Brown School Lady Bears Basketball

21-8 WHAT A YEAR!!!

Never a good time for some things. But with the way the girls finished the season it's as good a time as any.

Monday night was my last game with the girls basketball team at Brown. I am so unbelievably proud of these girls! I'm not going to bore you with stats and records other than to say that these young ladies have won 36 games over the last 2 years and I am as proud of them as any team I've ever been associated with.

There are a few people I want to thank:

To Coach P - thanks for letting me be a part of your career for the last 13 years and especially these last 2 at the Brown School. I can never repay you for the experiences we have shared over the years.

To Lauren - thanks to the best 3 point shooting assistant coach in KHSAA history. It was fun having you around this year and you will be successful at whatever you decide to do. Just let me know if I can ever help.

To Justin - thanks for your support over the last 2 years. The Brown School is lucky to have you and I wish you continued success.

To Angela - thanks for attending so many games and letting the girls see that you care. It meant a lot to the girls to see you in the stands cheering them on!

To Adonis - thank you for being there every night and keeping the possession arrow correct (LOL private joke).

To Mike - Mr. Stats, thanks for doing the stat tracking. I know it can be hectic but I really appreciate you stepping up.

To the parents - thank you for letting me be a part of your daughters lives for the last 2 years. This is a special group of ladies. They fought through a lot and came thru it all with shining colors. Thanks for always being at games and supporting them unconditionally.

To the girls - I was going to tell you Monday night but there were so many emotions being experienced by us all, I didn't want to pile on. You were asked to do a lot of things this year and last that you weren't necessarily used to doing. You far exceeded our expectations. You are going to be successful at whatever endeavor you decide to pursue. Let me know if I can ever, EVER, do anything for you. I love you.

Coach Gene

My "other" girls!

2017/18 KY Girls Basketball Stat Leaders

What a GREAT regular season!!!! Let me recap:
* The girls won 21 regular season games. A school record for wins by a Lady Bears basketball team.
* The girls won 3 tournaments this year (Louisville Collegiate Classic, Portland Christian Holiday Classic and the All "A" 7th Region tournament) also a school record.
* The girls lost only 7 regular season games, a school record for fewest losses in a season
* The girls were runners-up in the Christmas at the Capitol Tournament in Frankfort, best finish in that event in school history
* The girls were #1 in the state (All schools included) in team defense allowing only 35.2 points a game (http://khsaa.org/basketball/regularseason/2017/statsgit.htm)
* The girls finished tied for 13th (with Sacred Heart) in team rebound average per game (http://khsaa.org/basketball/regularseason/2017/statsgit.htm)
* The girls won 8 of their last 10 games and come into the post season on a roll

Come on out to Assumption tomorrow night (Monday) at 6:00 as the Lady bears go for another school record (advancing to the 7th Region Tournament).

I could go on but you get the picture. This is a very special group of young ladies. I hope you all are as proud of them as the staff is. We love this bunch; they play hard, they rebound, they don't give up, they give their opponents 32 minutes of chaos and they know how to win.

But most importantly, they are a great group of kids with bright futures in whatever endeavor the choose to pursue!

Love you girls - GO LADY BEARS!!!!!

2017/18 KY Girls Basketball Stat Leaders

Get a cup of coffee...

The Lady Bears have run off 5 consecutive victories since the loss at the All "A" State Tournament in Richmond! This brings their record to 18-5. That's 18 wins against only 5 losses!!!! WOW - THE GIRLS HAVE COME SUCH A LONG WAY!

The girls have rebounded with determination and hard work. This latest win streak has brought us to within 2 wins of our season goal of 20 wins and another new school record! Stats and other information available at KHSAA and maXpreps like always.

Only 6 regular season games left before we enter the post season fray on Monday February 19th. The ladies will be playing Assumption (host team) in the 26th District opening round.

Three games this coming week.
We host Collegiate Monday (2-5 ) at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday (2-6) the girls travel to Male for a 6:00 tip off against one of the best teams in the state.
Then Saturday (2-10) Bethlehem visits for a 3:30 home game.

Come on out this week and support the girls. They've worked hard and deserve your support!

Thanks for your support and...
GO LADY BEARS!!!!!!

WOW WOW WOW WOW...Let me recap this season so far.
1. The girls are just 4 wins away from surpassing their 16 win total of last year!
2. The girls won the Louisville Collegiate Classic tournament.
3. The girls won the Portland Christian Holiday Classic.
4. The girls were runners-up in the Christmas at the Capital tournament.
5. AND last night the girls won the All "A" 7th Region championship and will be playing in the State Tournament in Richmond KY. Opening round game is Wednesday the 24th on Eastern Kentucky University's campus at McBrayer Arena. Tip off scheduled for 11:30 a.m.

Thanks to all the students, parents, staff, relatives and friends for the support so far this year. Last night you all were even louder than normal and the staff and girls truly appreciate your continued support!!!

Look for information about the school pep rally, ticket package information, directions and all the other information you need to come support the Lady Bears in the State Tournament. It's been 20 years since Brown was in the Girl's state tournament...and they're ready!!!

GO LADY BEARS!!!!!

WOW! Big opening round win in the the All "A" regional tournament over St. Francis 55-29 to run our record to 12-4! We did it with defense, hustle and rebounding...sound familiar.

At the beginning of the year we set goals for this season. One was to make it to the "A" State Tournament in Richmond next week. We're one win away.

The ladies play host Collegiate on Saturday at 6:30 for the regional championship and the right to got to Richmond next week for state.

Please come out and support the ladies Saturday. Collegiate is at home and have great crowd support...come on out and support the girls. Ask all the family memebrs, neighbors, Brown School alum, pick up folks from the bus stop, whatever...get 'em there to cheer on the Lady Bears!!!!!

GO LADY BEARS!!! (MIC DROP)

It's time! Tonight is our first game in the All "A" 7th Region Tournament. We've had a great season so far and now we're 2 wins away from going to the All "A" State Tournament in Richmond next week!!!

Come to Collegiate tonight and support the girls. Game is against St. Francis and tips off at 6:00. Get there early, tickets are rumored as being scalped for several hundred dollars.

GO LADY BEARS!!!!!

Dilly, Dilly...

The 7th Region All "A" Tournament seedings are out and the Lady Bears received the #1 seed and will have a first Round bye in the event being held at Collegiate in 2 weeks.

On Wednesday January 17th at 6:00 pm the ladies will play the winner of the KCD/St Francis game in one semi final. The other semi final contest is between Collegiate / Whitefield Academy.

The 2 teams advancing to the finals will play for the right to represent Region 7 in the All "A" Classic State Tournament in Richmond, KY the following week.

We have picked up a game against a very tough Doss team next Thursday the 11th at 6:00 pm at Doss.

Exciting times for the Lady Bears!!!

GO LADY BEARS!

I forgot to mention that the Lady Bears rank 7th in the state in rebounds per game!

2nd in state in points allowed per game and 7th in state in rebounds per game! Not bad for a little school in downtown Louisville!

TOP 20 REBOUND LEADERS
(playing a minimum of 10 games)
(ranked by average)
School Gms Reb Avg
1. Paris 15 643 42.9
2. Doss 16 653 40.8
3. Loyd Memorial 11 445 40.5
4. Hazard 13 515 39.6
5. Spencer County 13 514 39.5
6. Lawrence County 10 390 39.0
7. Brown 14 525 37.5

GO LADY BEARS!!!!