Reedsville Eastern back on the map?

[gh123]

throwitdown--"but you can't count them out returning the two best players in the league in Cunningham and Strahler."

Am i reading this wrong?
I dont think I am...and I disagree with that statement.

AND FOR THE RECORD..Eastern@RV the Eagles came back and TIED RV but did not take the lead...However, the paper i do believe counted this as one of the 20 games...which IMO they should have.

[1wish]

look for jake lynch to be player of the year and get his 1000 points. johnson has a lot i mean a lot of growning up to do.

[throwitdown]

throwitdown--"but you can't count them out returning the two best players in the league in Cunningham and Strahler."

Am i reading this wrong?
I dont think I am...and I disagree with that statement.

AND FOR THE RECORD..Eastern@RV the Eagles came back and TIED RV but did not take the lead...However, the paper i do believe counted this as one of the 20 games...which IMO they should have.

No I think you read it right, it wasnt a typo. Thats my opinion, that is just in the tvc hocking though.I'm not saying waterford will be good though because they lose so many seniors and leadership, and who knows if simms will be coaching or not. But I really don't even see how any one could argue that those are the two most talented players returning in the league. If you watched any games at the convo during the tournament you would know that. Cunningham will win tvc player of the year, and strahler will be first team all tvc although he will probably lead the league in turnovers. Waterford will be a .500 team though and struggle at times but they could be good if someone steps up and leads this team. Eastern should win the league though, with the depth of young kids they return. I can't remember, what was their jv team like? Fed Hock returns a couple decent kids and are always a threat but like Waterford they lose alot of talent and leadership. I dont think Fed Hock's jv was very good this year either. Eastern should win the league and Waterford and Fed Hock will battle for 2nd.

[4sporterEHS]

I believe one of the best returners is Jake Lynch. Not Cunningham or Strahler. Lynch is a team leader. I dont see that out of Cunningham or Strahler.

[dish it]

eastern will have a very competitive team next year i agree with that. fed will be ok too. they have grant smith returning along with thompson two great players which will lead the team. the jv team was young and many didnt get alot of quarters in jv due to the number of varsity players. one team that hasnt been mentioned is southern. they have some nice talent coming back as well so i wouldnt count them out.

[throwitdown]

I believe one of the best returners is Jake Lynch. Not Cunningham or Strahler. Lynch is a team leader. I dont see that out of Cunningham or Strahler.

I will agree with you on that. You're just repeating what I said. Cunningham and Strahler are very talented players but are not leaders, thats why i said waterford will struggle at times. I simply said that as far as talent goes in the league nobody is more talented than Cunningham and Strahler. But thats just talent, as far as having the whole package and who helps you win games, I would take Lynch over Strahler. So thats why Eastern should have an edge over Waterford next year. I thought Strahler really got better as the year went on and had a great showing at the convo. However, he still is too erratic and turns the ball over too much and takes bad shots instead of getting Cunningham his touches down low. That was the case in the Worthington Christian game. It also scares me that Strahler is going to be waterford's primary ball handler, with Lang leaving. With Strahler, you take the good with the bad. Im gonna say Cunningham or Lynch is tvc player of the year. Strahler will lead the tvc in points, turnovers, and shot attempts.

[gh123]

I believe one of the best returners is Jake Lynch. Not Cunningham or Strahler. Lynch is a team leader. I dont see that out of Cunningham or Strahler.

I will agree with you on that. You're just repeating what I said. Cunningham and Strahler are very talented players but are not leaders, thats why i said waterford will struggle at times. I simply said that as far as talent goes in the league nobody is more talented than Cunningham and Strahler. But thats just talent, as far as having the whole package and who helps you win games, I would take Lynch over Strahler. So thats why Eastern should have an edge over Waterford next year. I thought Strahler really got better as the year went on and had a great showing at the convo. However, he still is too erratic and turns the ball over too much and takes bad shots instead of getting Cunningham his touches down low. That was the case in the Worthington Christian game. It also scares me that Strahler is going to be waterford's primary ball handler, with Lang leaving. With Strahler, you take the good with the bad. Im gonna say Cunningham or Lynch is tvc player of the year. Strahler will lead the tvc in points, turnovers, and shot attempts.

okay...now i'm starting to see a little of your point. BUT, (not picking on a kid or anything)...i just can't get over Cunninghams attitude. He gets so upset in all the games...if he had a better control, he would be a much better player. As for me, i'll take lynch for tvc player of the year the next TWO years...not just because im an eagle fan, but because this kid can shoot lights out anytime he feels it. Plus on defense the kid is a down right theif, he stole so much a couple of games last year the police department was called. Imagine if lynch had the body of a typical basketball player...about 6'3 or 6'4...can you say unstoppable? kids have a hard time dealing with him now and he's what, 5'8"?? But hey, we still have a LONG time until next year so until then..we wait...

[throwitdown]

I believe one of the best returners is Jake Lynch. Not Cunningham or Strahler. Lynch is a team leader. I dont see that out of Cunningham or Strahler.

