Elizabethton & Science Hill First Game

[etownsparky]

Two of Etowns seniors are not on the team this year, Isaacs and Hodge.  

My guess is they tired of King Dugger's way of doing things.  Both play other sports and we know that Dugger doesn't like to share athletes.  Both had started at various points in the careers.

 

Wrong as usual...neither were ever really starters. Isaacs started a game or two last year after an injury to the regular starter but that was short-lived. Hodge was on her way to being a starter last preseason but suffered an unfortunate injury. Hodge came back this season and would have been a big contributor but chose to focus on softball after recently receiving a scholarship offer.

[limestonecove]

Of course I expected you to take up for your man Dugger, especially since you have a kid on the team.   You can spin it anyway you want Sparky, but the truth about why they aren't playing has a lot to do with who their coach was. 

[EHSTrack06]

I know a couple girls personally at church that didn't try out bc they didn't want to play for dugger. Another girl quit bc she was tired of his crap. Parents can defend all they want bit the players opinion on the coach is all that really matters

[etownsparky]

Of course I expected you to take up for your man Dugger, especially since you have a kid on the team.   You can spin it anyway you want Sparky, but the truth about why they aren't playing has a lot to do with who their coach was. 

My response was more about calling you out than taking up for anyone.  The thread topic is Science Hill vs Elizabethton game.  Seemingly the only posts you are capable of making on this site are to somehow take shots at Coach Dugger or the Lady Cyclones.

[WCG]

Tuesday night at SH the Lady Cyclones will give the Toppers all they can handle. The Cyclones play as a team and it's a big game for them. This could be a war. Hilltoppers don't respond well when teams get physical. My pick is cyclones 45 SH 43. Hilltoppers lose it at foul line. Should be a great game! Both teams well coached and will be prepared. Hope to be able to travel that far Tuesday to watch.

[numnuts]

Man your crazy if you think SH girls back down because you play physical .If you think that you really don't know SH basketballHill wins by 15 And they don't miss foul shots

[limestonecove]

Sparky, if you took time to read the thread, posters were asking if Eliz was missing anyone in one of their preseason scrimmages.  I simply responded that two of the seniors decided not to play for Dugger this year and they would be missed.  And you of course chose to defend Dugger.

I note you didn't call out the cyclone poster who posted much more inflammatory info.

Truth hurts K.

 

As for the game, I think Science Hill will win.  EHS has no one who can guard Lyons in the post. 

Edited November 17, 2013 by limestonecove

[etownsparky]

Sparky, if you took time to read the thread, posters were asking if Eliz was missing anyone in one of their preseason scrimmages.  I simply responded that two of the seniors decided not to play for Dugger this year and they would be missed.  And you of course chose to defend Dugger.

I note you didn't call out the cyclone poster who posted much more inflammatory info.

Truth hurts K.

 

As for the game, I think Science Hill will win.  EHS has no one who can guard Lyons in the post. 

I did read the thread and the response made little sense to me.  Hodge played in the scrimmages, but a couple of girls were gone to compete with the band I believe.  I "didn't call out the cyclone poster" for a few reasons.  First, I didn't have time to respond the last time I logged in. Secondly, I don't recall that poster constantly posting negative comments about the Lady Cyclones.

[etownsparky]

I know a couple girls personally at church that didn't try out bc they didn't want to play for dugger. Another girl quit bc she was tired of his crap. Parents can defend all they want bit the players opinion on the coach is all that really matters

I'm sure it's true there may be some girls that chose not to try out because they didn't want to play for Coach Dugger.  I understand that perfectly. But, that's not unique to EHS or girls' basketball. Those choices are made all the time at every school and in every sport. Most of the time there is more to the story than what is revealed. In some instances I agree the decision is based entirely on philosophical differences with the coach.  But more often there are underlying contributing factors, i.e. other interests, time commitment, realization there may be limited playing time, etc.  On the flip side, it is also true that some players relish the opportunity to play for specific coaches.

[coachh17]

I have not seen either team since last year's state tournament.  Both suffered major losses to graduation.  Science Hill lost Copney, Reid, and Knack.  Elizabethton lost Roberts, DeMoss, Madgett, and DePew.  Both teams return some very good players.  Tartar and Lyons are D 1 talents and Gregory may be also for Science Hill.  The Marosite twins may develop into D 1 players for Elizabethton and several others may play college ball at some level.  Tartar and Lyons create match-up problems inside and outside for Elizabethton.  If they bring their "A" games, the Toppers will win.......65-48.  If not, Betsy may win a close one.  Should be fun to watch and to assess where each team is early.

[eaglesball24]

I am going to call a 3 point upset sh 45 eh 48

If eh can keep the game from getting fast paced like sh wants then they might have a chance

[TommyMan37604]

I still think SH will win but if they play like they did last week it will be close. As for the fast tempo, SH is not pressing like they did in years past. Speed kills in any sport but you have to use it.