WVaway7- 2(W)
Apr 15, 09Sheldon Clarkhome8- 4(W


NOW... Here is a copy of what Paintsville has played thus far... (NOTE: Belfry is their FOURTH game)

Mar 23, 09Hazardhome6- 8(L)
Mar 24, 09Letcher County Centralaway10- 8(W)
Mar 28, 09Pikevilleaway20- 8(W)
Mar 30, 09Belfryhome4- 2(W)
Mar 31, 09Magoffin Countyhome8- 1(W)
Apr 2, 09Whitefield Academyhome10- 11(L)Paintsville Spring Break Tournament
Apr 4, 09Whitefield Academyhome6- 4(W)Paintsville Spring Break Tournament
Apr 4, 09Beechwoodhome4- 3(W)Paintsville Spring Break Tournament
Apr 9, 09Shelby Valleyat Pikeville12- 0(W)15th Region All "A" Classic
Apr 11, 09Prestonsburgat Pikeville17- 1(W)15th Region All "A" Classic
(5 innings)
Apr 15, 09Pikevilleaway9- 8(W)


As far as pitching goes..... I can go back and look at the books for this years PAST Jr. League tourney and see who was pitched for BOTH teams has I have it here (as I'm sure you have access to the information yourself)...... You seem to be making a bigger deal out of it than I was actually doing. I will not reply to your comments anymore as you seem to get your tail feathers all ruffled over nothing....

Where, may I ask did you get your information on how many games Belfry had played??? Please.... take time to look it up! I have BOTH teams record thus far and it didnt' take me 2 minutes!

[Ridge Runner]

Okay, first off I'm NOT going to argue with you BUT just so you know that it was NOT Belfry's 4th game... Here is what Belfry has played thus far..... (NOTE: the bolded game is their SECOND GAME)

Mar 24, 09Sheldon Clarkaway13- 2(W)5 innings
Mar 30, 09Paintsvilleaway2- 4(L)
Mar 31, 09Shelby Valleyhome2- 1(W)
Apr 4, 09Letcher County Centralaway8- 6(W)Mark Wright Agency Farm Bureau Classic
Apr 4, 09Clay Countyat Letcher County Central0- 8(L)Mark Wright Agency Farm Bureau Classic
Apr 11, 09Pike County Centralhome8- 7(W)
Apr 13, 09Pikevilleaway15- 12(W)
Apr 14, 09Man, WVaway7- 2(W)
Apr 15, 09Sheldon Clarkhome8- 4(W


NOW... Here is a copy of what Paintsville has played thus far... (NOTE: Belfry is their FOURTH game)

Mar 23, 09Hazardhome6- 8(L)
Mar 24, 09Letcher County Centralaway10- 8(W)
Mar 28, 09Pikevilleaway20- 8(W)
Mar 30, 09Belfryhome4- 2(W)
Mar 31, 09Magoffin Countyhome8- 1(W)
Apr 2, 09Whitefield Academyhome10- 11(L)Paintsville Spring Break Tournament
Apr 4, 09Whitefield Academyhome6- 4(W)Paintsville Spring Break Tournament
Apr 4, 09Beechwoodhome4- 3(W)Paintsville Spring Break Tournament
Apr 9, 09Shelby Valleyat Pikeville12- 0(W)15th Region All "A" Classic
Apr 11, 09Prestonsburgat Pikeville17- 1(W)15th Region All "A" Classic
(5 innings)
Apr 15, 09Pikevilleaway9- 8(W)


As far as pitching goes..... I can go back and look at the books for this years PAST Jr. League tourney and see who was pitched for BOTH teams has I have it here (as I'm sure you have access to the information yourself)...... You seem to be making a bigger deal out of it than I was actually doing. I will not reply to your comments anymore as you seem to get your tail feathers all ruffled over nothing....

Where, may I ask did you get your information on how many games Belfry had played??? Please.... take time to look it up! I have BOTH teams record thus far and it didnt' take me 2 minutes!

