The Blade TAAC preview is up, you can view it here. Your Hawkblogger appreciated the tone of Steve Junga's article, very complimentary to the TAAC as a competitive basketball force in Northwest Ohio.
The hat-tip to Coach Dave McWhinnie of TC for driving the TAAC to excellence is also well deserved.
The Rankings:
1. Toledo Christian
2. Ottawa Hills
3. Maumee Valley
4. Gibsonburg
5. Cardinal Stritch
6. Emmanuel Christian
7. Northwood
8. Danbury
But as always, you gotta play the games...
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Showing posts with label Gibsonburg. Show all posts
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Chapter 32 – Thatswhatimtalkinabout!!! – MV 75 (at) Gibsonburg 53 - January 31, 2012 - Game Story
Setting the Table
The following is the Hawkblog's current nomination for quote of the year:
‘I have to say that tonight was probably the most fun I've ever had playing a basketball game. And I've played a lot of basketball.’
- Davey ‘Jones’ Brown 1.31.12 on Facebook
Game Summary
The Hawks set out to show the TAAC who the boss was tonight and did so emphatically during crunch time, handing the Gibsonburg Golden Bears their worst loss of the season, 75-53 on the Bears home court.
This game was tied 37-37 with 3:31 to go in the third. But Coach Jim Robinson put the press on and Julius Turner selected that moment to catch on fire - and the Hawks finished the game on a 38-16 run. Julius dominated the game in the last 11:30, scoring 15 of his 18 points and contributing numerous key steals and rebounds down the stretch.
In the first half, it was Rick Deichert and Jon Krueger staking MV to a six point half time lead via the long ball. In the second half it was Julius and Dixon Stoddard who stepped it up and gave the Hawks the physical presence they needed to counter Gibsonburg's tough-nosed play. Jared Sturt was a steady force throughout the entire game.
First Quarter - MV 17 - Gibsonburg 11
Starting five – Dave Brown (’13), Rick Deichert (’12), Jared Sturt (’12), Jonathan Krueger (’12) and Julius Turner (’12)
Maumee Valley won the tip and Gibsonburg opened in a man defense. They would switch from among man, 2-3 zone and 1-3-1 all evening. MV, as always, started in man defense.
Both teams started nervously, and it took five empty poesssions before Gage Beaber posted up for two points inside to give the Golden Bears their only lead of the evening, two-nil. It took all of five seconds for Rick to fire back with his first three pointer for the lead. Gibsonburg went one and done and Jared got great position inside to catch an offensive rebound and score an 'and-one' (missing the free throw). After misfires by both teams, Jon Krueger was left wide open on the right wing and nailed a three for an 8-2 MV lead.
Gibsonburg would show its offensive hand, spreading the floor and driving Gage Beaber to the basket against Dave Brown early and often. On their next possession, Beaber was fouled by Julius and split the pair. A few more misses and Dylan Dorfmeyer hit a two pointer, pulling the Bears to within three. But speaking of three, Rick Deichert fired right back with a big answering three ball from deep in the left hand corner to put the Hawks up 11-5 at the 3:07 mark. Coach Brent Liskai didn’t like what he was seeing and called timeout.
The Bears hit two more then began phase 1-A of their game plan. Beaber began to look for kick-outs off his drives. He found Dorfmeyer for a wide open three pointer and the lead was cut to one.
But again, MV had an answer. Jon Kruger hit another three pointer, but was T’eed up by the referees for the now verboten ‘Shush’ motion toward the opposing team.
Nate Yarborogh made one of two technical free throws, but could not convert on the ensuing possession. MV cashed in when Jared did the Mr. Clean thing again
…mopping up on this offensive putback plus the foul
…making the free throw for the final points of the quarter. The Blue and White went to the bench up 17-11. Three Hawks accounted for 100% of the scoring output, Rick and Jon with six each and Jared with five.
Second Quarter MV 15 - Gibsonburg 15
Starting the Quarter – Dave, Rick, Jared, Jon, Dixon
Gibsonburg started with the ball, but Dixon rebounded their only chance. Jon Kruger continued his hot hand scoring two points, then Dixon showed the Bears his disruptive side...
…knocking the ball loose, and drawing the foul from Matt Tille. Dixon tried to punch his own ticket with a three point try (that's it, keep the defense honest) but missed, then Beaber scored again for the home team. Dixon scored two on a layup off a nice low post feed by Jared. It was 21-13 Maumee Valley. Gibsonburg lost possession on an over and back call and MV scored again. The Bears took their second time out with 6:31 to go in the quarter.
MV missed two straight chances, and after Rick Deichert leaped high to block a Dorfmeyer three point try from deep in the corner, Gage Beaber collected the loose ball and drove in for two points. Jon got the visitors back up by ten with a 12 footer from his favorite right hand base line spot.
Now late in the second quarter, Nate Yarborogh began a one man mission to get his team back in the game, hitting a two. After a miss and tieup, Rick Deichert hit this three pointer, his third in the half…
…the HawkSquad was trying to pull away, up 28-17 with under three minutes to play.
Gibsonburg missed again, and MV ran the clock down to 2:16, calling timeout, but losing the ball. Yarborogh hit a three ball, then Jared hit this two pointer from the free throw line...
Yarborogh was unimpressed and hit another three. Jared struck back, getting the ball in the block and muscling in for a score +1, which he missed. MV got the ball back, but couldn’t capitalize, then Yarborogh hit his third three – 11 points in under 3:30 to single-handedly keep his team in the game.
It was quite a performance, but unfortunately for the Bears, a mere foreshadowing of what was to happen to them about eight minutes later.
The Golden Bears had clawed back to make the quarter even and Maumee Valley went to the dressing room up by six – coincidentally the same half time lead as the first game.
Third Quarter MV 25 - GB 14
Starting the Quarter – Initial game starters
Gibsonburg had the ball first but missed. Julius, back in the game after sitting out with two fouls, drove to the hoop and was fouled shooting. He went 1-2 for his first points of the contest. On the Bears’ next possession, Dylan Dorfmeyer was blocked not once, but twice on consecutive shots by Rick and Jared respectively. But one MV turnover later, Nate Yarborogh knocked yet another three pointer down. Julius countered with this long two pointer...
…but now the threes started to fall for the home team, this time by Dorfmeyer. Gibsonburg was clawing back into the game. MV missed their try, and Rick Deichert fouled Logan Jones, who split the pair to pull within two points.
Julius fed Jared for two points and the Hawks went zone. The Bears solved that when Beaber got to the hoop for a score and one, which he missed. Another Maumee Valley misfire and Gibsonburg was off on a fast break, which Logan Jones finished. It was 37-37 and the Orange-faced student section was going wild.
Maumee Valley called time out and pulled out two weapons. First off, it was the return of John Wayne.
As if on cue, Julius’ game went to another level. He hit a three ball...
...and Coach Robinson pulled his second weapon out - MV went to the press for the first time in the game.
Dave Brown picked the Gibsonburg point guard clean and scored a basket. Coach Liskai quickly called time, sensing the wheels could be coming off. He would be correct, but unable to do anything about it. His Bears missed a shot and Rick scored this basket off the break…
…a Gibsonburg guard saw Dave coming at him again and took one too many steps. Julius got in his Acura and drove down main street…
…the press continued and a 20 second melee of turnovers on the court gave Gibsonburg a few more chances – none of which fell – then Julius put the hammer down again with this three pointer…
Just like that MV was up 49-37 and the Bears had to spend another time out.
