BigFan1966

True!  It will be interesting and fun.  Don't think there will be a team that will dominate from start to finish.  Don't see anyone doing what Middleton did last year and going undefeaed.  That was special.  Meigs County and Gibson county will both be tough outs come tourney time. I think Pickett County may take it all this year.

Just curious as to why you think that Pickett will take it all this year? 

Clarkrange girls will be really young this year, even more so with Lexi Smith enrolling at York and with the loss of Kara Meadows with a torn ACL and losing powerhouses like Faith VanRuden, Britney Cooper and Cheyenne Shaver to Graduation, All 3 of those girls going on to play college ball. But like I have seen many years past that when i am thinking that it may be a long season Coach Lamar always seems to surprise me with the out come, i think Crange will still be in the mix of things and possibly surprise a few people.. Good luck to all teams, its going to be a exciting season regardless!!!

Not sure about anything this season yet... Just know its going to be a interesting one..

It all comes down to the fact that you have a high school with the enrollment of app. 280 students, playing schools with the enrollment of 1600 plus students and getting beat by the small school. that alone speaks for itself!!!

jhdill, I have no problem with those girls playing at CR.  It's a great opportunity for them to play for Lamar and increase their chances of playing for state championships in class A.  But when you start talking small school/single A and three of your starters played at AA York Middle School within the last two years - Smith, Garrett, and Meadows.  Again, I have the highest respect for Clarkrange, I've been watching them play ball since the 70's, but with the way they attract players from throughout the region, it's hard for me to classify them as your standard class A program.  That is a compliment more than a knock - we should all want our programs to be thought of that way.

apparently you do. we have 2 high schools in fentress county, and 4 feeder schools in the county. if you want to be a champion i suggest playing at clarkrange!!

Way to go boys on winning the Midway Classic, things are starting to look promising for this group of guys!!! 

Jackson County rolled over Monterey last night 71-44.  On the Crange thing, its amazing how much better a coach can be when he gets his best player back.  Coach Pyle does a good job up there and always has, but when you have really good players out of the line up its hard to compete.  I think  you'll see a different team going forward for them.  So all you people that have been bashing him on here make sure you give him credit for going into a tough place like Pickett Co. and winning a game!!!

Not bashing coach Pyle, if I were you would still be reading the post because it would be an 11 year novel. Thank you!!

Uncontested 3 point shots, back door cuts, we played a little lazy tonight and just got out played by a very good team, all one can say. Took a week off between games, Wrong team showed up to play tonight..

 

How did Coach Pyle go from being such a great coach last year and now it seems the Clarkrange fans wants his head?

 

Not a parent, and not out for Pyle's head. If you where coach and things got out of control wouldn't you call a time out? If you had your starters  on the bench wouldn't you put them back in at the start of the 4th quarter? Its like he subs and forgets who is actually  in the game. I have the up most respect for Rodney he is a good coach, and i hope everyone is right that it will be better when the  point guard gets back..

I have seen all teams play this year and after seeing Clay County play Clarkrange tonight I can now give my predictions on how 7A will end up, If the coaching at Clarkrange continues to be the same as it was tonight this is my pick..

1 .Clay County 

2. Jackson County

3. Picket County

4. Monterey

5. Clarkrange

Good win tonight for Clay County boys and coaching staff, Bad loss for Clarkrange boys and good loss for coach Pyle, can't blame anyone but him on this one. So tired of hearing his remarks on the radio about how the boys need to be ready to go and ready to play, sick of it. He should be saying something like I need to be ready to coach the team to a win.

Is the point guard still out?  Rodney usually gets his teams ready come tourney time so i wouldn't worry too much its still November

Point guard is still out, he's good for a average of 15 points a game so maybe that might be it. The 5 boys that are starting are playing really good together just can't seem to finish a game they should be winning.

Anyone know whats going on with this team? They have lost 4 games in a row that they had leads in during each of them, seems like they can't finish a game.. Hopefully they'll get it together by the time district games start being played. 

