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Good bat if you can hit the narrow sweet spot, otherwise durability is a huge question in a league with the harder throwing pitchers. Don't look for it to hold up. sacrafice some pop for a better sweet spot.

Casey Taylor - Cocke County

2nd that. Well Said.

Did Unaka Beat Temple this year too? I heard that but didn't know for certain.

Seems like the Rutledge crowd likes the Singleton kid, But as good as he is I don't think he compares to the Point from Bradley Central or Alcoa.

Ken Wright- Gatlinburg Pittman Brad Flatford- Cosby Randy Moore- Seymour Winning doesn't mean your a good coach, its winning vs good teams with average players. These guys have consistantly got it done at their schools even in what was supposed to be "rebuilding years".

Unaka is not near as strong away from "the Creek". I do like their chances in round one though as they got a better draw than Rockwood.

Leadership, soft hands, ability to read the batters, quick release is often better than a strong arm But the combination is a great one to have both. a good catcher can also read his picther to let him know if he's not staying on top of the curve or if the slider isn't biting that day. A good catcher is the field general, the only player on the field who has an unobstructed view of the whole defensive unit. I could go on but I think that the whole world has their own opinion. I caught for 18 years from little league through college and beyond. Never made it stick with a big club but gave it a shot. Now my knees ache daily, my arm feels like rubber, but I wouldn't have traded it for anything else in the world. A cathcer has to love the position or he will not succeed. A good firstbase man can catch because of his quick hands on picking the ball but he is a backstop not a catcher. So mount up with the trap, the tools of ignorance, & learn it, love it and you too can live it.

I have seen both Unaka and Rockwood play this year and both teams play with a lot of heart. I hope they show well at the 'Boro.

Paul Webb

Meaning no disrespect in any way to Midway!! But My hats off to the TSD Boys last night, tied with Midway at the half. It's hard not to pull for those kids to succed. Tonights games should be some good ones. It's tournament time so look for a full gym tonight!! Cosby has a great environment to watch and enjoy basketball.

Tony Seal was the man when he was the coach. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him and his former staff of years gone by. I guess it comes down to this, if Hancock really wants him back they will find a way to pay him. I know he is a lot like Brad Flatford at Cosby in that they are worth the money because they consistantly get the best out of their players. Look at the questions that were raised about Cosby after losing Coggins. Good coaches don't rebuild they reload by getting the most out of their talent and coaching the best for that particular squad. I guess it comes down to whether or not the school places a priority on winning. Coach powers is a good coach too, don't get me wrong but it is appaernt that he is not nearly as supported as Tony was. Hancock is still a very respected team in their class.

PF lines up good against the Eagles. No prediction Just planning on being there to watch the action.

Definitely the game of the week in East TN girls Bb