District 12AA

[Basketballmom3]

Let's get it started. Who is the front runner this year. Lewis County made the state tournament last year and return several. Hickman County was regular season and tournament district champions but lost District MVP and 2 more that are playing in college. Page returns almost everyone and a loaded sophomore class. Fairview loses leading scorer but returns a core group of players. Marshall County has a new coach and they always have athletes. Giles Co. Spring Hill, East Hickman return most of there players and should be much improved. What do you guys think? I would love to hear Ptguard12 take on this district.

[eagleheart]

Let's get it started. Who is the front runner this year. Lewis County made the state tournament last year and return several. Hickman County was regular season and tournament district champions but lost District MVP and 2 more that are playing in college. Page returns almost everyone and a loaded sophomore class. Fairview loses leading scorer but returns a core group of players. Marshall County has a new coach and they always have athletes. Giles Co. Spring Hill, East Hickman return most of there players and should be much improved. What do you guys think? I would love to hear Ptguard12 take on this district.

basket case mom 3 you came to a football thread first so every other team please dont take offence but girls basketball is a great perticapation sport , all the games i have ever been to is about as much fun as watching paint dry. sorry for that, but as long as west hickman does not win i will be happy.

[ptguard12]

District 12AA

 

1. Lewis County – The Lady Panthers lost a very solid group of Seniors, most notably their 3 to 4 year starting point guard, Jessica Hinson (Jackson State). However, they do return their best overall player in 5-10 Senior W/F Kenley Crowell, who is a matchup problem with her size and versatility. 5-5 Senior Chynna Helton should transition to the PG spot after spend the last few seasons at the 2-guard. Their only decent post threat is 5-10 Junior F Haylee Trull, who’s improvement over the course of the season was the burst they needed to finally get them to Murfreesboro. While last year's Cinderella run to the State Tournament was nice, it likely won’t happen again this year, especially with the depth and talent that Waverly Central and Creek Wood has in District 11AA. Not to mention the fact that if they were to get through the region that they would have to beat CPA, Macon County, or Sycamore (all of whom who are strong, if not stronger, than last year) in Sub-State.

 

2. Page – For the first time in a long time, the Lady Patriots have a team that their fans can be excited about. Everyone of significance is back from last year’s team including the tough Sophomore duo of Bria White and Cat Taylor, who were the main scoring threats for Page last season as Freshmen. This duo, along with the inside play of senior post, Kaitlin Schnittjer, should give Page a shot at the 12AA crown. If they can find some depth to support their starting five, they very well may have enough to at least give Lewis County a scare.

 

3. Hickman County - The Lady Bulldogs graduated District 12AA MVP Kelsey Wright as well as two other strong players who have extended their ball careers past high school, Kayla Hutcherson (Martin Methodist) and Jessica Conder (Columbia State). Returning for the Lady Bulldogs is their main outside threat in 5-7 Senior SG Kaylee Pickard, a solid slashing 5-7 Senior W/F in Katie Ladd, and a decent post in 6-0 Junior F Jada Brown. While those three are capable of putting points on the board, none of them are go-to type players. Also questionable for Coach Barrett this year is his point guard play. With Conder and Hutcherson gone, so goes most of his ball handling and smart decision making. There are some freshmen (keep an eye on incoming 5-6 PG Ginger Conder) and sophomores who have shown the potential to play that position, but inexperience will hurt them early on. Barrett is good though, and you know he will have the Lady Bulldogs ready come tournament time.

 

4. Giles County – The Lady Bobcats return all three of their top scorers from last season in 5-4 Senior G Alexis Braden, 5-6 Junior G Kendall Greene, and Senior F Joelne Patterson. Giles County is very undersized and will be very guard oriented. Look for 5-4 Sophomore Shante McNairy to take over PG duties allowing Braden and Greene to do most of their damage from the wing spots. If Giles can find a consistent scoring threat inside to help aid Patterson, then the Lady Bobcats could advance to the Region 6AA Tournament for the first time since the 2007-2008 season.

