Wheelersburg vs harvest prep

[scott1297]

Holden best player on the floor tonight hands down! Prep was just too much for Burg so congrats to Burg on a very fine season and good luck to Prep the rest of the way. I so believe that Burg just lost to the state champions

[Ironman92]

Holden was outstanding...did it all!

I thought Burg did a good Burg-like job of not just showing up and they didn’t back down from the huge challenge.

I do think #2 for HP could’ve went for 30+ if needed....he was great.

[rxburgfan]

Great game by Holden. HP plays 10 deep and doesn’t lose much on substitutions. Time for track spikes and cleats. Good season.

[Proud_Pirate63]

First, congrats to HP on a good win. They are a good team and should make the state finals if not win it all.
Second, the game Holden played should close the door on people saying he is not a D1 talent. Best player on the floor tonight.
Third, Burg had a great season. I think they will even better next year with the talent coming up.
Fourth, time to move onto deep tournament runs in the spring sports.
Finally, We Are...The Burg

[victor creed]

It should close the door but it won't unfortunately there are too many on here who hate burg so much they let it get in the way of giving credit where it's due. Holden was clearly the best player on the floor tonite. I thought our kids played as hard as they could and never quit. Hp is a great great team. I really can't see another team left beating them. For burg really proud of lowery and dyer our seniors they gave it all they had. I look forward to next year. Got a lot coming back and a good freshman group that could be fun to watch for the next few years

[yabbadabbadoo]

Great season Pirates. By far the best team Burg has played in a long while. Not sure how many three's HP hit but you take away 6 of those three's and it's 60-60 at the end.

Holden was the best player out there tonight. He was strong to the rim and more than held his own.


If HP hits threes like that the rest of the tourney they will be hard to stop. I don't think it is a cake walk for them to the title. Talked to one of there fans and they were concerned about Africentric, who they might possible play in the State Semi-finals, plus Lutheran East, who is the defending DIV state champ is still in the tourney and did anyone else notice their record? 12-13. That means they came into the tourney at probably 7 or 8 and 13. Must play an amazing schedule. Also Cincinnati Deer Park still out there at 25-0.

Thank You Cole Lowery and Mack Dyer for your play the last two years. You two have been class acts on and off the court and you both will be missed. Good luck in whatever the future holds for you.

On a side note, did not know that about HP having some players having to sit out because of the transfer rule. Heard someone say at the Convo tonight about coaches on the bench and having coached some of the kids in AAU ball. What is the rule on that or is there even a rule about AAU ball? Overheard them also saying no more than three kids can play on the same AAU and then the same HS team. Any truth to that or did they not know what they were talking about?

[Chieftain2009]

Great season Pirates. By far the best team Burg has played in a long while. Not sure how many three's HP hit but you take away 6 of those three's and it's 60-60 at the end.

Holden was the best player out there tonight. He was strong to the rim and more than held his own.


If HP hits threes like that the rest of the tourney they will be hard to stop. I don't think it is a cake walk for them to the title. Talked to one of there fans and they were concerned about Africentric, who they might possible play in the State Semi-finals, plus Lutheran East, who is the defending DIV state champ is still in the tourney and did anyone else notice their record? 12-13. That means they came into the tourney at probably 7 or 8 and 13. Must play an amazing schedule. Also Cincinnati Deer Park still out there at 25-0.

Thank You Cole Lowery and Mack Dyer for your play the last two years. You two have been class acts on and off the court and you both will be missed. Good luck in whatever the future holds for you.

On a side note, did not know that about HP having some players having to sit out because of the transfer rule. Heard someone say at the Convo tonight about coaches on the bench and having coached some of the kids in AAU ball. What is the rule on that or is there even a rule about AAU ball? Overheard them also saying no more than three kids can play on the same AAU and then the same HS team. Any truth to that or did they not know what they were talking about?

As far as AAU is concerned, I'm not sure about the rules regarding high school coaches in AAU.

I do know however that no more than 2 kids from a HS team can play on the same AAU team.

[BigBlueNation]

Great season Pirates. By far the best team Burg has played in a long while. Not sure how many three's HP hit but you take away 6 of those three's and it's 60-60 at the end.

Holden was the best player out there tonight. He was strong to the rim and more than held his own.


