C-6 — NEWS JOURNAL — MARCH 14, 2012 Picking the top 15 Redhounds is never an easy task

Kentucky did not play well in any aspect of the game against Vanderbilt in in the SEC Tournament. The ‘Cats did not get their share of loose balls and for the most part Bill played poor defense. I feel Coach John Calipari could care less if the ‘Cats won or not. I personally do not think Crook it ever helps to lose a game. Looking Back I feel Coach Cal should spend some time to better prepare when facing a zone defense. As we look ahead it is always a possibility “Curly” Selvy, 12. Josh Crawford, 23. Isaac for to miss three’s and to be intimi- Johnson, 14. Travis Smith, 14. Madison dated around the basket. If that happens and Johnson. the opposing team gets hot from the three- These were 15 outstanding players off the point line, the ‘Cats could be in trouble by the top of my head and I am sure you can tell me second round of the NCAA Tournament. whom I have left out. The first NCAA Tournament I can recall lis- I have seen all these guys play except Curt tening to was sitting with my dad at the kitch- Selvy. en table when Kentucky played Seattle with their great All-American . The ‘Hounds will bounce back Wildcats were pretty good as well. Johnny I felt this was a difficult basketball season Cox, Vernon Hatton, Adrian Smith, for the Corbin Redhounds and Coach Tony and each came big and won the Pietrowski, but it was not because of a lack of national championship of 1958. effort or desire to win. Photo Submitted My favorite Kentucky Wildcat over all the You can count on Coach P to put his troops LEGENDS MAKE A VISIT: The Lexington Legends caravan stopped in London last week at years was Jerry Bird who played in the mid through the workouts in the summer. I feel we Lowe’s Sporting Goods in London. Left to right, Bridget Gambrel, Ashley Butt, Francis Wilhoit, fifties. are very fortunate to have the best coach in the Terry Harris, Keith Elkins and Mike Tarter are shown with Big L. Jerry paired up with Bob Burrow and Phil 13th Region. Grawmeyer to give Coach what Well, my pick to win the boys’ state cham- he often referred to as the best rebounding pionship, Perry Central, lost out in he ever coached. game of the district. I will try once again only Corbin Lady Redhounds tennis team this time I will go with Scott County and Top 15 Redhounds Coach Billy Hicks. expects to have another good season A few years ago I wrote of who I thought were the best 15 basketball players to ever Where is Noel going? play at Corbin High School. After reading an article in the Lexington Corbin girls’ tennis coach everyday. They like to stay we come back those matches I am going to once again pick 15 players, Herald-Leader with regard to the recruitment Donnie Head will have a late to work on their game.” will determine our seed in and at the peril of leaving out players. In no of , the 6’11” number one recruit young team this year, but one Corbin will play 11 games the region. That’s when we particular order I am going to expect my read- of all the top programs, whoever ends up with that already has experience. before they go to Hilton Head want to step it up a notch,” ers to add to the list. this young mane will be under strong scrutiny “We had several players that for Spring Break. “Things get he added. 1. Frank Selvy, 2. Jerry Bird, 3. Jerry especially the . didn’t come back, but we serious when we go to Hilton Head contributes the suc- Smith, 4. Calvin Bird, 5. Edd Selvy, 6. Tony The NCAA and Bobby Knight, the patron should still be pretty strong.” Head. We will spend 20 hours cess of his team to starting Pietrowski, 7. Robert Barton, 8. Curt Selvy, Saint of college basketball will be on John “We should still be the on the court so we are primed the girls out in the elementary 9. Marvin Selvy, 10. Bo Roaden, 11. Charles Calipari like a duck on a June bug. favorite to win the region,” and ready to go when we get grades. “We start them when he said. back,” Head said. they are in the fourth and fifth The Lady Redhounds, who “We will play some pretty grades and by the time they have won three regional titles good teams before we go are in middle school they are In the end Trinty will be in a row, will return one of down there, but Hilton Head pretty good and ready to go their top players in Sydney is where I want to pin every- on the varsity level,” Head Ledington. “She played well thing down and start work- added. last year and was a regional ing on the regional. Once crowned 2012 state champ runner-up,” he said. “We will miss Jaclyn KHSAA Tournament pred- never lost two straight games Jewell, who was a regional ON HOME ications: The Greatest Show Jim at any time during the sea- doubles’ champion. Jewell elpful SELLING & BUYING in Hoops will begin today son. had knee surgery and will at in Lexington McAlister return to her doctor March with the annual boys high Calling The Shots 14 to see if she