 

5. Marshall County - The Tigerettes graduated their leading scorer from last season, Artavia Bryant, as well as the athletic O’Neal twins. While that is quite a bit of talent to lose, the Tigerettes cupboard is not bare. They do have 5-11 Junior F Keyerra Allen, who showed signs of being a go-to force down low last season, as well as 5-3 Senior G Marina Harwell, the team’s second leading scorer from a year ago. While those two are good enough to carry Marshall past the three teams below them, they’ll need some other players to step up and help them on both ends of the floor for this team to crack into the top four.

 

6. Spring Hill – The Lady Raiders will likely start five seniors this season, making this one of the most experienced teams they have had in recent years. 5-9 Senior G/W Atlanta Westbrook has always had the raw athletic ability, but has never developed the fundamentals necessary to be a dominating player in this district. If she has improved from last season and 5-11 C Kasie Perry desides to return for her last season to provide some size and scoring ability inside, then Spring Hill should at least be competitive with mostly everyone in the district.

 

7. Fairview – The Lady Yellowjackets lost the only real scorer they have had for the past two seasons in Allison Nutt. The graduation of Nutt, and second leading scorer Rosalyn Moseley, leaves Fairview in search of some much needed offense and leadership. The points this season could potentially come from a pair of Seniors in Chelsea Grishaber and Taylor King. Solid perimeter play, depth, and leadership all have to be concerns of Coach McGowan as he heads into this season.

 

8. East Hickman – The one-win Lady Eagles from last season find themselves in the last spot despite returning all starters from last year. East’s main problem last season was that they were a terrible second half team. If they can find a way to be competitive for all four quarters, they should get a few more wins this season (and possibly not finish last in the district). East Hickman will be led by a pair of Senior guards in Grace Brady and Brittany Stone, both of whom will be relied heavily on not only to score points, but to handle the ball and limit turnovers.

 

 

12AA is actually better overall as a whole from last year. However, none of the teams are anywhere near as strong as Lewis County and Hickman County were last season. As far as Region 6AA goes, both districts are fairly even. Waverly Central is probably the team to beat in the region, and Creek Wood is going to be very strong this year as well despite losing Sarah Collins inside. Outside of Lewis County, every other 12AA team would have a difficult time matching up with the top 11AA teams.

 

As for the District 12AA MVP, it will likely come down to Crowell (Lewis Co.), Helton (Lewis Co.), Taylor (Page), and Braden (Giles Co.). However, a breakout year from anyone, like Wright of Hickman County last season, could make for a surprise 12AA MVP.

Edited October 30, 2010 by ptguard12

[seriously]

basket case mom 3 you came to a football thread first so every other team please dont take offence but girls basketball is a great perticapation sport , all the games i have ever been to is about as much fun as watching paint dry. sorry for that, but as long as west hickman does not win i will be happy.

 

Two things you need to do eagleheart. #1. You need to invest in a good spellcheck program (perticapation) #2. The next time you use an analogy regarding girls basketball, rather than using the "watching paint dry" phrase, why don't you say something that makes more sense like, I don't know, watching an East Eagle football game

[Basketballmom3]

District 12AA

 

1. Lewis County – The Lady Panthers lost a very solid group of Seniors, most notably their 3 to 4 year starting point guard, Jessica Hinson (Jackson State). However, they do return their best overall player in 5-10 Senior W/F Kenley Crowell, who is a matchup problem with her size and versatility. 5-5 Senior Chynna Helton should transition to the PG spot after spend the last few seasons at the 2-guard. Their only decent post threat is 5-10 Junior F Haylee Trull, who’s improvement over the course of the season was the burst they needed to finally get them to Murfreesboro. While last year's Cinderella run to the State Tournament was nice, it likely won’t happen again this year, especially with the depth and talent that Waverly Central and Creek Wood has in District 11AA. Not to mention the fact that if they were to get through the region that they would have to beat CPA, Macon County, or Sycamore (all of whom who are strong, if not stronger, than last year) in Sub-State.