If HP hits threes like that the rest of the tourney they will be hard to stop. I don't think it is a cake walk for them to the title. Talked to one of there fans and they were concerned about Africentric, who they might possible play in the State Semi-finals, plus Lutheran East, who is the defending DIV state champ is still in the tourney and did anyone else notice their record? 12-13. That means they came into the tourney at probably 7 or 8 and 13. Must play an amazing schedule. Also Cincinnati Deer Park still out there at 25-0.

Thank You Cole Lowery and Mack Dyer for your play the last two years. You two have been class acts on and off the court and you both will be missed. Good luck in whatever the future holds for you.

On a side note, did not know that about HP having some players having to sit out because of the transfer rule. Heard someone say at the Convo tonight about coaches on the bench and having coached some of the kids in AAU ball. What is the rule on that or is there even a rule about AAU ball? Overheard them also saying no more than three kids can play on the same AAU and then the same HS team. Any truth to that or did they not know what they were talking about?

As far as AAU is concerned, I'm not sure about the rules regarding high school coaches in AAU.

I do know however that no more than 2 kids from a HS team can play on the same AAU team.

I think they changed that rule to 3 instead of 2. That's what my son was telling me.

[CavalierAlum05]

As expected.
Now do you see what we were talking about?
HP is on a different level.

Nobody disagreed but burg played with a team that was crafted together by some sort. 6 players had to sit out the first 12 games because of transfers. They are very good and will win d3.

Even at that, burg played very well. Holden showed his talent. I thought they would lose around the 12-15 mark. I still would have won my bet with you. It was close though.

lol they pulled the starters with a minute to play.
You were one amazing performance by an amazing player away from losing by 30+.

My guess is you had not seen HP play.
I for one have as they beat my Cavaliers by 9 at home this year. We played our best game of the year and still lost to a D3 school. MY buddy coaches these kids in AAU and who is also a Cavalier Alum. He told me that night, "Anything less than state is a huge disappointment"

[Bleeding Red]

Burg people complaining about another school's transfers? What's next......they had a bunch of 19 and 20 year olds too? Lol.

Good season Burg. Nice to see them competitive in round ball again. Holden is a very nice player.

[greygoose]

Congrats to burg on a great season, Holden with a huge game against a VERY good team. HP just to much when they got out and ran, knocked down the open shots. Listened to the game and at no point did it ever feel like HP was in trouble. Very good team, thought about going and watching them Saturday night but since they said on the radio HP and Sugarcreek already played and HP beat them by 29 figured, nah I'll save my money. Congrats to Burg on a solid season.

[mikepike]

I don't know that people are all jealous of the athletic success of Wheelersburg as much as they are tired of the pompousness of the Wheelersburg fans. I enjoy the overall discussion of the games before and after, but some of the remarks from people who have absolutely no outcome on the game are way over the top. Class is definitely needed by some down on the river.

[Blitz]

Great season Pirates. By far the best team Burg has played in a long while. Not sure how many three's HP hit but you take away 6 of those three's and it's 60-60 at the end.

Holden was the best player out there tonight. He was strong to the rim and more than held his own.


If HP hits threes like that the rest of the tourney they will be hard to stop. I don't think it is a cake walk for them to the title. Talked to one of there fans and they were concerned about Africentric, who they might possible play in the State Semi-finals, plus Lutheran East, who is the defending DIV state champ is still in the tourney and did anyone else notice their record? 12-13. That means they came into the tourney at probably 7 or 8 and 13. Must play an amazing schedule. Also Cincinnati Deer Park still out there at 25-0.

Thank You Cole Lowery and Mack Dyer for your play the last two years. You two have been class acts on and off the court and you both will be missed. Good luck in whatever the future holds for you.

On a side note, did not know that about HP having some players having to sit out because of the transfer rule. Heard someone say at the Convo tonight about coaches on the bench and having coached some of the kids in AAU ball. What is the rule on that or is there even a rule about AAU ball? Overheard them also saying no more than three kids can play on the same AAU and then the same HS team. Any truth to that or did they not know what they were talking about?

As far as AAU is concerned, I'm not sure about the rules regarding high school coaches in AAU.

I do know however that no more than 2 kids from a HS team can play on the same AAU team.

I think they changed that rule to 3 instead of 2. That's what my son was telling me.

nope still 2

[scott1297]

IMO Burg and Oak Hill making it to the sweet sixteen just goes to show how good and competitive the SOC ll conference is. Good job by both teams.

