District12A

[AB23]

District play gets underway Tuesday with:

 

Summertown (3-3) at Perry county (2-4)

Frank hughes (1-4) at Wayne county (7-0)

Collinwood (4-3) at Loretto (7-1)

 

I'll take Wayne county in a rout by 40

Loretto over collinwood by 9, though i'm really pulling for a trojanette victory . We would have to keep hemmen and laws both under 15 points though to have a chance.

Summertown and Perry county -- toss up. Perry's record is deceiving because their schedule has been way tougher than anyone else's. this one could go either way.

 

What does everyone else think?

[theGURU]

PC beats Stown girls.

[AB23]

What a dud of a first district game. Collinwood was blown off the court early. The laws girl dominated the game from start to finish. I still don't think she is the best overall player in the district, but she tore us up last night. Loretto has good players in all five starting spots and they can all hit the 3--it was raining them last night. they are going to be really tough to beat this year. I thought alexis played a solid game and Nikki always gives everything she has, but we are going to need more players step up to beat any of the top four teams. Just when I thought we might have a chance, loretto came in an showed us just how "good" we are.

 

In other games, Wayne county beat clifton by 20. Heard Byrd played a lot of girls and did not play his starters hardly any. Would have been a much more lopsided game had he played them the full time. I want to give a shoutout to Ashely Bumphus down there in clifton. Heard she has been playing very hard every game and it is showing in the box score. Clifton needs more players to play like her if they ever want to compete in this district.

 

Perry county over Summertown by 7. Had a friend from summertown tell me that Perry had more girls that could score than they thought. apparently their team tried to deny simmons the ball the entire game only to have all the other girls step up and make baskets. To keep simmons to single digits and still not be able to beat perry county is kind of scary. Doesn't look very promising for us friday night against them, but you never know.

Edited December 8, 2010 by AB23

[AB23]

PC beats Stown girls.

 

Aren't you the one that said PC was embarrassing in another thread? I cannot fathom that anyone that is capable of beating summertown being considered an embarrassment.

Edited December 8, 2010 by AB23

[theGURU]

Aren't you the one that said PC was embarrassing in another thread? I cannot fathom that anyone that is capable of beating summertown being considered an embarrassment.

What can I say they shocked me against Stown.

[theGURU]

What are the predictions for this weeks District play?

[theGURU]

This thread is pathetic.

[theGURU]

Bump

[EagleClaw]

Aren't you the one that said PC was embarrassing in another thread? I cannot fathom that anyone that is capable of beating summertown being considered an embarrassment.

 

 

To be honest, all of District 12-A is not very good. If Wayne Co. is the #1 team in the state, then the State of TN girls basketball is in the tank. Perry County is also not very good. Neither of them are anywhere near the same caliber of teams that those schools had just 5 short years ago.

Edited December 15, 2010 by EagleClaw

[theGURU]

To be honest, all of District 12-A is not very good. If Wayne Co. is the #1 team in the state, then the State of TN girls basketball is in the tank. Perry County is also not very good. Neither of them are anywhere near the same caliber of teams that those schools had just 5 short years ago.

True but five years ago PC girls were a powerhouse.

[AB23]

My internet has been down so I haven't been able to post.

 

But, I am extremely proud of the TROJANETTES victory over perry county. The girls played exceptionally hard, and it was probably the best game we played all year. Perry county looked like they didn't even want to be there, which helped us alot. Outside of their PG, it didn't look like anyone else even cared that they were playing that night. Our post play is definitely better than theirs. That one girl in the middle for perry county does nothing, which allowed Alexis and Hanna to dominate down low. Their coach looked shocked that we jumped out on them early, but then again, everyone was quite shocked. A very good win for our girls that hopefully we can build upon.

 

I was not so shocked to see that Waynesboro struggled with the lady eagles at Summertown. Everyone knows how much tougher Summertown is at home, regardless of who the coach is.

 

No more district games until after the new year. i think just about all the teams are playing in some type of christmas tournament.

Edited December 16, 2010 by AB23

[Buckets]

District 12A Preview

This is one of the best post I've seen. You should work for CoachT. Thanks

 

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.