a night in the valley

Nestled in the northeast corner of Henry County, along the banks of Deer Creek, is a small school basketball powerhouse - the Shenandoah Raiders.  State Championship banners (2003 & 2005 Lady Raiders) hang from the walls and the boy's team, under the guidance of Coach Dave McCollough, is rolling along at 12-0.  On Saturday night we were treated to a varsity double header, an enthusiastic pep band and a near full house.  And, long after the Raiders moved past Monroe Central, the next generation of Shenandoah roundball remained on the court, getting ready.  CGS.

new albany vs jeff, the pendulum swings

There's a long history here, between these two towns separated by 6 miles.  Conference rivals, former state champs - just look in the mirror Bulldogs & Red Devils.  New Albany won their first Sectional title in 1925, Jeffersonville in '24; New Albany has tallied 16 Regional crowns and 8 Semi-States, Jeff has 18 & 6.  The Bulldogs State Championship came in 1973, the Red Devils followed 20 years later.  A lot of history here, between these two powers on the north shore of the Ohio River. On this night it was all New Albany, currently ranked 3rd in 4A, beating Jeff 86-57.  But, just as the tide rolls in, it always rolls out again.  CGS.

full house

New Albany vs Jeff.  Bulldogs & Red Devils.  4102 seats.  Welcome to a full house.  CGS.