MV went back to the zone press, and a Julius rebound led to this Dixon Stoddard ‘and one’ basket’…
The Senior Forward made his free throw, completing a 15-0 Maumee Valley run. Dylan Dorfmeyer finally stopped the streak with a three pointer. But Julius said ‘I can match that’, draining another three of his own. As the third quarter would down, Rick made a layup with 15 seconds to go and Maumee Valley had dominated the floor in the third, going up 57-40 with eight minutes left.
Fourth Quarter - MV 18 - Gibsonburg 13
Starting the Quarter – Initial game starters
MV had the ball in and didn't score but Julius stole the ball back, drawing a floor foul from Beaber (his third). MV began to play ball control with four players on the perimeter, leaving Dave Brown, of all people, wide open at the block for a basket +1 (which he made). It was now 60-40 MV and the press continued. Julius made a huge shot block (that made Channel 13 News).
Dave Brown came out of the game with some stomach cramps, which gave Rick Deichert the chance to run the point down the stretch.
And at this point, things truly began to unravel for the Bears. Beaber drew his fourth foul, then after Dylan Dorfmeyer caught an inadvertant elbow from Dixon Stoddard, the Golden Bear guard became a little too animated and was ejected from the game. Rick split the technical foul pair, then in the highlight play of the game, Julius drove in and passed the ball behind his back to Jared who dunked...
...and the blue-garbed crowd went wild.
Beaber, to his credit, didn’t give up and hit a three, but the handwriting was on the wall.
Julius was fouled and made the pair. Freshman Jordan Kreglow was fouled at the other end and missed both.
Gibsonburg began to apply pressure of their own, but Jared Sturt was left wide open for two. Dixon was fouled on the next possession and made the pair.
Now all that was left was the playout of the final 1:30. Final baskets by Julius and Jared sealed the win for the visitors.
Start up the bus gentlemen, it’s going to be a fun ride home.
Final Game Thoughts
Apparently the week of practice was quite intense for the Blue and White, judging from some post game comments by the players. But it sure paid off. MV took command of the game in the third and blew the TAAC leaders off the court. Gibsonburg had no answer for the MV pressure, and Julius Turner stepped up big time in the third.
In the pregame commentary, your Hawkblogger noted that four Golden Bears averaged double digits – on this night, it would be four Hawks who would achieve that mark – Jared, Julius, Rick and Jonathan.
The statistic which did bear (no pun intended) itself out was the Maumee Valley margin of victory – 22 points – matching exactly the Hawks' MOV on the year. However, this 22 point win was earned on the home court of the team voted to first place in the Ohio D-IV basketball poll by the Toledo Blade’s Steve Junga just yesterday. No problem though, Mr. Junga will have the opportunity to revise his ballot in next week’s poll – he was at the game and wrote a great story about the Hawks win.
Potpourri
There were cameras galore in the building tonight, at just the right time - everyone showed up for the third and fourth quarter...the game was a little chippy, and here's to the Hawks for playing hard but fair...AAU basketball pays off, Exhibit 1 - the Hawks are very comfortable with physical play...AAU basketball pays off, Exhibit 2 - Dave Brown left the game mid-fourth quarter and Rick assumed his summer AAU role as point guard for about 2:00, during which the Hawks did not commit a turnover...there were scouts visiting from (at least) Danbury and Tiffin Calvert, which either Gibsonburg or MV could face down the road in the playoffs...an assistant coach from Bluffton College was in the house last night....
Scoring
And now for the happy totals. Scoring for the Hawks tonight was Jared with 19, Julius with 18, Rick with 14, Jonathan 10. Yes, there were four Hawks in double figures, and it might have been five, as Dixon Stoddard continued his steady improvement with 9 on the evening. Dave Brown scored 5 while otherwise directing the Orchestra this evening.
Next up
It's back home Friday for the Hawks to again perform in the three-games-in-seven-nights TAAC meat grinder. MV will welcome the Toledo Christian Eagles, featuring TAAC leading scorer Eric Cellier, come to the Varsity Gym.
Warning - with two losses, TC can tie for the TAAC lead with wins over MVCDS and Gibsonburg. They are not to be taken lightly.
The following is the Hawkblog's current nomination for quote of the year:
‘I have to say that tonight was probably the most fun I've ever had playing a basketball game. And I've played a lot of basketball.’
- Davey ‘Jones’ Brown 1.31.12 on Facebook
Game Summary
The Hawks set out to show the TAAC who the boss was tonight and did so emphatically during crunch time, handing the Gibsonburg Golden Bears their worst loss of the season, 75-53 on the Bears home court.
This game was tied 37-37 with 3:31 to go in the third. But Coach Jim Robinson put the press on and Julius Turner selected that moment to catch on fire - and the Hawks finished the game on a 38-16 run. Julius dominated the game in the last 11:30, scoring 15 of his 18 points and contributing numerous key steals and rebounds down the stretch.
In the first half, it was Rick Deichert and Jon Krueger staking MV to a six point half time lead via the long ball. In the second half it was Julius and Dixon Stoddard who stepped it up and gave the Hawks the physical presence they needed to counter Gibsonburg's tough-nosed play. Jared Sturt was a steady force throughout the entire game.
First Quarter - MV 17 - Gibsonburg 11
Starting five – Dave Brown (’13), Rick Deichert (’12), Jared Sturt (’12), Jonathan Krueger (’12) and Julius Turner (’12)
Maumee Valley won the tip and Gibsonburg opened in a man defense. They would switch from among man, 2-3 zone and 1-3-1 all evening. MV, as always, started in man defense.
Both teams started nervously, and it took five empty poesssions before Gage Beaber posted up for two points inside to give the Golden Bears their only lead of the evening, two-nil. It took all of five seconds for Rick to fire back with his first three pointer for the lead. Gibsonburg went one and done and Jared got great position inside to catch an offensive rebound and score an 'and-one' (missing the free throw). After misfires by both teams, Jon Krueger was left wide open on the right wing and nailed a three for an 8-2 MV lead.
Gibsonburg would show its offensive hand, spreading the floor and driving Gage Beaber to the basket against Dave Brown early and often. On their next possession, Beaber was fouled by Julius and split the pair. A few more misses and Dylan Dorfmeyer hit a two pointer, pulling the Bears to within three. But speaking of three, Rick Deichert fired right back with a big answering three ball from deep in the left hand corner to put the Hawks up 11-5 at the 3:07 mark. Coach Brent Liskai didn’t like what he was seeing and called timeout.
The Bears hit two more then began phase 1-A of their game plan. Beaber began to look for kick-outs off his drives. He found Dorfmeyer for a wide open three pointer and the lead was cut to one.
But again, MV had an answer. Jon Kruger hit another three pointer, but was T’eed up by the referees for the now verboten ‘Shush’ motion toward the opposing team.
