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And they definitely have been there many years. I didn't get a chance to see that game. I did hear they are quick and the twins can take over a game.

Loretto needs to get by the defending state champions Gibson County. Remember, Loretto was the favorite to win it last year. They did beat Greenfield, which was an accomplishment.

I still stand by my comments. He is the the best in this year's as far as single A. Roger's is a good coach, but he has a lot of returning players. He's good. IMO Wilkins has done more with less talent. We started a freshman and sophomore who had very little state Tournament experience. The sophomore was high scorer for the game. I'm not bashing Coach Roger's he is a good coach. But, based on "this season", coach Wilkins has done more with less. And I stand by that comment.

Because he knows he's wrong.

My friend...do you even know what the thread was about? Coach of the year for "this year". Not how many rings you have. Let me ask you, how many years has Roger's been coaching girls basketball? I'm curious. Coach of the year is based on how well you do with the team you have. And developing them to compete at a high level. As I have stated, we lost 75% of our scoring from last year. I said nothing about how many rings anyone has. Go to a different thread for that one. I'll wait!

Agreed! that's alright. We need to just keep winning!

Yeah they were bad. Our big girl was getting hammered about everytime we had the ball down low. She was still the high scorer for the game. Games are won or lost at the free throw line. GC has always been solid there. Go Pioneers.

Gibson County has the best coach in the Tournament. Loosing the bulk of our offense from last year and has us playing for another championship. And as of right now, we are still the defending state champions since the tournament was canceled.

Westview would definitely win against Greenfield since they are back to 100% no doubt. Gibson County has beaten Westview a few times in the past few years including this year, but Westview didn't have one of their better players. I'm afraid it would have been different if they had her when we played...she's that good

Agreed.

Let me educate you. Our point guards last year were mainly Ashton Lannom and KJ White. Macey Neal was a forward last year along with Annie Bass. Neal had season ending surgery. Hunt played post some last year behind Burkett. He played Annie Bass sparingly throughout the season behind Hannah Ball, or K.J. White. If your thinking about McKinley Burkett who played post...she was a senior. Alayna Hunt did play a bit, so I'll give you credit for that one at post for Burkett (a senior). 80% of our offense came through, Hannah Ball, Ashton Lannom, KJ White. Jaci White was another senior who got some playing time as well. Bass and Hunt (both were mainly back up players last year) who contributed the other 20% maybe of offense last year. So as I said , when you loose most of your offensive production from Ball, Lannom and KJ White your basically starting from scratch. Don't forget Neal moved to PG some this year. Our post this year is a sophomore who did play some last year, but very little. She's dominating right now. Coach Wilkins has done a tremendous job getting this team back to Murfreesboro this year based on who we lost. (Coach of the year IMO) Every team has back ups who get minutes, so I'm having trouble understanding your reasoning.

Name the players who played that wernt Seniors?

Yep. What a stupid comment. I guess that's the same guy who thought it would be a "cake walk" last year too. Time will tell.

I wasn't the won who said it would be a "Cake Walk". And last I checked it is 2020. I was referring to the comment made about it being a "cake walk". Calm down my friend.

Yep. And she could still give the finalists in class A a run for their money today no doubt in my mind. She had an outstanding career at GC and helped win 2 state titles! Back to back. Miss Basketball is a joke. Explain to me how you have a girl that is 70-1 over 2 years , won 2 state titles not win? People must have forgotten, she played in district 13 AA. At the time the best player in the toughest district in the state from top to bottom. No question.! As far as I know the girl from Westview won. (Won't mention names) who got put out in the simi's and won it over Heather Butler. I remember. Its miss Basketball for a reason. She was clearly the best player in AA at least her senior year, maybe both seasons. Oh well, doesn't really matter. OVC MVP at least twice. Brought UT Martin to some of its best years ever. Played in 2 NCAA games....I'm pretty sure. Oh yeah, then she went on to play professional ball for a few years. Hands down the best player in AA those 2 years. When politics get involved , it's shameful.

They thought it was a cake walk last year. I do think Loretto put them out in the semi's. Then GibsonCounty beat Loretto to advance and win the Gold Ball. You do remember that right? Gibson County didnt have any one "stud" on the team. We had a team, when you look at the stats from last year, didn't have 1 or 2 key player's you had to worry about. Any given night we had 5-6 players that could burn you. So you see Greenfield had better talent last year too. What trophy did they come back with? Your right, they came back empty handed. We also had the best coach in Class A last year (IMO). Probably this year too. GC graduated all those players who won it all. If we can take care of business in Memphis, we'll have another opportunity to win it again. Now, I will say Class A is Greenfield's to loose. They will be heavily favored. Hear's a suggestion for you though, You might want to calm down just a bit making those kind of statements. "That's why they play the game". Anything can happen. Just a history lesson in case you forgot about last year.

You are right. She muscles up some and will for sure put on some weight with off season conditioning. She will be playing Big Time D1 Basketball! I'm glad we don't have to face her again until next year maybe.

I guess that who it was. I think she was a Miss Basketball finalist.

One of Houston's basketball players threw her All Tournament medal on the floor and after the team got their second place award, she took her Jersey off and walked off the floor. Coach tried to stop her, but she walked off.

Thanks Greenfieldfan. The future is still bright for Greenfield as the 2 studs are coming back next year. GF and GC have such fantastic fan support and we should be proud. I guarantee it makes a difference. When you have screaming fans the opposing teams often get rattled. Especially when that guy leads that cheer and the whole fan base knows what to do!!! A lot of schools don't have that and that's what makes these rivalries so great! Next year will be here before you know it. Let's enjoy softball for a while.

It would take a major catastrophe for Loretto to not be in class A state title contention for the next 2-3 years. They did have a tough road to travel playing Greenfield and Gibson County in order to win Gold. Although, if either of them (GF or GC) had lost in the first round, (which could have happened) it may have been different. I just think our Seniors were very motivated from the past tournament losses they've had. Loretto is loaded! Tall as most AAA teams at every position. You guys have nothing to be sad about IMO. The future is bright! It was the best Championship Day in all 3 classes in my opinion in a while. Except what happened after the Houston/Bradley game. That was disappointing.

Trust me, I understand how it feels. I have been to every one of Gibson County's state tournaments. We have experienced it all. From 33 and 0, to one and done in our first game. Buzzer beaters! Difficult seedings and playing our worst possible game at the worst time. It hurts no other way to put it.

Yep!

She was the best player period at all levels in the tournament. A, AA & AAA. Ever heard of Walter Payton? Guess where he went to college? Jackson State in Mississippi. Randy Moss. ...Marshall. Classification means nothing in sports if your an athlete. Give the girl her due. She could play on any AAA team I saw playing this weekend.

Yeah Clarkrange will be back. You dont win that many games and some against much larger schools. All you have to do is look at the number of state tournament appearances and titles to think they won't be back. Pioneer42 its unfortunate that that particular day was the day they would have one of their worst games. It happens to every team, but it's harder to swallow when it happens in Murfreesboro.