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Ms. Newsome should win it hands down!

Current Standings Middle/East Ensworth (6 1) 85.71 Baylor (3 1) 75.00 Brentwood Acad. (5 2) 71.43 Pope John Paul II (5 3) 57.14??? Father Ryan (3 5) 42.86??? GPS (2 3) 40.00 Harpeth Hall (3 5) 28.57 BGA (0 7) 0 West St. Benedict (6 0) Briarcrest (3 2) St. Agnes (2 4) Hutchison (0 5) As of 2-4-10 Big games coming up this week and next week!

My nominees are: Alex Black (Harding)- Finalist from last year. Marie Carpenter (Ensworth)- Big part of Ensworth team, Symone Daniels (St.Benedict)- 13 ppg. 13 rbs 2 stls. These are my three choices.

Bulldog.....you got your wish St. Benedict lost to M.H.E.A tonight by about ten! You happy now! Missing three starters tonight was too tough to overcome. Missing players or not, this was a bad loss! But don't get to happy, because tick...tick... SubState and States are coming . Enjoy yourself for now!

Amazing that you would cite the AP poll as anything other than a joke. Once again, JPII is not even listed which makes no sense whatsoever. They have already defeated two of the teams listed above. They have beaten both Father Ryan and Franklin Road Academy. If Ensworth and St Benedict were to play for the title, who would I root for. St Benedict hands down. Don't care where they hail from, doesn't matter. As I stated before, I don't post on emotions or polls but from first hand observance of the teams involved and it would take intervention from St Benedict himself for them to beat Ensworth. Oh, by the way, JPII defeated both teams on the road. NOW THAT'S FUNNY..... bulldog....LOL

It's very hilarious that you are on the Ensworth band wagon this year! Tick..Tick.... get ya popcorn ready! I am not on anybodys bandwagon. The difference between me and you is that I am not into making emotional posts based on wishes and hopes. The hilarious thing is that you could think that St. Benedict could play with Ensworth if St. Benedict even makes it to state which is certainly no sure thing. I'm telling you, quit drinking that Mississippi river punch. Wow emotional posts....lol Are we getting a little hot under the collar! Tick...Tick...Tick

It's very hilarious that you are on the Ensworth band wagon this year! Tick..Tick.... get ya popcorn ready!

Raquel played for Memphis Elite- Daniels this past summer (same team her teammate at Liberty Tech. Magnet Ann Jones 6'3" plays for). She is 6'2", long, athletic player who has a nose for the ball. Can shoot the three and is a great weak side rebounder. She isn't the type of player that will create much, but at the end of the game she has a complete box score (8 - 10pts, 8 - 10rebs., 2 -3blks, 2 stls). Because of injuries she hasn't played a full season of high school ball during her high school career. She can defend the 3,4,5 positions. If she stays healthy can be a good player for SIU. She signed back in November.

Raquel Miller of Liberty Tech signed with Southern Illinois University

A very good road win for Ensworth Ensworth-62 Livingston Academy-52 Father Ryan-48 Harpeth Hall-35

Interesting out of region game tonight with Ensworth going to Livingston Academy. And Father Ryan at Harpeth Hall Games next week should make a very intense week of play. Tuesday BGA at Ensworth JPII at Brentwood Academy Friday Briarcrest at St. Benedict Saturday Baylor at Ensworth GPS at Brentwood Academy

That's a good win by GPS.

Alot of big games taking place. Father Ryan- 48 BGA-25 JPII- 53 Harpeth Hall- 39 Ensworth- 47 Brentwood Acad.- 25 Regional games are in full tilt!

This poll is a joke. There is no way that St Benedict should be ranked ahead of Ensworth. Father Ryan number 10, totally crazy, JPII not in the top ten. Why would anyone give any creditability to this poll. Davidson Academy ranked below Franklin Road Academy, but Davidson has already defeated them once. Mo-Town stop drinking that Mississippi river punch, it is affecting your thinking. Of course its a joke to you, because your beloved team is not showed any favor. St. Benedict is well deserving of its ranking. If the Ensworth game was played anywhere other than Ensworth, it would've been a different out come. The Father Ryan game was a loss coming behind the Bigger game with Ensworth. But, that's enough talking.....time will tell. Regardless of what you post St. Benedict is #1. Besides all polls are subjective....its just this time.....its not in your favor . DEAL WITH IT! Clock is ticking..................Polls are Polls.....State Tourney is coming! Get ya popcorn ready!

Tennessee Girls Basketball Prep Poll By The Associated Press The Associated Press’ Top 10 teams in each of Tennessee’s three Division I non-financial aid classifications and in the combined Division II financial aid classification as selected by Tennessee AP-member sportswriters and broadcasters. With first-place votes in parentheses, records through January 18, total points based on 10 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 10th-place vote: DIVISION 2 School; Record; Pts.; Previous ranking 1. St. Benedict (11);16-3;171;1 2. Ensworth (6);11-3;163;2 3. Briarcrest;15-5;122;3 4. Franklin Road Academy;12-2;99;T4 5. Davidson Academy;12-1;89;10 6. Girls Prep (1);13-4;77;T4 T7. Harding Academy;9-3;67;9 T7. Lausanne Collegiate;6-4;67;8 9. Ezell-Harding;15-3;57;7 10. Father Ryan;11-6;32;6 Others receiving 12 or more points: Pope John Paul II 19. DCA 19.

