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The Hurley Rebels made a huge statement tonight against the Honaker Tigers and they ran away with a 84-47 win over the Tigers. The 84 points was Hurley's largest output of the season and also the largest scoring output since Mark Cooper became the coach. Also tonight's home victory was Hurley's 22 straight victory at home, the last time the Rebels lost a game at home was February 13, 2009. Great win tonight Rebels!!!

It was 60-50 Hurley

Logan started this one off by jumping out to a 16-2 lead. Hurley would come back and cut it to as little as 6 on two separate occasions. However Logan would pull away late and get the win 75-58.

The Hurley Rebels excelled last March in Virginia High’s Bearcat Den, winning a dramatic state quarterfinal game to book their trip to Richmond. This December they’ll try their luck on the other side of Bristol. After a run to the VHSL Group A, Division 1 state semifinals last season, the small Southwest Virginia school will make its first appearance in the storied Arby’s Classic prep basketball tournament hosted by Tennessee High at Viking Hall next month. “We feel like we’ve got several good athletes and we’re just looking forward to being able to showcase our kids and our team and let Southwest Virginia know that we’re here to represent them,†said Hurley coach Mark Cooper. The Rebels and the other 17 teams in the field for the 29th annual tournament, which will feature 30 games from Dec. 27-31, found out their opening opponents Sunday afternoon during a draw held at the Arby’s eatery on Volunteer Parkway. Hurley won’t have an easy task in its inaugural Arby’s game as they’ll begin the tournament on Dec. 27 at 5:30 p.m. against the Mentor Cardinals out of Ohio. Mentor finished third in the 2010 tournament, setting an Arby’s record with 42 3-pointers and claiming the unofficial title of fan favorite as the undersized team surprised bigger opponents with an up-tempo style of play. “It was a very, very entertaining bunch to watch last year,†said Tennessee High coach Roby Witcher, who led Sunday’s draw. “They’re up and down the floor.†Last year’s tournament MVP, Cole Krizancic, has graduated, but the Cardinals return Justin Fritts, who made the 2010 all-tournament team and averaged 21.8 point per game on the season. “We want to play the best,†Cooper said. “We’ve not varied from that the last couple years. We’ve went out and we’ve asked to play the best and this year we got what we asked for right off the bat.†Gate City is the other Southwest Virginia team in the 2011 field, while Tennessee High, Sullivan East, Dobyns-Bennett, Cherokee, Greeneville and Sevier County represent the Northeast Tennessee contingent. The remaining 10 teams hail from other areas of Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Germany and the Bahamas. If Hurley and Gate City, which will take on Greater Atlanta in the first round, either both win or both lose their opening games, the Rebels and Blue Devils will meet in the tournament quarterfinals or the losers’ bracket, respectively. “It would be fun for the teams and everyone would want to come out to watch a good Southwest Virginia ball game,†Cooper said about the prospect of facing Gate City. Three-time Arby’s champion and regular participant Science Hill out of Johnson City, Tenn., will not be taking part in this year’s event, instead heading to Honolulu the week after Christmas to compete in the Merv Lopes Hoops Classic. But two former Hilltoppers are slated to appear at Viking Hall as Jaylen Allen and Shannon Hale, who both transferred from Science Hill after last season, will return to the area with their new team, Christ School out of Arden, N.C. The Greenies will play the final game of the first round at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 28 against either Greeneville or Tabernacle Baptist from the Bahamas. Host Tennessee High will open the tournament at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 28 against Nashville, Tenn.’s, Christ Presbyterian Academy. The CPA Lions are led by coach Drew Maddux, a high-intensity guard during his playing days at Vanderbilt who scored 1,689 points for the Commodores. “I bet his teams are probably going to take on his personality as well,†Witcher said. CPA features Jalen Lindsey, a 6-foot-6 sophomore drawing recruiting attention from major NCAA Division I programs such as North Carolina, Tennessee, Vanderbilt and Memphis. The Vikings, however, are off to a 3-0 start this year and earned sixth place at the 2010 Arby’s, their best finish at the tournament since also finishing sixth in 1998. Sullivan East is also off to a 3-0 start on the young season and the Patriots will face Charlotte Christian at 7 p.m. on Dec. 27 in their Arby’s opener. “I think it’s one of those schools who has a reputation of all the kids in that particular area who are basketball-minded, basketball-inclined, college in their future, hopefully NBA in their future, they kind of migrate to this individual school,†Witcher said about the Knights, who are led by junior Patrick Rooks, a Clemson recruit. Other first-round matchups include Cherokee against Craigmont (Tenn.), Dobyns-Bennett versus Irmo (S.C.) and Fort Myers (Fla.) taking on the winner of Sevier County and Urspring, Germany. The Sevier County/Urspring matchup, one of two opening-round games, will kick off the 2011 classic on Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. Urspring became the first international team to reach an Arby’s final last year only to fall 52-36 to Columbia (Ga.). The Germans, however, once again appear to be a threat to make a deep Arby’s run this December. “Urspring, Germany, is always going to be big and strong,†Witcher said. “They’ve got everybody back except for one player from last year’s team.†Witcher said a number of teams in this year’s field could be legitimate contenders for the 2011 crown. “There’s never an easy draw,†he said. “I don’t think there’s a preferable draw even this year for anyone. I think all the teams are pretty tough. They’re going to be strong, they’re going to be athletic, they’re going to be big, they’re going to be able to run, they’re going to be able to shoot – or they wouldn’t be trying to get in this tournament.†Even against the daunting lineup of opponents, Cooper said his Hurley squad will relish the opportunity to be a part of the prestigious event. “I think the Arby’s is fun for the kids – and that’s what we’re looking to get out of it,†he said. “We’re looking for exposure. Being from rural Southwest Virginia, we don’t always get that exposure. To play against the big boys – we’re excited. We’re coming into it, we feel like if we play up to our best we can be competitive and hope to put on a good show.â€

