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Had a chance today to skim through the 2007 Hoops insert in the Coalfield Progress. Good job by the Coalfield sports staff.
Included are the coach's predictions for the districts. In the LPD, it is:
LPD Boys
1. JI Burton
2. Powell Valley
3. JJ Kelly
4. Clintwood
5. Pound
6. Appalachia
LPD Girls
1. JJ Kelly
2. Clintwood
3. JI Burton
4. Powell Valley
5. Pound
6. Appalachia
Can Burton really win the LPD this year in bball?
I would think they would be the favorite..
Who do they have? They weren't that impressive last year.
I would think so as well, but not having Coleman is going to be a big loss for them.
Last year, JIB upset Gate City late in the season and went on to the quarter or semi-finals in the Region D tournament, I would think they have a good chance of going back to the tournament again this year.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BleedingBlue</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I would think they would be the favorite.. </div></div>
I'm going to go out on a limb and put a different spin on it. That isn't a bad prediction... but I'm going to give my own prediction....
Boys
1. J.J. Kelly -
McAmis runs a disciplined, high energy game. If Kelly can sustain the energy for four quarters in each game, they should have the personnel to make a regional tourney appearance.
2. J.I. Burton - Early exit from football will have Burton's hoop legs under them earlier than last year.
3. Powell Valley - Always has the best athletes in the district, but it doesnt matter who the coach is (and they have a good one out there too right now)...but if the players dont care if they win or lose, there is no purpose to play.
3. Clintwood - This is a new feeling for the Green Wave these days... waiting for football to be over to get some of their players. The only question is... will the players be satisfied with the success of football, or will they see if they can go over and carry the feelings of success to the basketball court as well?
5. Pound - Never count out underdogs... I mean cats... from one day to the next.
6. Appalachia - Now these are underdogs!
Girls
1. J.I. Burton - This is the best kept secret in the LPD that no one knows about. People always talk about the boys and their athleticism.... well... its time for the boys program to make room... because when it comes to athleticism on the girls side... this is a no brainer. Coach Goforth has built the beginnings of some David and Goliath stories for this year.. and you heard it here. Be ready to watch these Lady Raiders throw some stones and knock off some giants this year. They are fun to watch and ready to change the culture.
2. Clintwood - After years of being the bridesmaid to Kelly and GC, watch for the Green Wave to make some real tidal surges along the LPD shores this year. It could be interesting to see how this Lady Wave version finishes out the year.
3. Kelly - This may be a surprising pick, but the Lady Indians do not pack the same punch as some of the versions of the last few years. Kelly has one major force for them... and if that force can survive a lot of box and ones, gimmick defenses, full court heavy pressure defense, etc... then.. she may be able to carry the Kelly to the promised land. Otherwise, it may a rather different year for Kelly than what they are used to. The Indians played a very less than average Blue Devil team who as it was plain to see are really working hard just to get to know each other on the floor. The Lady Devils lost loads of valuable experience but the former PV coach worked the Devils until the final horn the other night and in time they will be ok. The Lady Indians could've blown out the Devils but just were not able to... and that gives me cause for concern. There is no killer instint on this Kelly team... with the exception of one player. When it comes to killer instincts for this year, just call Clintwood - Jason from Halloween and Norton... Freddy Krueger.
4. Powell Valley - Just like the boys squads, has athletes coming out of the ears... but the heart and soul that makes champions is just not evident in the players. We'll see how this years version does a new coach.
5. Pound - Just looking to see who they can knock off again this year.
6. Appalachia - Just like Pound.
My predictions are pretty close to the coaches, except I think one of the mid-ranked teams will finish lower than expected.
You guys are kinda talking like it's a difficult thing to make the regional tourney but it won't be this year with the divisions.. Most teams will go to regionals with only 3 Div 2 teams and 4 Div 1 teams missing out.. So it would almost be harder to miss the tourney than to make it this year.. Burton will make it for sure.
Maybe this can be the year the TW boys finally make it back to the region tourney. Apparently Dude is eligible to play cause he was playing last night in the season opener.
Agreed. It's going to be easier this year.
But, in the past the LPD's second team often hasn't faired so well in the Region tournament. I'm not sure of how many teams will be going to the tournament from each district. It's still a bit confusing to me.
Personally, I think if so many teams go to the Region tournament then it kind of defeats the purpose of even having the district tournaments.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BleedingBlue</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You guys are kinda talking like it's a difficult thing to make the regional tourney but it won't be this year with the divisions.. Most teams will go to regionals with only 3 Div 2 teams and 4 Div 1 teams missing out.. So it would almost be harder to miss the tourney than to make it this year.. Burton will make it for sure. </div></div>
That's good news. Dude is a good player.
When is the last time TW played in the Region tournament?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PioneerBlue</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Maybe this can be the year the TW boys finally make it back to the region tourney. Apparently Dude is eligible to play cause he was playing last night in the season opener. </div></div>
Was this in Tuesdays paper? I just bought Thursdays and its not in there.
