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I wanted to comment on the "joke" scored by Father Ryan. It was a direct kick from about 38 yards at somewhat of an angle. The keeper was playing the near post (as she should), the ball was struck well with good pace, good height and in a very good spot - to the far post. If not for the keeper touching the ball from my angle the ball would have ended not in the upper 90 but more like the upper 80 and in the side netting(side netting is where ended in the air). Another factor was the ball was struck by a left footed player and as the ball approached the keeper it was also moving away from her as well. All in all it was a well played ball and a tough play for the keeper. I have seen alot high shots give female keepers more trouble over the years than male keepers for some reason. It was a pretty even game, both teams had some chances and both teams trying to find their stride for the upcoming season. I would suspect both will make noise in the playoffs.

mjuhb, I have enjoyed your commentary and polls throughout the year, I did not always fully agree but thats what these forums are all about. I was wondering if you knew if TACA had published and All State Team for Division II and if so where would it be published that I might get a copy?

#7 from Father Ryan is Patty Schneider, #21 is Carrie Smith

I have attended at least 25 high school basketball games this year and my pet peeve concerning uniforms is that players are always trying to adjust, pulling or tugging on their shorts during the game. If I were a coach and my players while on the court were thinking about the length of their shorts and how they look I would first of all yank them out of the game and if it continued I would fix the problem by issuing all members of the team "John Stockton" shorts! There is too much emphasis on the look rather than the result.

Division II All State Team Forwards Nikki Brannen – Notre Dame – 12 Caitlin Cook – GPS – 12 Lauren Good – Baylor – 11 Molly Kinsella – St. Agnes – 10 Grace Lawson – Pope John Paul II – 11 Leah Leppert – ECS –10 Alyssa Rasey – Father Ryan – 10 Sara Catherine Ryan – St. Agnes – 9 Patty Schneider – Father Ryan – 11 Carrie Smith – Father Ryan – 10 Liza Wellford – Hutchison – 11 Midfielders Megan Armstrong – Father Ryan – 12 Jamie Bullock – BGA – 12 Jennifer Clemmer – Baylor – 10 Candace Clippard – Brentwood Academy – 12 Jami Cooper – Notre Dame – 10 Megan Forester – Pope John Paul II – 11 Tara Hodgson – BGA – 12 Megan Kinsella – St. Agnes –10 Elizabeth Krausnick – Hutchison –11 Paige Lanter – Baylor – 11 Elyse Lovelace – Briarcrest – 12 Defenders Jeanine Abell – Notre Dame – 12 Whitney Barton – Hutchison – 10 Megan Blalock – Brentwood Academy – 12 Colleen Callaghan – Pope John Paul II – 11 Ramsey Cox – St. Agnes – 12 Maggie Diehl – Harpeth Hall – 11 Monica Hertle – Baylor – 12 Maggie Leone – St. Agnes – 12 Lacy Morrison – Baylor – 11 Amy Schmerhorn – Notre Dame – 12 Cassey Wesnofske – Father Ryan – 12 Goalkeepers Kate Beatty – Webb – 12 Kelly Dyer – St. Agnes – 10 Katey Fadler – Brentwood Academy – 12 Lauren Paul – Pope John Paul II – 11

I like yours better as well! Ryan is a little low(#8) in the Redmond 11 after 19 wins - 2 losses both to Baylor and wins over Farragut, Oak Ridge, JPII(2) and Hendersonville. I am assuming that there is a formula to plug in that derives these results. It just surprised me that teams with 6 and 7 losses were rated higher. I think it is good that public and private teams do mix it up in the regualar season as I believe it helps in scheduling quality opponents for both sides of the issue.

When will the All-State selections be announced?

Ryan vs Baylor should be a very good match, Baylor has had their way with Ryan and most others for the last few years. Your comments as to winning with class are out of line. ALL the Ryan players congratulated the Hutchison players as well as the coaches. Only after that did the Ryan players gather for their post game ritual. All teams have pre and post game rituals or habits and none are meant to demean or disrespect opponents. This get together lasted all of about 60 seconds as opposed to the 15 minute time frame alluded to earlier. The post game celebration did not affect the start time or the warm-up time for the next game. All four teams who played last night are to be commended for their play and their accomplishments this year. JPII overcame many injuries to make it to the SemiFinals, Huthchison may have surprised many people but their record (18 wins) speaks volumes, Baylor lost many players to graduation and are back on the verge of repeating for the 4th time, Ryan has played a tough schedule with games vs Farragut, Oak Ridge, Hendersonville, Notre Dame, JPII(2) and Baylor and managed to claim 19 wins and a berth in the Final. May the best team win.

Father Ryan 2 ECS 1

Franklin 3 Blackman 0 Grace Academy 4 Jackson Christian 0

Harpeth Hall is #3 from the Middle District. Who is #3 from the West?

Where and what time is the game to be played? Thanks

I too was at that game and also very close to the "incident", I would like to give my take on the issue. I am a parent of a FRHS player and was sitting against the wall where our crowd had gathered. I would like to first say that the game was a fairly well played game, hard fought, very few fouls and went down to the last 10 minutes to decide a victor. I have obviously read the posts on this issue and find agreement with some things said and disagreement with others. Was a parent "over the top", probably! Was he out of control, no! Did he sprint across the bleachers, he is too old to sprint. Was he in some ones face, no, he was about 2 rows away. Did he verbally taunt by saying "where is the siren", yes. Was the group taunted by the siren blown in their midst, yes, (it is a very annoying noise with or without a game involved). I am not sure but artificial noise makers at games may be against TSSAA rules due to possible interference with the game. In my view, this whole incident was a little "over the top" give and take in the stands by fans of their teams, nothing more and does not bring "disgrace" to anyone. I do however wish to take issue with some other things that were posted - "real attitude" , "cursed at" and "crazy Catholics." I was on the track, behind both benches immediately after the game and did not witness any acts of "real attitude", I did not hear anyone being "cursed at " If someone overheard a player using off color language, I am sure it was not the first time they had heard similar language from their friends etc. All the conversations I heard at that time were very positive as in thanks for a good game and the hospitality(gym in the rain). As far as "Crazy Catholics" that gets pretty close to name calling but I will leave it alone. One last thought, in most instances when bad things are written about youth sports the usual culprits are adults. Good Luck and have a great season.

No I don't play for TNFC Fear but my daughter does.

Varsity game 3-1 Franklin JV game 1-0 Father Ryan