District12A

[waynecofreak]

How about some predictions for how things line up in the district this year.

[AB23]

This is the toughest this district has been in the past few years, and we have always been tough. The top four teams are all very experienced and have quite a bit of talent. I see it going down like this in 12a:

 

1. Wayne county: Until someone can knock them off, they are on top. They have a lot of size, especially the daniels girl, that no one else has, plus risner is extremely tough at pg spot.

 

2. Loretto: They return everyone including laws who was MVP last year,though I don't think alot of people felt she deserved it being on the 5th seeded team. She's a strong player but when you are taking 80% of the team's shots and the rest of the team is told to do nothing but pass it to you, obviously you are going to put up big numbers. Still, they should finish higher this year with everyone back. Also heard they have a pretty good freshman class which never hurts.

 

3. Summertown: Also returns everyone but a coach that put them in positions to win games they shouldn't have. With morris as head coach, i don't know if Summertown even finishes this high. He hasn't actually had great success against perry county in the past and the pc girls have ability to beat everyone ahead of them.

 

4. Perry county: Heard they are starting all seniors, which is probably an advantage for them over other teams. They have simmons who is the best guard in the district, so i suspect she will be enough to keep them in games with the three teams above them. She'll need some help if they are to compete for a 12a title though.

 

5. Collinwood: Well, I think you could say that this will be a little bit of a stressful year for us trojanette fans for many reasons. We don't have the quality players that we need to beat any of the top four. I don't even see us being close in any of those games. I'm afraid we're all going to be watching one player jack up a billion shots while the rest just stand out there. I hope i am wrong and that they, and the entire situation, has improved, because i dread to think of what it will be like if it hasn't gotten any better since this summer.

 

6. Clifton: I think they have some decent 8th graders coming up after the middle school season which should help. Maybe they won't go winless this year.

 

Our districts top four teams are extremely strong compared to the other districts top four. Wayne county, loretto, and perry county all appear to be playing extremely tough schedules, which may not do much for their records, but should prepare them for post season play. As for district MVP, it will probably be either laws at loretto, simmons from pc, or daniel from waynesboro.

Edited October 29, 2010 by AB23

[ptguard12]

District 12A Preview

 

1. Wayne County

 

2009 – 2010 Record: 22–10, 9–1

12A Regular Season: 1st

12A District Tournament: Champions

Returning Starters: 4

Predicted Starters: Kelsey Risner 5-8 PG (Jr.), Liz Daniel 5-3 G (Sr.), Tori Reed 5-5 F (Jr.), Samantha Bell 5-11 F (Sr.), Carly Daniel 6-2 C (Sr.)

Other Notable Players: Taylor Ann Skelton 5-4 SG (Sr.)

Season Outlook: The Lady Cats will look to build on last season’s success which ended with a first round State Tournament loss to Moore County. Four starters return from last year’s team, including the imposing inside game of 6-2 Belmont-commit Carly Daniel. Daniel is not Wayne County’s only offensive weapon, however. Kelsey Risner, a scoring point guard, is fully capable of being a go-to player, and she proved it by hitting multiple big time shots last season down the stretch. While Daniel and Risner are the stars, there are many solid role players who do their jobs very effectively. Samantha Bell is a solid rebounding forward who can score when needed, and Tori Reed (the most underrated player in 12A) does all of the little things for Wayne County. The Lady Cats are a very experienced and deep bunch this year, and all signs point towards a return trip to Murfreesboro for Coach Byrd’s bunch. The only question mark is the 2-guard spot, because while there are numerous girls who can fill that spot, none of them are particularly strong and much of a threat. If Wayne County has an “Achilles’ Heal,†that’s it.

 

 

2. Loretto

 

2009 – 2010 Record: 13–13, 5–5

12A Regular Season: T-3rd

12A District Tournament: 3rd

Returning Starters: 4

Predicted Starters: Becca Curtis 5-8 PG (Sr.), Elizabeth Hemmen 5-8 G (Jr.), Abby Laws 5-11 W/F (Sr.), Hayley Farrington 5-8 W/F (Jr.), Makenzie Childress 5-9 F (So.)

Other Notable Players: Becca Brodie 5-8 SG (So.)

