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Adidas Appalachian All Star Classic

Administrator — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:39:41 +0000

As in past years we will be showcasing what our service thinks are the top level elite boys high school basketball players minus a couple players who had to decline invitations due to various reasons . Our service covers the five KHSAA regions of the 12th thru the 16th . While I’m sure many will disagree with our selections we are basically a two man operation being ( Harold my brother and I who both have over 50 years of experience between us in high school basketball as coaches & A.D.’s ) and we spend the summer AAU and team camp season as well as the regular winter season evaluating players for invitation to this special day of basketball for our many friends in the coaching fraternity and those special high school basketball fans across our beloved Eastern Ky. mountains .

The North All Star teams are made up mostly of 16th & 15th region players while the South All Star teams are composed mostly of 12th and 13th region players . We use the 14th region to balance out the rosters as best as we possibly can with an equal amount of perimeter and inside players .

We have a 12 player limit for each team to be able to offer a fair amount of playing time for all players .

Game Rules :

# 1 – The games will consist of four 10 minute quarters with a mandatory time out at the five minute mark of each quarter for substitutions

# 2 – Each group of five or six players will play one five minute period in each quarter

# 3 – No backcourt pressing type defenses are allowed unless a team is behind by 12 at least points

Listed below is the updated but not final rosters for each of the three games :

6th Annual

Adidas Appalachian All Star Classic

(Fri.) April 1st , 2011

John C. Combs Arena – Perry Central H.S. / Hazard , Ky.

Doors Open at 5:00 o’clock

Adidas Rookie Future Stars Classic

6:00 o’clock Tip Off

North All Star Team / Players should bring Home / White Uniforms

Coach Danny Wright – Lee Co.

Braxton Beverly – Perry Central – 5′ 9″ – 7th Grade

Camron Justice – East Ridge – 5′ 10″ – 8th Grade

Dylan Meade – Pike Central – 6′ 0″ – Fr.

Joseph Johnson – Sheldon Clark – 6′ 5″ – Fr.

Cody Belter – Shelby Valley – 6′ 10″ – Fr.

Devon Turner – Fairview – 6′ 1″ – Soph.

Cody Gregory – Letcher Central – 6′ 1″ – Soph.

Austin Pray – Perry Central – 6′ 2″ – Soph.

Wesley Noble – Breathitt Co. – 6′ 3″ – Fr.

Chase Kirk – Sheldon Clark – 6′ 1″ – Soph.

Evan Hall – Knott Central – 6′ 5″ – 8th Grade

Invited but declined to play - Shane Hall – Johnson Central

South All Star Team / Players should bring Away / Dark Road Uniforms

Coach James Turner – Riverside Christian

Scotty Blank – Buckhorn – 5′ 9″ – Buckhorn – Jr.

Alex Sergent – Harlan Co. Sr. – 6′ 2 – Soph.

Tyler Brewer – Harlan Co. Sr. – 6′ 2″ – Soph.

Dagan Shelton – Wayne Co. – 6′ 3″ – Soph.

Byron David Asher – Pineville – 6′ 4″ – Soph.

Collier Mobelini – Hazard – 6′ 3″ – Fr.

Landry Woods – Wayne Co. – 5′ 11″ – Soph.

Chad Massingill – Harlan Co. Sr. – 6′ 1″ – Soph.

Matt Thompson – Hazard – 6′ 2″ – Fr.

Tyler Thacker – Rowan Co. – 6′ 4″ – Fr.

Jake Allen – North Laurel – 6′ 5″ – Fr.

Josh Hollon – Hazard – 6′ 1″ – Fr.

Invited but declined to play – Jon Helton – South Laurel ; Josh Hildenbrand – Barbourville

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Adidas Silver Medal All Star Classic

7:30 Tip Off

North All Star Team – Players should bring White / Home uniforms

Coach – To Be Announced

Kyle Skaggs – Russell – 5′ 11″ – Soph.

Trevor Combs – Perry Central – 5′ 9″ – Jr.

Sawyer Dennison – Wolfe Co. – 6′ 3″ – Jr.

Mike Terry – Fairview – 6′ 6″ – Jr.

Dalton Cornett – Perry Central – 6′ 6″ – Soph.

Corey Gregg – Ashland – 6′ 3″ – Jr.

Kyle Brown – West Carter – 6′ 1″ – Soph.

B. J. Combs – Hazard – 6′ 3″ – Jr.

Logan Johnson – Letcher Central – 6′ 3″ – Jr.

