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Good Luck to you and your family Coach Bates. You were very good to the kids and community.

AAW,
Thank you for the kind words and yes it is true that I'll be leaving at the end of the year.  With hard work, belief and buy-in by the kids, we were able to take a program who won 3 games and only made the playoffs twice in school history to back to back playoffs and 20 win seasons in only 4 seasons.  Frankston is rich in tradition mainly due to Coach Loper who is a legend.  He amassed over 600 wins while at Frankston.  I only hope that I can continue the tradition.  Best of luck to all the SETX teams and I definitely ain't going to miss playing the Beaumont schools in the first round every year!  

My take on the game:
1. Ozen is a very solid team and gave us fits with their press.  They play with such confidence.
2. Ozen also hurt us on the offensive glass.  Gibson and Boyd were just too big and too physical.
3. Bolden hit nine 3's last night which definitely helped the cause.
4. I would like to think that Ozen didn't play down but rather New Caney played well and had a good game plan.  But then again I am biased.
Overall it was a fun game and I really enjoyed it.  At least it wasn't a snooze fest blow out.  The better team won last night and moved on to the next round.  My one observation was it didn't look like Ozen was enjoying or having fun last night.  I hope they aren't consumed with the destination but rather take time to enjoy the journey.  Smile and laugh,  which was my favorite part of the night.  Gibson tried to look at my dry erase board to see the play I drew up.  I said I can't allow you to do that, while smiling myself, and the kid had a huge smile on his face.  I erased it and then showed it to him and he cracked up laughing.  That's the spirit young kids need.  
Love the game. Enjoy the moment.

My take on the game:
1. Ozen is a very solid team and gave us fits with their press.  They play with such confidence.
2. Ozen also hurt us on the offensive glass.  Gibson and Boyd were just too big and too physical.
3. Bolden hit nine 3's last night which definitely helped the cause.
4. I would like to think that Ozen didn't play down but rather New Caney played well and had a good game plan.  But then again I am biased.
Overall it was a fun game and I really enjoyed it.  At least it wasn't a snooze fest blow out.  The better team won last night and moved on to the next round.  My one observation was it didn't look like Ozen was enjoying or having fun last night.  I hope they aren't consumed with the destination but rather take time to enjoy the journey.  Smile and laugh,  which was my favorite part of the night.  Gibson tried to look at my dry erase board to see the play I drew up.  I said I can't allow you to do that, while smiling myself, and the kid had a huge smile on his face.  I erased it and then showed it to him and he cracked up laughing.  That's the spirit young kids need.  
Love the game. Enjoy the moment.

My take on the game:
1. Ozen is a very solid team and gave us fits with their press.  They play with such confidence.
2. Ozen also hurt us on the offensive glass.  Gibson and Boyd were just too big and too physical.
3. Bolden hit nine 3's last night which definitely helped the cause.
4. I would like to think that Ozen didn't play down but rather New Caney played well and had a good game plan.  But then again I am biased.
Overall it was a fun game and I really enjoyed it.  At least it wasn't a snooze fest blow out.  The better team won last night and moved on to the next round.  My one observation was it didn't look like Ozen was enjoying or having fun last night.  I hope they aren't consumed with the destination but rather take time to enjoy the journey.  Smile and laugh,  which was my favorite part of the night.  Gibson tried to look at my dry erase board to see the play I drew up.  I said I can't allow you to do that, while smiling myself, and the kid had a huge smile on his face.  I erased it and then showed it to him and he cracked up laughing.  That's the spirit young kids need.  
Love the game. Enjoy the moment.

My take on the game:
1. Ozen is a very solid team and gave us fits with their press.  They play with such confidence.
2. Ozen also hurt us on the offensive glass.  Gibson and Boyd were just too big and too physical.
3. Bolden hit nine 3's last night which definitely helped the cause.
4. I would like to think that Ozen didn't play down but rather New Caney played well and had a good game plan.  But then again I am biased.
Overall it was a fun game and I really enjoyed it.  At least it wasn't a snooze fest blow out.  The better team won last night and moved on to the next round.  My one observation was it didn't look like Ozen was enjoying or having fun last night.  I hope they aren't consumed with the destination but rather take time to enjoy the journey.  Smile and laugh,  which was my favorite part of the night.  Gibson tried to look at my dry erase board to see the play I drew up.  I said I can't allow you to do that, while smiling myself, and the kid had a huge smile on his face.  I erased it and then showed it to him and he cracked up laughing.  That's the spirit young kids need.  
Love the game. Enjoy the moment.

Why is everyone obsessed with the D1 title?  To me if a kid is blessed enough to play at any level and get it paid for then what else can you ask for?  

Why is everyone obsessed with the D1 title?  To me if a kid is blessed enough to play at any level and get it paid for then what else can you ask for?  

Why is everyone obsessed with the D1 title?  To me if a kid is blessed enough to play at any level and get it paid for then what else can you ask for?  

Why is everyone obsessed with the D1 title?  To me if a kid is blessed enough to play at any level and get it paid for then what else can you ask for?  

Why is everyone obsessed with the D1 title?  To me if a kid is blessed enough to play at any level and get it paid for then what else can you ask for?  

Why is everyone obsessed with the D1 title?  To me if a kid is blessed enough to play at any level and get it paid for then what else can you ask for?  

Why is everyone obsessed with the D1 title?  To me if a kid is blessed enough to play at any level and get it paid for then what else can you ask for?  

Why is everyone obsessed with the D1 title?  To me if a kid is blessed enough to play at any level and get it paid for then what else can you ask for?  

Why is everyone obsessed with the D1 title?  To me if a kid is blessed enough to play at any level and get it paid for then what else can you ask for?  

Why is everyone obsessed with the D1 title?  To me if a kid is blessed enough to play at any level and get it paid for then what else can you ask for?  

I'd be saying, "I'll personally tutor him until he gets caught up. Just enroll him. Now."

No one has asked this question yet, but how is the Kelly coach doing after his school rejected a 7'3 player that could have helped his team? I would still be crying.

No one has asked this question yet, but how is the Kelly coach doing after his school rejected a 7'3 player that could have helped his team? I would still be crying.

Just to try and help.
The kid could be eligible if the "guardian" is his legal guardian.  Meaning, whoever sent him from Atlanta signed over all rights of guardianship to whoever he is staying with now.  If not, he could be deemed ineligible.  But first they will have to fill out the PAPF (Previous Athletic Participation Form) for the player, the PAPF will then go to the DEC (District Executive Committee) for a vote.  If the DEC votes yes, he is eligible.  If the DEC votes no, Central and his guardian can then file an appeal with UIL.  UIL is not known for passing these at a high rate but it has been known to happen.
My advice is, sit back and wait.  You can assume all you want but we won't know until the DEC decides or the UIL.