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Dang wkk....give us some love! THS has the ability to win...if they would log some assists...and play unselfishly! If they play unselfish, they will win...if not...they will shoot poorly like they did vs. West (3 for 25 in the second half). MAKE THE EXTRA PASS AND THE VIKES WILL LIVE TO PLAY ANOTHER DAY! Same thing happened last year vs Jeff. Co....should have won that one as well!!! Added note: Morristown West played well and were very patient...almost pulled off the upset. The Hill by 30 (no brainer)

Gotta add Science Hill....to top four...

THS lost 67-52 to Wise, VA. Central. THS split with them over the summer during team camp. This time around (when it counts) Wise shot very good and THS showed little or no chemistry. I noticed THS has a couple of teammate coaches too...That never helps a teams chemistry. THS needs to look at one statistic in particular...Assists...Tricitiessports reported Wise 16 THS 3! Same thing was true against the Hilltoppers...Toppers had a bunch (as Barnwell stated in the paper) THS prob had a handful at most. Successful teams will log many assists... Another example would be Unicoi vs East last night...Unicoi had 16 assists over 19 baskets! Some teams play like it's 'my time to shoot' rather than just playing good team ball and building chemistry. Teamball...isn't that a big part of chemistry? Oh well...THS better be ready today against CAK...

I thought that they might have lost 1...I couldn't remember... Still a great bunch of Sophomores and Juniors... West should get better and better too.. I watched them this year. Scrappy bunch!

I was unable to attend...But I have a dvd of the game and I'll probably watch it soon. Science Hill has a load of talent. As middle schoolers, the Junior class was 29-0...The Sophomore class was undefeated as well...I think. They have so many threats! They are nearly unstoppable if they play team ball. I would rank them a final four team in the state. IMHO, I think their success started about mid-season last year. I noticed that the likes of Copney and Reid 'bought into' making the extra pass even though they were capable of creating their own shots..(actually heard that Barnwell benched them on an occasion for not seeing the floor...etc) Barnwell certainly did his homework (but dang! look at his talent). As for THS, throw any four of the other 14 girls on the floor and Mitchell and you can win against the rest of the Big 8 teams. The challenge comes when you play 'top tier' competition. THS definately does not have the talent compared to the Hill. Coach Wade will have to 'trim' the rotation down to about 7 and devise ways to create offense for other players to help Mitchell carry the load. Extracting the 'strengths' of those 7 will be critical if they want to make it out of the region. Adapting to your level of talent and skill is the hardest part of coaching! I still think THS would be ranked around 15 in the State. That's just my take on it...I'll have to watch the film!

Dec 3rd at Va Tip-off Cloudland wins 57-34 over Patrick Henry (Glade Va.) for 3rd Place

Love your spirit Momo!

I'm with Tommy...I really thought that Boone would do much better against THS (at least a couple of quarters) They did look frightened. The post from THS when down with a knee injury playing against Greenville a couple weeks ago. I dont think a definitive prognosis has been made yet.

Victory, You are correct. I was wrong about the MW game. THS did play 11 and not 15. Nevertheless, I still feel that SH would have the edge with their rotation of 11. You are right about trying some other girls for chemistry. The Hill is such a dangerous team because 5 (or more) different girls could lead them on any given night. THS on the other hand have a stellar athlete in Mitchell and she will be the typical leader 95% of the time. This is a similar situation as last year...It was hard to stop Hensley...Goodman...Copney...Reid...Tarter...etc. THS had Burleson...Mitchell...and many 'other role players'... IMHO, Stopping 5 or 6 players who average close to 10 pts or more a game is a difficult task. THS will be competitive...and Mitchell will have to carry them...one way or another.

One factor for the Hill 'winning with a greater margin' than THS against MW is that SH has an 11 player squad and THS has a 15 player squad. Maybe the THS coaching staff is looking for chemistry...or making sure their JV players don't suffer some losses come conference time...(as they did last year) THS, up to this point, have played Mitchell along with any 4 of the remaining 14 and have come away in victory. Against MW, Betsy and Greenville, Mitchell was able to drive at will...(Playing 11 girls almost back-fired against MW). Taking the top 11 from each team, I would still favor the the Hill... One would have to give them the edge because it takes less time to build chemistry with fewer numbers. Cut the rotation down to 7/8 players, it will be a closer game between SH/THS. I guess the argument could be made that high-pressure defence requires more players in the rotation...although, as you are aware, Big Blue, Unicoi does a pretty good job with about a 7/8 player rotation on both ends of the floor. THS should be very competitive with the Hill once they gain more chemistry with fewer numbers. It will be a dog fight!

D-1 Potential from NE TN Tianna Tarter Science Hill SO Shy Copney Science Hill JR Ashlee Mitchell Tennessee JR Brooke Rhodes Cloudland JR

Yes. WNC plus a host of others. Several are evaluating her...including ETSU. I agree, she is very coachable. What a gift for Cloudland!