Jordan Olinger – Hazard – 6′ 3″ – Soph.

Koree Stewart – Letcher Central – 6′ 5″ – Jr.

Austin Hunt – Russell – 6′ 1″ – Soph.

South All Star Team – Players should bring Away / Dark Road uniforms

Coach – To Be Announced

Taylor Gover – Pulaski Co. – 5′ 10″ – Soph.

Cody Epperson – Southwestern Pulaski – 6′ 1″ – Jr.

Cody Johnson – Pulaski Co. – 6′ 1″ – Soph.

Hobert Asher – Leslie Co. – 6′ 5″ – Jr.

Matt Day – Buckhorn – 6′ 6″ – Jr.

Tyler Goins – Pulaski Co. – 6′ 1″ – Soph.

Blake Sanders – South Laurel – 5′ 11″ – Soph.

Kyle Huff – Perry Central – 6′ 3″ – Jr.

Jason Eagan – Rowan Co. – 6′ 3″ – Jr.

Kendall Ballou – Letcher Central – 6′ 3″ – Jr.

Tyson Williams – McCreary Central – 6′ 5″ – Soph.

Accepted Invite but injured and unable to play – Adam Wing – Rowan Co. ; D. J. Townsend – Rowan Co. ; Zach Davis – Knott Central

6th Annual

Adidas Appalachian All Star Classic

Gold Medal Senior Elite Game

(Fri.) April 1st , 2011 / 9:00 P.M. Tip Off

John C. Combs Arena / Perry Central H.S.

Adidas North All Stars

Coach Tommy McKenzie – Johnson Central H.S.

Gd. – Hobo McCoy ** - Pike Central

Gd. – Nathan Martin ** - Betsy Layne

Wing – Dontarius Pittman ** - Lee Co.

Forward – Cody Parker – Johnson Central

Center – Corey Hunter – Rowan Co.

Gd. – Wade Skaggs – Johnson Central

Gd. – Brian Roark Jr. – Letcher Central

Wing – Billy Hayes – ** Breathitt Co.

Forward – Shannon Turner – South Floyd

Center – Jacob Ison – Elliott Co.

Following players were invited but had to decline for various reasons or never did respond : Timmy Knipp – Elliott Co. ; Dylan Delaney – Ashland ; Carlise Creech – Powell Co. ; Aaron Rayburn – West Carter ; Cody Withrow – Ashland

Adidas South All Stars

Coach Robert Marcum – Clay Co. H.S.

Gd. – Eric Back ** - Hazard

Gd. – JV Hooker ** - Clay Co.

Wing – Ben Madon – Bell Co.

Forward – Matthew Mitchell ** - Clay Co.

Center – Gavin Dunigan – Wayne Co.

Gd. – Jordan Adkins – Whitley Co.

Gd. – Jon Combs – Hazard

Wing – Codi Roberts – Clay Co.

Forward – Tyler Wagner ** - Lynn Camp

Center – Nason Roberts – Knott Co.Central

Following players were invited but had to decline due to injury or various other reasons : Austin Shearer – Wayne Co. ; Mikey Slone – Knott Central ; Dillion Cornett – Perry Central ; Cody Likins – North Laurel

Breathitt post player Keeton signs with Lady Bears

Administrator — Sat, 22 May 2010 18:06:30 +0000

PIKEVILLE – A mountain product who knows how to win is the latest signee for the women’s basketball team at Pikeville College.
Eden Keeton of three-time 14th Region champion Breathitt County has signed a scholarship agreement with Pikeville College to continue her education.
Keeton helped Breathitt to regional titles each of her last three seasons at the school. In 2009-10, the Bobcats were 22-8 and lost only once against 14th Region competition.
“The object in any sport is to win, and this is something she has plenty of experience with from her high school career,” said Coach Bill Watson of Pikeville College. “We look forward to her bringing that mentality to our program as we continue to build toward winning championships.”
Keeton, a 6-1 center, averaged 7.5 points and 8.8 rebounds for the Bobcats last season. For her career, she averaged 5.7 points and 6.8 rebounds. She also shot 54.6 percent from the field for her senior season, handing out 51 assists, grabbing 40 steals and blocking 25 shots.
Breathitt County won 72 games while losing only 21 during the last three seasons, including an appearance in the quarterfinals of the Sweet 16 in the 2007-08 season.
The Lady Bears have won 37 games the last two seasons and reached the semifinals of the 2010 Mid-South Conference tournament. Watson is set to begin his 14th season as head coach and is the winningest coach in the history of the program.

