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Unless it has changed very recently, don't Upperman students stand right in the middle of the visiting bleachers at basketball games, making it virtually impossible for fans to see, let alone sit, and enjoy the game? Or is it just when they played Macon?

Well deserved. Unselfish player who gets her teammates involved and makes them better.

Single A - Karly Weathers - A two time finalist losing to Moore McNeil both times. Think has a good chance to win it this year. Honestly not to familiar with anyone else in this classification. Double A - Reagan Hurst - Best guard in the Upper Cumberland and a finalist last year. Ultimate team player and leader on the number 1 team. Jada Harrison, sophomore guard from Martin Westview, would also be in contention. Triple A - Denae Fritz- Finalist last year that can take over a game. Tessa Miller would also be a logical choice. Best post player with guard skills in the Upper Cumberland. As always, just my opinion I know there are other deserving players out there.

No one is hurt on Macon. Teams have just figured out how to defend them. They are still a good team but nowhere close to what they have been the last few years. As always, just my opinion.

I agree. Besides losing Carter, they also lost 3 other girls who played major roles in their success. Hard to replace the experience and talent they lost, I may be wrong, but White had better have a great game plan or Macon could get ran out of the gym. Upperman is better and as big or bigger at every position. Not meant to ruffle any feathers, just my opinion.

Race for spots 2 thru 4 may be close but don’t believe anyone has the goods to challenge Upperman. Great coach that her players love playing for and, in my opinion, the best all around player in the district in Hurst. Macon or York might beat them but would be a huge upset. Again, only my opinion. Just too many weapons to score and defend that the others don’t have.

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Hampton was a great all around player. From the times I saw her play she may have taken a lot of shots, but few were forced, and were in the context of the offense. She is not a me-first player and always looked for her teammates as well. She could be my point guard any time.

Absolutely hated the way last year finished and my heart goes out to all the players and respective schools, but who wins AA next year? Thought Macon had a great chance to win it all in 19-20, but lots of good teams with legit chances next year. I think Upperman will be loaded and run through district, region, and sub-state untouched, and will have great shot to win it all. Maplewood and Westview have their chances as well. Not sure about Grainger or Meigs though. I think Macon loses too much to be a contender, but should still be better than average. Anyone else have an opinion?

Keeley Carter from Macon is also having a great year. Not scoring as many points as some but rarely plays an entire game due to the score. Assists are up and rebounds better than most guards. Warren is a great scorer, but Carter is a great all-around player and makes everyone around her better.

What recent changes at Upperman? Haven't heard anything about it.

It all begins tomorrow morning. Which team does everyone think got the worst draw...or the best? Will DeKalb Co. make some noise and prove the doubters wrong? Will Macon get to the championship game again? AA is wide open this year and any team that can string together 3 games of playing well has a great shot to win it all. If Macon plays well and stays out of foul trouble, they have a great chance IMO, but wouldn't count out a few others as well.

Does Meigs have a large fan base. Just wondering what kind of crowd they will bring Saturday night. If you are waiting to eat until you get to Macon, we have a few fast food places and a good BBQ place right before you get to the school on Hwy 52. Bring cash, they don't do debit or credit cards.

Don't know much about Meigs other than they are young, like to play up-tempo, and good. Who earns a trip to the big show?

Agree totally. The loss of Bullington has hurt more than most will admit. Anyone that knows the game should have realized that her presence alone in front of the rim is what allowed the guards to be able to pressure the ball as much as they did. If they got beat up top, big deal. There was a 6 foot long- armed girl they had to contend with before they got all the way. All the gambling has cost them at times and created a number of 2 on 1 situations for layups against better teams. Without her all of the defense has to be on the same page at all times to pick up cutters and make sure backside help is there. And will also agree that they are not a better team than last year. They play too fast at times and force too much instead of working for the best shot they could get. Although that has improved since Christmas. I will say that Macon seems to be playing well lately and look better when all of the girls are contributing. The Ashburn girl has really began to shoot the ball good lately and they have been doing a good job of finding her. Just hope it continues. If it does, they will be a tough out for anyone.