I will agree with you on that. You're just repeating what I said. Cunningham and Strahler are very talented players but are not leaders, thats why i said waterford will struggle at times. I simply said that as far as talent goes in the league nobody is more talented than Cunningham and Strahler. But thats just talent, as far as having the whole package and who helps you win games, I would take Lynch over Strahler. So thats why Eastern should have an edge over Waterford next year. I thought Strahler really got better as the year went on and had a great showing at the convo. However, he still is too erratic and turns the ball over too much and takes bad shots instead of getting Cunningham his touches down low. That was the case in the Worthington Christian game. It also scares me that Strahler is going to be waterford's primary ball handler, with Lang leaving. With Strahler, you take the good with the bad. Im gonna say Cunningham or Lynch is tvc player of the year. Strahler will lead the tvc in points, turnovers, and shot attempts.

okay...now i'm starting to see a little of your point. BUT, (not picking on a kid or anything)...i just can't get over Cunninghams attitude. He gets so upset in all the games...if he had a better control, he would be a much better player. As for me, i'll take lynch for tvc player of the year the next TWO years...not just because im an eagle fan, but because this kid can shoot lights out anytime he feels it. Plus on defense the kid is a down right theif, he stole so much a couple of games last year the police department was called. Imagine if lynch had the body of a typical basketball player...about 6'3 or 6'4...can you say unstoppable? kids have a hard time dealing with him now and he's what, 5'8"?? But hey, we still have a LONG time until next year so until then..we wait...

Yea no doubt Lynch is solid. And I was just like you being skeptical about Cunningham's attitude, but did you see how he played in the tournament? He played great on both ends and with composure I have never seen out of him. So maybe he's getting better about that. Only time will tell I guess.

[TornadoMan25]

I know Southern should be good next year and I also know that against Southern this past season, Eastern NEVER had the lead in the 4th quarter in both games!!! There is your two games....

[throwitdown]

Does Southern have anybody? How did they beat Eastern twice? I watched them against waterford twice and they looked absolutely miserable and showed no potential to ever be good. But somehow, they won some games and made it to the convo. Maybe that was just a bad matchup for them who knows. But what players do they have returning?

[gh123]

i didnt get to see cunningham and the wildcats play in the tournament...but ill take your word for it

and southern was one of those 'live by the three, die by the three' teams...and against eastern BOTH times, they shot lights out...thats the only way you can explain it. they pulled up threes all the time, and continuously made them. the first game they made way more three pointers than the second though.

[Steely Dan]

Waterford did play really well down the stretch, and there were no issues or problems with the Cunningham kid, he actually played really well, and had no problems in the last 3 games for H2OFord.

If he can continue to mature, and learn how to deal with adversity, H2OFord willl be a force to be reckoned with next year. Just depends on how he has grown, and who is coaching him next year.......

[4sporterEHS]

Southern and Eastern game is always a Rivalry and Eastern can be the best team in the leaque and Southern be the worste (& vise versa) and it would still be a great game to watch. This year Eastern just didnt play like it was a rivalry game. Southern did, and won.

[bleacherballer]

Eastern has their nights of being i good team i will agree. But they need take those nights and use them everynight!!!! As for the Cunningham kid if he keeps improveing his temper then look out next year because disaster will strike in whatever gym he steps into!

[Ballin'23]

How can people say Eastern hasnt been on the map since their final 4 appearance? The had 3 straight trips to Columbus from 03-05 and were ranked #3 in the state in the 05 season at one point in time.. Easterns success completely relies on whether Howie is there or not and I think he will be there until Kelly and Devin graduates... Its kinda sad to look at the TVC as a whole and to see how weak it is now compared to how it was from 00-05.. None of the teams now would match up to the teams back then..

[dish it]

Its kinda sad to look at the TVC as a whole and to see how weak it is now compared to how it was from 00-05.. None of the teams now would match up to the teams back then..

I dont know about that statement. what about the fderal hocking team last year? a very solid group of ball players who walked over everybody in the league. And even this year, waterford and fed. were both very good ball clubs!

[enigmaax]

I know Southern should be good next year and I also know that against Southern this past season, Eastern NEVER had the lead in the 4th quarter in both games!!! There is your two games....

They didn't lead in the 4th at Waterford, either. Not sure what exactly the paper said to know how/what the inaccuracy is.

As for Cunningham, he did a great job keeping his head in the tournament. For the most part, I liked his defensive development as there wasn't as much jumping around. He took a few charges in the district championship. His foul trouble and the way WC attacked the Cats "d" kind of negated him in the regional, but he certainly didn't have a bad game. The personnel losses for Waterford could go either way - Cunningham will probably be emphasized more heavily in the offense as there won't be four or five others to take the heat off him. He could get more shots and he generally takes good shots. On the other hand, if a team shuts him down there may not be enough support to pick up the slack. Strahler will get his points but is prone to turnovers (as mentioned) and again, may not be as effective if Cunningham is already neutralized. Now my question is, which teams will have the personnel to physically take Cunningham out of the game?

[4sporterEHS]

How can people say Eastern hasnt been on the map since their final 4 appearance? The had 3 straight trips to Columbus from 03-05 and were ranked #3 in the state in the 05 season at one point in time.. Easterns success completely relies on whether Howie is there or not and I think he will be there until Kelly and Devin graduates... Its kinda sad to look at the TVC as a whole and to see how weak it is now compared to how it was from 00-05.. None of the teams now would match up to the teams back then..

I totally agree.

[Ballin'23]

What about the Federal Hocking team from last year. Who from there could both Cross and Dill in the post. Then throw Cozart on the perimeter and Dillard could score also in spurts and add his defense and hustle to the equation. How bout the Fed Hock team that beat Eastern twice that season?? Last years team is no match for them.. I would hope they would walk over everybody in the league, they are one of the only decent teams in the league. There are no really solid BIG men in the league like there use to be. Best big man there was recently was Evan Garrett, who is a beast in my opinion, and he would of been a 3 man on the 05 Eastern team. I cant forget all the parents from Eastern so happy after the 05 class graduated because it was time for there "all star" children to shine. Then the 10 games I think the next year, 3 after that and like 6 last season. 05 One more games in one season than they did in 3 years.