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| Hey, if POTUS can do it, why not Jon Krueger??? |
Nate Yarborogh made one of two technical free throws, but could not convert on the ensuing possession. MV cashed in when Jared did the Mr. Clean thing again
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| Out of my way, I'm cleanin' the glass tonight. |
…mopping up on this offensive putback plus the foul
…making the free throw for the final points of the quarter. The Blue and White went to the bench up 17-11. Three Hawks accounted for 100% of the scoring output, Rick and Jon with six each and Jared with five.
Second Quarter MV 15 - Gibsonburg 15
Starting the Quarter – Dave, Rick, Jared, Jon, Dixon
Gibsonburg started with the ball, but Dixon rebounded their only chance. Jon Kruger continued his hot hand scoring two points, then Dixon showed the Bears his disruptive side...
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| Not even Allstate could help the Golden Bears tonight... |
…knocking the ball loose, and drawing the foul from Matt Tille. Dixon tried to punch his own ticket with a three point try (that's it, keep the defense honest) but missed, then Beaber scored again for the home team. Dixon scored two on a layup off a nice low post feed by Jared. It was 21-13 Maumee Valley. Gibsonburg lost possession on an over and back call and MV scored again. The Bears took their second time out with 6:31 to go in the quarter.
MV missed two straight chances, and after Rick Deichert leaped high to block a Dorfmeyer three point try from deep in the corner, Gage Beaber collected the loose ball and drove in for two points. Jon got the visitors back up by ten with a 12 footer from his favorite right hand base line spot.
Now late in the second quarter, Nate Yarborogh began a one man mission to get his team back in the game, hitting a two. After a miss and tieup, Rick Deichert hit this three pointer, his third in the half…
…the HawkSquad was trying to pull away, up 28-17 with under three minutes to play.
Gibsonburg missed again, and MV ran the clock down to 2:16, calling timeout, but losing the ball. Yarborogh hit a three ball, then Jared hit this two pointer from the free throw line...
Yarborogh was unimpressed and hit another three. Jared struck back, getting the ball in the block and muscling in for a score +1, which he missed. MV got the ball back, but couldn’t capitalize, then Yarborogh hit his third three – 11 points in under 3:30 to single-handedly keep his team in the game.
It was quite a performance, but unfortunately for the Bears, a mere foreshadowing of what was to happen to them about eight minutes later.
The Golden Bears had clawed back to make the quarter even and Maumee Valley went to the dressing room up by six – coincidentally the same half time lead as the first game.
Third Quarter MV 25 - GB 14
Starting the Quarter – Initial game starters
Gibsonburg had the ball first but missed. Julius, back in the game after sitting out with two fouls, drove to the hoop and was fouled shooting. He went 1-2 for his first points of the contest. On the Bears’ next possession, Dylan Dorfmeyer was blocked not once, but twice on consecutive shots by Rick and Jared respectively. But one MV turnover later, Nate Yarborogh knocked yet another three pointer down. Julius countered with this long two pointer...
…but now the threes started to fall for the home team, this time by Dorfmeyer. Gibsonburg was clawing back into the game. MV missed their try, and Rick Deichert fouled Logan Jones, who split the pair to pull within two points.
Julius fed Jared for two points and the Hawks went zone. The Bears solved that when Beaber got to the hoop for a score and one, which he missed. Another Maumee Valley misfire and Gibsonburg was off on a fast break, which Logan Jones finished. It was 37-37 and the Orange-faced student section was going wild.
Maumee Valley called time out and pulled out two weapons. First off, it was the return of John Wayne.
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| Did I hear someone call for the Cavalry? |
As if on cue, Julius’ game went to another level. He hit a three ball...
...and Coach Robinson pulled his second weapon out - MV went to the press for the first time in the game.
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| Unfortunately, the Home Team did begin to fragmentize... |
Dave Brown picked the Gibsonburg point guard clean and scored a basket. Coach Liskai quickly called time, sensing the wheels could be coming off. He would be correct, but unable to do anything about it. His Bears missed a shot and Rick scored this basket off the break…
…a Gibsonburg guard saw Dave coming at him again and took one too many steps. Julius got in his Acura and drove down main street…
…the press continued and a 20 second melee of turnovers on the court gave Gibsonburg a few more chances – none of which fell – then Julius put the hammer down again with this three pointer…
Just like that MV was up 49-37 and the Bears had to spend another time out.
MV went back to the zone press, and a Julius rebound led to this Dixon Stoddard ‘and one’ basket’…
The Senior Forward made his free throw, completing a 15-0 Maumee Valley run. Dylan Dorfmeyer finally stopped the streak with a three pointer. But Julius said ‘I can match that’, draining another three of his own. As the third quarter would down, Rick made a layup with 15 seconds to go and Maumee Valley had dominated the floor in the third, going up 57-40 with eight minutes left.
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| Did anyone see the license number on that truck? |
Fourth Quarter - MV 18 - Gibsonburg 13
Starting the Quarter – Initial game starters
MV had the ball in and didn't score but Julius stole the ball back, drawing a floor foul from Beaber (his third). MV began to play ball control with four players on the perimeter, leaving Dave Brown, of all people, wide open at the block for a basket +1 (which he made). It was now 60-40 MV and the press continued. Julius made a huge shot block (that made Channel 13 News).
Dave Brown came out of the game with some stomach cramps, which gave Rick Deichert the chance to run the point down the stretch.
And at this point, things truly began to unravel for the Bears. Beaber drew his fourth foul, then after Dylan Dorfmeyer caught an inadvertant elbow from Dixon Stoddard, the Golden Bear guard became a little too animated and was ejected from the game. Rick split the technical foul pair, then in the highlight play of the game, Julius drove in and passed the ball behind his back to Jared who dunked...
...and the blue-garbed crowd went wild.
Beaber, to his credit, didn’t give up and hit a three, but the handwriting was on the wall.
Julius was fouled and made the pair. Freshman Jordan Kreglow was fouled at the other end and missed both.
Gibsonburg began to apply pressure of their own, but Jared Sturt was left wide open for two. Dixon was fouled on the next possession and made the pair.
Now all that was left was the playout of the final 1:30. Final baskets by Julius and Jared sealed the win for the visitors.
Start up the bus gentlemen, it’s going to be a fun ride home.
Final Game Thoughts
Apparently the week of practice was quite intense for the Blue and White, judging from some post game comments by the players. But it sure paid off. MV took command of the game in the third and blew the TAAC leaders off the court. Gibsonburg had no answer for the MV pressure, and Julius Turner stepped up big time in the third.
In the pregame commentary, your Hawkblogger noted that four Golden Bears averaged double digits – on this night, it would be four Hawks who would achieve that mark – Jared, Julius, Rick and Jonathan.
The statistic which did bear (no pun intended) itself out was the Maumee Valley margin of victory – 22 points – matching exactly the Hawks' MOV on the year. However, this 22 point win was earned on the home court of the team voted to first place in the Ohio D-IV basketball poll by the Toledo Blade’s Steve Junga just yesterday. No problem though, Mr. Junga will have the opportunity to revise his ballot in next week’s poll – he was at the game and wrote a great story about the Hawks win.