Girls Sweet 16 Action – Lady Cats Fall

Administrator — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:19:37 +0000

Henderson County 62Butler 54 Girls Sweet 16

Mercy 67Marion County 51 Girls Sweet 16

Rowan County 47 Breathitt County 39 Girls Sweet 16

Clay County 70 Anderson County 55Girls’ Sweet 16

Lady Cats win 4th straight Region Title

Administrator — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:05:37 +0000

Lady Cats 14th Region Champs Again (Click image to enlarge)

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Lady Cats Win 14th Region AGAIN

High School Basketball Action

Administrator — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:07:11 +0000

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14th Region: PCC Defeats Owsley

14th Region: Wolfe defeats JBS

Wolfe Defeats Breathitt District Finals

55th District wrapup stats

Administrator — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:47:48 +0000

Wolfe County Wolves 55th District Champions (Click image to enlarge)

Robinson Scored 1000th Point

Administrator — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:51:43 +0000

Jared Robinson scored 1000th point Friday night in a 72-46 loss to Cordia. Going into the contest, Robinson needed 12 points to break the plateau. In honor of his achievement, Cordia coach Jeff Honeycutt stooped the game and gave Robinson the game ball. Robinson is a 6ft1 junior forward for the Rams averaging 16.3 points and 11 rebounds a game.

The Mountain Sports Report

Administrator — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:48:02 +0000

By: James Elliott Turner

14^th Region Preview

District tournament time is here again in the mountains as teams are gearing up with hopes to making to the Sweet 16 in March. The boy’s 14^th region tournament will be held at the Breathitt Co. Coliseum with as many as five teams that can make it to Rupp Arena. Here is a look at top 14^th region boy’s team.

Perry Central may have a slight edge as the top team in the region as they spit their regular season meetings with Knott Central and escaped a close one with Breathitt Co. Alan Hatchers troops upset Shelby Valley Friday night and have played a tough schedule which will help in district. Perry Central must survive Buckhorn in the rugged 54^th district.
Knott Central has two of the top players in the mountains in Tate Cox and Stuart Stamper. The Commodores ended the season on a sour note as they lost to Henry Clay. Veteran coach Dave Fraley has won a state title at Pulaski Co. and the Knott Central administration brought him in to do the same at KCC.
The Breathitt Co. Bobcats are one of the most improved teams in the mountains with an 18-9 record and won last Friday night over Powell Co. If the Bobcats are hitting from the outside they will be dangerous. The Bobcats will play rival Jackson City in the first round which will be a barnburner.

On paper, the 14^th region favorites seems to be more clear with Breathitt Co. and Letcher Central will be the teams to beat to get the Bowling Green.

The Breathitt Co. Lady Cats has played the toughest schedule in the state taking on anyone and everyone. Coach Peggy Moore and her Cats have owned the 14^th in recent years and will be the favorite by the slimmest of margins.
The upcoming and Letcher Central Lady Cougars upset Breathitt Co. in the last week of the season and the regional tournament will be held on their home floor. LCC owns the best record in the region going 22-4.
If one of the top dogs should have an off night, look for the Knott central Lady Patriots to easily feel their shoes. KCC has posted a 22-5 mark and has won 14 of their last 15 games.

Around The Commonwealth

Juliann Miller scored 18 points as Mercy defeated visiting Central 56-47 on Thursday night in girls’ high school basketball. Central (14-8) was led by Nicole Coleman and Shaneal Brents with 12 points apiece. It was tied going into the second half, but the Jaguars (19-7) outscored Central 23-11 in the third

The Whitefield Academy Lady Wildcats got 13 points from Whitney Coles and 10 from Abigail Halleron to beat the visiting Eagles 68-26… Deidra Herd had 18 points for Portland Christian.

Zach Jones scored 19 as the visiting Gallatin Co. Wildcats topped the Oldham Co. Colonels. Kerry Smith scored 11 for Oldham County 63-61.

Mike Smith had 28 points and seven steals, Reid Freeman added 24 points and the host Sayre Spartans (16-9) topped the Brown Bears 91-58.

Lady Bobcats win District, Again!

Administrator — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:53:43 +0000

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Lady Cats District Champs

55th District Girls Champions (Click image to enlarge)

As expected, the Breathitt County Lady Bobcats are on the perenial march to the State Tournament. Breathitt had no problem defeating a younger Jackson City team Wednesday night for a 73-26 victory at Breathitt Coliseum. The game was never in doubt as Breathitt breezed out to an early 20 point lead and increased it as the game went on. Breathitt ran their record to 19-7 after playing one of the toughest schedules in the region. Breathitt now awaits the draw to see who their first round regional opponent is.