If I'm not mistaken, the regular season champ and the district tournament champ are guaranteed a regional spot and after that it is entirely based on points.. if the regular season champ also wins the district tourney i'm not sure if the runner up gets an automatic bid or not.. but i don't think they are taking a set number from each district.. there may be more make it from one district than another district depending on the points.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cvcgrad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Agreed. It's going to be easier this year.
But, in the past the LPD's second team often hasn't faired so well in the Region tournament. I'm not sure of how many teams will be going to the tournament from each district. It's still a bit confusing to me.
Personally, I think if so many teams go to the Region tournament then it kind of defeats the purpose of even having the district tournaments.
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Not sure which edition.
I found it on the website.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Borat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Was this in Tuesdays paper? I just bought Thursdays and its not in there. </div></div>
Will there be the same number of Div I and Div II teams in the regional tourney?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Borat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Was this in Tuesdays paper? I just bought Thursdays and its not in there. </div></div>
Yes, Tuesday.
Big http://www.hostboard.com/LDPforum/ub.../thumbs_up.gif to the Coalfield for this one. This is what the Kingsport Times News used to publish. A good in-depth feature.
Yes, 8 Div 1 teams and 8 Div 2 teams in each region tournament.
IMO the D1 tournament should be in the same format as previous years. 6 teams with two byes rotating yearly.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cvcgrad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My predictions are pretty close to the coaches, except I think one of the mid-ranked teams will finish lower than expected. </div></div>
*gasp*
I wonder who in the world you could predict bad on.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: NotSoSilentBob</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Borat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Was this in Tuesdays paper? I just bought Thursdays and its not in there. </div></div>
Yes, Tuesday.
Big http://www.hostboard.com/LDPforum/ub.../thumbs_up.gif to the Coalfield for this one. This is what the Kingsport Times News used to publish. A good in-depth feature. </div></div>
yes it was a good addition...just some names messed up.....I think there was some on Kelly's bit and in Burtons...they said we lost a player to graduation last year that is really a rookie this year, there is a players name in there that has never even play for JIB and apparently Im supposed to be Corey Freeman lol, who just plays football
I think I read somewhere before that the earlier games will be played at other sites and only the finals would be played at VA High.
I hate that the tournament finals are not rotating between the districts anymore.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BleedingBlue</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes, 8 Div 1 teams and 8 Div 2 teams in each region tournament. </div></div>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: cvcgrad</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That's good news. Dude is a good player.
When is the last time TW played in the Region tournament?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PioneerBlue</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Maybe this can be the year the TW boys finally make it back to the region tourney. Apparently Dude is eligible to play cause he was playing last night in the season opener. </div></div> </div></div>
I believe around 97 or 98. They've came within a game of making it on a couple occasions though. Granted J Frank White is weak, TW ran them off the court last night 72-26. Tomorrow night against Lee High will be a big measuring stick as to how the rest of the season will go.
the first round games will be held at the top 4 seeds...then the semifinals will be at 3 separate gyms and the finals for both divisions at virginia high.
Lee High could be a good test.
They had a really good team last year, but I haven't seen them play this year.
Best of luck in the season.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: PioneerBlue</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I believe around 97 or 98. They've came within a game of making it on a couple occasions though. Granted J Frank White is weak, TW ran them off the court last night 72-26. Tomorrow night against Lee High will be a big measuring stick as to how the rest of the season will go. </div></div>
Makes sense.
Sounds like it's going to be a lot of basketball games going on at the same time!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Glory_Days</div><div class="ubbcode-body">the first round games will be held at the top 4 seeds...then the semifinals will be at 3 separate gyms and the finals for both divisions at virginia high. </div></div>
Anybody know the 3 gyms the semifinals will be held at? I think it might be Castlewood, Lebanon, and some other.
you are right...i dont know the other though?
I think it will be in Burton's favor to have the divisions this year. I was pleased to see the hoops addition to the paper with a girls team on the front. Equal opportunity, does not happen very often in girls sports. I agree with the Lady Raiders, these girls are great athletes.
The Division split is going to help some teams I think, and JIB could be one of those.
Both the Raiders and Lady Raiders should be competitive.
Looking forward to the JIB / JJK matchups throughout the season.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: raider75</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I think it will be in Burton's favor to have the divisions this year. I was pleased to see the hoops addition to the paper with a girls team on the front. Equal opportunity, does not happen very often in girls sports. I agree with the Lady Raiders, these girls are great athletes. </div></div>
Boys, I hope you are talking about the lady raiders being competitive in the LPD because last night they were pitiful, just pitiful. They folded like a blanket under pressure and shot 4-27 from the free throw line, wow! Maybe it was early season slump but they were very bad last night. One good thing after last night, they can only get better. Lets hope so.
Final score VHS 54- raiders 28...VHS had a FRESHMAN score 18. Sounds like she is pretty talented
Yes.
It seems like very team I've heard about or read about is struggling to get their pace going right now. It's early.
give them a chance. the lady raiders played the late game at 8:30 on wednesday. got home around 12:15 and had to turn right back around and play virginia high at 4:00 the next day. its early boys. besides with divisions they won't be playing virginia high again.