Potpourri
There were cameras galore in the building tonight, at just the right time - everyone showed up for the third and fourth quarter...the game was a little chippy, and here's to the Hawks for playing hard but fair...AAU basketball pays off, Exhibit 1 - the Hawks are very comfortable with physical play...AAU basketball pays off, Exhibit 2 - Dave Brown left the game mid-fourth quarter and Rick assumed his summer AAU role as point guard for about 2:00, during which the Hawks did not commit a turnover...there were scouts visiting from (at least) Danbury and Tiffin Calvert, which either Gibsonburg or MV could face down the road in the playoffs...an assistant coach from Bluffton College was in the house last night....
Scoring
And now for the happy totals. Scoring for the Hawks tonight was Jared with 19, Julius with 18, Rick with 14, Jonathan 10. Yes, there were four Hawks in double figures, and it might have been five, as Dixon Stoddard continued his steady improvement with 9 on the evening. Dave Brown scored 5 while otherwise directing the Orchestra this evening.
Next up
It's back home Friday for the Hawks to again perform in the three-games-in-seven-nights TAAC meat grinder. MV will welcome the Toledo Christian Eagles, featuring TAAC leading scorer Eric Cellier, come to the Varsity Gym.
Warning - with two losses, TC can tie for the TAAC lead with wins over MVCDS and Gibsonburg. They are not to be taken lightly.
MV 75 - Gibsonburg 53 Insightful Internet Commentary
It was a group of Happy Hawks reporting on MV's biggest win of the season last night.
Here is a Senior-dominated group of analysts sharing their courtside comprehension.
Here is a Senior-dominated group of analysts sharing their courtside comprehension.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
MV 75 - Gibsonburg 53 Quick Summary
The Hawks set out to show the TAAC who was the boss tonight and did so emphatically during crunch time, handing the Gibsonburg Golden Bears their worst loss of the season, 75-53 on the Bears home court.
This game was tied 37-37 with 3:31 to go in the third. But Coach Jim Robinson put the press on and Julius Turner selected that moment to catch on fire - and the Hawks finished the game on a 38-16 run. Julius dominated the game in the last 11:30, scoring 15 of his 18 points and contributing numerous key steals and rebounds down the stretch.
In the first half, it was Rick Deichert and Jon Krueger staking MV to a six point half time lead via the long ball. In the second half it was Julius and Dixon Stoddard who stepped it up and gave the Hawks the physical play they needed to counter Gibsonburg's tough-nosed play. Jared Sturt was a steady force throughout the entire game.
Scoring for the Hawks tonight was Jared with 19, Julius with 18, Rick with 14, Jonathan 10. Yes, there were four Hawks in double figures, and it might have been five, as Dixon Stoddard continued his steady improvement with 9 on the evening. Dave Brown scored 5 while otherwise directing the Orchestra this evening.
It's back home Friday for the Hawks to again perform in the three-games-in-seven-nights TAAC meat grinder when the Toledo Christian Eagles come to the Varsity Gym.
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| I was standing on the 14th tee tied for the lead, then Julius Turner hit me with a 3-iron. |
This game was tied 37-37 with 3:31 to go in the third. But Coach Jim Robinson put the press on and Julius Turner selected that moment to catch on fire - and the Hawks finished the game on a 38-16 run. Julius dominated the game in the last 11:30, scoring 15 of his 18 points and contributing numerous key steals and rebounds down the stretch.
In the first half, it was Rick Deichert and Jon Krueger staking MV to a six point half time lead via the long ball. In the second half it was Julius and Dixon Stoddard who stepped it up and gave the Hawks the physical play they needed to counter Gibsonburg's tough-nosed play. Jared Sturt was a steady force throughout the entire game.
Scoring for the Hawks tonight was Jared with 19, Julius with 18, Rick with 14, Jonathan 10. Yes, there were four Hawks in double figures, and it might have been five, as Dixon Stoddard continued his steady improvement with 9 on the evening. Dave Brown scored 5 while otherwise directing the Orchestra this evening.
It's back home Friday for the Hawks to again perform in the three-games-in-seven-nights TAAC meat grinder when the Toledo Christian Eagles come to the Varsity Gym.
Gibsonburg redux - game two preview
So here it comes, the big one. TAAC 1 vs. TAAC 2 for a clear lead or share thereof. A duel of champions - just like Jack vs. Arnie in their glory days.
In their first game, Gibsonburg clawed out of a 10 point deficit to defeat the Hawks 46-43 on Maumee Valley's home court. MV had the lead with under a minute to play, but let the ball get away from them and the rest was history.
Since then, both teams have, for the most part, had their way with their opponents. The teams feature two different styles of play, both effective. Gibsonburg likes to run-and-gun, as evidenced by their TAAC leading 67.3 points scored per game. The Bears feature four of the TAAC's top leading scorers (stats as of January 26, 2012):
Nate Yarborogh - 14.1 ppg
Gage Beaber - 13.7 ppg
Dylan Dorfmeyer - 13.2 ppg
Logan Jones - 11.7 ppg
MV has three scorers in the TAAC leaderboard (see Scoreapalooza below), but likes their defense too. The Hawks have averaged 61.2 points per contest, and are allowing a league low 38.4 ppg. As a result, the Blue and White also lead the TAAC in average victory margin - 22.8 points.
However, in one game the victory margin was a minus three, and that's why it's uber important for the visitors to pick up the win this evening.
How will the Hawks do in a hostile environment? Well, you have to go back to almost two years ago exactly - February 2, 2010 at Ottawa Hills - to see that last time that Maumee Valley lost on an opponents' floor. Hopefully the Hawks can keep that streak going this evening.
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| Picture obviously not taken in NW Ohio, as they are climbing a hill. |
In their first game, Gibsonburg clawed out of a 10 point deficit to defeat the Hawks 46-43 on Maumee Valley's home court. MV had the lead with under a minute to play, but let the ball get away from them and the rest was history.
Since then, both teams have, for the most part, had their way with their opponents. The teams feature two different styles of play, both effective. Gibsonburg likes to run-and-gun, as evidenced by their TAAC leading 67.3 points scored per game. The Bears feature four of the TAAC's top leading scorers (stats as of January 26, 2012):
Nate Yarborogh - 14.1 ppg
Gage Beaber - 13.7 ppg
Dylan Dorfmeyer - 13.2 ppg
Logan Jones - 11.7 ppg
MV has three scorers in the TAAC leaderboard (see Scoreapalooza below), but likes their defense too. The Hawks have averaged 61.2 points per contest, and are allowing a league low 38.4 ppg. As a result, the Blue and White also lead the TAAC in average victory margin - 22.8 points.
However, in one game the victory margin was a minus three, and that's why it's uber important for the visitors to pick up the win this evening.
How will the Hawks do in a hostile environment? Well, you have to go back to almost two years ago exactly - February 2, 2010 at Ottawa Hills - to see that last time that Maumee Valley lost on an opponents' floor. Hopefully the Hawks can keep that streak going this evening.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Chapter 23 – Bear Clawed – Gibsonburg 46 – MV 43 – 12.9.11 at the Varsity Gym - Game Story
Setting the Table
It was a historic night at the Valley. After – years, the TAAC was welcoming a new member in its first league basketball game. The Gibsonburg Golden Bears were coming to town to meet up with Maumee Valley. And what a contest it would be, the teams picked to finish first and second in the league facing off in their first-ever matchup.
