By Ryan Hoots January 30, 2024 We have been blessed to be alive for such a historic time for high school hoops in Kentucky. From the hype being proven real about last year’s #1 rated player in the state, Reed Sheppard. To the record held by Wayland’s “King” Kelly Coleman for 67 years being broken…More
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Slamming Success Hoop Dreams Club Teams Score Big at Griffin Elite
MilkCrate is at it early, 930am early (gotta love AAU ball), to cover the 2033 Boys and 2031 Girls Hoop Dreams Club Teams from Lexington. This tournament, being held at Griffin Elite in the Greater Cincinnati Area, looked to highlight some of the top elementary talent in the region. It’s going to be a long…More
Moreno Lays Down Law in Capital as WarHawks take down Catholic Knights in Gary Moore Classic
By Ryan Hoots January 27,2024 From the 606 to the 502, MilkCrate was high in the rafters at Franklin County High School in the state capital of Frankfort, Kentucky for the Gary Moore Classic. Gary Moore, the namesake of the showcase, was a legendary coach at Franklin County from 1980-2001, leading his Flyers to 5…More
Kentucky’s All “A” Classic Night 2: Newport Wildcats Claw Back, Lyon County Lions Roar, and Evangel Christian Warriors Reign Supreme Under the Corbin Lights
By: Ryan Hoot I made the quick drive down 75 south from Lexington to the birthplace of fried chicken, or fried chicken that matters at least, referring to none other than the Original Kentucky Fried Chicken in Corbin, Kentucky. The excitement filled the building early and “White Horse” by Eastern Kentucky’s own Chris Stapleton rang…More
