bballfan50

Guess I should have been more specific.... So, Of course Coalfield fans knew they could be successful and expected much out of them. I was referring to the other district team fans that often voiced their opinion on this message board that all the other teams BUT Coalfield would be in the top three. I agree that the girls tend to "play down" at the end of the season. Maybe they can't handle the pressure...who knows. There's not any pressure on them this year...hopefully they will grow and improve throughout the year and surprise some people. I don't think the end result of this district can be predicted at all...too many possibilities. And the state tourney appearance and other accomplishments are still impressive. There are many factors that go into tourney time so I don't know that we can completely blame it on "playing down" I wouldn't bet on your prediction that Coalfield is 4/5

Coalfield is down from last year but if they can stay healthy, they will put up a good fight in the district...LIKE THEY ALWAYS DO. Everyone always predicts them 4th or 5th...even when Jordan played, and the girls always surprise people. Hines is a good coach with great dicipline. It will be a rough road for them this season, but I think they will be ready by tourney time... (again, if they can stay healthy due to numbers).They actually beat Jellico 69 to 42 (scores wrong on coacht) and showed a lot of promise. Heard there were a couple sick and injured in the AC game...(maybe a lack of effort or hope...who knows) Hopefully there won't be anymore games that bad. Like I said, they will have a rough road this season learning how to play together, but by tourney time, I think their heart and effort will carry them far as do most Coalfield girls basketball teams. I don't believe anyone in this district is unbeatable. I will be very surprised if any team goes undefeated in the district this year.