An indication of how big the game would be came early in the week when (to his credit) the Gibsonburg AD called Jim Fish and let him know that upwards of 600 Golden Bear fans can be expected to travel to big games such as these. And why not? Their gymnasium’s capacity is 1,400 (Yikes!).
After some quick thinking, Mr. Fish provided the visitors with their share of the Varsity Gymnasium’s 400 total seats. Come Friday night, the house would be packed, and the signs reading ‘SOLD OUT’ were posted on every entrance.
This pattern should continue for many of the other Hawks’ games. With high expectations, huge rivalries and a balanced TAAC projected for this year, sellouts may be the rule and not the exception.
Game Summary
In a game of streaks, Gibsonburg owned the last one, and overcame a four point deficit late in the game to win their TAAC opener in front of a sold-out Varsity Gym Friday December 9, 2011. The Bears jumped out to an early 9-1 lead, but the Hawks outscored the Bears 24-6 to go up 10. Gibsonburg clawed back to even in the third and the game was back and forth until the end. MV had a one point lead and the ball with under a minute, but the visitors prevailed in a wild finish.
First Quarter – Gibsonburg 12 – MV 11
Starting five – Dave Brown (’13), Rick Deichert (’12), Jared Sturt (’12), Jonathan Krueger (’12) and Julius Turner (’12)
The game began shakily, with each team throwing a pass away. Logan Jones scored first, then Julius Turner split a pair of free throws. Gibsonburg went on a run from there with another Logan Jones jump shot, two free throws by Nate Yarborogh, and a three pointer from Gage Beaber
– and it was a 9-1 lead for the Golden Bears. Gibsonburg’s staff had done their homework well and the Bears were clogging up the correct passing lanes.
The visitors had a chance to extend the lead further, but MV’s defense stiffened and Beaber was caught on a five second call. The Hawks worked the ball into Jared for two, then Rick came right back with a three and it was 9-6 Gibsonburg. The Home team was over the jitters.
Jon Kruger was called with his second foul at the 3:12 mark and was replaced by Dixon Stoddard. At the other end, Golden Bear wing Adam Clark fouled Jared Sturt for his second and was also removed from the game.
MV went to work. Great outside ball rotation opened a big gap for Julius Turner who knocked down a trey. The Golden Bears' Logan Jones countered with a nice turn-around jumper over Jared, for a 12-9 lead, but Jared rose uo on the next possession with a big shot block and this score at the other end:
The Hawks had comeback from an early eight point deficit to down only one at the end of the first.
Second Quarter MV 14 – Gibsonburg 7
On the floor for MV: Jared, Julius, Rick, Dave, Dixon
Maumee Valley started the quarter out in its hybrid 2-3 zone, and Nate Yarborogh took advantage with a three pointer. Dave Brown countered with a big-league driving scoop shot, and made a free throw for an old-fashioned three pointer.
The Hawks chose this moment to come out in their press and the next several minutes were a blur for the Golden Bears. Two straight Bear turnovers led to a foul on Yarborogh trying to stop Dave at the hoop – he converted both for the Hawks’ first lead, 16-15. Julius stole a Gibsonburg pass and took it to the hoop for two. Another steal, and Jon found Jared on a pick and roll play. After a Bear guard found himself trapped in the corner bringing the ball up, Coach Brent Liskai called time out for a breather.
The Hawks ramped up the physicality. Jared collected his own rebound twice before drawing a foul from Logan Jones – he went 1-2 and the press continued. Dave stole the ball and scored two points, then was fouled on the ensuing possession. Jared scored again and the home team now led by 10, 25-15.
Staying with the press, MV again stole the ball but missed; Julius stole the ball again and was fouled by Yarborogh. He missed the front end, and the Golden Bear’s finally found Logan Jones on an in-bounds play. MV committed a five second violation and Logan Jones made a last second shot to cut the half time lead down to 25-19 MV.
Third Quarter Gibsonburg 19 – MV 12
On the floor: Dave, Jon, Rick, Julius, Jared
Gibsonburg came out in a 2-1-2 zone against MV in the first possession. The Hawks misfired and da Bears continued their run with six straight points, knotting up the score at 25.
The contest now shifted to a Balboa vs. Creed slugfest. Jon Kruger scored for MV, Yarborogh came back for the Golden Bears. Rick was fouled at the basket by Logan Jones and made both. The Hawks pressed again; Rick stole the ball and got it to Julius at the foul line where he made a 15 footer. Gibsonburg returned the favor with two Dylan Dorfmeyer free throws and an old-school three pointer by Beaber. Jared was next, spinning in for two, then Dorfmeyer knocked down a three pointer for a two point Golden Bear lead.
The high pace continued as Jon fouled Jordan Kreglow on a break; he made both and the Hawks were down four. Dixon came right back for the home team with this two pointer:
And then it was Jared’s turn
The Hawks had tied the game at the end of three – 37-37.
Fourth Quarter Gibsonburg 9 – MV 6
On the floor: Rick, Dave, Jared, Jon, Dixon
Notwithstanding the short line-up, the Hawks continued their pressing ways. Rick stole the ball from Dorfmeyer and converted the lay up for two. The Hawks stole the ball again but couldn’t capitalize. Logan Jones did convert a basket however for the Gibsonburg tie.
Coach Robinson called time out at 6:32 to plan out the next two minutes. Dave Brown scored this two pointer out of the break:
After turnovers by both teams, MV ran the spread offense and scored two more for a 43-39 lead. It would be their last points of the game. The Hawks called another time out at the 4:00 mark. Jon committed an offensive foul, but Jared stole the ball back and was fouled shooting – and missed both ends.
Out of this came a long back and forth sequence ending with a foul on Yarborogh. The clock had wound down to 2:11 and the score was still 43-39. Gibsonburg got possession and Julius fouled Logan Jones, who made the front end only. A missed MV layup led to another foul at the other end – Jon Krueger’s 4th – and a 2/2 effort by the Golden Bears now cut the lead to 1, 43-42 with 1:47 to go. MV ran the clock down to 55.7, and this wild stretch ensued…
…putting Dorfmeyer at the line. He made both and Gibsonburg had regained the lead with 6.2 seconds to go. A bad entry pass cut the time down to 4.0 seconds. Rick’s desperation try was wide right and a last second foul brought Gibsonburg to the line for a final free throw. The Golden Bears held on for the 46-43 win.
Final Game Thoughts
Gibsonburg is a great addition to the TAAC. They bring a talented group of players to this season’s action. They feature outside shooting and athletic forward play and will be a force this year.
That said, the Hawks missed a chance tonight for a big home win. Closing games like this will be ultra-important through the rest of the season, especially in the playoffs where the difference between teams narrows appreciably as the rounds progress.
And trotting out an ancient sports cliché, this loss may have been the best thing to happen to the Hawks. Gone is the pressure of an undefeated season. Gone is the assumption that the season will be a cakewalk and that the game is over by the end of the warm-ups. This team must now fight from behind to win the TAAC championship, and every game takes on importance.
