What has happened to Hixson basketball?

[oochie]

Can anyone tell me what has happened to Hixson basketball. I know they play in a tough district but they have always played in that tough district and used to be very successful. I went to watch them the other night and they have some good looking players and athletes, they just don't play basketball very well. Many times they just look like they were out there doing whatever. Just don't get it. They have had a losing record the past few years and with the Seniors they have this year leaving, the future may not be very bright. Just wondering. There is a tradition of not only winning but they used to be the team that was very hard to beat years ago. Now, they are just getting beat. ALOT! If anyone know what has happened, please let me know.

[t-mac]

when was the last time Hixson was good in BBall? I would say they have always been solid in football though

[AAUbasketball]

They played really well last night, bad coaching lost that game DeMonte is a beast and the kid name Shadon is really good he just don't play him enough.I was told the coach was running J.V. like a dog before there game with East Hamilton yesterday and most of his players don't like him. But who knows?

Edited January 12, 2013 by AAUbasketball

[wingman10]

Go Cats

[oochie]

when was the last time Hixson was good in BBall? I would say they have always been solid in football though

They were just in the District Finals 5 years ago against Howard and won the District in 05. Went to the Region in all of those years. Football hadn't even been to the playoffs in the last seven years until Fitzgerald arrived and did a great job. Basketball was very good mid 90s and early 2000's. There were many 20 win seasons during that time. As a Hixson alumni, I am changing my mind about sending my son to Hixson when he is in high school. I just can't understand why seeing them at the beginning of the year and now, they are doing the same things, making the same mistakes and are not better and have alot of experience on that team. Surely they could finish in the top 4 and go to the Region with the athletes they have. Just don't get it. Edited January 13, 2013 by oochie

[TynerRamFan]

The better athletes (from the last 4-5 years) have come from Howard, Tyner and Brainerd. Only two(2) can advance from the Region and for the past few years it's been Howard and Tyner. Eight teams in the Region must be reduced to two!! Remember it's more about coaching when you get past the District playoffs!!

 

 

They were just in the District Finals 5 years ago against Howard and won the District in 05. Went to the Region in all of those years. Football hadn't even been to the playoffs in the last seven years until Fitzgerald arrived and did a great job. Basketball was very good mid 90s and early 2000's. There were many 20 win seasons during that time. As a Hixson alumni, I am changing my mind about sending my son to Hixson when he is in high school. I just can't understand why seeing them at the beginning of the year and now, they are doing the same things, making the same mistakes and are not better and have alot of experience on that team. Surely they could finish in the top 4 and go to the Region with the athletes they have. Just don't get it.

[oochie]

Hixson gets beat by almost 40 last night. Are you kidding? Now is the time that you should be playing better at least and getting into rhythm and playing together to get ready for the district tournament. Definitely not happening here. Last night was horrible. Can't win if team is centered around one player only and no one else is contributing or allowed to contribute. Definitely noticed last night after watching, it is the coaching. TERRIBLE! Didn't have team prepared, didn't know what to do or when to do it. I answered my own question about what has happened to Hixson basketball.

[TynerRamFan]

Since Hixson is hosting the District tournament, it is possible that they may not get to play in the 2nd round (at Hixson's gym)...they will play either the #1 or #2 seed away from home!!

[soufpaw]

playing in the District with Howard Tyner and Brainerd is tuff for the other teams in the District those teams rebuild with talent year after year.