hvwarrior

No problem krich and Glee. Not that it matters that much. When you play like we did there's not much difference between 4th or 5th. Thanks for some good posts this year. Maybe we can talk a little more about the Lady Warriors next year (if we decide to work a little harder).

Thought it was a great year for both Elizabethton and Unaka. Cloudland came up with some good games at the right time. Happy Valley and Hampton both were lucky to get the season over with. Don't see how you can rank Hampton over Happy Valley when the Valley beat them twice. Agree with the tie for number one. 1. Elizabethton 1. Unaka 3. Cloudland 4. Happy Valley 5. Hampton

Sportiemom, don't think I know you. Just have read your posts on here and thought you always give a good perspective of what was truly going on with the Lady Rangers. Don't think you would know me either. Just a want to be who's always interested in the surrounding programs and what really goes on with each. Understand your reluctance to speak and will honor that. If you change your mind please give us the details from your point of view. Thanks again, hvwarrior. and krich, believe I would stay away. From what I've read don't think you would be able to handle her.....

Sportiemom, thanks for the reply, but I would like to know your take on the game. Your perspective from a mom side and a basketball side have always been indepth and truthful. I know it is just your opinion but I would like to know it. I know your intent would not be to make people mad but just be truthful. These girls you talk about have accomplished a lot and will one day realize that. Anytime you fall short of your goal you have an empty feeling inside that can never be filled, but in time the good memories will help with this feeling. I have read the paper but they don't always give an true picture of what really happened. So if you can your thoughts and details of the game would be appreciated.

A thought on Baughman playing at UT. It would be really nice if that was possible but we must be realistic. A major division I school looks for athletic ability and size. Rikki lacks in both areas. A great high player does not always make a great college player. Rikki has proven she can play and will do very well on the next level but at a smaller school and that is not a bad reflection on her. If heart and desire were the top priorities then she could play at a major school. She would have to come out and play on the perimeter where she would face a much quicker defender. Rikki will make someone a fine college player because she tends to make the people around her better. Again not a knock on Rikki just a realistic view.

Just wanted to know some details of the game. Know that Sportiemom would give an open and honest opinion of the game. Know there is disappointment up on the creek but try not to let that loss overshadow a pretty good year.

Sportiemom, please give us some details on the game. What happened? Think you would be objective enough to give some truthful insight of the game. Who played well, who didn't. Most people predicted a Lady Ranger victory. Was Coalfield better than most thought? Did the journey down there effect the team? Not losing in a while sometimes a team doesn't handle it very well. Did the loss against Cloudland hurt their confidence? Just a few questions looking for some answers. Thanks for the information. The Lady Rangers did have a very good year but always disappointing not to obtain a goal.

Think Williams from Happy Valley would be at the post on the 1st team. Averaging a double double in points and rebounds. Would like to see some statics from the other players. Williams is not surrounded with the talent that Pietroswki and Roberson have to go along with them. Defenses are geared to stop her. Teams can not do this to Unaka or Elizabethton because of the perimeter game. Would have to give the 2nd team post to Roberson because of experience and seems to be a little more consistant. Picks: 1st team: Ensor - Unaka (one of the better point guards) Redd - Elizabethton (improved shooting enough to be here, can't question her defense) Weaver - Unicoi - (very good around player, well coached) Baughman - Elizabethton (seems to take over in big games) Williams - Happy Valley 2nd team Osbourne - Unaka (another fine guard they have) Lunsford - Cloudland (shoots it well and plays hard) D Ensor - Unaka (did I say another fine guard) Roberson - Unaka (think she could play the 4 spot) Pietroswkil - Elizabethton (imagine her and Julie both inside)

and sometimes with fork in tongue....

Yes we have. And have gotten our tails kicked by both. So in our opinon they both are pretty good. Good luck CoachH on your new career. Don't forget us little folks back in the hills.

O brut one, still think you are letting you heart (guess that's ok since it's valentine's day) get in front of your head. Records can be deceiving. Can't compare them because they are not with the same opponents. Just because one team only has one loss does not make them better than another team unless they play the same schedule. Granted Unaka is a very talented, deep and good team. But can't see how you can rank them above Elizabethton. Don't think you could rank Elizabethton above Unaka. But both deserve a #1 ranking. And sportiemother, just because a team has "challenged" someone doesn't make them better either. Can remember a few years back when the Lady Rangers were not that good. They didn't make that "challenge" then. I truly believe it would be in the best interest of all the county schools to try and play each other every year. But they have been times when the smaller schools couldn't compete with the larger ones. Then the talk was it wasn't fair for a smaller school to be playing a larger one. Give both the teams the credit they deserve. They have worked hard for it.

Don't see how you can put Lick Skillet over Turkeytown. If they would only play each other and kettle it.....

I didn't want to bring up the old topic of if they should play or not. Just the fact it is hard to put one over the other. Both teams are pretty good and it is hard to rate one over the other without looking at something in common. The fact about the state tournament does not apply because Elizabethton is in AA and Unaka is in A. If you rated the Carter County top five in A then Unaka would be at the top and if you rated Carter County top five in AA then Elizabethton would be at the top. Just was wondering what you were basing you rating on? Personal prefference, stats, watching each team play, knowledge of the game, coaching, what?

everyone seems to be singing the praise of coach burkey.....he has been blessed with talent everywhere he has been.....but he has only been a head coach a couple of years....correct.....let's see how he does when he has lesser talent.....he might turn out to be the greatest coach of all time but true coaching comes out when you can take a less talented team and make them competitive.....and one day that will be the case in greeneville.....sure he does a good job with talented players.....and that is important they are lead in the right direction.....but let's hold off on all the praise and give him a few years then we can all sing and dance together....

obrutone, Can't really see how you can put the Lady Rangers above the Lady Cyclones. Please give me some insight on this prediction. If you looked at common opponents Elizabethton would hold a slight advantage. Just because Elizabethton has lost a few more games wouldn't or shouldn't put them behind the Lady Rangers. Their loses have come at the hands of teams that would most likely give the Lady Rangers a hard time also. I could see both teams at the top. But just like ncaa football, we will never now unless they settle it on the court. Elizabethton matches up pretty well with the Lady Rangers. Unaka might have a hard time matching up with Baughman. Enlighten me please ole great brutsone......