 

2. Page – For the first time in a long time, the Lady Patriots have a team that their fans can be excited about. Everyone of significance is back from last year’s team including the tough Sophomore duo of Bria White and Cat Taylor, who were the main scoring threats for Page last season as Freshmen. This duo, along with the inside play of senior post, Kaitlin Schnittjer, should give Page a shot at the 12AA crown. If they can find some depth to support their starting five, they very well may have enough to at least give Lewis County a scare.

 

3. Hickman County - The Lady Bulldogs graduated District 12AA MVP Kelsey Wright as well as two other strong players who have extended their ball careers past high school, Kayla Hutcherson (Martin Methodist) and Jessica Conder (Columbia State). Returning for the Lady Bulldogs is their main outside threat in 5-7 Senior SG Kaylee Pickard, a solid slashing 5-7 Senior W/F in Katie Ladd, and a decent post in 6-0 Junior F Jada Brown. While those three are capable of putting points on the board, none of them are go-to type players. Also questionable for Coach Barrett this year is his point guard play. With Conder and Hutcherson gone, so goes most of his ball handling and smart decision making. There are some freshmen (keep an eye on incoming 5-6 PG Ginger Conder) and sophomores who have shown the potential to play that position, but inexperience will hurt them early on. Barrett is good though, and you know he will have the Lady Bulldogs ready come tournament time.

 

4. Giles County – The Lady Bobcats return all three of their top scorers from last season in 5-4 Senior G Alexis Braden, 5-6 Junior G Kendall Greene, and Senior F Joelne Patterson. Giles County is very undersized and will be very guard oriented. Look for 5-4 Sophomore Shante McNairy to take over PG duties allowing Braden and Greene to do most of their damage from the wing spots. If Giles can find a consistent scoring threat inside to help aid Patterson, then the Lady Bobcats could advance to the Region 6AA Tournament for the first time since the 2007-2008 season.

 

5. Marshall County - The Tigerettes graduated their leading scorer from last season, Artavia Bryant, as well as the athletic O’Neal twins. While that is quite a bit of talent to lose, the Tigerettes cupboard is not bare. They do have 5-11 Junior F Keyerra Allen, who showed signs of being a go-to force down low last season, as well as 5-3 Senior G Marina Harwell, the team’s second leading scorer from a year ago. While those two are good enough to carry Marshall past the three teams below them, they’ll need some other players to step up and help them on both ends of the floor for this team to crack into the top four.

 

6. Spring Hill – The Lady Raiders will likely start five seniors this season, making this one of the most experienced teams they have had in recent years. 5-9 Senior G/W Atlanta Westbrook has always had the raw athletic ability, but has never developed the fundamentals necessary to be a dominating player in this district. If she has improved from last season and 5-11 C Kasie Perry desides to return for her last season to provide some size and scoring ability inside, then Spring Hill should at least be competitive with mostly everyone in the district.

 

7. Fairview – The Lady Yellowjackets lost the only real scorer they have had for the past two seasons in Allison Nutt. The graduation of Nutt, and second leading scorer Rosalyn Moseley, leaves Fairview in search of some much needed offense and leadership. The points this season could potentially come from a pair of Seniors in Chelsea Grishaber and Taylor King. Solid perimeter play, depth, and leadership all have to be concerns of Coach McGowan as he heads into this season.

 

8. East Hickman – The one-win Lady Eagles from last season find themselves in the last spot despite returning all starters from last year. East’s main problem last season was that they were a terrible second half team. If they can find a way to be competitive for all four quarters, they should get a few more wins this season (and possibly not finish last in the district). East Hickman will be led by a pair of Senior guards in Grace Brady and Brittany Stone, both of whom will be relied heavily on not only to score points, but to handle the ball and limit turnovers.

