Leah Macy
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Well that sucks she will probably have the best game of her life every time she plays against us. Pretty much like all the Louisville volleyball players who go to other schools always have their best games against us.
Really a Bummer. I always heard she was a UK lean though. Obviously that was not
correct. We now have to get Johnson from Sacred Heart. She is top 10 nationally and is
right in our backyard, but I have no idea how she is leaning. She is a must get!
correct. We now have to get Johnson from Sacred Heart. She is top 10 nationally and is
right in our backyard, but I have no idea how she is leaning. She is a must get!
The thing about Notre Dame is they have championship talent players on their team. They don’t have a championship level coach so it doesn’t matter how much talent they have they are not title bound.
I too get frustrated when a local talent goes elsewhere, but I want to offer some perspective when it comes to WBB. Jefferson Co is somewhere around 17th in US city population, which should translate into an abundance of competitive HS talent, but anyone who follows HS sports in Louisville knows that is clearly not the case here.
Jefferson County Public Schools are a disaster in just about every respect. The reason that Sacred Heart and Assumption dominate Louisville Women sports (Christian Academy to a lesser degree) is not as much about their superiority, but rather a reflection of the obstacles that hinder the rest of the County Public schools from attracting kids to play organized sports.
Ever since Court-mandated busing in JC, HS sports in Louisville has declined precipitously. I grew up here in the 50s and 60s when Boys HS Basketball and Football were producing multiple kids each year who were capable of playing anywhere in America. Regrettably, the decline with the Boys affects the Girls as well.
I know that CJW keeps an eye on the local kids as much as anyone, but he knows that UL can and will compete equally against ND by recruiting with a more National HS focus, and using the Portal.
Jefferson County Public Schools are a disaster in just about every respect. The reason that Sacred Heart and Assumption dominate Louisville Women sports (Christian Academy to a lesser degree) is not as much about their superiority, but rather a reflection of the obstacles that hinder the rest of the County Public schools from attracting kids to play organized sports.
Ever since Court-mandated busing in JC, HS sports in Louisville has declined precipitously. I grew up here in the 50s and 60s when Boys HS Basketball and Football were producing multiple kids each year who were capable of playing anywhere in America. Regrettably, the decline with the Boys affects the Girls as well.
I know that CJW keeps an eye on the local kids as much as anyone, but he knows that UL can and will compete equally against ND by recruiting with a more National HS focus, and using the Portal.
I agree whole heartedly but another big problem is the KHSAA. They have a socialism type attitude instead of encouraging competition they have the everybody gets a ribbon mentality. I remember when Brian Brohm was a senior at Trinity and Trinity went undefeated.
At the same time Don Bosco Prep of New Jersey went undefeated as well. Both schools bounced around between 1 & 2 all year. ESPN wanted to have the 2 teams playoff and they would pay each school 3 million. The KHSAA said no they didn’t want the privates schools to gain further advantage over the public schools with more money or recognition.
You are also right about busing I remember when the public schools were equal athletically and academically. Busing ended all that and the quality in both athletics and academics dropped considerably. You are also right in regards to CJW has to recruit on a national level in order to compete at the level we are at right now.
I hate it when local talent leaves here to go to other programs like basketball and volleyball. I hope this doesn’t effect the recruiting of Johnson at Sacred Heart.
At the same time Don Bosco Prep of New Jersey went undefeated as well. Both schools bounced around between 1 & 2 all year. ESPN wanted to have the 2 teams playoff and they would pay each school 3 million. The KHSAA said no they didn’t want the privates schools to gain further advantage over the public schools with more money or recognition.
You are also right about busing I remember when the public schools were equal athletically and academically. Busing ended all that and the quality in both athletics and academics dropped considerably. You are also right in regards to CJW has to recruit on a national level in order to compete at the level we are at right now.
I hate it when local talent leaves here to go to other programs like basketball and volleyball. I hope this doesn’t effect the recruiting of Johnson at Sacred Heart.
Agreed Koz! We see this in the same prism. I love History, as it provides insight as to how we arrived at this place in time, and a good sense of where we are headed.
What the hell does Leah Macy choosing to go to Notre Dame have to do
with Jefferson Co. public schools. Absolutely nothing. She attended Catholic
schools (Mercy & Bethelem) I assume because her family is Catholic. That no doubt
played a role in her choosing Notre Dame. I don't see your point (if there is one) at all.
Reagen Bender signed with UL and attends Sacred Heart. Jeff recruits girls who attend
both private and public schools. So again, what's your point???
with Jefferson Co. public schools. Absolutely nothing. She attended Catholic
schools (Mercy & Bethelem) I assume because her family is Catholic. That no doubt
played a role in her choosing Notre Dame. I don't see your point (if there is one) at all.
Reagen Bender signed with UL and attends Sacred Heart. Jeff recruits girls who attend
both private and public schools. So again, what's your point???
It is about the local talent overall he just missed it. If you look at the Louisville men’s basketball teams in the 80’s they were loaded with local talent. Talent that could win National Titles. The population of Louisville has grown since then but the talent level has decreased.
JMS1947
As Bardman pointed out, my contribution was not about Macy’s decision to select ND, but rather more about the limited competition in JCHS.
Not intended to minimize Macy’s talent, or SHA’s overall team performance; however most of their success is measured in terms of JCHS competition.
Most Louisvillians who followed local HS sports dating back to the 50s and 60s will quickly acknowledge the decline in D1 talent since Busing was mandated in this County.
I wish Leah the best, but I am not sure that Jeff will not be successful finding an out of towner who will be just as good if not better than Macy.
As Bardman pointed out, my contribution was not about Macy’s decision to select ND, but rather more about the limited competition in JCHS.
Not intended to minimize Macy’s talent, or SHA’s overall team performance; however most of their success is measured in terms of JCHS competition.
Most Louisvillians who followed local HS sports dating back to the 50s and 60s will quickly acknowledge the decline in D1 talent since Busing was mandated in this County.
I wish Leah the best, but I am not sure that Jeff will not be successful finding an out of towner who will be just as good if not better than Macy.
Yes, I agree. Riding a school bus and/or attending public schools reduces your athletic ability!!!
Hey Leah, just remember there is something called the "Transfer Portal" ! 
You obviously have no idea the sacrifice it is for an athlete to be bussed from his or her school, eliminating the available time to practice after school.
You are grossly mis-informed. Students who were bused out of their neighborhoods
stayed after school ended at 2:20 and practiced like everone else. There were activity
buses that left those middle & high schools at 5pm and transported them back to their
neighborhoods. There were buses that ran after games as well. No one missed practice
time.
stayed after school ended at 2:20 and practiced like everone else. There were activity
buses that left those middle & high schools at 5pm and transported them back to their
neighborhoods. There were buses that ran after games as well. No one missed practice
time.
Believe me, it's probably the best thing she didn't commit to Louisville. She's been to three high schools. Her moms a teacher. When they don't like things at a school, she transfers. Let's see how long she stays at Notre Dame, or honor this commitment. Smdh.
To the contrary, as my information originated from several JCHS coaches who left the profession as they experienced insufficient number of players to compete equally with the parochial schools. Some tried driving kids home after practice, but that proved insufficient.
Your own post only adds further evidence of the adverse affect that Court-ordered Bussing had on JCHS sport participation, as special bussing arrangements was only one of the initiatives that school officials tried to encourage kids to play; excused absences from classes became a common practice; evidenced by the Seneca QB who originally signed with UL, before discovering the Senior was actually a sophmore academically.
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