Potpourri
Lots of cameras at the game…MV began a new ticket policy for this game and the MV seats were ‘sold out’ within 12 minutes from the beginning of the distribution…
Scoring
And now for the unhappy totals. Scoring for the Hawks: Jared Sturt 13, Dave Brown 9, Julius Turner 8, Rick Deichert 7, Dixon Stoddard 4 and Jon Krueger 2.
Next up
Round two of the three-game TAAC meat grinder is set for Tuesday (away) against the Toledo Christian Eagles, followed closely by a Friday contest back at home against the Green Bears of Ottawa Hills.
It was a historic night at the Valley. After – years, the TAAC was welcoming a new member in its first league basketball game. The Gibsonburg Golden Bears were coming to town to meet up with Maumee Valley. And what a contest it would be, the teams picked to finish first and second in the league facing off in their first-ever matchup.
An indication of how big the game would be came early in the week when (to his credit) the Gibsonburg AD called Jim Fish and let him know that upwards of 600 Golden Bear fans can be expected to travel to big games such as these. And why not? Their gymnasium’s capacity is 1,400 (Yikes!).
After some quick thinking, Mr. Fish provided the visitors with their share of the Varsity Gymnasium’s 400 total seats. Come Friday night, the house would be packed, and the signs reading ‘SOLD OUT’ were posted on every entrance.
This pattern should continue for many of the other Hawks’ games. With high expectations, huge rivalries and a balanced TAAC projected for this year, sellouts may be the rule and not the exception.
Game Summary
In a game of streaks, Gibsonburg owned the last one, and overcame a four point deficit late in the game to win their TAAC opener in front of a sold-out Varsity Gym Friday December 9, 2011. The Bears jumped out to an early 9-1 lead, but the Hawks outscored the Bears 24-6 to go up 10. Gibsonburg clawed back to even in the third and the game was back and forth until the end. MV had a one point lead and the ball with under a minute, but the visitors prevailed in a wild finish.
First Quarter – Gibsonburg 12 – MV 11
Starting five – Dave Brown (’13), Rick Deichert (’12), Jared Sturt (’12), Jonathan Krueger (’12) and Julius Turner (’12)
The game began shakily, with each team throwing a pass away. Logan Jones scored first, then Julius Turner split a pair of free throws. Gibsonburg went on a run from there with another Logan Jones jump shot, two free throws by Nate Yarborogh, and a three pointer from Gage Beaber
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– and it was a 9-1 lead for the Golden Bears. Gibsonburg’s staff had done their homework well and the Bears were clogging up the correct passing lanes.
The visitors had a chance to extend the lead further, but MV’s defense stiffened and Beaber was caught on a five second call. The Hawks worked the ball into Jared for two, then Rick came right back with a three and it was 9-6 Gibsonburg. The Home team was over the jitters.
Jon Kruger was called with his second foul at the 3:12 mark and was replaced by Dixon Stoddard. At the other end, Golden Bear wing Adam Clark fouled Jared Sturt for his second and was also removed from the game.
MV went to work. Great outside ball rotation opened a big gap for Julius Turner who knocked down a trey. The Golden Bears' Logan Jones countered with a nice turn-around jumper over Jared, for a 12-9 lead, but Jared rose uo on the next possession with a big shot block and this score at the other end:
The Hawks had comeback from an early eight point deficit to down only one at the end of the first.
Second Quarter MV 14 – Gibsonburg 7
On the floor for MV: Jared, Julius, Rick, Dave, Dixon
Maumee Valley started the quarter out in its hybrid 2-3 zone, and Nate Yarborogh took advantage with a three pointer. Dave Brown countered with a big-league driving scoop shot, and made a free throw for an old-fashioned three pointer.
The Hawks chose this moment to come out in their press and the next several minutes were a blur for the Golden Bears. Two straight Bear turnovers led to a foul on Yarborogh trying to stop Dave at the hoop – he converted both for the Hawks’ first lead, 16-15. Julius stole a Gibsonburg pass and took it to the hoop for two. Another steal, and Jon found Jared on a pick and roll play. After a Bear guard found himself trapped in the corner bringing the ball up, Coach Brent Liskai called time out for a breather.
The Hawks ramped up the physicality. Jared collected his own rebound twice before drawing a foul from Logan Jones – he went 1-2 and the press continued. Dave stole the ball and scored two points, then was fouled on the ensuing possession. Jared scored again and the home team now led by 10, 25-15.
Staying with the press, MV again stole the ball but missed; Julius stole the ball again and was fouled by Yarborogh. He missed the front end, and the Golden Bear’s finally found Logan Jones on an in-bounds play. MV committed a five second violation and Logan Jones made a last second shot to cut the half time lead down to 25-19 MV.
Third Quarter Gibsonburg 19 – MV 12
On the floor: Dave, Jon, Rick, Julius, Jared
Gibsonburg came out in a 2-1-2 zone against MV in the first possession. The Hawks misfired and da Bears continued their run with six straight points, knotting up the score at 25.
The contest now shifted to a Balboa vs. Creed slugfest. Jon Kruger scored for MV, Yarborogh came back for the Golden Bears. Rick was fouled at the basket by Logan Jones and made both. The Hawks pressed again; Rick stole the ball and got it to Julius at the foul line where he made a 15 footer. Gibsonburg returned the favor with two Dylan Dorfmeyer free throws and an old-school three pointer by Beaber. Jared was next, spinning in for two, then Dorfmeyer knocked down a three pointer for a two point Golden Bear lead.
The high pace continued as Jon fouled Jordan Kreglow on a break; he made both and the Hawks were down four. Dixon came right back for the home team with this two pointer:
And then it was Jared’s turn
The Hawks had tied the game at the end of three – 37-37.
Fourth Quarter Gibsonburg 9 – MV 6
On the floor: Rick, Dave, Jared, Jon, Dixon
Notwithstanding the short line-up, the Hawks continued their pressing ways. Rick stole the ball from Dorfmeyer and converted the lay up for two. The Hawks stole the ball again but couldn’t capitalize. Logan Jones did convert a basket however for the Gibsonburg tie.
Coach Robinson called time out at 6:32 to plan out the next two minutes. Dave Brown scored this two pointer out of the break:
After turnovers by both teams, MV ran the spread offense and scored two more for a 43-39 lead. It would be their last points of the game. The Hawks called another time out at the 4:00 mark. Jon committed an offensive foul, but Jared stole the ball back and was fouled shooting – and missed both ends.
Out of this came a long back and forth sequence ending with a foul on Yarborogh. The clock had wound down to 2:11 and the score was still 43-39. Gibsonburg got possession and Julius fouled Logan Jones, who made the front end only. A missed MV layup led to another foul at the other end – Jon Krueger’s 4th – and a 2/2 effort by the Golden Bears now cut the lead to 1, 43-42 with 1:47 to go. MV ran the clock down to 55.7, and this wild stretch ensued…
…putting Dorfmeyer at the line. He made both and Gibsonburg had regained the lead with 6.2 seconds to go. A bad entry pass cut the time down to 4.0 seconds. Rick’s desperation try was wide right and a last second foul brought Gibsonburg to the line for a final free throw. The Golden Bears held on for the 46-43 win.
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Final Game Thoughts
Gibsonburg is a great addition to the TAAC. They bring a talented group of players to this season’s action. They feature outside shooting and athletic forward play and will be a force this year.
