Gordon vs Thorndale

[Switzer's Ghost]

I agree but that one is a pretty significant one

You’re certainly entitled to your opinion as to what constitutes recruiting and what doesn’t. But here is the background. 4 years ago, Gordon had this good group of athletes coming up from junior high and were searching for a high quality basketball coach.

Shad Reed applied to the job posting. Prior to his applying, Gordon knew nothing of Shad, his background or his family. However, his basketball coaching resume spoke for itself (Nazareth, Martins Mill, Callisburg).

When Shad was hired, Gordon had no idea Ry would turn into what he has become. We just considered ourselves extremely fortunate to find such a quality, experienced basketball coach.

Again you’re entitled to your opinion as to whether that constitutes recruiting. But as far as the rest of the Longhorn varsity team (juniors and seniors), I’ve listed their Gordon alumni lineage below (it was fun to compile!) just to evidence there isn’t some systemic ‘recruiting’ going on in Gordon as the boys are about as homegrown as they come.

Stryker Reed: mom/dad, aunts, uncle, grandparents, great-grandparents

Eric James: (Coach Mike Reed’s nephew) mom, aunts, uncle, grandparents, great-grandparents

Brayden Walters: mom/dad, uncle, grandpa

Evan Jackson: dad, aunts, grandpa, great-grandpa

Noah Kostiha: dad, uncles, grandpa

Asher Salinas: 5th grade (mom hired as teacher)

Kaden Crowe: 3rd grade

Aiden Shank: 4th grade

Rowe Williams: 7th grade. Attended Elementary in Palo Pinto (Palo Pinto is in Gordon’s district but doesn’t have a junior high/high school)

Ry Reed: 9th grade. Dad hired as basketball coach.

Corvin Seymour: dad, aunts/uncles, great-aunts/uncles

Hudson Campbell: mom/dad, aunt/uncle, grandparents, great-grandparents

Tristen Ross: 7th grade. Attended Elementary in Palo Pinto (Palo Pinto is in Gordon’s district but doesn’t have a junior high/high school). Grandpa, great-grandparent.

 

[C. LaTransviejo]

And all good things come to an end. I was watching Mike immensely enjoying his team’s success against Thorndale. I know that he knows it will be a tougher row to hoe once this group of seniors graduates. His teams will always compete and he will always work his tail off to get them prepared, but it’s not going to nearly as much fun until another group like this comes along.

 

[gameofsix]

You’re certainly entitled to your opinion as to what constitutes recruiting and what doesn’t. But here is the background. 4 years ago, Gordon had this good group of athletes coming up from junior high and were ...

The truth is, with such loving friends over at Strawn ISD, Gordon could never get away with anything resembling recruiting.

 

[DOWNBOX]

You’re certainly entitled to your opinion as to what constitutes recruiting and what doesn’t. But here is the background. 4 years ago, Gordon had this good group of athletes coming up from junior high and were searching for a high quality basketball coach.

Shad Reed applied to the job posting. Prior to his applying, Gordon knew nothing of Shad, his background or his family. However, his basketball coaching resume spoke for itself (Nazareth, Martins Mill, Callisburg).

When Shad was hired, Gordon had no idea Ry would turn into what he has become. We just considered ourselves extremely fortunate to find such a quality, experienced basketball coach.

Again you’re entitled to your opinion as to whether that constitutes recruiting. But as far as the rest of the Longhorn varsity team (juniors and seniors), I’ve listed their Gordon alumni lineage below (it was fun to compile!) just to evidence there isn’t some systemic ‘recruiting’ going on in Gordon as the boys are about as homegrown as they come.

Stryker Reed: mom/dad, aunts, uncle, grandparents, great-grandparents

Eric James: (Coach Mike Reed’s nephew) mom, aunts, uncle, grandparents, great-grandparents

Brayden Walters: mom/dad, uncle, grandpa

Evan Jackson: dad, aunts, grandpa, great-grandpa

Noah Kostiha: dad, uncles, grandpa

Asher Salinas: 5th grade (mom hired as teacher)

Kaden Crowe: 3rd grade

Aiden Shank: 4th grade

Rowe Williams: 7th grade. Attended Elementary in Palo Pinto (Palo Pinto is in Gordon’s district but doesn’t have a junior high/high school)

Ry Reed: 9th grade. Dad hired as basketball coach.

Corvin Seymour: dad, aunts/uncles, great-aunts/uncles

Hudson Campbell: mom/dad, aunt/uncle, grandparents, great-grandparents

Tristen Ross: 7th grade. Attended Elementary in Palo Pinto (Palo Pinto is in Gordon’s district but doesn’t have a junior high/high school). Grandpa, great-grandparent.

I think if you check the county [Palo Pinto] records you will find that Gordon is the high school for the kids from the community of Palo Pinto.

 

[Texlonghorn75]

I think if you check the county [Palo Pinto] records you will find that Gordon is the high school for the kids from the community of Palo Pinto.