will be able ints school state tournament. Here UPSET SPECIALS H to play. “From what I under- FROM Broker are my thoughts on the 2012 Unfortunately, I don’t see Bob Siler, RANKING stand they didn’t think they event. a lot of upsets in this year’s were going to let her play this US Gold Realty CELL: 521-6055 state tournament. I’m pick- season,” Head said. There are many reasons to use a real estate professional FINAL FOUR 1. Louisville Trinity ing Hopkinsville to beat Head is looking to move to help you buy or sell real estate. One of the main reasons Rowan County: The 2. Scott County Southwestern, but is that real- Catharine Crawford into the to use a realtor or licensed sales associate is safety If you’re Vikings made it all the 3. Rowan County ly an upset when a team goes number two slot and Caroline driving alone and you see someone hitch hiking you would way to the state champion- 4. Bowling Green in for the very first time. A Reedy into the three position. probably not pick them up. If you’re selling your home and ship last year and have sev- 5. Buttlitt East possible upset could be John “They are both strong players someone sees your sign and knocks on your door, do you eral of their stars returning Hardin beating Scott County, and two of the best players just invite them in? He might have an ax in his pocket. How including Adam Wing and 6. Boone County but I really don’t see it. John 7. John Hardin in the region. I feel like we do you know? D.J. Townsend. The Vikings Hardin is a big school with a have three of the best players enter with a 25-7 record and 8. Hopkinsville lot of athletes. Keon Williams FEATURED TOP 1 AGENT in the region in Ledington, LINDA HUDDLESTON an eight-game win streak. 9. Clark County and Daveon Greene maybe Crawford and Reedy,” Head Rowan County Coach Shawn 10. Oldham County the sleepers in the tourna- added. Thacker will take on former 11. Apollo ment. “One of our good strong player, Brad Sizemore and 12. Marshall County doubles team will be the North Laurel Jaguars. CINDERELLA Elizabeth Jackson and Emma Trinity: The Shamrocks are 13. Southwestern The 15-10 Johnson Central 14. North Laurel Kate Carloftis. They should in a loaded bracket and will Eagles could be this year’s do well,” he said. “We also take on Bullitt East. If they 15. Knott Central Cinderella. They didn’t have have Julie Crawford and Linda Huddleston win they will meet the winner 16. Johnson Central any impressive wins, but Shelby Phillips that can han- 606.515.7155 of Apollo and Clark County. have an outstanding player in dle the number two doubles.” The Rocks have been solid don’t see anyone giving the Shane Hall. Johnson Central We have about 18 girls and 4 Green Acres, Corbin $124,500 this season behind the play Cardinals a run in the bottom lost their district champion- all of them can play,” he said. Spacious 3 bed, 2 bath that has been completely remodeled. New roof, win- of James Quick, Troy Saxton, bracket. Coach Billy Hicks ship to Sheldon Clark, but “Four of them are just start- dows, kitchen cabinets, vanities, hardwood, tile and stainless steel appliances Darryl Hicks and Charles came back to beat Phelps, are just a few of the many updates to this home. Must see to appreciate. Own- team is 31-4 and have won ing with me, but we are still er/Agent. MLS#98576 Foster and enter the tourna- 10 games in a row. They Betsy Layne and East Ridge deep even though we have ment with a 31-3 record. I walked through a tough 11th to win the region. In my esti- injuries and kids out.” th CORBIN (606) 523-1100 think Trinity has to get off to region tournament without mation, other than the 13 “We have as hard of a a good start and if they do, any problems. The Cardinals region, the 14th was the weak- schedule as we did last year,” LONDON (606) 862-1100 they will go far. are sound everywhere on the est this season. Head said. “We went 14-2 US GOLD REALTY Bowling Green: This is floor. last year. They asked me how www.usgoldrealty.com the hardest bracket to pre- Scott County is one of MOUNTAIN REGIONS I thought we would do. Every dict. The Purples are 29-6 the top scoring machines 13th Region: I felt during year I think we are going to 718 18th Street, Corbin, KY and have played a demand- in the state this season. The the region tournament that be a little down, but it seems ing schedule. Anyone who Cardinals are led by Trent North Laurel was a danger- that our depth pulls us out can put away Warren Central Gilbert, Tamron Manning, ous team and first-year coach and we do well,” he said. Now Hear This 60-47 has to be considered a Quinn Richardson and Josh Brad Sizemore got the Jaguars “We play seven regional state power. Bowling Green Harris. ready for a run that led them champs this year,” Head said. is led by Nacarius Fant, Corbin fans have seen the to their first “Sweet 16” ever. Losing part of your number Scooter Hollis, Jalen Hunter Cardinals win back-to-back It will