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[Chelsey 21]

DeAngelo Griffin is a good athlete I'm proud to be a Indian'

[pioneers]

You really should learn how to start a thread....

[bdubyab60]

Yeah 3 threads now with nothing in them. No real talk, that's because no one cares about MT basketball. Then no updates or anything. Luckily Box puts the scores up the day after so we know these things. Usually when I start a thread there's gonna be at least an update on the quarter

[bdubyab60]

By the way EPC wins this one by double digits.

[leedog95]

Bdubb I doubt EPC wins by double digits.... This will be a close game MT might even win this game.

[bdubyab60]

Nope. We are definitely better than we were last year. You guys don't get us 2days after football this year either like last few years. I told y'all last year right after u guys beat us the first time what would happen the next game. Will be no different this time. EPC is more talented than MT

[leedog95]

Yea I heard EPC done a little recruiting this year😆

[bdubyab60]

Just keeping up the rest

[Chelsey 21]

I'll keep yell posted on this game

[Chelsey 21]

I'll keep yell posed

[BoxNOne]

Just keeping up the rest

Bdub, I agree with keeping up with the rest. You play by the rules that are in force at the time. Since there are basically no rules at this time, you do what you need to do to compete with others who are already taking advantage of the situation. Bringing in outside players used to bother me but not anymore. As for the EPC-MT game, I'll go with EPC by double digits also. EPC returns a good amount of talent and has added an impact player or two from what I've heard. They should compete for conference championship along with Earle.

[Head Lion]

Who really wants to win with someone else's kids? I want to win with Manila kids out working other schools kids. One reason our coach is enjoying success with less, loyalty to our kids!

[ISU7]

Who really wants to win with someone else's kids? I want to win with Manila kids out working other schools kids. One reason our coach is enjoying success with less, loyalty to our kids!

Don't yall have 4 transfers HL.....lol 

[BoxNOne]

Who really wants to win with someone else's kids? I want to win with Manila kids out working other schools kids. One reason our coach is enjoying success with less, loyalty to our kids!

HL, this is a novel concept these days. Loyalty is an unknown word to many these days. I would also like to see schools play with their own. However, with the lack of any kind of rule enforcement going on now, I have changed my view somewhat. Schools that are out of the "move in" business will not be able to compete with those that are constantly getting new outside talent. I say you either keep up or you will be left behind over the long run.

[Head Lion]

Who really wants to win with someone else's kids? I want to win with Manila kids out working other schools kids. One reason our coach is enjoying success with less, loyalty to our kids!

Don't yall have 4 transfers HL.....lol 

We have several new students, a bunch that do not play one sport. ISU7, that is just part of being a growing school district. I am not saying we would turn any student away, but WE ARE NOT ACTIVELY TARGETING KIDS TO RECRUIT JUST TO PLAY ATHLETICS.

[luxora4life]

Who really wants to win with someone else's kids? I want to win with Manila kids out working other schools kids. One reason our coach is enjoying success with less, loyalty to our kids!

Don't yall have 4 transfers HL.....lol 

We have several new students, a bunch that do not play one sport. ISU7, that is just part of being a growing school district. I am not saying we would turn any student away, but WE ARE NOT ACTIVELY TARGETING KIDS TO RECRUIT JUST TO PLAY ATHLETICS.

THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF.  I added that for you since you left it out of that last sentence.

[Head Lion]

Who really wants to win with someone else's kids? I want to win with Manila kids out working other schools kids. One reason our coach is enjoying success with less, loyalty to our kids!

Don't yall have 4 transfers HL.....lol 

We have several new students, a bunch that do not play one sport. ISU7, that is just part of being a growing school district. I am not saying we would turn any student away, but WE ARE NOT ACTIVELY TARGETING KIDS TO RECRUIT JUST TO PLAY ATHLETICS.

THAT YOU ARE AWARE OF.  I added that for you since you left it out of that last sentence.

Lux, it would be hard pressed for me to not know about it, possible but I usually have a nose in it all.

[Oldref]

Head Lion just think about what you just said.......don't you consider any student that moves/transfers into Manila district a Lion? Do they have to pass some kind of long term residency test to become a Lion? If so and how long does it take? In this day and time people move because of all kinds of reasons......I know of one family that came from a close neighbor district of Manila that had talked to every district within 40 miles of Manila and landed in Manila......do they not now qualify as Manila Lions? Get real.......you may not have talked or encouraged them yourself but someone did and probably not anyone actually associated with the manila school did. It happens now days because kids and parents know each other from summer utrip or aau and they chat about how good they could be if little Johnny came to school X to go with what we already have. It also happens because of coaching, or lack there of, at the former school and the opportunity to play for a better coach or in a better program. After some schools get the ball rolling and are successful they have student athletes every year thinking about moving into the district..... so the best get better at the expense of the district that lost a good player. That is reality......kids want to play for the best coaches in the best programs especially if they have some relationships with the players in the district they want to come to.

