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We may be pulling for two different teams in the Championship as I am with Gibson County, but I must hand it to you. Your insightful and anlaytical post makes me like you already. You also see the game "inside" the game. I knew the Loretto starters played almost the entire game against Greenfield with that up and down game. I think this will be a good game. Summertown is a good team, Greenfield is a good team, Loretto is a good team, and we are a good team. If Loretto shoots the lights out, like they did in the first half yesterday, we could have some trouble. Expect a little different look than GReenfield gave you in the 1st quarter. Here's to hopefully a great championship game! At the point, it's who has the best day on "this" day. Good luck.

none of GC's 5 seniors will play college bkb....but Karly sure will...I hope she becomes a Lady Vol....and nobody has mentioned that GC was missing a starting guard tonight...Macy Neal....rolled her ankle last night early in the game and never returned....that just shows how deep GC is....

Other than Weathers, Loretto shot 22%. Gibson County shot over 60% from three and 46% overall. Loretto only had two more fouls than Gibson County, and Gibson County only shot two more free throws than Loretto. I mentioned back on the first page that fatigue could play a factor in this game, especially for Loretto, and I think it did. Victoria Chadwell played 91% of the time (88 of 96 minutes) Karly Weathers played 99% (95 of 96 minutes), that's a lot for a team that hasn't played in three games in a three day stretch since Christmas Break. Even though Karly Weathers played well today, Ke. Weathers, McBee, and Caldwell went a combined 2 for 16 today. Needless to say, I am proud of Gibson County. Played well and a team that is amazing from the free throw line. I don't know if any of those players are playing college basketball, but they're one great of a high school basketball team. I'll admit, I didn't believe in them early this season at all.

Sorry Vandy , GC deserved the gold ball and Karly deserved the MVP. Not a better player in the tournament

ditto.....

Karly Weathers is a great player.

Congratulations to Karly Weathers. Well deserved. Played her heart out. Great attitude and sportsmanship. No dirty playing from the fantastic freshman. Can't wait to see what this young lady does in the rest of her high school career. Congrats to Gibson County on the win. Hope everyone has a safe trip home.

Because of the two phantom charges on Karly that took away 4 points and the two and ones. And the continual grabbing that Gibson Co got away with. This your first game moron?

Ok, the RTC South is about to release their practice schedule and they are looking to start up the first of April. Looks like they are going to go 4 days a week. 3 nights during the week and on Sunday’s. When they finalize the practice schedule days and times I will post it here. The RTC South is free to all participates but USA Wrestling has very specific rules as to which College and High School wrestlers are eligible to apply to attend an RTC practice. And, I should point out that even if an athelete is eligible to attend an RTC practice, they still have to apply with the RTC to be able to join an RTC and the RTC has the right to restrict any one from practicing at anytime I.e. room size, bad behavior in the room, distance, etc. 1st and most important USA RULE to practice at any RTC. 1. Wrestler has to have an current active USA MEMBERSHIP CARD ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - Even though RTC’s are open to HS and College wrestlers I’m only going to list the one that apply to prospective High School wrestlers (PSA’s) Below is the Eligibility requirement that All High School prospective student athletes (PSA’s) must meet before they can apply to practice at any RTC - a. Won at least one match at a USAW World or Olympic Team Trials d. Placed top 8 at UWW Junior/Cadet National Championship c. Placed top 8 at USAW Junior/Cadet National Championship (Fargo) d. Placed top 4 at the High School State Championship e. Placed top 4 at the Prep National Championships f. Placed top 4 at USAW State Junior/Cadet freestyle/Greco-Roman Championships All PSA’s participating in the RTC practice must meet the above criteria before they can apply with an RTC to attend any RTC practice. An RTC has to turn their rosters into USA Wrestling so this is why every PSA has to meet the above criteria! Obviously, for the vast majority of the PSA’s that will attend the RTC South they will meet the criteria by placing top 4 at their HS State or USA Freestyle/Greco state. I doubt there any PSA who has placed at National Prep, Fargo or UWW who didn’t place at their HS OR Freestyle state so I’m not sure why those are even in there. Now not only does PSA: have to meet the above criteria they also have to follow these rules too. a. A PSA must live within 250 miles of an RTC to participate in practice. If there is no RTC within the boundaries listed above, the PSA may join the closest RTC to his residence by applying for an exemption through USA Wrestling. This 250 mile rule covers every High School Wrestler in TN because it’s air miles and not driving miles so all the Memphis HS wrestlers are eligible. b. A PSA may belong to more than one RTC. c. Only the PSA or USA Wrestling can pay for a prospect to attend RTC practice. d. A PSA may not practice at a regional training site during that PSA’s traditional high school wrestling season f. Once a PSA has signed a National Letter of Intent, the 250 miles radius rule is no longer applicable and that PSA may attend the RTC of their choice. Here are some of the USA Rules that RTC’s must follow that apply to PSA’s. 13) An RTC may limit the size of their roster based off safety (facility size) Behavior or Distance (example – fewer than the 250 mile radius). 14) An RTC may NOT pay travel expenses or fees associated with competition for the PSA. 15) An RTC coach, who is employed at a college or university, may NOT coach a PSA at any competition unless they are on coaching assignment by USA Wrestling.