Actually, Palo Pinto ISD is a stand-alone school district with no junior high or high schools of its own. I believe most of the Palo Pinto students transfer into Mineral Wells ISD because of convenience but some are known to attend Santo ISD, Graford ISD, Gordon ISD and even Strawn ISD on occasion. Seems you are inferring that Gordon ISD is the transfer school of choice, but I don't believe that is the case. The hamlet and surrounding area of Palo Pinto is growing, and the possibility exists that eventually the district starts its own junior high and high school similar to what Bluff Dale did a few years ago. Palo Pinto ISD shows a student population of 101 as of school year 2024-2025.

 

[Cowboy1234]

Ry Reed getting there as a freshman would probably be viewed as recruiting

I understand that. But Gordon was in need of a basketball coach with experience since they had good kids. Shad Reed fit the bill. I am sure Ry didnt hurt the process.

 

[DOWNBOX]

Actually, Palo Pinto ISD is a stand-alone school district with no junior high or high schools of its own. I believe most of the Palo Pinto students transfer into Mineral Wells ISD because of convenience but some are known to attend Santo ISD, Graford ISD, Gordon ISD and even Strawn ISD on occasion. Seems you are inferring that Gordon ISD is the transfer school of choice, but I don't believe that is the case. The hamlet and surrounding area of Palo Pinto is growing, and the possibility exists that eventually the district starts its own junior high and high school similar to what Bluff Dale did a few years ago. Palo Pinto ISD shows a student population of 101 as of school year 2024-2025.

There is an interlocal agreement between Gordon ISD Palo Pinto ISD and Mineral Wells ISD for the kids to go to Gordon or Mineral Wells with no transfer required. Going to the other areas you mentioned requires them to fill out transfer papers. Per Palo Pinto school.

 

[TheWesp]

Does anyone know if Chad Reid the basketball coach and Mike Reid are brothers? They look very similar!

 

[DOWNBOX]

Does anyone know if Chad Reid the basketball coach and Mike Reid are brothers? They look very

Does anyone know if Chad Reid the basketball coach and Mike Reid are brothers? They look very similar!

Rumor has it, they are identical twins.

 

[Wildcats5421]

I agree but that one is a pretty significant one

Water valley has one this year. I know for sure the kid was at Sterling city just last year.

 

[SimplyPut]

Water valley has one this year. I know for sure the kid was at Sterling city just last year.

And that would be crazy lol, just my opinion but recruiting would be a much larger scale than 1 kid coming in. If That is recruiting then most schools are guilty.

 

[Wildcats5421]

I could say that Simply put I’m just making a point. I don’t believe getting 1 new kid is recruiting. It’s very rare for kids to stay at 1 school. You never know if parents have to move for work or anything. I hate the “recruit” talk it’s absolutely pointless.

 

[Football Fan21]

Water valley has one this year. I know for sure the kid was at Sterling city just last year.

Yes because his transfer to SC was cut. So not recruiting

 

[Wildcats5421]

Yes because his transfer to SC was cut. So not recruiting

yeah but even if not I don't consider that recruiting. at the 1a level how do you recruit lol. Trust me we heard it all the time lol, when someone wins there is always a reason why. My point is I don't believe it is recruiting in fact i hate the word. Makes people look not so smart

 

[Football Fan21]

yeah but even if not I don't consider that recruiting. at the 1a level how do you recruit lol. Trust me we heard it all the time lol, when someone wins there is always a reason why. My point is I don't believe it is recruiting in fact i hate the word. Makes people look not so smart

Well UIL says otherwise because kids at the 1A level still get denied.

 

[Football Fan21]

yeah but even if not I don't consider that recruiting. at the 1a level how do you recruit lol. Trust me we heard it all the time lol, when someone wins there is always a reason why. My point is I don't believe it is recruiting in fact i hate the word. Makes people look not so smart

And in 6 man 1 or 2 kids can make a huge impact.

 

[TheJoker]

yeah but even if not I don't consider that recruiting. at the 1a level how do you recruit lol. Trust me we heard it all the time lol, when someone wins there is always a reason why. My point is I don't believe it is recruiting in fact i hate the word. Makes people look not so smart

What about talking on the phone with another school's players? You consider that recruiting?

 

[Wildcats5421]

What about talking on the phone with another school's players? You consider that recruiting?

Well yeah that’s different I would think.

 

[Wildcats5421]

Well UIL says otherwise because kids at the 1A level still get denied.

Trust me I know this. We have one right now but he didn’t get recruited by no means. That’s what I’m saying there are different situations.

 

[Wildcats5421]

I guess what I am saying is there are other reasons people move from one school to another. Just like us at Westbrook we are an A+ rated school, and every time we get a kid it’s “recruiting” lol. When right down the road they are flooding them in junior high nobody said anything about it lol. Funny how it’s fine one way and recruiting for somebody else. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if the UIL said it is then it is and that’s how it goes and if they say it’s not then it’s not.