Season Outlook: The Lady Mustangs return everyone of importance from last season, including the reigning District 12A MVP, Abby Laws. Laws, a versatile 5-11 W/F, is one of the toughest players to guard out of 12A mainly due to her ability to just play over everyone with her length. Her ability to shoot the “3†(though not always consistently), score off the dribble, and post up in the paint makes her a major offensive weapon for Coach Tipps. Surrounding Laws is a good supporting cast who has done a good job of recognizing that the ball belongs in Laws’s hands most of the time. 5-8 PG Becca Curtis is a solid point guard and 5-8 G Elizabeth Hemmen is also capable of putting points on the board when teams focus their attention on Laws. Also making Loretto much tougher this season is a surplus of talented players through transfers (e.g. Hayley Farrington from Lawrence County) and incoming freshmen, most of which will be able to contribute some minutes (though they are inexperienced). Loretto will be fine so long as Laws is able to stay on the floor. If she gets in foul trouble or has to come out for any reason, then Loretto becomes a very average team.

 

 

3. Summertown

 

2009 – 2010 Record: 16–12, 6–4

12A Regular Season: 2nd

12A District Tournament: Runner-Ups

Returning Starters: 5

Predicted Starters: Sommer Smith 5-4 PG (Jr.), Karlie Harville 5-4 CG (Jr.), Morgan Long 5-8 SG (So.), Courtney Grooms 5-7 F (Jr.), Sarah Graham 6-3 C (Jr.)

Other Notable Players: Claire Franklin 5-7 G (Jr.), Megan Kilburn 5-10 F (So.)

Season Outlook: The Lady Eagles made a surprise run all the way to Sub-State last year behind their solid team play and excellent coaching. While Summertown returns all of their players from last season, they might have incurred a greater loss than any other team with the departure of Coach Willard. Summertown’s overachievement last season can be directly attributed to his coaching genius, and now that they are under the guidance Coach Morris (former coach of Collinwood), one knows that in terms of coaching, Summertown took a major hit. Regardless, the Lady Eagles have solid players at all positions, and while there are no real stars, there are also no real weaknesses. Summertown will boast one of the deepest benches in 12A this season with Lawrence County transfer Claire Franklin being eligible to play, making Summertown about eight deep this year (which is excellent for a Class A team). Summertown has struggled with both Wayne County and Loretto in the past, and with Willard gone, I am just not sure that they can take them down during this year of transition. It will be interesting to see just how well Morris can keep this group together while implementing his own style of coaching.

 

 

4. Perry County

 

2009 – 2010 Record: 13–16, 5–5

12A Regular Season: T-3rd

12A District Tournament: 4th

Returning Starters: 4

Predicted Starters: Alycia Simmons 5-6 CG (Sr.), Carson Trull 5-5 G (Sr.), Kandra Starkey 5-10 W/F (Sr.), Nina McCaig 5-8 F (Sr.), Sara Monroe 5-10 C (Sr.)

Other Notable Players: BJ Warren 5-7 SG (Fr.)

Season Outlook: The Lady Vikings will be the only team in 12A to start all Seniors, which is a rarity in this district. While they did lose a four-year starter in Brooke Warren (Wallace State) to graduation, the majority of their offensive power returns. Leading the way for Perry County is 5-6 CG Alycia Simmons, who is expected to take over the point guard duties this season. Simmons’s ability to score from anywhere as well as her willingness to create and dish off to her teammates make her very dangerous as a PG. Also returning of note is 5-10 W/F Kandra Starkey, who is one of the most versatile players in the district. When she commits to giving 100% on both ends of the floor, she is one of the best players in 12A. If the remaining starters have worked on their games and improved since last season, then Perry County may be a huge sleeper out of 12A and could possibly end up much higher than 4th come tournament time. If not, then with the type of schedule Perry County is playing, it could be a very long year for them.

 

 

5. Collinwood

 

2009 – 2010 Record: 17–10, 5–5

12A Regular Season: T-3rd

12A District Tournament: Eliminated 1st Round

Returning Starters: 2

Predicted Starters: Abby Hill 5-5 G (Sr.), Jessie Parker 5-5 SG (Sr.), Nikki Robertson 5-7 F (Jr.), Alexus Haddock 5-7 F (So.), Hanna Littrell 6-3 C (So.)

Other Notable Players:

Season Outlook: No other team had quite the tumultuous season that the Trojanettes had last year. Issues between administration and the coaching staff got the season started off on the wrong foot, and Collinwood was never really able to rebound from that with their season ending early at the hands of Loretto in the 1st round of the District 12A Tournament. Collinwood’s top three scorers all graduated, leaving only five varsity players at the conclusion of the year. Returning for the Trojanettes this season is a couple of solid guards in Hill and Parker, and a versatile W/F in Robertson. Hanna Littrell, the 6-3 post at the center of the preseason drama last season, is back and appears to be the go-to player for the girls in green this season. Littrell’s size is a huge advantage for Collinwood, but they will need some quality guards that are capable of getting her the ball inside (assuming she’s not going to roam around the 3-point line like she did during the summer). It just doesn’t seem at the present moment that Collinwood has the tools or experience necessary to take down any of the big four ahead of them.