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Lady Cats District Champs

High School Basketball wrap up

Administrator — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:50:06 +0000

Breathitt girls fall to Letcher Central

Kendall Noble drive to the hoop in recent game against Notre Dame (Photo by Roy McClees - Click image to enlarge)

JACKSON – The Breathitt County Lady Cats had a nine-game winning streak halted Tuesday as visiting Letcher County Central – the frontrunner in the 14th Region – used a 12-4 scoring run in the third quarter to win 54-45.
Freshman guard Kelah Eldridge captained the charge for Letcher County Central, scorching the nets for a game-high 26 points. Senior forward/center Shannon Bays followed Eldridge in scoring for Letcher County Central, chipping in 12 points.
Letcher County Central, which claimed its 20th win of the season, trailed at the end of each of the first two quarters before moving out in front in the second half.
Breathitt County took the early initiative, outscoring Letcher County Central 14-11 in the first quarter before ultimately carrying a 27-26 lead into halftime. The Ladycats, however, unraveled in the third quarter. Held to just four points in the first eight minutes after the break, Breathitt County couldn’t get going offensively again until the fourth quarter. Letcher County Central, however, never tapered off enough to lose the lead late in the contest.
Haley Whitaker scored seven points, Erica Meade netted six and Brittany Sexton added three for the Lady Cougars.
Sophomore guard Kendall Noble led Breathitt County (15-7) with a team-high 21 points. Breathitt County also featured two scorers in double figures. Leslie Spencer joined Noble in double figures for the Lady Cats, contributing 11 points.
Eden Keeton (eight points), Courtney Fugate (three points) and Kristen Bowen (two points) also got involved offensively for the Lady Cats.
Breathitt County is slated to visit Morgan County on Thursday and host Estill County Friday.

Letcher Co. Central 54, Breathitt Co. 45
Letcher Co. Central (20-4): Bays 12, Sexton 3, Whitaker 7, Meade 6, Eldridge 26.
Breathitt Co. (15-7): Spencer 11, Noble 21, Keeton 8, Bowen 2, Fugate 3.
Letcher Co. Central….11 15 12 16–54
Breathitt Co…………….14 13 4 14–45

Owsley County defeated Allen Central 90-68 in the Riverside Prep Showcase. Photos courtesy of Allen Central High School Basketball.

Allen Central played Owsley in the Riverside Prep Classic (Click image to enlarge)

Allen Central played Owsley in the Riverside Prep Classic 2 (Click image to enlarge)

Allen Central played Owsley in the Riverside Prep Classic (Click image to enlarge)

Former Breathitt QB Haddix tabbed to lead PCC

HAZARD – Breathitt County High School graduate Justin Haddix is now the state’s youngest high school football head coach. Haddix has been named as the new Perry County Central football coach. The 25-year-old Breathitt County native led the Bobcats to a state championship from his quarterback position during the 2002 season. Haddix went on to lead Western Kentucky University, starring as the Hilltoppers’ starting quarterback. The Jackson native has said he plans to run the old familiar Breathitt County offense, which is a wide-open passing attack.
Haddix takes over for Bert Browne. A successful head coach, Browne left Perry County Central to take over the Madison Central football program.
Perry County Central concluded the 2009 season 7-4. The Commodores fell 21-35 to Pulaski County in the first round of the Class 5A State Playoffs.

Lady Pirates claim 11th straight win

STANTON – Powell County owned a 10-point lead at the end of the opening quarter and stretched its advantage out to over 20 points in the second period Wednesday evening, defeating 61st District/16th Region member Bath County 70-53 in a late regular-season girls’ high school basketball game. The Lady Pirates (18-5), one of the 14th Region’s hottest teams, claimed their 11th straight win.
Senior center Kayla McFarland paced Powell County, scoring a team-high 20 points for the balanced Lady Pirates. McFarland was one of four Powell County scorers to reach double figures. Stevie Rogers scored 13 points, Keeley Rogers added 11 and Erica Rogers chipped in 10 for the Lady Pirates.
Powell County outscored Bath County 17-7 in the opening quarter. The Lady Pirates were even stronger in the second period. Powell County outscored Bath County 27-14 in the second quarter and held a commanding 44-21 lead at the intermission.
Ten different Powell County players provided scoring in the convincing win. Powell County led 58-35 at the start of the third quarter.
Ginny Adams led Bath County, scoring a game-high 26 points. Lexy Grimes followed Adams in the Bath County scoring column with 13 points. Erica Toy tossed in eight points for the visiting Lady Cats, runners-up in this year’s 16th Region All “A” Classic.
Powell County was due back in action Thursday evening at home versus 38th District/10th Region member Harrison County in a regular-season finale.

