Ithaca deffinately is an overwhelming favorite,but something in me cannot get past a "sleeping" Utica rising to the level of play at playoff time.They have too many vetern players to not come to play.That said I go out on a limb and call a Utica-Fisher final. On another topic, its time the Elmira powers that be end the current coaching experiment. When talented players  have their skills misused and or diminish over their careers something is amiss. When players make the same errors on a consistant basis, when there is no pick set, when timeouts are taken at the most inopportune times, its time for a change.Every new coach deserves time in a new league to adjust but there also must be a point when you say ,"you've had your chance".The same problems that existed at the start are still there after 3 seasons,it becomes clear  who the coach is.And what this coach is, is not good enough.If the Elmira Athletic Director wants to have the program, both womens and mens, that all other teams look forward to playing rather than fearing to play, then stay the course.If, on the other hand, you want to be competative and respected on the basketball court its time for a change.

I want to agree with you Bombers on the officals letting some calls go "uncalled" in a blowout game situation. But my inner coach just cant get to that point. I would rather they stay consistant throughout.
As you are, I am very surprized by Utica's performance to this point, but I gotta believe now that the heart of E8 play is  upon us that their returning players will come through. I still believe that they will be on top at year end.
I wish I could say the same for Elmira. Oh for the days when opponents did not look forward to playing you, but rather feared you.I have reached the point of supporting the players, while waiting for a change.

Elmira....Rebuilding year....or has it been years.Looks like a good crop of newbies,hopefully they will stick through the growing pains.Where is Rupell and Lawlor ? Peterman will have to be the binding glue to hold it all together (a steady player who makes consistantly good decisions).

LETS GO E8...practice getting going. Hows your teams recruits looking whats first impression!!

OK E8 anyone ready to talk basketball yet. Had my interest tweeked when I saw the Utica women playing in the Olean Macker. Those girls "all back"... wow they will be VERY STRONG. Let us all know about your teams recruits....how they look.

So the season ends for the E8. Another upcoming off season of renewed hope that your favorite team will somehow improve ,move up in standings,and yes get into or advance farther in year end playoffs. Sports fans are truly the great optimists.No matter how poorly your teams outcome was this season,next season WILL be different. Talk to you all next season where the Elmira Soaring Eagles will dominate...lol see what I mean!!!

Good Luck to the ladys from Ithaca and Utica!! Represent the E8 well...!!!

Ithaca-Utica for E8 championship. Will be a great game. Bixby for Ithaca proved once again she is  "big shot" Bixby. And Berry for Utica showed that she is just, as Ithaca coach Raymond said, "a stud player". Which supporting cast is better?? I believe Ithaca. But Utica bigs under basket  are stronger. Just talked myself into going to the game,hope to see you there.
P.S. What do you fans think of the Ithaca  college TV doing the broadcast? I thought they did a fine job.

Just taking a time out from selling insurance and feeding my cows.....as I leave my home  "livin in a trailer down by the river". No...not gonna respond to Constanza, cause it sounds to me that he is one of those folks who gets a slanted point of view in their head and all the talking, both sensible and non-sensible, just aint gonna change it. Other points of view must be wrong cause we dont coach, cause we dont play, and because we dont watch as much hoops as he does. Whatever....every coach is great,every program is well run, every conference is ALWAYS at the top,no player is a difference maker...maybe we should not even keep score so there are no  hurt feelings. Enough for now my cows are mooing and a policy is waiting to be sold.

Bombers....I also believe this is a down year for the E8. Although EC is in last place in the E8, Ithaca is the only team they have played where I felt that even on our best day we could not beat them.IC is ,this year at least, all alone at the top,with  UC a step or two back , and all the rest in a bunch of "win or lose to each other at any night" grouping.Though IC loses only two players this year,they are the two key players,and will be tough to find replacements to bring to the table what they do. That said,IC now is the time to take a NCAA run to represent the E8 in fine fashion.They have the kind of team that can go far in playoffs.good luck!

If you watch them play, you have to like Ithaca's team.If you like ball movement,player movement, unselfish play,and top that with deadly shooting all that is in Ithacas game. Every local high school coach(both boys and girls) should take his or her team to watch them play. For every team should aspire to play like that.
Thank you to the EC seniors for your dedication to the team. All four of you are quality individuals.