Topic: Basketball
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9th Annual High Potential Hooparama Showcase (Revised)
Bullitt East High School
Mt. Washington, KY
November 19-20, 2010
- Your varsity and junior varsity teams will play the same day on a full court against a competitive opponent (Note: JV game will start sixty minutes earlier than the varsity to allow some of your JV players to play in the varsity game)
- Varsity game will be two 20 minute halves for total of forty minutes with the clock stopping on dead balls, free throws, etc. (Note: due to KHSAA rules, the scoreboard will be erased at halftime. The JV game will be running time.)
- 15 T-shirts for members of your squad
- Hospitality room for you, your staff and team
- MVP trophy awarded in the varsity game to a player for each team
- Gift for coach
- Over 2,000 colleges nationwide will be informed of this event
- Coverage of this showcase in Rick Bolus’ High Potential Basketball Recruiting Service issues that will go out to his college subscribers
- Internet coverage by Ron Harrison www.kyprephoops,com
November 19, 2010 (Friday)
(Bolded team is the home team)
(All games are Eastern Standard Time)
( Bullitt East is the host school)
4:00 PM – Nelson County vs. Male (JV Game)
5:00 PM – Nelson County vs. Male (Varsity)
7:00 PM – Jeffersontown vs. Bullitt East (JV Game)
8:00 PM – Jeffersontown vs. Bullitt East (Varsity)
November 20, 2010 (Saturday)
10:00 AM – Scott vs Assumption (JV Game)
11:00 AM – Scott vs. Assumption (Varsity)
1:00 PM – Clay County vs. Sacred Heart (JV Game)
2:00 PM – Clay County vs. Sacred Heart (Varsity)
4:00 PM – Owensboro Catholic vs. Rockcastle County (JV Game)
5:00 PM – Owensboro Catholic vs. Rockcastle County (Varsity)
7:00 PM – Franklin County vs. Mercy (JV Game)
8:00 PM – Franklin County vs. Mercy (Varsity)
Top Players Performing
(Listed alphabetically)
Morgan Clemons 5-11 Sr. Sacred Heart
Rebecca Greenwell 6-0 So. Owensboro Catholic
Cierra Drake 6-1 So. Nelson County
Sara Hammond 6-2 Sr. Rockcastle County
Maggie Hartlage 5-9 Sr. Assumption
Lenette Holt 6-2 Sr. Jeffersontown
Whitney Belle Jackson 6-1 Sr. Clay County
Angie Lawrence 5-5 Sr. Rockcastle County
Ashli Mayes 5-10 Jr. Franklin County
Juliann Miller 5-8 Sr. Mercy
Maddie Peabody 5-4 Sr. Sacred Heart
Jessica Philpot 5-8 Sr. Bullitt East
Kayla Smith 5-7 Sr. Clay County
Ashley Spratt 5-7 Sr. Male
Laura Tibbs 6-4 Sr. Scott
Lindey Young 6-2 Sr. Bullitt East
Above information provided by Rick Bolus. I will add updates at a later date.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Nelson County
Coach Kelly Wood’s Lady Cardinals finished 18-11 last season playing in the very competitive 5th Region. Coach Wood faces a rebuilding job as he graduated four starters including 6-3 Samantha Drake who holds the school’s scoring and rebounding records. The Lady Cardinals will be young this season and should be led by 6-3 So. Cierra Drake and 5-9 So. AJ Lewis.
Male
The Lady Bulldogs finished 5-18 last season and Jeff Sparks takes over as coach to lead Male in the 7th Region battles this season. The Lady Bulldogs should be led by 5-7 Sr. Ashley Spratt who should put up good numbers this season. Other players expected to contribute include 5-9 Jr. Andrea Owen and 5-7 Sr. Monique White. The Lady Bulldogs have a good mixture of experience and youth.
Jeffersontown
Coach John Kyser’s Lady Chargers finished 20-9 last season and should be very competitive in the 7th Region this season. 6-3 Sr. Lenette Holt averaged double digits in both scoring and rebounding last season. Other players expected to contribute include 5-6 Sr. Chasity Bell, 5-7 Sr. Aisjah Roan, and 5-5 Jr. Danielle Betts.
Bullitt East
Coach Chris Stallings’ Lady Chargers finished 27-4 last season and despite losing key players to graduation should again be a contender for the 6th Region title. 6-2 Sr. Lindey Young should be a force in the paint and they have an experienced point guard in 5-6 Sr. Jessica Philpott. Other players expected to contribute include 5-11 Sr. Meredith Polson, 5-7 Sr. Whitney Stansbury, 5-8 Jr. Ashley Duvall, and 5-9 Jr. Nikole Isabel.
Scott
Coach Rhonda Klette’s Lady Eagles finished 21-9 last season and should contend for the 10th Region title. 6-4 Sr. Lauren Tibbs averaged 25.5 ppg and 10.8 rpg last season. 5-10 Jr. Taylor Stinson (12ppg), 5-9 Sr. Taylor Jackson, and 5-8 Jr. Audra Starnes are returning veterans. Newcomers 5-9 Fr. Jill Buntin and 5-6 So. Landon Brefeld are expected to contribute this season.