WOW!!!!

Tick Tock....... get ya popcorn ready.....

per Hoopgurlz.com "Will key pieces of NCAA recruiting-related legislation, due to be voted on for the men's game, set a precedent for the women's side? If the adjacent-state rule, which is up for a vote on the women's side this week, is any indicator, the answer is yes as legislation implemented for the men is later put in force for the women." Proposal 2009-99 will prohibit schools from hiring any individual who has a connection or affiliation with a prospective student-athlete within two years of the prospects' enrollment or two years after the student-athlete graduates or leaves school. Proposal 2009-100 will prohibit Division I schools from hosting, sponsoring or conducting non-scholastic events on its campus or in any of its facilities. Proposal 2009-101 will allow Division I coaches to actively recruit prospective student athletes and engage in meaningful and direct exchanges of information during camps and clinics. complete story at link below HoopGurlz: NCAA proposals and their impact on the girls' game - ESPN

Girls Basketball Dandy Dozen released January 13, 2009 by Commercial Appeal School / Record / Last Rank 1. Central / 9-3 / 1 2. Overton / 12-1 / 2 3. Horn Lake / 14-2 / 3 4. St. Benedict / 15-3 / 5 5. Fairley / 14-3 / 6 6. Ridgeway /11-3 / 4 7. Millington / 17-2 / 7 8. Arlington / 15-3 / 8 9. White Station / 13-6 / 10 10. Cordova / 14-2 / 9 11. Briarcrest / 14-4 / 11 12. Manassas /12-3 /NR

Memphis area 30/40 Club courtesy of memphisgirlsbasketball.com Kelsey Duckett SR, Bishop Byrne 44 points 12/08/09 vs FACS Jasmine Newsome SR, Millington 43 points 01/12/10 vs Bolton 42 points 11/21/09 vs Briarcrest Erica Ousley SR, Fairley 40 points 11/23/09 vs Hamilton Ariel Hearn SO, Arlington 36 points 11/21/09 vs White Station Nina Davis FR, Central 33 points 12/11/09 vs Trezevant 31 points 01/05/10 vs Mitchell Brinika Shepherd JR, Westwood 32 points 12/04/09 vs Carver Shae Nelson SR, Cordova 32 points 12/30/09 vs Tish (Miss)

Wow, what an awesome game! Central look impressive, even missing Applewhite. The two young post was the difference in the game....to me. It didn't help that Rucker went out with the two techs.

AP Poll Division II Record Pts 1. St. Benedict (2) 14-3 108 2. Ensworth (4) 9-3 97 3. Briarcrest (1) 13-5 89 T4. Franklin Road Academy (1) 12-2 78 T4. Girls Prep (1) 11-3 78 6. Father Ryan (2) 11-4 68 7. Ezell-Harding (3) 14-2 64 8. Lausanne Collegiate 4-4 54 9. Harding Academy 9-3 46 10. Davidson Academy (1) 10-1 44 Others receiving 12 or more points: Pope John Paul II 19. Knoxville Webb 18. Brentwood Academy 14. DCA 13

AP Poll Class AAA Record Pts 1. Morristown West (8) 12-1 148 2. LaVergne (6) 16-0 125 3. Mt. Juliet (1) 14-1 98 4. Memphis Central (2) 8-3 88 T5. Blackman (1) 12-2 72 T5. Riverdale 10-2 72 7. Cocke County 13-3 51 8. Walker Valley 16-1 50 9. Millington 16-2 43 10. Cleveland 14-3 42 Others receiving 12 or more points: Lawrence County 40. Jackson Northside 40. Maryville 31. Memphis Overton 27. Clarksville 14.

WHoa big fella-not so fast. Haven't seen Memphis Central but know the area and have alot of friends there who keep me informed and Central is NEVER far ahead of anyone due to the fact they will get outworked and coached at the st tourn level(see last year-when they were the best in state) plus have a track record of choking big games. Mowest took a major hit losing Goins. Mt Juliet is for real-they have dominated everyone by having perimeter scoring and one of the best post players in the state. They also work very hard, play defense, and are well coached. Riverdale is very good too-maryville is way too slow and has NO bench to compete with any of these teams You GOTTA BE KINDING ME! True Central is not far ahead of EVERYONE. There are some teams that will give them a run for their money this year in the Memphis area. But they are STILL ONE OF THE BEST IN THE STATE! Last year......give me a break. You call getting beat by a lucky last second shot choking(by the way that was their only loss in STATE!) Ya need to be informed better................YOU HAVEN"T SEEN THEM BUT YOUR GETTING INFORM....LOL. WOW! Get ya popcorn ready....

The Commercial Appeal Dandy Dozen (AAA teams in BOLD) School / Record / Last Rank / 1. Central / 8-3 / 1 / 2. Overton / 11-1 / 2 / 3. Horn Lake / 12-2 / 3 / 4. Ridgeway / 10-2 / 4 / 5. St. Benedict / 13-3 / 7 / (DII AA) 6. Fairley / 13-3 / 12 / 7. Millington / 16-2 / 5 / 8. Arlington / 13-3 / 8 / 9. Cordova / 14-1 / 11 / 10. White Station / 11-6 / 9 / 11. Briarcrest / 12-3 / 10 / (DII AA) 12. Melrose / 7-3 / 6 /