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May be a significant cut in pay to go to an assistant from a head job??

I know HF had some key injuries that hurt them this year and for the last 2 years by their own admission the best player on campus was on the JV. That being said neither the varsity or the JV club competed for a district title. With the returning players at HH and at HJ an outright district title is going to be hard for anyone in the top 3 to obtain. With Silsbee’s Freshman getting another year under his belt they have to be the regional favorite in my eyes. But at least this makes for good off season chatter😂

That may be the understatement of the year. I’ve never seen a successful program that just won over “ a few key players “. A little more realistic goal would be an outright district championship. I hope Coach Kennebrew has em playing well. The district is a lot more fun when they do.

I haven’t looked at the UIL bracket but If it plays out like it has in the past I think HF would meet Silsbee or Yates pretty early in the playoffs. I think they still finish 2nd or 3rd .

Very well deserved honor. I had the misfortune of being on a team in Huntington’s district the year they won state. We had a solid team but they were next level good.

Gotta be clear on my point. I know nothing at all about the new coach. I do know there were some great basketball guys in the mix. I wish the kids and the coach the best.

Kind of a head scratcher here. They had 2 great basketball applicants and a great former head coach on the staff already and a young assistant the community wanted. I wonder what his other coaching duties will be?

Is he a football guy?

What’s your opinion of the new coach?

Watched a game or two over the years so I’d like to think I’ve learned a little about the game. HF’s best player wasn’t in great shape in the second meeting against Huffman but foul trouble is what kept him sidelined not conditioning. I think the Longhorns were 2-3 in their last 5 games with their players back. I will admit however those 3 losses were to Huffman, HJ and Silsbee which were better clubs. The young man on the JV is going to be a nice addition but I don’t know if I would rank him as high as you do. I think HF’s JV club was 2nd or possibly 3rd in that district. I hope they get their coach hired soon where they can hit the court running in the fall.

The “Real “ HF team?? Come on now. They were all healthy by the last time they played Huffman

The biggest challenge a young coach would face at HF would be actually coaching the team. I know you know this team very well but sometimes I think you give them more credit than they deserve. Looking at them from a fan’s standpoint you see a club that finished their previous season tied for the 3-4 playoff spot. They were supposed to have a loaded JV club but finished either 2nd or 3rd at that level. I could be wrong but I didn’t see the ability to put up the scoring numbers you predict. I hope for the kids sake they get their coach hired pretty quick where they can all get on the same page.

The times I saw the JV Coach Knowles was running the club. If they are looking for someone who knows the game he would be a great choice. Coach Williams would also be a great choice. If you’re worried about the team walking off the floor the first time someone gets on them they’re not going to be successful no matter who is on the bench. I’ve watched Coach Williams for years and while he is always animated I’ve never seen him belittle the kids. I would think HF would want a coach in place ASAP to give the new guy the chance to learn his club over the summer.

He’s a solid player no doubt

I was at both games, neither was ever in doubt. Was the HF player who made the Super Gold team a senior??

Your brilliance is refreshing .

Was the post player the one that graduated? If so he’s going to be hard to replace. HF did have a some good young players and a standout guard on the JV. I think it’s worth mentioning however that they didn’t win the JV district with all that talent. HJ returns some really good players as well as a JV group that was 20-1. Huffman lost Harvey but they will be solid again next year.Should be fun to watch.

He would be a great pick wherever he decides to go. He has a daughter who’s a helluva player on a team that should be in the state tournament again next year so he may not be looking to leave.

I would think they’d make a hire pretty quick.

I’m amazed no one has mentioned Barrett from Huffman in the COY discussion. Guy lost 2 games all season and one was the state championship. He beat some clubs with more talent. He did all this with one really good player and about 6 guys who bought in to a system.

Sad to say this happens way to often in Warren. I’m glad my kids had intense coaches during their years there

On the girls side we had a local coach who lost 1 game all season by 3 points in the state championship game and isn’t the COY. I ain’t sure I’m buying this local publications opinion.

They had one of the best coaches in the area as an assistant this past season. They have some good returning players,if, and that’s a big if, they come back. I still think they will finish 3rd in the district though.

Not sure you’re on the right page ???

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