Brook is a winner on and off the court. Division 1 player. She is a true 6'-1" post that can put the ball on the floor and create. Great form on the shot, plus her release is at the 9' range. Goes right or left very well. Great defender. She has the potential to average a double double...Closer to 15pts/15rebs. a game. She would also have these numbers at a AAA school. Simply put, she's a fierce competitor!

Bunch of good players listed...I'm impressed...you are a new poster Johnk...but you know a lot of quality ball players...You've been around a while it seems... Must say...Gabby Lyons big time sleeper for the Hill...Glad to see you list her. Haven't heard why Snyder transferred...that will hurt the Falcons!

Ashlee Mitchell...NE TN Defensive POY?? Shy Copney...All Big 8?? Morgan Knack and Chloe Neil...JC Press List of 3 pt. shooters @40%?? Emily Edwards...JCP Top Scoring List Morgan Depew...? Lindsey Overbay...? many others...

1. SHHS If the team plays 'teamball' they will go back to the 'boro' Bunches of talent...got to share the rock. DEEP on the bench too. 2. THS Strong Jr. class and a couple of Seniors will have to carry the load. Mitchell will have field day on teams 3-8. May give the Hill a run. They won't go down easy...Viking Pride! 3. DB/VOL Go inside to Anderson...place here at No.3.stay outside..drop to 4th or 5th place...(Gray didn't get enough touches last year...) 4. VOL/DB Got some talent here. Kool-Aid and hustle...Lindholm, Snyder, Overbay and Way...could give any team (except for the Hill) a run for their money on a given night... 5. BOONE Scrappy bunch of girls...Agree, will surprise a few.. 6. SOUTH Recently watched a video of South from last year...They just don't play enough defence the whole game. They should play as a team tho. 7. CENTRAL Rough year...will miss Kestner. PG should go on with Vball...Should she even play Bball? Please quit using the flex...Boring.. 8. CROCK Should move to 3 Rivers Conf....enrollment too high..

..Just ended up that way. She is a great player and a great kid. She should average a double double. I know her and her game well. Great parents too! She plays for a high profile travel ball team and attracts many D1 coaches attention. As I have said, team chemistry will be the key for Cloudland. Go Brook!

Cloudland should be a serious state bound team. They have wins this summer in team camp against Unicoi and DB...Now the good part, they picked up a 6'-1" post transfer (rising JR) that many D1 schools are looking at. Just need chemistry now.

#10 from SH name is Tianna Tarter. She will be the real deal. Great team-player, sees the floor well and can take just about anyone off the dribble. Too many players try to do too much, but not Tarter, she gets everyone involved and that's becoming a rare thing. Hat's off to the Hill. Keep playing well and show the Boro that the northeast Tn. girls got game!

Good Win for Volunteer! You'll have to share your kool aid recipe for the regionals! Go Big 8.

WOW! Someone else thinks that refs don't call the carry! I see girls carry the ball ALL THE TIME! Everyone screams: 'carry, carry, carry!' but they just never call it. What's the deal? It is an unfair advantage!!! Call the game!!!! I'm sick of this 'no call'!

Panther, Youve made a great point. Not only should Mitchell be considered as POY...considering she's just a soph, she should be a top vote getter for UC too! She does fill up a stat sheet! Ball is not all about scoring!

1-POY. I would think that about 5-6 girls could win this. Hopefully the powers that decide look at overall statistics, efficiency and the one that wins and shines in the 'BIG' games. They need to ask, 'What did this player do against the top teams?', ie THS, SHHS and DB. Who has the total game? Total stats in the biggest games! Got a couple from THS and 3 or 4 from SH that could be this player. A great team player that can score, gives it up consistantly at the right time and plays with toughness 100% of the time. A rebounder, a thief that is always ready to pounce! Now thats a ball player! Lets pick a winner! 2-All Conference. Burleson, Mitchell, Reid, Copney, Hensley, Tarter, Osborne, Gray, Kestner, Campbell, Lindholm to name a few 3-Wade or Barnwell... 4-UC. Tarter. Period.

It was an awesome game! Huge crowd. Thought that Tarter shined big. Especially only being a freshman. The treys by the hill was the turning point too. Bunch of 'D' being played in that game!!! Kudo's to both SH and THS.

Great game tonight at Viking Hall. Hat's off to Betsy and Cara. She's a multi-dimensional player that was clutch at the end. This was a very hard fought game and both teams played their hearts out. Both teams have what it takes to make a deep run at seasons' end. You are right, Coach 17, Huneycutt made a big difference, but I think the maturity level of Elizabethton won out in the end. AJ was a beast! Coaching staff, on both sides did a very good job....And the fans, what can I say...very competitive, and very rowdy! I love it when a fan gets thrown out! LOL... Go Cyclones....If we (THS) have to lose, It would be nice to lose to a State Champ. Go Vikes...Use this and learn...most of you are still young! WORK HARDER NOW! ...And 17, I agree with your advice to Momofalcon, The support programs make a huge difference. It starts at the elementary level. It takes years to make great players! I've always said, If you want to be a great shooter, shoot the ball a million times and you'll be better than most!