take a big effort to beat one doubles makes it tough, Hearing Aids and Dareon Simmons. The Cumberland Falls Invitational Rowan County in the first- but the good side of that, Carolyn Purples play well as a team. tournaments. They have round. somebody has to step up to Reeves, & Scott County: I really played well all season and 14th Region: Justice play. They will get the oppor- Hearing Cameron came up big for tunity to learn to play and Itchy Ears the Patriots in their win over they will do nothing but help Specialist the Buckhorn Wildcats. Zack us when the regional comes.” Do your ears sometimes itch with your hearing aids? This WHITLEY: Colonels Davis has been the top player The Lady Redhounds open could be because the ear canal skin is made up of fi bers that most of the season, but the the season against Lexington two will have to put on a are very sensitive to the touch. The slightest accumulation of Christian and will take on debris, even a hair, can cause itching. Occasionally, the hearing rebuilding in ‘12 show to beat Boone County. Elizabethtown, Daviess 15th Region: Another weak County, Eastern, Ballard, aid plastic will trigger an allergic reaction. Or, when patients get water in their ears, the aids may trap moisture and cause From Page C-1 will know where we stand.” region this year. The Johnson Henry Clay, Lawrence County, Central Eagles enter the Danville, Mercer County and itching. If necessary, water plugs should be worn when bath- state field of 16 with a 25-10 ing. teams.” Whitley Co. Baseball Richmond Model. The Colonels still play Mar. 13 at Berea record. The Eagles have no “Lexington Christian and Sometimes itching occurs because ears do not include the top regional foes like Mar. 19 at Bell Co. big wins this season to brag Mercer County are always enough body oil and tend to accumulate fl akes of dry skin. Mar, 20 Campbell Co. about. They suffered four North Laurel, Clay County, Mar. 24 at McCreary good tests for us,” Head said. Hearing specialists recommend that patients use baby or min- Middlesboro and Harlan Mar. 24 Lincoln Co. losses inside a region that The only loss Mercer County eral oil to alleviate the dryness. Sometimes ears make enough County. They will go out- Mar. 26 at Harlan Co. may have been the weakest in had last year was to us. We wax, but become dry from excessive cleaning. Having wax is side the region and play Mar. 27 Rockcastle Co. the state. Shane Hall had one play Bowling Green and they Mar. 30 Knox Central of the best championships in healthy. It provides a protective barrier to water, lubricates the Lincoln County, Rockcastle Apr. 2 at Campbell Co. have a very good team along tissue, and repels insects. County, McCreary Central Apr. 3 at Middlesboro region finals with 34 points. with Lawrence County.” Apr. 5 North Laurel Hearing aid specialists warn that greater problems can occur and Pulaski County. He will have to get a lot of Daviess County, Lawrence Apr. 6 Jackson Co. when using a Q-tip, and especially a bobby pin, paper clip or Whitley County will play Apr. 9 Barbourville help to lead the Eagles past County. Lexington Christian, in the Southeast Kentucky Apr. 12 Pendleton Co. John Hardin. Mercer County and other foreign object, to relieve the itching. Most ears will clear Invitational at Bell County, Apr. 13 McCreary Elizabethtown all won their themselves naturally. If you clean them too frequently, they Apr. 16 Corbin STATE CHAMPION April 27-28. They will take Apr. 17 at Corbin respective regions last sea- will become dry and itchy. Ask your hearing aid specialist for on Clay County and Pulaski Apr. 20 Pulaski Co. Trinity: The Shamrocks son. Corbin defeated Letcher ways to relieve the itching if this is a problem your regularly County in pool play. Breathitt Apr. 23 Williamsburg have been solid all season. Central in the first round of experience. Apr. 24 at Williamsburg They have the toughest road County, Bell County, Knox Apr. 27 Clay County (SEIT) the state tournament before Central, Claiborne (Tn) and Apr. 28 Pulaski Co. (SEIT) to go in winning the state losing to Russell in the quar- Brought to you as a community service by Cumbeland Gap (Tn) are also Apr. 30 at South Laurel title with Bullitt East, Rowan terfinals. May 1 South Laurel County, Clark County and in the field. May 3 at Barbourville “I have players that want to “We just have a lot of mis- May 7 Harlan Co. Apollo standing in the way. be out here and they are hav- Hearing takes that we are trying to May 10 at Knox Central Scott County has the easier ing fun,” Head said. “I really correct,” Adams said. It all May 11 at Rockcastle road to the finals and I think like that. It is fun to work May 15 Berea that will hurt the Cardinals in comes from inexperience. May 17 at North Laurel with a bunch of girls who Aid Center Hopefully, by mid-season we May 18 Middlesboro the end. want to be out on the court 105 S. Main Street, Corbin, KY - 528-1136