don't know but would really be interested in finding out

As far as a boy's basketball player, Tyler may very well be the best scorer I have seen since I've been watching Hurley basketball. Note that I did not get to personally see the likes of John Potter or Mark Cooper, or even a Alex Clevinger play. However in the time I have been watching Hurley basketball the only player that was as good at scoring as Tyler, would be Heath Estep. Heath was a lot like Tyler in the fact that he could slash down the line take it to the hole and draw the foul. Heath was also a great shooter as is Tyler. I think both players also share a great passion for the game and a huge desire to win. As was previously said Tyler could very well break John Potter school scoring record with a huge season as he has around 1,200 points and Potter had 1,626 points. I do believe however Tyler would much rather have a state championship ring on his finger any day than to have a record. It is gonna be really fun to watch these boys in their quest for a state title this year.

He is staying from what I have heard.

Hurley Rebels quarterback Austin Cooper was injuried with a little over a minute to go tonight. He took a hard hit out of bounds into the sideline fence he laid on the sidelines where the coaches were with him for the last minute of the game. He was then assisted off the field with the help of fellow teammates. I talk to someone in his family and they informed me that they have took him to Pikeville Medical Center.

I've already heard people complaining about as well. A lot of people think it is bad that they did something like that for him but yet The two all time leading scorers in boys and girls don't having anything. Thats John Potter and Terri Hurley. The thing is in my opinion you can't knock the kid he deserves it what he was able to do last year was just unreal he is a awesome athlete and he derserves this honor, but I do think that things like this needs to be done to honor other teams and other great individuals. Anyway awesome banner!!!!

Awesome banner for a awesome athlete. I however wished they would put banners they would put banners for region titles and district titles and for teams that went to state in both the boys and girls. I also wished they would put the pictures of all the 1000 point scorers out at the high school like they did when we were at the middle school. We have had some great teams both recently and in the past, as well as a lot of great ball players. I think we should honor these teams and these players.

I m so tired of hearing this, this is all I have heard since Friday night is people talking about how it was such a shocker that Hurley won. With most of these comments coming from people from Grundy, of course!!! The only reason Grundy fans are saying it's a surprise that the Rebels defeated Haysi is because Grundy beat Hurley and then Haysi came to Grundy and destroyed them. Just go to show you that if the Rebels played Grundy right now it would be a whole different ballgame. Grundy gave up 44 points to Haysi which by the way all came before halftime, while Hurley held Haysi to just 8 points. In my opinion it's not a surprise, we defeated Haysi last year badly on their home field and this year beat them at The Cliff. I wished everyone would quit talking like it's unbelievable that Hurley won. I talked to some of the boys after the game and believe me they knew that everyone in the Mountaineer picked against them, they knew what the prediction in the Bristol was, and they knew what people on here was saying especially those people on the other side of the mountain. Something else I have found funny is how some people thought the grass was greener on the other side of the mountain and now they set over there at 5-3 and the Rebels are 5-3 as well while it looks like the Rebels have a good chance to go 7-3 while Grundy still have a whoopin coming from the Honaker Tigers!!!

Hurley is actually only 1-2 as they lost to Grundy and Honaker and they defeated Haysi

In D1, Hurley is definatly the favorite to repeat and I also see Twin Springs being tough yet again this season. Not to sure about Castlewood not sure of what they have back.

AMEN!!! Preach it brother!!! I couldn't have said it better myself. I believe some people just don,t realize how dangerous this Hurley team is but everyone will find out in less than two months when they begin their run at state again.

Come on out and check out some games this year and see first hand what a great point guard he is. I am sure from the way you are talking he will definatly surprise you.

I'm 31 years old

Four of the starting 5 are seniors but they very well could be another good run for Hurley coming in the next couple years they are a really good group of boys that are in the 7th grade right now. With a couple other good players in the 6th and the 8th.

I just thought about this its still real early to think about this but it is really possible that the current starting 5 could actually have four 1000 point scorers on it. Starting point guard Wesley Peck scored a little over 200 points in his freshman season last year. I don't see any reason why he shouldn't score about the same if not more this season. Then when Austin, Tyler, and Dustin graduates, I would imagine Peck would become more of a scorer in his junior and senior seasons. So I could seriously see him getting his 1000 as well.

What was the graduation years of the 5 players from each team did they have to play with each other the whole 4 years or did they all graduate at different times. Hurley will have 3 from this class so they each have been able to get a 1000 while having 2 other teammates scoring 1000 during their 4 years.

Well I will say this I do believe the BDD is the weakest I have seen it in quiet a while. Then on the part about comparing the current Hurley team with the 2006 Twin Valley team and the 2001 Council team. I know everyone will say I am just saying this because I am a Hurley fan. Honestly I do believe that Hurley is a better team than those two. Within the first few games of this upcoming season both Austin Cooper and Dustin Waynick will join teammate Tyler Cooper in Hurley's 1000's point club. I have seen teams with very talented players in SWVA and big scorers but never have I seen one team have three big scorers like this team does. On any given night any of the three can go for 20+.

Hurley would beat Twin Valley by 20 easily!!!