Shelby Valley 46 DeSales 37

JIMLEE58 · (This post was last modified: 01-31-2010, 06:55 PM by More Cowbell.)

I, for one, think kywildcat01 has done a fine job calling these games over the past several days and also sense that he is coming over to the blue side, a little. No one will say anything if you want to change your name to SVWilcat01 from now on......We welcome all.:welcome:

**More Cowbell** · 01-31-2010, 06:53 PM

Congratulations to the Shelby Valley Wildcats, back-to-back All-A state champions! Also congrats go out to DeSales on a nice run this weekend.

I must say, SV was lucky to get out of Richmond with the trophy after a second half like that. Valley seemed like at halftime they were going to blow the Colts out of the gym, but then they played possibly the worst half I have ever seen this group play. SV only hit 3 FG's in the entire second half (!) on 20% shooting, and with the addition of a few late free throws, ended up with 11 points for the half. I honestly cannot remember a lower-scoring half than this in a long time, usually 11 points is a low scoring quarter, much less an entire half. But, if you're going to have a half like that, it's best to do it when you had a 15 point lead at halftime. :biggrin:

Anyway, it may have been ugly, but a win is a win, and Valley will happily take it. Good luck the rest of the season!

**More Cowbell** · 01-31-2010, 07:00 PM

kywldcat01 Wrote:Last team to accomplish this feat was University Heights in 98-99.

I'll echo the sentiments of Stardust...I, too, was impressed with the Newsome boys over the past few days.

EJ gets all the pub, and rightfully so, but the Newsome boys are the "blue collar" players that make that team go. Both do a great job at both ends of the floor.

BTW, I really like the "swagger" that SV plays with. Some might call it being cocky, but they seem to have a lot of fun when they're out there and especially during introductions.

Good luck the rest of the season Valley. Hopefully my Dogs will have a chance to meet up with you guys somewhere down the road...only one time and place that could happen though. :biggrin::Thumbs:

Good post.

I agree with you, SV is a good team because they surround Justice with a nice supporting cast. Hatfield is a good second option on offense, and both Newsome boys play well on both ends of the floor. Add in complementary players like Varney, Ramey, and Tackett, and you have a team that can make some noise.

And I would love to see Valley meet up with Holmes later in March, because that would mean SV is playing for the state championship... and how awesome that would be!

House · 01-31-2010, 07:16 PM

Congrats Shelby Valley!

The King · 01-31-2010, 07:30 PM

I don't know if they saying "Defense wins championships" always applies, but defense won this championship...

alleycat53 · 01-31-2010, 07:48 PM

The King Wrote:I don't know if they saying "Defense wins championships" always applies, but defense won this championship...

Exactly, that's why I think Varney deserved a little love, just like logan Bryant last year.

Now What · 01-31-2010, 08:15 PM

alleycat53 Wrote:Exactly, that's why I think Varney deserved a little love, just like logan Bryant last year.

Congrats SV....I thought Varney did a nice job.....But seems as if year in year out they pick players more to the O side than the D side....The D players gets lost in the mix...Was it just me or did SV half court game look out of sync all weekend....But if you win by 1 or 100 its still a win...Nice back2back wins....:Thumbs:

ERHS33 · 01-31-2010, 08:16 PM

congrats SV

The King · 01-31-2010, 08:22 PM

Now What Wrote:Was it just me or did SV half court game look out of sync all weekend....

Not in the 1st half against DeSales...

Hustle · 01-31-2010, 08:34 PM

Congrats! You guys have become the face of Eastern Ky. basketball.

Now What · 01-31-2010, 08:45 PM

The King Wrote:Not in the 1st half against DeSales...

I mean overall....just not in spurts or halves....I thought they played sloppy at times...Not the Valley I have seen earlier this year...But a win is a win...Congrats SV...

dortonite · 01-31-2010, 08:56 PM

Now What Wrote:I mean overall....just not in spurts or halves....I thought they played sloppy at times...Not the Valley I have seen earlier this year...But a win is a win...Congrats SV...

I think you are right and I can't figure out the reason and probably Coach Booher would lilke to know that answer also!!!

mrsportsfan · 01-31-2010, 09:06 PM

I also am dissapointed in the lack of recognition that Cody should have got. The times that Cody broke up passes from Desales players to their own players, especially, half court, the baskets he made in the paint, and the rebounding. There definitely was a very important part of this team excluded from being recognized.

