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Does anyone plan to or know of any plans to have an 18u girls team?

This would be why basketball is a tournament game. It will all be determined by seasons end. Think about how Boise State feels right now.

Jasmine played with the Tennessee Gold 16U last Spring.

Pageman, as we discussed after the last game between CHS & PHS. the travelling calls were noticably different in the 2 games. You felt they were excessive at Centennial and I thought they were accurate. Conversely, they were basically non existent in the rematch at Page. I counted about 8 potential violations on Page in the 1st half with only one called. Anna Morton still takes that shift step before she puts the ball on the floor. In the second half, I lost count but only 1 travelling call was made. I think #11 carries the ball virtually everytime she brings it up court. ( her hand is completely under the ball when she dribbles, particularly with her left. ) With no call made, obviously, it doesn't matter. This does however demonstrate the difference between the 2 officials associations. Centennial has improved and hopefully, will continue to get better with the goal of upsetting some teams later in the season and during the district tournament. Also, Thanks for your acknowledgement of Rebecca's efforts. Merry Christmas to you and all the CoachT family.

Alex Fuller, Shelbyville, UT Jessica Mooney, Hillsboro HS, Vanderbilt Cat Butler, Brentwood HS, Christian Brothers-Memphis

The midgets from Franklin lost 1 game with 2 starters missing. Scappy bunch with a very good understanding of the game and the team concept. Seemed to be very well coached and able to adjust to the opponent rapidly.

Pageman , Could you tell us what constitutes an assist for you. I have heard several criteria, but I generally think when a basket is made after a pass and the receiver takes no more than 2 dribbles the passer should be given the assist. Is that anywhere close to accurate? Also, do you give an assist to the passer if the shooter is fouled in the act of shooting and goes to the line? If so does she have to make 1 or both free throws before the assist is given?

The family moved into the Centennial district and Rebecca was no longer eligible to play at Brentwood but was eligible at Centennial.

Williamson County teams are just beginning to play each other . That makes it difficult to have any better grasp of the season than previously stated. Independence looks to be the most improved so far. Franklin has been somewhat unpredictable. Centennial is definitely struggling due to lack of player development over the past few years. I haven't seen Ravenwood yet but they don't appear to be much better when compared to other county teams. Brentwood is still the team to beat until someone shows differently. I think Independence will give them a good game if their post players perform up to their potential and can dominate the boards.

They don't play until next Tuesday 12-12-06. Played Hillsboro last night and lost by 22 ( I think ).

Actually they weren't outplayed all night. It was an 8 point game after tree quarters. Centennial couldn't match Indy's agressiveness on the boards and got beat with second, third, and fourth shots. They are getting better and it will continue throughout the season.

CHS 2007, You need to let go of the 6 point game vs. Lawrence County. The team was certainly embarrased by that performance but they have moved on and are working hard every day to improve. Maybe you should try and be encouraging and drop the negativity . As for the coaching change, to this point I would say the lack of player development in the past 3 season is more to blame for this years team than the efforts of the new coach. As the saying goes,"You can't make chicken salad without chicken" or something like that. Centennial, up until this past Summer has had zero Summer practices or camps, they have only 3 girls that have ever played AAU ball; one is a freshman, another is a transfer and the other played in the 6th grade. You can't compete in this day and time without putting in the time and work during the off season. Finally there is hope for this season. That is that the team will improve throughout the season, that the younger players will see what has to be done to be competitive, and that inspite of the school's historical lack of support from the administration and Centennial community they can and will turn the program around. It just takes time and hard work.

Thanks for the report. I disagree somewhat with your assesment of the officiating. Page's point guard repeatedly carried the ball and travelled. Others shuffle their feet before putting the ball on the floor ( I call this the Michael Jordon move. ). They had problems with this last year as well. ( Check your sheet on Page vs. Brentwood last year. I think Morton had 3 travels called in the first half alone. ) As for the fouls, I agree they were allowing the girls to play. Frankly, Page was much more agressive on defense and the boards and generally that will lead to more fouls. I would gladly swap Centennial's lack of intensity and agressivenes for Page's. Their agressivness was the primary differnece in the game. Centennial girls have not learned that basketball really is a contact sport. Thanks again for the report. Every team should be so lucky to have some one provide the information you do.

Word is that Centennnial has a point guard transfering in from Texas after the 1st semester. She is said to have led her team to the AAAA championship last year. I don't know her name at this time but she is registered for next semester.

Franklin by 5 over Clarksville.

Brentwood vs. Uppermen tonight @ Brentwood. 6 PM

Brentwood should be strong as they only lost 2 girls from last years #2 finish in District 11 regular season. To my knowlege, they still don't have a strong post player and that may haunt them this year. They have excellent depth going 8 or 10 deep into the bench and Coach Seigenthaler will run them all. Erica Schumacher is returning as the top scorer the past 2 seasons and Cece Simms will be back at the point. Franklin has a new very enthusiastic coach, Grover Levy (formerly from Nashville University School). They have a decent returning group from a team that upset Hillsboro in last seasons district 11 finals. Courtney Barnes, 6' post, is returning after sitting out her junior year for travel volleyball. They also have a very strong sophmore class coming back, a few good junior with lots of experience from last year, and a new transfer that should stengthen their post play and rebounding. Independence should be stronger. In addition to a new coach with a winning additude, this will be the first year they will have any senior leadership. Most of these girls have paid their dues in the past 2 seasons. Jenna Bartsokas , a recent Lipscomb commitment, is now eligible after transferring from Christ Pres. last year and willl provide excellent leadership, ball handling & scoring. Ravenwood has most everyone returning, had a good summer and could be a factor in the district. Sorry, I don't know much about their personel. Centennnial also is experiencing a new coaching regime. John Boucher formerly from Ravenwood takes over for Brian Kelley who will remain the boys coach at Centennial. Annie Kelley returns from an all district season last year. a couple of transfers figure to play a big roll this year. Depth will be a factor, but potential for improvement over last year certainly exists. I'll count on Pageman to give us a report from Page High & someone else will have to give us info on Fairview and the private schools. Overall, I expect AAA girls basketball will be more competitive top to bottom than it has been in several years. There will be several upsets during the course of the season & I predict no team will run the table in District 11 the year.

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Franklin High vs Page Thur. Nov. 16; 6 PM Franklin High vs Clarksville Tues., Nov. 14; 6 PM Centennial High @ Cookville Fri. Nov. 17; 6:30 PM Centennial High @ Lawrence Co. Thur., Nov. 16; 6:30 PM

Need help with directions! Coming from the East, should you get off 40w at exit 126 ( Camden, Parsons, Paris exit ) or should you go to Jackson and then go North? Also, any chance of getting a schedule of games posted on Coach T?

I could be wrong but I believe the oldest girl is back for this her senior season. Dee Dee, I think, will be a Sophmore and has improve through her travel team play. She is about 6' tall and athletic.

Possum, is that you? Just wanted to say "Hey". hope to see you soon.

I heard Hillsboro has a transfer from Overton. She was a starter last year and possibly their top scorer. Anyone know about this? Will she be allowed to play this season? If so, why? The Solomon's and Harrison's are back, who else do they have?

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