From the notebook.............*It’s time to start taking some hard looks at basketball and what boys and girls teams will make a serious run at a state title in February. At this point in the young season Hillcrest’s boys are playing the type of basketball deserving of a #1 ranking. The Cougars are taking that ranking into Mendenhall tomorrow night to battle a Simpson squad that is starting to really play well. Simpson, ranked #4 under new head coach David Granville, has picked up quality wins recently over Brookhaven and Bowling Green.
*On the girls side the Leake Rebelettes, with a 13-1 mark, hold down the #1 ranking and will be the team to beat once again this season. The 2009 overall champions should get challenged by Brookhaven, Hillcrest, Kirk and possibly a surprise contender to emerge by early February.
*Big “Shout Outs” to girls head coach Doyle Wolverton of Leake Academy who picked up his 1,100th win last Saturday in an 80-61 win over Carroll Academy and boys head coach Billy Pee of Prairie View who earned his 600th win a week ago.
*The dedication and work required to win a state title is defined by coaches such as Doyle Wolverton of Leake and Dale Watts of Brookhaven. The early development of players is critical to a long standing successful basketball program. “Fundamentals…Fundamentals…Fundamentals”
*Senior point guard Caroline Oliphant of Prairie View fractured her ankle on Nov. 19 against Claiborne Academy. She could be back as early as Saturday.
*The Southern Sports & Travel player of the year was posted this past Monday. Thanks to all who sent in emails and participated in the selection of Chandler Rogers of Brookhaven.
*Yesterday I was fortunate enough to be invited on the “Chasing Foul Balls” radio show hosted by Robbie Hamilton. The program is on weekdays from 7am – 8am and on Wednesday nights from 6pm – 8pm. Lots of MAIS sports are discussed along with southwest Mississippi athletics. The live stream is carried on the internet at http://sportstalk1077.com/1077/
*I’m heading to Mendenhall tomorrow night (Friday) for the Hillcrest at Simpson game and will post a report early Saturday morning.
*Two other huge games will take place tomorrow also……..Parklane travels to Columbia (boys) and West Memphis travels to Kirk (girls) in a big district 1AA matchup.
*Mark this date on your calendar….January 8th. East Rankin at Presbyterian in a big girl’s game featuring two of the best players in the MAIS, Brooke Rhodes of East Rankin and Kayte Magee of Presbyterian.
*The annual Brookhaven Christmas tournament has the potential of some gigantic matchups. Teams expecting to participate are Hillcrest, Bowling Green, Simpson, East Rankin, Trinity, Parklane, Copiah, Oak Forest, Copiah and Ben’s Ford.
*Please continue texting scores…..985-750-3455
*On the girls side the Leake Rebelettes, with a 13-1 mark, hold down the #1 ranking and will be the team to beat once again this season. The 2009 overall champions should get challenged by Brookhaven, Hillcrest, Kirk and possibly a surprise contender to emerge by early February.
*Big “Shout Outs” to girls head coach Doyle Wolverton of Leake Academy who picked up his 1,100th win last Saturday in an 80-61 win over Carroll Academy and boys head coach Billy Pee of Prairie View who earned his 600th win a week ago.
*The dedication and work required to win a state title is defined by coaches such as Doyle Wolverton of Leake and Dale Watts of Brookhaven. The early development of players is critical to a long standing successful basketball program. “Fundamentals…Fundamentals…Fundamentals”
*Senior point guard Caroline Oliphant of Prairie View fractured her ankle on Nov. 19 against Claiborne Academy. She could be back as early as Saturday.
*The Southern Sports & Travel player of the year was posted this past Monday. Thanks to all who sent in emails and participated in the selection of Chandler Rogers of Brookhaven.
*Yesterday I was fortunate enough to be invited on the “Chasing Foul Balls” radio show hosted by Robbie Hamilton. The program is on weekdays from 7am – 8am and on Wednesday nights from 6pm – 8pm. Lots of MAIS sports are discussed along with southwest Mississippi athletics. The live stream is carried on the internet at http://sportstalk1077.com/1077/
*I’m heading to Mendenhall tomorrow night (Friday) for the Hillcrest at Simpson game and will post a report early Saturday morning.
*Two other huge games will take place tomorrow also……..Parklane travels to Columbia (boys) and West Memphis travels to Kirk (girls) in a big district 1AA matchup.
*Mark this date on your calendar….January 8th. East Rankin at Presbyterian in a big girl’s game featuring two of the best players in the MAIS, Brooke Rhodes of East Rankin and Kayte Magee of Presbyterian.
*The annual Brookhaven Christmas tournament has the potential of some gigantic matchups. Teams expecting to participate are Hillcrest, Bowling Green, Simpson, East Rankin, Trinity, Parklane, Copiah, Oak Forest, Copiah and Ben’s Ford.
*Please continue texting scores…..985-750-3455
See ya somewhere………