I'm in shock! Didn't go today but the previous times I've seen Loretto play they didn't play nothing like they did today. Congrats to the Lady Mustangs on a big time win. You gonna have to play another great game tomorrow to beat the Lady Pioneers. As for the genius name it comes from crappie fishing. I'm top 5 in the universe crappie fishing!

Congrats to Coach Reuter & the Bearettes. We didn’t shoot the ball too well in the Region Championship through the first round of State, but our defense played extremely tough and kept us in games. We shot the ball better yesterday and today. Blair was amazing and deserved Tourney MVP, Walker played like a Region MVP on both ends as well, but It took a team effort. Hughes made an early 3 in the semis & Championship game to give us huge momentum, Roberts played great defense & is deceptively quick. Mayo came off the bench & wore the other team down as well as making some key 3’s in both games. Jamia, Barnes & Amelia also gave quality minutes in all 3 games at State. And of course ‘the Beast’ Hannah Lombard - the 5’7” senior post player played tough while in foul trouble and sank the game winning 3 pointer. Great job girls. 4 seniors graduating, but lots of good ball players waiting in the wings. I will be shocked if they don’t make it back to the glass house next year to go for #7.

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I heard talking to some Loretto fans before we played Summertown, that it's in her family. Dad was a star baseball player, mom a standout at Belmont I think. It's in her gene's. I wish i had some of that in my family!

I garuntee that o&b man said three boys have come to that Ryan mans field from that Shadowens man. You think im joking but im not.

West TN is strong as well as the state in Single A. Loretta, Summertown and Clarkrange will all be back as well. GC will be good for at least five years.

I will call it first. Hart will average 12-14 next year as will Bass and Neal. Sweat may and Hunt as well. It will not be a rebuilding year!!

it'll be interesting to see Loretto-Summertown the next 3 years....both teams are young and loaded....

Told u. Bradley is too good on defense and we'll balanced to allow that defense wins championships.

I wouldn't put them in the top 5 because last year was the best year they have had in over 10 years. But, I believe McNairy will be in the mix with Milan and Covington. They return a lot from this past season and will be led by a number of seniors.

Why did these teams not win it all then

Pretty close...

I knew when GC got to the FT line with the 1 & 1 it was game over.....

An interesting draw in AA. Memphis vs Knoxville and Nashville vs Chattanooga.

Anyways...congrats Gibson Co on bringing a gold ball back to West TN!!!

She absolutely deserves mvp and my grands play for Summertown/ best team tonight won best player won mvp : you evidently not watching same game as me

Nah. I’m well into the thousands. I’ve sat in gyms across many states watching high school basketball. Not aau. I’ve watched topped ranked recruits and the little guys. I’ve blamed my fair share of referees. What doesn’t help you. Is Chadwell and Mcbee went a nice 0-14 from the field.