That said, the Hawks missed a chance tonight for a big home win. Closing games like this will be ultra-important through the rest of the season, especially in the playoffs where the difference between teams narrows appreciably as the rounds progress.
And trotting out an ancient sports cliché, this loss may have been the best thing to happen to the Hawks. Gone is the pressure of an undefeated season. Gone is the assumption that the season will be a cakewalk and that the game is over by the end of the warm-ups. This team must now fight from behind to win the TAAC championship, and every game takes on importance.
Potpourri
Lots of cameras at the game…MV began a new ticket policy for this game and the MV seats were ‘sold out’ within 12 minutes from the beginning of the distribution…
Scoring
And now for the unhappy totals. Scoring for the Hawks: Jared Sturt 13, Dave Brown 9, Julius Turner 8, Rick Deichert 7, Dixon Stoddard 4 and Jon Krueger 2.
Next up
Round two of the three-game TAAC meat grinder is set for Tuesday (away) against the Toledo Christian Eagles, followed closely by a Friday contest back at home against the Green Bears of Ottawa Hills.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Gibsonburg 46 – MV 43 – quick summary
In a game of streaks, Gibsonburg owned the last one, and overcame a four point deficit late in the game to win their TAAC opener in front of a sold-out Varsity Gym Friday December 9, 2011. The Bears jumped out to an early 9-1 lead, but the Hawks outscored the Bears 24-6 to take a 10 point lead. Gibsonburg clawed back to even in the third and the game was back and forth until the end. MV had a one point lead and the ball with under a minute, but the visitors prevailed in a wild finish.
Scoring for the Hawks: Jared Sturt 13, Dave Brown 9, Julius Turner 8, Rick Deichert 7, Dixon Stoddard 4 and Jon Krueger 2.
Scoring for the Hawks: Jared Sturt 13, Dave Brown 9, Julius Turner 8, Rick Deichert 7, Dixon Stoddard 4 and Jon Krueger 2.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Girls basketball season opens
Courtesy girls basketball blogger Aaron Baker
Promising Hawks fall 53-60 in their first TAAC Match-up
After enjoying a first quarter advantage (11-9) and battling for a third quarter lead (44-38), the promising Hawks Women fell to a physical Gibsonburg team, 53-60 last night at Gibsonburg High School.Despite being hampered by fourth quarter injuries, turnovers, and foul trouble, early on the Hawks demonstrated tenacity, teamwork and overall great potential for the remaining games of the season.
Senior Guard, Kristen Bigelow, lead the pack, pouring in 25 points, and Freshman phenom, Kennedie Jackson, followed up with 12 points.What’s equally impressive is that all five starters, including Soph. Jordan Baker (2 pts 8 rebounds), Sr. Delaney Lonsway(6 pts), Sr. Genna Danes ( 12 pts) contributed offensively. Additionally, Freshman Kaylou Stoddard, Freshman Kayla Turner and Soph. Cammie Lonsway, helped beef up the Hawks defense at a few crucial moments.
Unquestionably, the Hawks Women’s best games are ahead of them, so you don’t want to miss a minute of play!
Come out and support them this Saturday at home at 2pm against Vanlue High School. Last year, this game was decided by 2pts. This promises to be a thrilling match up!
Promising Hawks fall 53-60 in their first TAAC Match-up
After enjoying a first quarter advantage (11-9) and battling for a third quarter lead (44-38), the promising Hawks Women fell to a physical Gibsonburg team, 53-60 last night at Gibsonburg High School.Despite being hampered by fourth quarter injuries, turnovers, and foul trouble, early on the Hawks demonstrated tenacity, teamwork and overall great potential for the remaining games of the season.
Senior Guard, Kristen Bigelow, lead the pack, pouring in 25 points, and Freshman phenom, Kennedie Jackson, followed up with 12 points.What’s equally impressive is that all five starters, including Soph. Jordan Baker (2 pts 8 rebounds), Sr. Delaney Lonsway(6 pts), Sr. Genna Danes ( 12 pts) contributed offensively. Additionally, Freshman Kaylou Stoddard, Freshman Kayla Turner and Soph. Cammie Lonsway, helped beef up the Hawks defense at a few crucial moments.
Unquestionably, the Hawks Women’s best games are ahead of them, so you don’t want to miss a minute of play!
Come out and support them this Saturday at home at 2pm against Vanlue High School. Last year, this game was decided by 2pts. This promises to be a thrilling match up!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
White out vs.Gibsonburg declared
The Maumee Valley Sixth Man Club has declared a white out for tomorrow. All MV fans are asked to wear white to tomorrow's game.
The game was sold out in 12 minutes at MV.
The game was sold out in 12 minutes at MV.
Gibsonburg preview - an early season big game
Fast Facts
Opponent: Gibsonburg
Enrollment (9-12): 392
Division/League: D-IV
Team Nickname: Golden Bears
Coach: Brent Liskai, 10th season
Last season: 12-11, 7-5 SLL
Courtesy of and thanks to: Toledo Blade and Blanchard Sports Buzz
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Gage Beaber 5-11, jr., P; 15.1 ppg., 2 rpg.; 4 apg.; 4 spg.; Nate Yarborogh 6-3, sr., G; 12.8 ppg., 5.4.; 1 apg.; Logan Jones 6-4, sr., P; 11.4 ppg., 8.1 rpg.; Dylan Dorfmeyer 5-10, sr., G; 4.2 ppg., 2 rpg.; Adam Clark 6-2, sr., P; 2.7 ppg., 2.7 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Matt Tille 6-0, fr., W/P; Tyler Ernsthausen 6-0, soph., P; Travis Rainey 5-10, sr., W/P; Andrew Cantrell 5-10., soph., W.
The Golden Bears were selected to finish second in the TAAC and challenge the Hawks for the top spot. They are dropping into Division IV this year after many years at the D-III level
Gibsonburg enters its first year in the TAAC and is expected to immediately contend. Four starters return, including three players that scored 10 or more points per game last season. The Golden Bears made a run to the Division III district final last season.
"We look to be competitive in a very tough league," Gibsonburg coach Brent Liskai said. "We need to win our home games and play to our potential at very tough road games."
He also said his team has good quickness.
NOTABLES: Three Golden Bears earned post-season accolades last season. Beaber was a first-team All-SLL selection, a second-team District 7 selection and a third-team All-Northwest Ohio AP selection. Yarbaorogh was an honorable mention selection on the All-SLL and All-District 7 teams. Logan Jones was a second-team All-SLL and an honorable mention on the All-District 7 and All-Northwest Ohio
IN CONTRAST - Rick Deichert and Jared Sturt were named to first teams All-TAAC and District 7. Sturt was also an honorable mention All-Ohio. Dave Brown earned 2nd team All-TAAC. Five Hawks (Rick, Jared, Dave, Julius Turner and Dixon Stoddard earned All-District (1st-2nd Team or Honorable mention) honors last year.
This will be the Bears’ first-ever TAAC game, and they will be…pardon the expression…loaded for bear. This will be a good one.
Bonus Trivia – Guards Gage Beaber (G) and Rick Deichert (MV) combined to lead their Steve Mix summer league team to a camp championship in 2007.