Assumption
Coach Ron Ferch’s Rockets finished 17-11 last season and will lead a young team into the 7th Region battles this season. Coach Ferch expects big seasons from his guard tandem of 5-9 Sr. Maggie Hartlage and 5-8 So. Dee Dee Sliter. 5-6 Jr. Becca Durbin and 5-10 Jr. Morgan Foley are poised for good seasons. 5-11 So. Kelsey Kaiser and 5-9 So. Katie Freidrich are expected to provide inside play.
Clay County
Coach James Burchell’s Lady Tigers finished 28-7 last season and captured the 13th Region championship. Clay County returns four starters and are favored to capture another region crown. 6-1 Sr. Whitney Belle Jackson averaged 13.1 ppg and 6.2 rpg and is on course to score over 2000 career points and collect over 1000 career rebounds. Other key returnees are 5-7 Sr. point guard Kayla Smith (8ppg), 5-5 Jr. guard Alisha Mitchell (9 ppg), 5-9 Jr. Sabrina Smith (7.6 ppg), and 5-11 So. Morgan Chestnut.
Other players expected to conribute include 5-10 Fr. Sara Robinson, 5-5 Jr. Victoria Jackson, and 5-6 Jr. Natosha Gilbert.
Sacred Heart Academy
Coach Donna Moir’s Valkyries finished 17-14 last season in a hard-luck campaign in which three projected starters suffered season ending injuries. This year’s squad is senior dominated and should challenge for the 7th Region title.
5-4 Sr. point guard Maddie Peabody (9.8 ppg) is quick, a good penetrator on offense, and can shoot the ball. 5-11 Sr. center Morgan Clemons (12.4 ppg 8.6 rpg) is a skilled performer and scores in a variety of ways. 5-11 Jr. Annamarie Campbell has a good mid-range shot and is an excellent defender. 5-11 Sr. guard Monica McGreal (7.3 ppg) creates matchup problems on the perimeter. 5-5 Sr. Hannah Washle is an excellent defender and 5-5 Sr. Katie Bishop scores well from the perimeter.
Other players expected to contribute include 5-6 Jr. Jade Tubb, 6-1 Jr. Jazmin Smith, 6-0 Jr. Olivia Niehoff, 5-9 Jr. Sandy Gahafer, 5-6 Jr. Erica Walsh, 5-7 So. Kristin Matula, and 5-6 Fr. Raven Merriweather.
Owensboro Catholic
Coach Ray Zuberer’s Lady Aces finished 18-16 last season and should be a contender for the 3rd Region crown this season. Owensboro Catholic will be led by 6-1 So. guard Rebecca Greenwell who averaged 26.6 ppg and 10.4 rpg last season. 6-0 Jr. Mary Kate Clemens is expected to put up big numbers this season. Other players expected to contribute include 5-9 Sr. Lauryn Yevincy, 5-4 Jr. Laura Riney, 5-4 So. Leah Greathouse, 5-6 Jr. Stephanie Dooper, and 5-4 So. Elizabeth Searcy.
Rockcastle County
Coach Chrysti Noble’s Lady Rockets finished 29-5 last season, captured the 12th Region crown, and are expected to be one of the top teams in the state this season. 6-3 Sr. forward Sara Hammond averaged 15 ppg and 11 rpg last season and is one of the leading contenders for Miss Basketball this season. Other seniors expected to be key contributors include 5-6 Sr. Angie Lawrence, 5-6 Sr. Kristen Abney, 5-8 Sr. Sydney Arvin, 5-9 Sr. Shanlee Burton, and 5-3 Sr. Ella McQueary.
Other players expected to contribute include 5-7 Jr. Holly Ham, 5-8 Jr. Kadi Cobb, 5-8 Jr. Katie Cowan, 5-7 So. Alexis Chasteen, and 5-10 So. Michaela Hunter.
Franklin County
Coach Joey Thacker’s Lady Flyers finished 25-8 last season and should contend for the 11th Region championship this season. 5-10 Jr. Ashli Mayes is a skilled combo forward who averaged 14 ppg and 7 rpg last season. 5-11 Sr. Chelsea Rivers and 5-8 Sr. Lacinda Hack are expected to have strong senior campaigns. 6-0 Sr. Taylor Gentry, 5-8 Sr. Heather Redmon, and 5-9 Sr. Veera Salonen are expected to contibute in the paint.
5-5 So. Brittany Mello, 5-9 Sr. Chelsea Brown, 5-7 So. Raven Timmons, 5-3 Fr. Nannilena White, and 5-7 So. Lauren Taylor provides excellent team speed. Other players expected to contribute include 5-7 Fr. Shelby Sanders, 5-9 7th Malaka Frank, and 5-9 So. Megan Gearhart.
Mercy Academy
Coach Mark Evan’s Jaguars started slow last season but heated up and finished with a 27-8 record and the state championship. Mercy graduated some key players but have excellent talent returning and should contend for the 7th Region championship again this year.
5-8 Sr. Juliann Miller (13.1 ppg) was the leading scorer last season and should lead the team this season. 5-5 Sr. Lauren Faris and 5-8 So. Whitney Hartlage are expected to have excellent seasons. 5-10 Jr. Christine Roush and 5-11 Jr. Courtney Roush are also expected to be key contributors this season. There are several other players on the roster capable of stepping up and having very productive seasons.