[wobycat]

As expected.
Now do you see what we were talking about?
HP is on a different level.

Nobody disagreed but burg played with a team that was crafted together by some sort. 6 players had to sit out the first 12 games because of transfers. They are very good and will win d3.

Even at that, burg played very well. Holden showed his talent. I thought they would lose around the 12-15 mark. I still would have won my bet with you. It was close though.

lol they pulled the starters with a minute to play.
You were one amazing performance by an amazing player away from losing by 30+.

My guess is you had not seen HP play.
I for one have as they beat my Cavaliers by 9 at home this year. We played our best game of the year and still lost to a D3 school. MY buddy coaches these kids in AAU and who is also a Cavalier Alum. He told me that night, "Anything less than state is a huge disappointment"

Burg pulled their starters too and I expected a big game out of Holden. He's that good, just not given credit.
I did watch them a little on youtube and knew they were really good. The point guard alone could lift them to a state championship and he's a sophomore. I just don't think Burg got credit for being in this game. I never thought they would win but I thought they would compete and they did. HP is an AAU all-star team, and I agree state should be the goal. They could probably compete with many D1 schools that are still left in the tourney.

[yabbadabbadoo]

I don't know that people are all jealous of the athletic success of Wheelersburg as much as they are tired of the pompousness of the Wheelersburg fans. I enjoy the overall discussion of the games before and after, but some of the remarks from people who have absolutely no outcome on the game are way over the top. Class is definitely needed by some down on the river.

You know what we get sick and tired about people on here bitching about the transfers coming in and even with the transfers Burg gets beat by 18 and like someone said without Holden having a great game they lose by 30+.

If everyone in SE Ohio is okay with just making the Regionals and then getting blown out by a recruited in AAU team then why play the game? We all know the caliber of players around here don’t come close to the amount of high talent players like HP, Africentric, Lutheran East, and do on have to chose from. As long as those types of teams are continued to be allowed to put together, no SE Ohio team will ever make it out of the Regional.

[wobycat]

I don't know that people are all jealous of the athletic success of Wheelersburg as much as they are tired of the pompousness of the Wheelersburg fans. I enjoy the overall discussion of the games before and after, but some of the remarks from people who have absolutely no outcome on the game are way over the top. Class is definitely needed by some down on the river.

You know what we get sick and tired about people on here bitching about the transfers coming in and even with the transfers Burg gets beat by 18 and like someone said without Holden having a great game they lose by 30+.

If everyone in SE Ohio is okay with just making the Regionals and then getting blown out by a recruited in AAU team then why play the game? We all know the caliber of players around here don’t come close to the amount of high talent players like HP, Africentric, Lutheran East, Grove City Christian and do on have to chose from. As long as those types of teams are continued to be allowed to put together, no SE Ohio team will ever make it out of the Regional.

Absolutely, CB helped in football tremendously, but I think basketball needs tweaked. Needing 6 kids to sit out half the season and then come in an play, tells me the whole story.

[ItsMyOpinion]

Time to get over yourself and move on!!

Those parents and kids at Harvest Prep transferred to HP for the same reason the kids in Scioto County transfer to Wheelersburg. They want a good education and they want a chance to play at a high caliber program. If that philosophy is good enough for the Wheelersburg community then it is good enough for their opponents. That philosophy is “OK” when it works in your favor but when it works against you .... “It’s just wrong”. This type attitude makes people and communities look foolish.

[Cato]

CB needs tweeked for football and basketball. It's a start but the multiplier needs bumped up for both.

[formerfcfan]

I don't know that people are all jealous of the athletic success of Wheelersburg as much as they are tired of the pompousness of the Wheelersburg fans. I enjoy the overall discussion of the games before and after, but some of the remarks from people who have absolutely no outcome on the game are way over the top. Class is definitely needed by some down on the river.

You know what we get sick and tired about people on here bitching about the transfers coming in and even with the transfers Burg gets beat by 18 and like someone said without Holden having a great game they lose by 30+.

If everyone in SE Ohio is okay with just making the Regionals and then getting blown out by a recruited in AAU team then why play the game? We all know the caliber of players around here don’t come close to the amount of high talent players like HP, Africentric, Lutheran East, Grove City Christian and do on have to chose from. As long as those types of teams are continued to be allowed to put together, no SE Ohio team will ever make it out of the Regional.

LMAO, are you really using GCC as an example of private school talent accumulation run amok?