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Not taking away from Upperman as I thought I had stated. I was pointing out that York had chances...just hit 3 of them and tie game. Players didn't make plays on offense, as stated by another poster, in the run and pass game. Upperman was the favorite and they showed why. York has to improve defensively, don't know what the answer is, but they must improve.

I don't believe that was they reason they lost...they slapped an onside kick down for LA and made several penalties late that benefited LA. I didn't agree with the gamble, but like I said...they scored on one run. 25 yards or 75 yards...the result would of been the same. The defense didn't even get close to a stop.

Please explain your response to my statement...you make absolutely no sense.

York missed 5 scoring opportunities...2 balls were under thrown when receiver was 10 yards behind DB. Two dropped passes by TE/FB when he was behind defense and they would of had to chase him down(and more than likely not). Also overthrew a receiver on half back pass by 15 yards. Offensively they had chances to put up alot of points, but didn't execute. Defensively they were on their heels and lost. Upperman executed and York did not.

I thought they had a really scrappy team this year...they are a lot better than their record indicates...

They had a good coaching staff when they won the region a few years back. From what I heard a local business man ran them off because his kid wasn't getting the attention he thought he should of been getting. Just rumor...

question is...LA scored on one run play...did it matter if it was from 25 yards out or 70 yards out? Didn't necessarily agree with call, but they instantly gave up a one play TD...3 and out is a 3 and out...doesn't matter where it is on the field. The defense gave up the big play.

The Crush team(Middle School) has had around 35 average the last 10 years. The last 2 years they have had an average of 20. This year they had 16 kids that were 12 years old in July. only 8 kids will be back next year. The community is pushing their kids through school at a very young age. It makes it very hard on the young men that are trying and wanting to play. hitme is correct...for some reason, several kids quit playing at the 7th and 8th grade level. Maybe the Crush coaches don't do a good job asking them to keep playing, or maybe they are intimidated with the thought of moving up. I think that the Crush coaches are fair and treat the players good. Really don't know...they have been very successful even though most teams they play have twice the kids and spend more time preparing for season. I am of course very biased.

Very Solid Sequatchie team...lots of upperclassmen, very good win. Very cheap shot by #6 on York's #14. Didn't necessarily set me completely off even though #6 and #7 were fist bumping on their way back to the sidelines while they were carrying #14 off the field. I got very upset when the refs threw a flag on the QB from York when in open field, 3 yards from a first down, he lowered his shoulder to protect himself from a defender that had squared him up to make the tackle to keep him from gaining a first down...and the refs threw a flag that carried the same penalty as the blatent cheap shot that has possibly ended a young mans career on the QB. Have we allowed refs and the powers to be to ruin the game as we knew it? How do those two penalties carry the same punishment? Just curious if anyone has an opinion?

His name is Upper Cumberland Man...He is going to cheer for the team in this area that is doing the best...back off...

No one ever said Meigs shouldn't and couldn't beat Clarkrange, it was just the way it happened. Only a blind man, one who listened on the radio, or an idiot didn't see the lop-sided officiating. That being said, Meigs girls earned the win. They did what they were allowed to do and made the plays and free throws they needed to. Congrats to their final four appearance.

Have been around Mr. Rogers for years, first time he has bashed officials privately or publicly that I can recall. Even when I thought they played a role, he always gave an excuse that there was something his team did to lose. Missed free throws, turnovers, etc...He is not a whiner and he has earned the respect to not be called one on here by anyone. Good luck to your team and coach to to judged in that manner.

Classy as usual.

7a is always classy...and yes Coe needed some help. That's the way it goes though. They helped her get there and had a bad run. The coach tried to let Coe beat them and changed their mind at half. The bad night by her team help UC to the win. That is basketball in a nutshell. It only takes a bad game, quarter, or shot to change the outcome. Congrats UC.

I am a Clarkrange fan, so here it goes...lol. I seen her play a few times. When she is on she is very fun(appreciative) to watch (depends who you are cheering for of course). She got away with a few pushes here and there, but a very good player. Congrats to her for Miss Basketball and I hate she did not get the Gold (even though some in 7a were against them). Good luck to her in the future. 7a watcher, I would have loved to see the match up between her and #25 from the CR 09 team. Would have been very interesting.

You are about the most uneducated basketball poster on here...you might want to go to the Middle School threads. Celtic also. People like you probably ref games, thats why there are so many "lob" sided games...lol

So what you are saying that even though 7 a wins the Gold ball every other year, they are not deserving of All-State players...you guys crack me up. I guess the losing teams deserve the All State awards...lol

I would suggest you watch the film...I doubt you even seen the game, but listened to it like Indian.

Meigs girls did exactly what they needed to win, congrats to them...but only a blind person would say officials did not play a role. I have watched Lamar for years and this is the first time he has ever mentioned officiating after a loss. Thats well over a 1000 games. It's not that CR did not foul, they probably deserved 75% of the fouls. It was the fact that Meigs was allowed to get by with all the fouls they did and not get called. They walked on almost every possession, hammered the big girl down inside, pushed off in open court, and hand checked them in open court. Not upset about the calls on CR, more upset about the calls that wasn't made against Meigs. If you get by with it, keep doing it until you are called. Once again, Meigs girls did what they had to win. They hit free throws and when it got close they hit a couple of big shots to regain and extend their lead. In no way is this post negative about Meigs girls. We just expect more balanced officiating in the State Play-offs

I am not going to quote all the ignorance, but am going to respond as clear as I can. There are reason for kids not to go to certain schools for certain reasons. Coming into a school as a Freshman from 8th grade is in no way transferring. I cannot get into details, because it is no ones business (including mine, but I know) why they went to Clarkrange and they all had very good reasons, with basketball being the least of their worries. It definitely payed off for the young ladies and Clarkrange basketball. They are all Fentress county products and we are proud of them all. Has nothing to do with scholarships or academics. Same as when the twins went to Clarkrange, they had very good reasons also. As I am sure the young lady from RBS that went to JC. I could count the transfers to both schools combined over the last 10 years on both hands(no need for toes not enough transfers). Incoming freshman do not count, because they are not transfers.

It's not like someone's dad got a job making 50k a year now is it...you and your pep club ought to bury that notion and keep to yourselves.

One of the Chattanooga teams did that to Clarkrange a few years back...they didn't bring a hundred people and still complained...I think it was because they got their butts handed to them.

One of the best ballgames I have watched in years...both sides played very hard. Would be nice to see #5, but a lot of ball to be played between now and then.

So when you come to Clarkrange from 8th grade you are considered a transfer, that's new. Good luck with that stance. Post facts please.

Can you explain transfers to me please.