 

 

6. Frank Hughes

 

2009 – 2010 Record: 0–23, 0–10

12A Regular Season: 6th

12A District Tournament: Eliminated 1st Round

Returning Starters: 4

Predicted Starters: Megan Tinin 5-5 PG (Sr.), Hannah Haddock 5-2 G (Jr.), Lydia Riley 5-6 G (So.), Macy Stricklin 5-8 W/F (So.), Ashley Bumphus 5-8 F (So.)

Other Notable Players: Incoming Freshman Class

Season Outlook: The Lady Lions will look to build on their winless season from a year ago. They should benefit greatly when the middle school season is over as Frank Hughes has a solid group of eighth graders coming up that should add some depth to bench. Look for 5-8 F Ashley Bumphus to shoulder much of the offensive load, as she actually has the potential to be one of the best players to come out of Frank Hughes is a very long time.

 

 

Overall, 12A is a deep as it has ever been and is possibly the toughest district in the state this year. The top four teams are all very experienced and can play with just about anyone. It will be very tough for 11A to compete with 12A this year once the Region 6A Tournament rolls around. Then again, a lot can happen between now and then.

 

The District 12A MVP will probably be one of the following three players: Abby Laws (Loretto), Alycia Simmons (Perry County), or Carly Daniel (Wayne County). All three of those young ladies are preseason favorites for a Class A Miss Basketball nomination this season as well and should easily be on the Class A All-State Team at the end of the year. This should be an excellent year of basketball in 12A.

Edited October 31, 2010 by ptguard12

[MidTNCoach]

great stuff! you should do that for the boys as well, or 11A for that matter, great in depth look at those teams. I definately agree that 12A might possibly be the best district in the state this year, and there are some excellent players. It will be interesting to see how much better or if they really are better than everyone from 11A...anyone know of any pre-season scrimmages or play days involving the region?

[PURPLEGOLD2002]

This is the way I look for 12A to finish the regular season.

 

1. Wayne County

2. Summertown

3.Perry County

4.Loretto

5. Collinwood

6. Frank Hughes

 

 

This could change depending on the play of Loretto, I think they could finish as high as 2nd. If Loretto could play as a team as opposed to the past, they could have a good year. Hemmon is by far the best all around player on the team, she should get the ball more. Curtis is a good 3 pt threat, if she is allowed to shoot more, Loretto could go far. Laws is a good free throw shooter and makes a lot of points, but her high volume shooting and low field goal percentage hurts the team.

 

The district 12A MVP should belong to Carly Daniels. Daniels or Thompson from Collinwood should have won the award last year.

[score3]

No way we finish 4th. Simply no way! I'm seeing district champions for the Lady Mustangs this year, or 2nd if not district champs.

Edited November 1, 2010 by score3

[EAGLESLIVE]

12A should be fun to watch this year.

 

1. Wayne Co.- Daniels, Risner , Bell and Reed are just to much for the other five teams to overcome.

 

2. Summertown- My Lady eagles are going to be tough. Adding Claire makes them even better.

 

3t. Loretto- Team will be strong if they can play together.

 

3t. Perry County- Simmons and Company will give the other teams some tough games

 

5. Collinwood

 

6. Clifton

Edited November 4, 2010 by EAGLESLIVE

[file13]

12A should be fun to watch this year.

 

1. Wayne Co.- Daniels, Risner , Bell and Reed are just to much for the other five teams to overcome.

 

2. Summertown- My Lady eagles are going to be tough. Adding Claire makes them even better.

 

3t. Loretto- Team will be strong if they can play together.