 

 

12AA is actually better overall as a whole from last year. However, none of the teams are anywhere near as strong as Lewis County and Hickman County were last season. As far as Region 6AA goes, both districts are fairly even. Waverly Central is probably the team to beat in the region, and Creek Wood is going to be very strong this year as well despite losing Sarah Collins inside. Outside of Lewis County, every other 12AA team would have a difficult time matching up with the top 11AA teams.

 

As for the District 12AA MVP, it will likely come down to Crowell (Lewis Co.), Helton (Lewis Co.), Taylor (Page), and Braden (Giles Co.). However, a breakout year from anyone, like Wright of Hickman County last season, could make for a surprise 12AA MVP.

 

Ptguard12 thank you for the in depth analysis on this district. I always enjoy reading your take on things. Also to Eagleheart and then I will be done clipping your wings.......I only started this thread to seek thoughts on this very competitive district and keep your immature comments to either yourself or your crows nest you sit up on thinking that everyone outside of East Hickman is trash. Last time I checked East Hickman is in Hickman County and you really shed a bad light on all the fine people from this county. To all coacht followers please don't stereotype all people from Hickman County by Eagleheart and a few more posters obvious ignorance.

[warehouse]

District 12AA

 

1. Lewis County – The Lady Panthers lost a very solid group of Seniors, most notably their 3 to 4 year starting point guard, Jessica Hinson (Jackson State). However, they do return their best overall player in 5-10 Senior W/F Kenley Crowell, who is a matchup problem with her size and versatility. 5-5 Senior Chynna Helton should transition to the PG spot after spend the last few seasons at the 2-guard. Their only decent post threat is 5-10 Junior F Haylee Trull, who’s improvement over the course of the season was the burst they needed to finally get them to Murfreesboro. While last year's Cinderella run to the State Tournament was nice, it likely won’t happen again this year, especially with the depth and talent that Waverly Central and Creek Wood has in District 11AA. Not to mention the fact that if they were to get through the region that they would have to beat CPA, Macon County, or Sycamore (all of whom who are strong, if not stronger, than last year) in Sub-State.

 

2. Page – For the first time in a long time, the Lady Patriots have a team that their fans can be excited about. Everyone of significance is back from last year’s team including the tough Sophomore duo of Bria White and Cat Taylor, who were the main scoring threats for Page last season as Freshmen. This duo, along with the inside play of senior post, Kaitlin Schnittjer, should give Page a shot at the 12AA crown. If they can find some depth to support their starting five, they very well may have enough to at least give Lewis County a scare.

 

3. Hickman County - The Lady Bulldogs graduated District 12AA MVP Kelsey Wright as well as two other strong players who have extended their ball careers past high school, Kayla Hutcherson (Martin Methodist) and Jessica Conder (Columbia State). Returning for the Lady Bulldogs is their main outside threat in 5-7 Senior SG Kaylee Pickard, a solid slashing 5-7 Senior W/F in Katie Ladd, and a decent post in 6-0 Junior F Jada Brown. While those three are capable of putting points on the board, none of them are go-to type players. Also questionable for Coach Barrett this year is his point guard play. With Conder and Hutcherson gone, so goes most of his ball handling and smart decision making. There are some freshmen (keep an eye on incoming 5-6 PG Ginger Conder) and sophomores who have shown the potential to play that position, but inexperience will hurt them early on. Barrett is good though, and you know he will have the Lady Bulldogs ready come tournament time.

 

4. Giles County – The Lady Bobcats return all three of their top scorers from last season in 5-4 Senior G Alexis Braden, 5-6 Junior G Kendall Greene, and Senior F Joelne Patterson. Giles County is very undersized and will be very guard oriented. Look for 5-4 Sophomore Shante McNairy to take over PG duties allowing Braden and Greene to do most of their damage from the wing spots. If Giles can find a consistent scoring threat inside to help aid Patterson, then the Lady Bobcats could advance to the Region 6AA Tournament for the first time since the 2007-2008 season.