Congrats to UC on the win!!

Congrats to JC Coe  winning Miss Basketball Very deserving, unfortunately she never had any help tonight which can be due to UC defense..

CAN YOU SAY SCREWED BY 3 OF THE WORST OFFICIALS. MEIGS WENT 34 OF 41 FROM THE FOUL LINE, NO ONE CAN WIN AGAINST THAT. GOOD LUCK JACKSON COUNTY HOPE YOU GUYS CAN PULL IT OFF, BUT HOPE MORE YOU DONT GET THOSE 3 OFFICIALS!!

Yes it is.Most schools here play the kids that are in their zone.Been reading about Clarkrange getting some players from York and I think i read JC has one.Not illegal as they can go to a school of choice their freshman years.Just wish the TSSAA would make kids go to the school they are zoned.I know a lot of schools have open enrollment and a lot of Memphis,Nashville schools may have schools within 3 or 4 miles of each other.Just make them go to the school they are zoned.

For starters there is no zones for clarkrange and York, they are both in Fentress county about 15 miles apart. We have 4 feeder schools in the county, As for Clarkrange getting 2 from York, well it was 2 in coming freshmen that chose to go play ball for a winning program year after year verses going to a school without a winning program, hard to get scholarships when in that environment..

I just want to send out a big congrats to the Clarkrange boys on a great season, you played a tough regular season schedule but it got you to where you are tonight. You guys have no reason to hang your heads you played extremely hard all season.. Also congrats to the Bucs on the win, enjoy the glass house cause its like nothing else..

I think he meant the top ranked teams as in the AP poll, which is true. No harm no foul. I hope we get one more shot at Clarkrange and it can be decided on the floor.

Thank you bob77 for figuring it out, now since I don't want to respond to Mr. Godwin could you maybe help him to figure it out..

Top 4 teams? Last time I checked Jackson County is the defending champion and is one of the best teams in this tournament.

First of all you need to read my post one more time, you will see I never said anything about teams not having a good record being worse or weaker than the other teams. Those are words you put in you own mouth dude. And as for whining I am far from that it will be what it will be.

Looks like I am a winner.....

I agree with UCSportsfan you should  buy a lottery ticket, unless maybe you know something inside that others don't.

Well like usual year after year Clarkrange always ends up in the tough bracket, I find it odd that the top 4 teams in the state end up in the same bracket, its like TSSAA feels  sorry for the teams with a win loss record not as good. Oh well will just take it one game at a time....

First I want to say congrats to the boys for playing and winning a extremely tough game tonight!! I'm not one to say much about a official, but enough is enough. Its was made pretty obvious tonight as to who the officials were for and let me say it sure was not CLARKRANGE.  It's a shame that 3 guys in black and white and a whistle in there mouth could do these young kids the way they tried to do tonight. But we as a team over come the 3 extra players on the floor tonight. Was awesome to see those young men keep their poseur and never give up, Pickett county tried to stall the ball tonight which in all reality was working, but if that's the only way I can win a game I wouldn't even play. This is my thoughts on what I witnessed tonight myself, not trying to get any arguments started so everyone can take it however they desire, but don't expect me  to respond to any argumentative post to this.. Again way to go guys very proud of you!!!

Can Jackon beat Monterey at Jackson co. it will take a great effect from Hall and the point guard i think his name is Brown the other big kid from Jackson will have to show up or they not got a chance it will be a blow outmy pick Monterey by ten to big to talent GO Bobcats

Gonna go out on a limb, but after seeing both play I'm thinking JC will upset Monterey on their home court!!

Jackson County: 30

Clarkrange: 67

 

The refs sucked tonight. Clarkrange's audience can be quite vile. Very poor sportsmanship.

Really!!

big man did not score first half got 17 second half that made the ball game for them

Yeah picking up 3 fouls that early will put you on the bench and that's just what happened to him..

Clarkrange pulls out a 14 point win over Monterey, Was a good game Clarkrange was in control from the get go. 48-34  Way to go guys!!!