POWELL COUNTY 70, BATH COUNTY 53
BATH COUNTY (53): Adams 26, Toy 8, Grimes 13, Collins 4, Rogers 2.
POWELL COUNTY (70): Atkinson 4, McFarland 20, Mays 2, S. Rogers 13, Boswell 2, E. Rogers 10, K. Rogers 11, Curtis 2, Knox 4, Wells 2.
Bath Co…………7 14 14 18–53
Powell Co…….17 27 14 12–70

Owsley ladies level Lee

BOONEVILLE – Host Owsley County held Lee County to single digits in each of the first three quarters on Thursday (Feb. 11) as the two longtime rivals hooked up in a late regular-season 56th District girls’ basketball battle. The Lady Owls claimed the district win, defeating Lee County 55-31.
Dominating throughout most of the game, Owsley County outscored the Lee County girls in each eight-minute frame.
Sophomore guard Peyton Wright carried Paul Green-coached Owsley County on the offensive end, scoring a game-high 23 points, Owsley County boasted a pair of players in double figures as senior forward Mika Turner tossed in 15.
Six different Owsley County players scored in the district victory.
Owsley County led at the end of each quarter, outscoring the Lady Cats 13-9 in the first quarter. The Lady Owls gradually pulled away from Lee County after taking a 24-15 lead into halftime. Owsley County put the game completely out of rival Lee County’s reach in the third quarter, outscoring the visiting team 17-5.
Eighth-grade guard Savanna Noe led the limited Lee County scoring effort with seven points. Sophomore forward Natalie Land scored six points and sophomore guard Cayla Combs added five for the Lady Cats.

OWSLEY CO. 55, LEE CO. 31
LEE CO. (31): Noe 7, Combs 5, Barker 4, Harrison 2, Land 6, Durbin 2, Wylie 2, Gibson 2.
OWSLEY CO (55): Turner 15, Wright 23, Brandenburg 1, Wilson 3, Pullins 4, Thomas 9.
Lee Co……………9 6 5 11–31
Owsley Co…….13 11 17 14–55

Cordia jolts Jackson City

JACKSON – Visiting Cordia used an 11-point lead at the intermission to upend Jackson City on Thursday evening (Feb. 18), defeating the Tigers 56-46 in a late regular-season contest between two longtime rivals.
Senior guard Nathaniel Everage paced Cordia (13-11), scoring a team-high 16 points for the Lions. Martin Combs, a senior forward, joined Everage in double figures for Cordia, scoring 11 points.
Senior guard Adam Spencer narrowly missed reaching double figures for Cordia, contributing nine points. Roscoe Montgomery, a senior forward, followed Spencer in the Cordia scoring column, chipping in eight points.
Cordia led at the end of each quarter, outscoring Jackson City 13-11 in the opening period. The Lions used a 17-8 run in the second quarter to carry a 30-19 lead into halftime.
Kelsey Combs (five points), Marcus Sumner (four points) and Jon Stacy (three points) also stepped up offensively for the Lions.
Cordia led 41-31 at the conclusion of the third quarter.
Senior forward Zach Gayheart paced Jackson City with a game-high 19 points. Gayheart was the lone Jackson City player to reach double figures. Senior guard Wesley Gross scored eight points while Pedro Sierra (senior guard) and Joshua Hollan (sophomore center) added six apiece for the Tigers. Brian Robinson (sophomore guard) chipped in three points Jackson City in the setback.
Forwards Beau Bowles and Justin Stacy rounded out the Jackson City scoring with two points apiece.
Jackson City (10-12) dropped back into the loss column after posting back-to-back wins over Lee County and Model.
The Tigers will face Breathitt County on Tuesday (Feb. 23) in the opening round of the 55th District Tournament.

Cordia 56, Jackson City 46
Cordia (13-11): K. Combs 5, Montgomery 8, M. Combs 11, Spencer 9, Everage 16, Stacy 3, Sumner 4.
Jackson City (10-12): Gayheart 19, Sierra 6, Bowles 2, Hollan 6, Gross 8, Robinson 3, Stacy 2.
Cordia………….13 17 11 15–56
Jackson City….11 8 12 15–46