Now that the season is officially over I have decided to talk about the year in review. TnBball, Gomab, CoachReed, Crossup tell me what you think.
This year was probably the balanced the city has been as there was no dominant team. But some good teams emerged and some good players as well.
The teams
Best Team - Clarksville High nobody gave these guys a chance it was all Northeast and Kenwood at the beginning but Clarksville came out the gate on fire and never looked back. Even without a real marquee player they showed you what blue collar work on defense and team ball can get you.
No matter how much you hate Northwest they did a complete turnaround and were a very solid team. No matter how much you don't like Townley he played ball. I think more people would respect what he really does if Crossup didn't force feed him down our throats. But the boy played.
Northeast and Kenwood many thought they were clearly the favorites because they had the areas top 4 players. But all talent and no chemistry hurt these teams. But watchout Northeast will be right back next year led by Reed.
Biggest Dissapointment - Clarksville Academy I don't know much about the situation but I do know the John Jackson was a good coach. When he left Sean Fisher and Drake Reed walked out right behind him. Man what could've been. With Jackson on the sideline with Bowers, Reed, and Fisher the Academy would have been Clarksville's best shot at a state tournament birth.
Rossview was also a much improved team
The players
Calvin Carter - stepped up and proved he was more than a role player. At the beggining of the season people said he was good last year because of Northeasts great team. HE showed that he was a great player in his own right though.
Devon Bracey - where did he come from? The areas best shooter was leading scorer for areas best team so he must be mentioned.
Drake Reed - same thing! He didn't miss a beat after leaving the Academy, he even got better as the season went. With Carter leaving he will have ridiculous numbers next year.
Antwon Harris - had a solid season again. But if he doesn't get any help over there at the wood another sub par season awaits.
Mike Sampson - didn't live up to all the hype but still had a solid season.
Brandon Burney - Lit up the scoreboards all year and is very underrated.
Kevin Townley - PLayed a solid PG as Northwest's leader.
Thomas Haynes - Gave up shots for his team to have success.
Tario Frederick - was robbed in the MVP voting of the district but is my MVP.
First team
Calvin Carter
Drake Reed
Devon Bracey
Antwon HArris
Tario Frederick
Second Team
THomas HAynes
Mike Sampson
Will Newell
Brandon Burney
Kevin Townley
Next Year
Best teams
Northwest
Northeast
Clarksville
Rossview
Best players
1a. Drake Reed
1b. Antwon Harris
2. Brandon Burney
3. Devon Bracey
4. Will Newell
5. Kevin Townley
Players, Coaches, and fans thanks for a great season!!!
[Edited by ClksvilleHater on 3-6-03 8:12A]