**cuppett777** · 01-31-2010, 09:53 PM

CardinalAlum Wrote:Congrats Shelby Valley on the back2back All "A" titles.

ditto

irateSho

**BlackcatAlum** · 01-31-2010, 09:54 PM

Congratulations to Shelby Valley on your back-to-back All "A" State Championships and also, congrats to Elisha Justice on winning back-to-back All "A" MVP awards.

Great effort Colts!

BondJamesBond · 01-31-2010, 10:50 PM

Could we just celebrate this title from this group of kids tonight. yes, they had a bad second half and many of you can pick this team's negatives apart yet, the 15th region has a back to back championship !!!

Congratulations to Shelby Valley !!!!! Way to go Boys

**PaintsvilleTigerfan** · 01-31-2010, 11:05 PM

Now please valley bring home the sweet 16 trophy to the mountains.

~~akaLCallTHEway~~ · 01-31-2010, 11:35 PM

stats?

**LeeCoUKFan** · 02-01-2010, 01:53 AM

Congrats to the Wildcats on Back2Back!!

jordanmichaeljordan · 02-01-2010, 02:55 AM

Great win Valley

mama cat · 02-01-2010, 03:26 AM

Congratulations to our precious Valley Cats!!!!!! I am sooooo very proud of you guys!!!!!!Way to go DeSales!!!! You all were awesome!!!!! You never quit fighting and you all are a great team!!!!!

Thanks sooooo much to all of the wonderful people on this thread for all of your kind words and comments!!!!! The things you say to and about these young men really make a difference in their lives! You all are soooo wonderful for being so gracious and positive!! I love you all!!! You are the best!!!!! You have abided by God's word in Eph. 4:29 ...............let every word we speak be a gift..............!!!!!!!!!!! May we all continue to encourage and uplift all children every where for a better future!!!!!!! Thanks again!!!!!!

Blue-N-Gold · 02-01-2010, 03:35 AM

Congrats SV!! I still wish it had been between Hazard and SV.

**Scotty doesn't know** · (This post was last modified: 02-01-2010, 05:16 PM by More Cowbell.)

Congrats Valley, Elisha, Ashley, Tyler, Taylor, Cody and everyone else. Those boys deserve every bit of it. As stated, go bring the Sweet Sixteen trophy home.

**-STAT-** · 02-01-2010, 04:56 AM

Congrats to Valley on going back to back! For Desales they had a great weekend as well.

**Scotty doesn't know** · 02-01-2010, 05:06 AM

Desales had a very good weekend and exceeded everyone expectations. The LCA upset was the one of the tourney. Congrats to both teams.

SPORTS FAN 101 · 02-01-2010, 07:48 AM

Way to go Shelby Valley Wildcats!!!! Congrats on an all "A" State Championship...... Good luck the rest of the season.... Remember to play hard and have fun....

***Westside*** · 02-01-2010, 07:55 AM

I was really impressed with Cody Varney. He is as blue collar as blue collar gets. Congrats Valley.

trufan · 02-01-2010, 10:28 AM

Congrats to SV, this run to the All "A" championship shows how talented this group of boys really are. In each game teams tried to stop Justice and one if not all of the other starters picked up the slack. Even from the bench, Ramey and Tackett came through like starters to give them a lift. Even though Varney didn't make all tournament, he is still an all tournament player to me, because they don't win this without him. Basketball is a team sport and Shelby Valley proved they are a team of champions in this game. Again, congratulations to the boys and coaches for all their hard work.

**NYY10** · 02-01-2010, 10:34 AM

mama cat Wrote:Congratulations to our precious Valley Cats!!!!!! I am sooooo very proud of you guys!!!!!!Way to go DeSales!!!! You all were awesome!!!!! You never quit fighting and you all are a great team!!!!!

Thanks sooooo much to all of the wonderful people on this thread for all of your kind words and comments!!!!! The things you say to and about these young men really make a difference in their lives! You all are soooo wonderful for being so gracious and positive!! I love you all!!! You are the best!!!!! You have abided by God's word in Eph. 4:29 ...............let every word we speak be a gift..............!!!!!!!!!!! May we all continue to encourage and uplift all children every where for a better future!!!!!!! Thanks again!!!!!!

:Thumbs:

trufan · 02-01-2010, 10:38 AM

The box score shows Justice with 4 steals, this should give him 484 and 16 away from setting the state record.