 

3t. Perry County- Simmons and Company will give the other teams some tough games

 

5. Collinwood

 

6. Clifton

[ptguard12]

Four of 12A's six teams were at Westview today. Results were as follows:

 

Wayne County (2-1) - Wins over Rossview (AAA) and Dyersburg (AA); Lost to Lake County (A)

Loretto (1-2) - Defeated Munford (AAA); Lost to Westview (AA) and Chester County (AA)

Summertown (1-1) - Defeated Chester County (AA); Lost to Humboldt (A); Result Unknown against Dyersburg (AA)

Perry County (3-0) - Defeated Chester County (AA), Harpeth (AA), and Halls (A)

 

After watching all four, I think this district may end up being even closer than I originally thought (and I knew it was going to be close between the top four). Summertown, Loretto, and Perry County all seem fairly even. While Wayne County is still considered the favorite, even they did not look particularly strong today, and they certainly did not do anything to make anyone think that they were considerably better than the other three 12A teams present today. I did come to the realization today that Risner may actually be the best overall player on Wayne County as she carried them for long stretches today. She is without a doubt the most important player on that team because they would be in a world of trouble without her at the point. She may actually be the other favorite for 12A MVP this season with Laws (Loretto) and Simmons (Perry County), instead of Daniels.

 

This is going to be a very interesting year in 12A.

Edited November 7, 2010 by ptguard12

[PURPLEGOLD2002]

Four of 12A's six teams were at Westview today. Results were as follows:

 

Wayne County (2-1) - Wins over Rossview (AAA) and Dyersburg (AA); Lost to Lake County (A)

Loretto (1-2) - Defeated Munford (AAA); Lost to Westview (AA) and Chester County (AA)

Summertown (1-1) - Defeated Chester County (AA); Lost to Humboldt (A); Result Unknown against Dyersburg (AA)

Perry County (3-0) - Defeated Chester County (AA), Harpeth (AA), and Halls (A)

 

After watching all four, I think this district may end up being even closer than I originally thought (and I knew it was going to be close between the top four). Summertown, Loretto, and Perry County all seem fairly even. While Wayne County is still considered the favorite, even they did not look particularly strong today, and they certainly did not do anything to make anyone think that they were considerably better than the other three 12A teams present today. I did come to the realization today that Risner may actually be the best overall player on Wayne County as she carried them for long stretches today. She is without a doubt the most important player on that team because they would be in a world of trouble without her at the point. She may actually be the other favorite for 12A MVP this season with Laws (Loretto) and Simmons (Perry County), instead of Daniels.

 

This is going to be a very interesting year in 12A.

 

 

Thanks ptguard12. There's no doubt about Risner being a great player, ive seen that all last season. How did some of the other players in 12a do on Sat?

[AB23]

Four of 12A's six teams were at Westview today. Results were as follows:

 

Wayne County (2-1) - Wins over Rossview (AAA) and Dyersburg (AA); Lost to Lake County (A)

Loretto (1-2) - Defeated Munford (AAA); Lost to Westview (AA) and Chester County (AA)

Summertown (1-1) - Defeated Chester County (AA); Lost to Humboldt (A); Result Unknown against Dyersburg (AA)

Perry County (3-0) - Defeated Chester County (AA), Harpeth (AA), and Halls (A)

 

These are a little surprising, even though it was only a playday. I don't think anyone thought perry would go undefeated. Why did loretto have such a hard time beating chester county when summertown and perry beat them fairly easily according to the scores on the other thread? didn't play the starters or what? Perry may actually be the surprise team with everyone picking them 3rd or 4th. i've long believed that that bunch has all the pieces, they just don't always play hard. if they played hard each and every possession, like summertown does, it would be very difficult for anyone to beat them.

 

Speaking of summertown, does anyone know how coach morris looked with them? did they run the same stuff as with willard or is morris changing it up? i am sure the summertown faithful have an opinion by now.

 

On a side note, where was collinwood cause they typically go to martin for this playday? I haven't heard anything around here about them going to a playday. maybe our girls are so good they don't need one, huh? i hope our trojanettes can surprise a couple of the big four, but it just doesn't seem very possible this year.

Edited November 8, 2010 by AB23

[file13]

This is the way I look for 12A to finish the regular season.

 

1. Wayne County

2. Summertown

3.Perry County

4.Loretto

5. Collinwood

6. Frank Hughes

 

 

This could change depending on the play of Loretto, I think they could finish as high as 2nd. If Loretto could play as a team as opposed to the past, they could have a good year. Hemmon is by far the best all around player on the team, she should get the ball more. Curtis is a good 3 pt threat, if she is allowed to shoot more, Loretto could go far. Laws is a good free throw shooter and makes a lot of points, but her high volume shooting and low field goal percentage hurts the team.

 

The district 12A MVP should belong to Carly Daniels. Daniels or Thompson from Collinwood should have won the award last year.

 

I would have agreed with you on this order if Willard (sp?) was still there. But with Morris taking the helm they will not be as good. That's a shame because they have some talent.