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I think Hardin graduated several starters.Warren should be in the thick of things this year.They have several returning starters and some big hitters who were not elgible last year who will fill some spots this year.

My point on the ends of the court is officials change positions through out the game.You don't have officials locked in to lead and trail positions for an entire half thus killing the argument that one team gets calls one half and the other team the next half.I have watched a lot of games in HD and I think they tend to let the kids play a little rougher over there than the officials in the Beaumont chapter,not saying it's wrong , you just gotta adjust.

I hate to shoot your theory down Mr Reality but the ends of the floor has nothing to do with the officials.HD does normally get the benefits of the call at home,but probably not anymore than anyone else.

Both these teams win at home,HJ wins in tiebreaker at a neutral site.They meet again in Huntsville for a trip to the drum : : ::)Where can I get my tickets?????

Actually this wasn't a summer league game,it was one of the hoopinsider tournaments.And it wasn't HJ'S summer team it was the SETXSLAM,it happened to be mostly HJ players that day because their post player was playing for West Brook(Marcus Malbrough).The team was entered as WB varsity,the JV played Barbers Hill earlier.The SLAM won by 3 on some late free throws by Warren's Paul Sims 63-60.I don't know who would have won last year but this coming season I would like HJ'S chances if they could contain Marcus,he is a player.Everyone is writing HJ off without Donahoe and thats a mistake.In this particular game Burrell and Sungren didn't play.

NO!!!!The simple truth is both clubs will be better because they are a year older with almost everyone returning.Coach Henry and Coach Foster are both very good coaches,as I said before Henry did more with less talent the last few years than just about anyone.With that being said Big Sandy has a real good post player and alot of depth at the guards.They will win that district this year with Spurger and HD battle for the next 2 seeds.It won't be fair to Jason to judge him by whether he win's district or not,he could do a great job and come in 2nd.I think BS and Spurger matchup better than BS vs HD.Whitacre vs Big Sandys big guy will be worth the price of admission.

I don't think anyone matches up with EC for the title, but I think the game with Warren will be a good one simply because Warren will be pretty fast on the defensive side of the ball.That being said I don't know if the Warriors will score much on a tough EC defense.Playing in Winnie is worth at least a touchdown,I say 28-18 EC in a real tough ballgame.If anyone challenges I would have to say Buna has the best shot.Anyone of the top6 in this district have a playoff shot.

The best thing about freshmen is if they study they get to be sophomores.Very tough to go from Jr Hi to the varsity level.The Whitacre kid from Spurger will be a player but his brother will be the one to watch this year.Future looks bright however in Spurger.

You are absolutely right Lazeek, I hadn't even thought about Clay.If Lumberton could get him it would be a steal.They may not beat the big 2 in that district but they would play as well as they were capable of playing.

Theres some pretty good coaches at the 1-a and 2-a level in southeast texas.I feel for the Lumberton kids,Jason had them working hard and starting to believe in themselves.I hope they get a quality hire,but it sure is late.

I've seen a lot of coaches who actually liked having the parents there.In those programs you have no trouble seeing that the coach is in charge.Those coahes are usually the head of some very successful programs.Some of the very best in this area coached the dads that are leaning on the fence.

Its hard to beat speed and HD has alot of that.You don't realize how much you miss those good seniors ball players until there gone.I think its HD's turn this year.

Jason is an excellent coach,probably has done more with the talent he has had the last 3-4 years than anyone around.I would hold off on the tickets to Austin unless Foster leaves Big Sandy.This is a great move however for HD,not sure why acoach would want to move from a 4-a job back to 1-a job????He had a pretty sweet deal goin at Evadale.

I think the difference will have to come from Hardins defense.Last year I felt sorry for them,they just got beat up.Esway had 200 yards at halftime.They will score some points this year but I don't think they will stop many folks in 24aa.I think Anahuac takes this one in a high scoring game.

When Hardin shows up they can be pretty solid,they must have some young guns because they can be inconsistant.They will be pretty solid once they settle in after football season.I gotta say HJ is the best team I've seen this summer,no disrespect to Silsbee or Kountze but HJ has a couple of new kids that can play.They are gonna miss Ryan but they are being underestimated by lots of folks.Them and Silsbee are gonna be fun to watch.

Lumberton has been playing all summer, as matter of fact they played this past weekend in Silsbee.No disrespect to WH but I don't think they have a playoff run in them this year much less 2 or 3 deep.Copeland is a very good young player but that district is gonna be real good this year.Big Sandy,Spurger and Hull are all returning lots of folks off already good teams.This late in the year I just don't see many name coaches moving.Jason Henry is a super young coach who works wonders with what he has.I knew the class didn't dictate pay scale,just figured the tax base in Lumberton would allow for higher salaries.

When you look at these list it's no surprise why there are always local teams at the drum.Two small school coaches who are often overlooked are Hank Hargraves from EC and Cris Carter from Warren.Hank did a great job the past 3 years but was unfortunate to have Kountze in his region(and district)while Carter has 2 stae appearances and 1 championship on his resume.He also notched his 500th carrer win last year and is still fairly young as a coach.Both these guys do very well with the hand they are given.

I would be very surprised to see Henry leave Lumberton.He has been at every summer game Lumberton has played this year and while they won't be a power in 4-a they won't be terrible either.WH will struggle and may make it tough on a coaches resume.Not sure the 1-a school could compete with the 4-a salary, but then again stranger things have happened.

I think they lost 4 off the defense, but they will actually still be solid on that side of the ball.On the offensive side it may be tougher.They lost a lot of skill players and a real good center.QB-Granger,RB-Esway,WR-West,Word and Mitchell,TE-Rawls,Center-Evans.Ramsey does a good job but he will have his work cut out for him on that side of the ball.

While we're not talking about them let's not mention Payne,Fontenot or Guillory.They probably don't deserve any props either : : :

I saw that Big Sandy was short of players so I didn't stay.It would have been a pretty good game had they had all their guys.Silsbee looks pretty good and should win this weekends tournament if they play up to their potential.Dawg, Warren hasn't had all their players at a game this whole summer.No excuses just a fact and believe it or not they didn't shoot the ball as well against Kountze has they have in several other games this summer.You are certainly entitled to your opinion,I hope you overlook Warren next season.

JCovan would probably win a one on one,but if they get in a shooting contest you better put your money on Donahoe.He was often overlooked in that regard but he can flat out shoot it.

I saw them earlier this summer at one of the hoopinsider tourneys,they didn't even resemble the club from last year.It looked to me like they were starting over.

Best of luck coach, seemed like a nice young guy and he worked wonders at WH.He will be sorely missed at Saratoga.

Not alot of coaches left available now.Really feel for Copeland.But you can't blame Fuller for the move.You gotta go when the timing is right in that business.