tidehasturned

It is good to see you standing up for your sister. I have seen Anne Marie and Jana play over the years and they are both great. As for the remark about the family fan club, if Jimmy knew these girls personally, he would know that both these girls are very humble about their abilities and do not blow their own horn. Some players are blessed to have a strong support system in family and friends. Good luck Anne Marie and Jana!

From a few conversations I have had with her, she has not really said. She is really a mature and level headed girl that any program will be lucky to get. I know she plays AAU but she and her sister Mandy always make time to attend Freed-Hardeman's individual basketball camp. That may be saying something?

Any stats on the Friday night game? I noticed the roster did not have Abby Andrews listed, has she transfered?

Dear Loretto Fan: Maybe you are a little to sensitive and overreacting to observations made about a team, (do you have a starter out there?). I do not have a child playing. I was commenting on the scoring threat that Loretto has which is Stone, Cross, and Birdyshaw, mas1821 left one of those out. Your comment on the 2nd string looking unorganized and like a youth league is pretty harsh if you are a complete team supporter or maybe you support just a few of the players, the 2nd string is part of the team also and maybe their parents have read your post. I do not berate players or name names or numbers of players who are playing. I am free to post my thoughts on here whether they agree with your thoughts or not, like you said it is preseason and maybe some things can be fixed quick, I would like to see them make it back to the boro this year, because they do have the potential.

Actually, 3 can score and if the coach would use a couple of the juniors and a couple of sophmores to cause a spark you would see some runs on the scoreboard. It is not fair for the kids to have to play 3 on 5 but due to seniority and keeping some parents happy that is the way the cookie is going to crumble. It is preseason, but the way things look she has done picked her line-up and her subbing and nothing will change until next year. But maybe they can win anyway, the playday at Shelbyville will show what kind of coaching they have considering the teams they are going to be facing are tough.

Loretto High School's Mandy Cross is a sophomore and the sister to Jana Cross. She is a true competitor and has a great attitude on and off the court, given the chance this year she will show that blood lines run true in these sisters.