Hold on just one second here honey. You're the only one getting feathers all in a ruffle. Belfry Wins stated a fact tha PHS beat a FROSH. I stated a fact that PHS also throwed 2 FROSH.
You then came back with non facts. Saying that Paintsville had played 5 games. And if you will RE-READ my post. I stated another fact. "Paintsville had only played 3 games and Belfry was the fourth.". This says that Belfry was Paintsville's fourth game. You are the one getting you panties in a wad. Not, me.
And you can go look at your records. I can guarantee you that Vanhoose nor Sublett threw against Belfry last season. They threw against Knott Co. the day prior.

Now, you just jumped on to me for stating facts. All I did was state that PHS had thrown two FROSH. You are the one that posted non-facts and brought up JR. League. NOT I. :dontthink

[Belfry Wins]

Paintsville beat Belfry with 2 ninth graders (Vanhoose (2), Sublett (4)) on the mound. Then closed with a Senior (Cyrus).

True. But here is the thing and my reasoning, and I'm srue you will agree. Paintsville still only scored 6 runs on Williams. So even if Paintsville threw their ace and shut out Belfry that game then it would still be close. And some of the runs were unearned, but errors is part of the game.
With both aces throwing it would be a good game. Which the pitcher you guys faced could very well be the ace before the year is done, he's got a lot of talent and that was his first start.
But yeah I wasn't trying to make anything out of it, I just think Belfry and Paintsville are pretty even. Both have a lot of young talent as well.

[Belfry Wins]

It looks good but I believe i would Magoffin in their somewhere.

They probably do belong. I haven't seen them play and they didn't even click in my mind when I was making the list.

[Mr. 15th Region]

Here is my list...
1.) Lawrence
2.) Johnson Central
3.) Paintsville
4.) Belfry
5.) Magoffin
6.) Pike County Central
7.) Pikeville
8.) East Ridge
9.) Allen Central
10.) Sheldon Clark

This is based on what Ihave seen from these teams this year.

[Ridge Runner]

True. But here is the thing and my reasoning, and I'm srue you will agree. Paintsville still only scored 6 runs on Williams. So even if Paintsville threw their ace and shut out Belfry that game then it would still be close. And some of the runs were unearned, but errors is part of the game.
With both aces throwing it would be a good game. Which the pitcher you guys faced could very well be the ace before the year is done, he's got a lot of talent and that was his first start.
But yeah I wasn't trying to make anything out of it, I just think Belfry and Paintsville are pretty even. Both have a lot of young talent as well.

I wasn't either. You stated who threw for Belfry and all I did was state who threw for Paintsville. Yes, both do have a lot of young talent.
Too many people on here read into things tooo much.

[SolidOxygen]

1.Lawrence County.
Thats all you need, because there going to win the 15th region championsip for the second year in the role.

Im sure you ment row* correct?
quit making us look bad.
:thanks:

[Ring'Em Up]

Im sure you ment row* correct?
quit making us look bad.
:thanks:

:thatsfunn
That's good stuff right there. Classic.

[Mr.Kimball]

:thatsfunn
That's good stuff right there. Classic.

lol!!!

[The Cats Pajamas]

1)Paintsville
2)Lawrence Co.
3)Johnson Central
4)Belfry
5)Pikeville
6)Magoffin Co.
7)Toss-up for the last 4.

[15th Region Pride]

1. Johnson Central
2. Paintsville (Considering Sheppard was on the mound and the beat Lawrence)
3. Lawrence Co.
4. Belfry
5. Pikeville
6. Magoffin Co.
7. Sheldon Clark
8. Prestonsburg
9. Pike County Central
10. East Ridge

If Lawrence beats J.C. this could change again....

[phs1986]

"You are the one getting you panties in a wad. Not, me."



Nope, not me..... I don't get mine in a wad.... LMAO!!!

[Belfry Wins]

I wasn't either. You stated who threw for Belfry and all I did was state who threw for Paintsville. Yes, both do have a lot of young talent.
Too many people on here read into things tooo much.

I wasn't reading into it too much. I just wanted to make sure you knew were I was coming from as well so its all good.

[Ridge Runner]

I wasn't reading into it too much. I just wanted to make sure you knew were I was coming from as well so its all good.

It's all good. PHS1986 just needs to pull her wedgy out!!!! L(OL!