Here are the State Championship results: Class AAA Bradley Central 46 Houston 44 Class AA Cheatham County 43 Westview 40 Class AAA Gibson County 50 Loretto 42 Congratulations to Bradley Central, Cheatham County, & Gibson County on State Championships!

It's true now & has always been since basketball was ever invented. I personally think defense wins games in just about every sport.

On its way to Loretto???

Awesome win Gibson County. The best team won and I’m proud for your fans. Good group of girls and fans.

One of the worst calls I've ever seen! It's getting worse the longer the game goes on. Weathers is a beast. IMO she is the best player in Single A. Only a freshman and has had a tremendous tournament. Win or Lose she should get MVP

Congratulations on a tremendous accomplishment.

Good luck to your guys next week. Nobody (including myself- LOL) thought Riverdale would go down, so I hope you guys shoot the lights out on Thursday! Would be awesome to have 2 golden Balls in Bradley County this year!

What's that old saying?? DEFENSE wins championships.

Congratulations Bradley Central

Good thing you didn't bet.

Best post ever.

No.Tellico LB/FB-WB QB/DB-WB WR/DB.Just 3 right now.

Gold ball. Cheatham. 43-40

Two 6'3 recievers and a massive front line.I just hope we can run the ball to set up the pass!!

Bradley will have a much greater chance than 110 other AAA teams in the state.

First time back to the boards and wow! I wonder if the two players transferring from WB to GB thought they would beat us 7/10 times.... I doubt it!

Thank you! That's the way we play. We attack and play sound fundamental basketball. Coach Wilkins should be coach of the year. We played one of the toughest schedules this season. If not the toughest. Beat Westview twice, TCA twice , Peabody three times, Summertime twice, Greenfield once. What other single A team can make that claim? I'm sure he won't, but deserves it. Based on who we have played and beaten with no superstars on our team. He gets the most out of his players and stresses fundamental basketball. Summertown is a great team. They will be a early season favorite in my opinion next year. You should be excited for the next 3 to 4 years.

I thought Loretto had a really good chance at winning this game but I still just couldn't make myself believe they could beat the defending state champs. I will say that this Greenfield squad is nowhere near as good of a team as the 2018-19 squad. Loretto has a really good team & they are a pretty young team too. Karly Weathers is just a freshman but she plays like an junior or senior. With only 1 senior on this year's team look for Loretto to be right back in Murfreesboro probably for the next 2-3 seasons. This is a very talented & well coached team. Karly Weathers will be in the Mrs. Basketball Award running for Class A probably her next 3 seasons @ Loretto. She's one heck of a player. Loretto vs Gibson County in the Class A Championship should make for a barnburner of a Championship game. I want to say Gibson County will win but this Loretto team can beat them if they have another game like they have played the last 2 days.

Riverdale has strong talent but until the Hayes sisters leave they are just a lot of individuals playing every night. They are a great talent but they also are a great curse for that program.

I don't know how much depth is needed when it comes to the state tournament. Obviously, when you reach postseason play, the rotations get shorter and you don't play as much players off the bench. I have looked at the statistics from both games for both teams. First thing I've noticed is that Loretto can rebuild pretty well. They had 38 rebounds against Oneida and 37 rebounds against Greenfield. However, Gibson County starters logged 131 minutes (81%) against Summertown (Thursday) and 105 minutes (66%) against Midway (Friday). Meanwhile, Loretto starters have combined 116 minutes (73%) against Oneida (Thursday) and 150 minutes (94%) against Greenfield. I don't know how much minutes will play a role in this. However, Loretto only went 6 deep against Greenfield and three players played the whole game, while another player played 31 of 32 minutes. I know this girls will be energetic and their adrenaline will be going, but its something to pay somewhat attention to.

Loretto in 2 OTs...... as a Summertown fan it's a little relief that the 2 teams that beat u this yr are playing for it all!

You can say that Karly had better stats today but unless I’m mistaken, she had better season stats too. 2 more points, 3 more rebounds, 1 more steal and 3 more blocks today. But...

All this talk from Croppy about how Greenfield and Gibson were superior to Loretto... I think he should drop the genius from his screen name. Lol

Good luck Rebels!!!!