 

5. Marshall County - The Tigerettes graduated their leading scorer from last season, Artavia Bryant, as well as the athletic O’Neal twins. While that is quite a bit of talent to lose, the Tigerettes cupboard is not bare. They do have 5-11 Junior F Keyerra Allen, who showed signs of being a go-to force down low last season, as well as 5-3 Senior G Marina Harwell, the team’s second leading scorer from a year ago. While those two are good enough to carry Marshall past the three teams below them, they’ll need some other players to step up and help them on both ends of the floor for this team to crack into the top four.

 

6. Spring Hill – The Lady Raiders will likely start five seniors this season, making this one of the most experienced teams they have had in recent years. 5-9 Senior G/W Atlanta Westbrook has always had the raw athletic ability, but has never developed the fundamentals necessary to be a dominating player in this district. If she has improved from last season and 5-11 C Kasie Perry desides to return for her last season to provide some size and scoring ability inside, then Spring Hill should at least be competitive with mostly everyone in the district.

 

7. Fairview – The Lady Yellowjackets lost the only real scorer they have had for the past two seasons in Allison Nutt. The graduation of Nutt, and second leading scorer Rosalyn Moseley, leaves Fairview in search of some much needed offense and leadership. The points this season could potentially come from a pair of Seniors in Chelsea Grishaber and Taylor King. Solid perimeter play, depth, and leadership all have to be concerns of Coach McGowan as he heads into this season.

 

8. East Hickman – The one-win Lady Eagles from last season find themselves in the last spot despite returning all starters from last year. East’s main problem last season was that they were a terrible second half team. If they can find a way to be competitive for all four quarters, they should get a few more wins this season (and possibly not finish last in the district). East Hickman will be led by a pair of Senior guards in Grace Brady and Brittany Stone, both of whom will be relied heavily on not only to score points, but to handle the ball and limit turnovers.

 

 

12AA is actually better overall as a whole from last year. However, none of the teams are anywhere near as strong as Lewis County and Hickman County were last season. As far as Region 6AA goes, both districts are fairly even. Waverly Central is probably the team to beat in the region, and Creek Wood is going to be very strong this year as well despite losing Sarah Collins inside. Outside of Lewis County, every other 12AA team would have a difficult time matching up with the top 11AA teams.

 

As for the District 12AA MVP, it will likely come down to Crowell (Lewis Co.), Helton (Lewis Co.), Taylor (Page), and Braden (Giles Co.). However, a breakout year from anyone, like Wright of Hickman County last season, could make for a surprise 12AA MVP.

 

 

Nice job with your full assessment of the district. However, like any sport you play, you never know until the games are played. Lewis will be good as well as Page. Hickman is not only going to be difficult to handle this year, they will only get better next year. I am going out on a limb and say that when the smoke clears Hickman will be the team standing.

[AB23]

Nice job with your full assessment of the district. However, like any sport you play, you never know until the games are played. Lewis will be good as well as Page. Hickman is not only going to be difficult to handle this year, they will only get better next year. I am going out on a limb and say that when the smoke clears Hickman will be the team standing.

 

I agree that hickman, or possibly even page, will be on top when its all over with. Lewis county could win it so long as helton doesn't try to do everything through his daughter and make it all about her this season. Despite what he thinks, she is not even close to being the best player on that team.

[123POPPAW]

I agree that hickman, or possibly even page, will be on top when its all over with. Lewis county could win it so long as helton doesn't try to do everything through his daughter and make it all about her this season. Despite what he thinks, she is not even close to being the best player on that team.

LEWIS CO HAS A GOOD STARTING 5 THAT CAN PLAY WITH ANTONE BENCH WILL BE THE KEY TO HOW DEEP OF RUN THEY CAN MAKE