Manila is growing and is in a location that may help it grow. Nothing like Brookland or Valley View but better than say BIC or Riverside. As for transfers and move ins they are here to stay and have always been happening.
I doubt anyone is going to turn them down because every district is looking for new students and being a good player is a bonus......lots of transfers and move in never play sports as you said.

To say you only want students playing in your district that have lived there forever is not reasonable in todays world.......Just my humble opinion.

[leaderofthepack10]

Who really wants to win with someone else's kids? I want to win with Manila kids out working other schools kids. One reason our coach is enjoying success with less, loyalty to our kids!

Umm I'm pretty sure that your best Jr High player is a move in that was recruited during baseball season to come to Manila.

[RedWolf275]

Head Lion, looks like you have been called out!

[bdubyab60]

I bet just about every team has a move in or transfer now. I think the move out we had cant be replaced.

[Oldref]

I bet just about every team has a move in or transfer now. I think the move out we had cant be replaced.

My point exactly about move ins and transfers.........the move out should come back home the last semester and finish where he and his family have all played. He has already signed now so why not? Bet he wouldn't get booed in Lepanto.  Wouldn't that be something:-)

[bdubyab60]

I bet just about every team has a move in or transfer now. I think the move out we had cant be replaced.

My point exactly about move ins and transfers.........the move out should come back home the last semester and finish where he and his family have all played. He has already signed now so why not? Bet he wouldn't get booed in Lepanto.  Wouldn't that be something:-)

Welcomed back with open arms and cheered I bet. Folks around here hate what he's going through. I hate he chose Kentucky but it's his decision. I joke about it but seriously hope he does great things.

[RedWolf275]

I'm still trying to figure out why he went to Bentonville. If it was just to improve the competition level, he could have moved 30 miles to Jonesboro. They have had a better basketball program than Bentonville over the years and probably a better coach now. I would not want to play in NWA all season. Some folks up there take Hog sports VERY seriously!

[BigLion10]

Look at all the coverage he is getting at bentonville between the games on tv and all the out of state tournaments they are in he gets loads of exposure to put the monk brand out there

[bdubyab60]

I would argue he could have had that same exposure at Jonesboro

[BigLion10]

I don't know if Jonesboro would get the coverage bentonville has though they are playing a lot out of state this year

[RedWolf275]

He gets more exposure during the summer than he does during high school. They've all known about Malik Monk since probably eighth or ninth grade. He was doing things in the ninth grade at EPC that put him on everybody's radar. I would bet there are some very unhappy folks up there in Hogland!

[bdubyab60]

I don't know if Jonesboro would get the coverage bentonville has though they are playing a lot out of state this year

Jonesboro would have done the same. Do yo ureally think Bentonville is going off and playing in those tournaments without him.

[bdubyab60]

In other words. Bentonville is getting th eexposure from hainvg malik. Not the other way around. What had Bentonville done before he got there. Nothing in basketball terms really that I know of.

[RedWolf275]

Still haven't won  a state championship.

[bdubyab60]

Still haven't won  a state championship.

Nope

[bdubyab60]

EPC wins junior game 52-51 in double OT

[bdubyab60]

Both teams need to settle down. Griffin in the bench now 4 fouls, MT another player ejected.

MT 16 EPC 13 end one

[bdubyab60]

Refs controlling pace of the game. Free throw shooting killing EPC. Both teams really sloppy.

EPC 27 MT 23 halftime.

[leedog95]

MT hasn't played their two best players since the 1st Qtr and only down by 4 I'm really surprised about. If those were playing MT would be winning right now no doubt about it........

[bdubyab60]

I don't think they would be. EPC has missed enough free throws for both teams. As I say that another charge. Not either one of those guys were lighting it up.

[bdubyab60]

EPC can't throw it in the ocean either.

EPC 46 MT 37 headed to the fourth.

Heck I think Reed may have 7 points

[leedog95]

The Kid that got ejected had 8 of MT 16 when he left the game. He was the best player on the floor.

[bdubyab60]

Maybe he should keep his cool and not get ejected. JS

[bdubyab60]

Number 11 for EPC is the best player on the floor now

[BigLion10]

What did he get ejected for?

[bdubyab60]

Supposedly contact with the ref.

[bdubyab60]

Gotta make free throws now.

[bdubyab60]

EPC closes MT. 66-58.


I promise u it will be worse in Lepanto. We played well in spurts but not near what we can.

[BigLion10]

We'll contact with officials will get u tossed in a hurry

[leedog95]

Number 11 for EPC James he is a pretty slick little guy

[BoxNOne]

Bdub, did you know any of the refs? Sounds like a very entertaining game if not the best played by either team.

[leedog95]

Bdub EPC played MT tonight and 90% of the that game MT played without their two best players and only lost 8 that isn't too bad. I told you it wouldn't be a blowout tonight.... And it won't be a blowout in Lepanto either.

[leedog95]

EPC or MT can't hang with Earle I promise you that.