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No crying. Just trying to make a point about why 2 of the best programs in NET over the last several years would not be playing each other at least once every year. Everyone benefits from two good teams playing on a regular basis but not when there is a 6 year gap between games.

We have heard for years that the reason they did not play was only because of the boys coach but deep down we all know that this is not the only reason. The girls had opportunities to play each other at neutral sites on a couple of occassions and the only reason it didn't happen was due to Elizabethton not wanting to play Science Hill. These situations were girls only Hall of Fame games and Thanksgiving Classic at Happy Valley so the boys not wanting to play was not a factor. As I stated earlier, it is a shame the fans did not get to see these two programs play every year.

Games between these two schools are good for both programs. It is a shame that Elizabethton wouldn't play Science Hill when they were at their best. It would have been great for Northeast TN girls basketball.

I would think DC needs to get better.

It is good for both teams because they are the elite programs of northeast Tennessee.

I agree that this should be an interesting game and Elizabethton being at home will be a factor. I am confused by your statement that Science Hill hasn't wanted to play Elizabethton for the last couple of years. I know that SH has tried for the last several years to schedule games with Elizabethton but someone from Elizabethton would not let it happen even on a neutral floor.

I was at the game last night and you are right about Riverdale having a chance to win the game. The officials did a good job of keeping them in it. Homewood Flossmoor never got into the bonus situation in either half with only 12 total fouls called on Riverdale (6 per half). Riverdale was in the double bonus during both halfs with over 25 fouls called on Homewood Flossmoor. Riverdale is still a very good team and may win another state championship this year but it is important to know why it is so difficult sometimes for teams to beat Riverdale at home. Last night Riverdale just didn't make enough of all those free throws.

Will not disagree with you about Mimi Jackson's basketball ability because she is a great player but Mt. Juliet did not play Riverdale in the state championship game during her freshman year. That was a first round game. Riverdale played Science Hill for the state championship during the last 2 years and Memphis Central the year before that. I also agree with you that Blackman is loaded.

I don't remember everyone making such a big deal out of the score last year when Riverdale beat Lavergne 103 to 10. So why now?

Shy Copney, 5'10" wing, Science Hill; MTSU

Well you may be right GCPioneer but Science Hill did beat Clarksville with Bashaara Graves last year in the state quarter-finals. They also took Memphis Central down to the last minute in the state semi-finals. With 7 of their top 10 returning (and no seniors this year) I believe Science Hill has earned their way into the conversation of top 4 teams in the state this year. Time will tell as each team proceeds through their season. The only negative I can see for Science Hill is the level of competition each night is not as strong as it is in middle Tennessee.

According to the Tricities Sports report on the TN High and Morristown West game, TN High only used 11 players during the game. If that is the case then your argument about TN High using more players than Science Hill against Morristown West does not add up. Also, due to the large lead Science Hill had during the 2nd half they did not play their top 6 as much as they would in a closer game. I believe Science Hill is also working on their chemistry with some new players and trying to figure out what rotations work best for them. It should be interesting to see how each team improves throughout the season.

I don't think anyone is offended except maybe Coach Barnwell (if he reads these posts) and maybe the Hensley family since their name is the one being associated with all these negative comments.

Are you her brother that plays on the boys team?

If you are that close to this team, with friends and a family member on the team, wouldn't you know the names of #11 and #40 instead of referring to them by their numbers. Since you brought it up, which member of the team is a family member. If this is true it would be my guess that it is also one of the girls that does not see the floor very much and therefore is upset about thier lack of playing time.