Opponent: Gibsonburg
Enrollment (9-12): 392
Division/League: D-IV
Team Nickname: Golden Bears
Coach: Brent Liskai, 10th season
Last season: 12-11, 7-5 SLL
Courtesy of and thanks to: Toledo Blade and Blanchard Sports Buzz
RETURNING LETTERWINNERS: Gage Beaber 5-11, jr., P; 15.1 ppg., 2 rpg.; 4 apg.; 4 spg.; Nate Yarborogh 6-3, sr., G; 12.8 ppg., 5.4.; 1 apg.; Logan Jones 6-4, sr., P; 11.4 ppg., 8.1 rpg.; Dylan Dorfmeyer 5-10, sr., G; 4.2 ppg., 2 rpg.; Adam Clark 6-2, sr., P; 2.7 ppg., 2.7 rpg.;
TOP PROSPECTS: Matt Tille 6-0, fr., W/P; Tyler Ernsthausen 6-0, soph., P; Travis Rainey 5-10, sr., W/P; Andrew Cantrell 5-10., soph., W.
The Golden Bears were selected to finish second in the TAAC and challenge the Hawks for the top spot. They are dropping into Division IV this year after many years at the D-III level
Gibsonburg enters its first year in the TAAC and is expected to immediately contend. Four starters return, including three players that scored 10 or more points per game last season. The Golden Bears made a run to the Division III district final last season.
"We look to be competitive in a very tough league," Gibsonburg coach Brent Liskai said. "We need to win our home games and play to our potential at very tough road games."
He also said his team has good quickness.
NOTABLES: Three Golden Bears earned post-season accolades last season. Beaber was a first-team All-SLL selection, a second-team District 7 selection and a third-team All-Northwest Ohio AP selection. Yarbaorogh was an honorable mention selection on the All-SLL and All-District 7 teams. Logan Jones was a second-team All-SLL and an honorable mention on the All-District 7 and All-Northwest Ohio
IN CONTRAST - Rick Deichert and Jared Sturt were named to first teams All-TAAC and District 7. Sturt was also an honorable mention All-Ohio. Dave Brown earned 2nd team All-TAAC. Five Hawks (Rick, Jared, Dave, Julius Turner and Dixon Stoddard earned All-District (1st-2nd Team or Honorable mention) honors last year.
This will be the Bears’ first-ever TAAC game, and they will be…pardon the expression…loaded for bear. This will be a good one.
Bonus Trivia – Guards Gage Beaber (G) and Rick Deichert (MV) combined to lead their Steve Mix summer league team to a camp championship in 2007.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Gibsonburg game will be a sellout
Athletic Director Jim Fish informs me that Gibsonburg travels VERY WELL, and if you don't get to this Friday's game by JV half time at the latest, you may not get in.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
2011-12 Sectionals: Hello Golden Bears / Goodbye Bobcats
The Hawks will play their sectional at Eastwood HS this year.
It will be an all-TAAC affair this season, as Gibsonburg has dropped down to D-IV this year. We bid farewell to Bettsville as a sectional challenger, and so the Eastwood Sectional includes:
As always, props to the invaluable www.davey1.com
It will be an all-TAAC affair this season, as Gibsonburg has dropped down to D-IV this year. We bid farewell to Bettsville as a sectional challenger, and so the Eastwood Sectional includes:
- MVCDS
- Gibsonburg
- Ottawa Hills
- Toledo Christian
- Cardinal Stritch
- Northwood
As always, props to the invaluable www.davey1.com
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Scrimmage recap - Friday 11.12.10 at Gibsonburg - First Steps
The Hawks opened the season with a three team scrimmage which included our heros, the host Gibsonburg Bears and the New London Wildcats from the Firelands Conference. The format was 10 minute running clock quarters, single quarter round robin.
MV belongs to the Toledo Area Athletic Conference (TAAC). The TAAC will welcome Gibsonburg as a new member starting in 2011-12 and today was a welcome gauge of a future league opponent plus another D-IV opponant.
I came late and left early, so I'll just share what I saw.
First Q: New London 11 - MV 7
Only saw the last 2:00 and watched the Hawks smother New London defensively on their inbounds play - two five second calls got the Hawks the back ball twice, but they got behind early and couldn't recover.
Better things were to follow.
Second Q: MV 6 - G'burg 2
You think we're young? The Bears are so young they could change their name to the Cubs this year. They feature several good athletes who will grow to become a tough team as the season progresses. MV won it on a pair of three-balls from Dave Brown and Julius Turner. Great man-to-man defense by the visitors.
Third Q: MV 11 - New London 2
This segment was higlighted by a rainbow 2 pointer by Jared Sturt to open things up with contributions from Dave B, and Julius.
Julius enrolled at MV this year as a junior and thus is just starting to learn Coach Jim Robinson's offensive scheme. This process is approximately equal to enrollment in MV's Honors Precalculus course. Julius is already a strong addition to the front line; when he's up to speed on the offense, watch out.
Fourth Q - MV 10 - G'burg 5
Man-to-man defense all the way. Freshman Thad Woodard made a splash with a great cross court pass to Julius for an easy 2. Senior Daniel Brandon (the hardest workin' man in basketball!) also scored two for the Hawks.
Fifth (and for me the final) Q - MV 23 - New London 2
Now hitting their stride, the Blue and White put on a run and gun display. Rick Deichert sparked the offense with two early fastbreak layups off steals and the team never looked back. The other juniors (Dixon, Jonathan, Parker, Jared, Julius and Nick) all get a share of the action.
New London struggled as a team to work their offence due to aggressive defense across the board from MV. Good conditioning by the Hawks began to show through during this quarter.
Overall a great start for the boys.
Next up - Bowsher HS Saturday 11.13.10
MV belongs to the Toledo Area Athletic Conference (TAAC). The TAAC will welcome Gibsonburg as a new member starting in 2011-12 and today was a welcome gauge of a future league opponent plus another D-IV opponant.
I came late and left early, so I'll just share what I saw.
First Q: New London 11 - MV 7
Only saw the last 2:00 and watched the Hawks smother New London defensively on their inbounds play - two five second calls got the Hawks the back ball twice, but they got behind early and couldn't recover.
Better things were to follow.
Second Q: MV 6 - G'burg 2
You think we're young? The Bears are so young they could change their name to the Cubs this year. They feature several good athletes who will grow to become a tough team as the season progresses. MV won it on a pair of three-balls from Dave Brown and Julius Turner. Great man-to-man defense by the visitors.
Third Q: MV 11 - New London 2
This segment was higlighted by a rainbow 2 pointer by Jared Sturt to open things up with contributions from Dave B, and Julius.
Julius enrolled at MV this year as a junior and thus is just starting to learn Coach Jim Robinson's offensive scheme. This process is approximately equal to enrollment in MV's Honors Precalculus course. Julius is already a strong addition to the front line; when he's up to speed on the offense, watch out.
Fourth Q - MV 10 - G'burg 5
Man-to-man defense all the way. Freshman Thad Woodard made a splash with a great cross court pass to Julius for an easy 2. Senior Daniel Brandon (the hardest workin' man in basketball!) also scored two for the Hawks.
Fifth (and for me the final) Q - MV 23 - New London 2
Now hitting their stride, the Blue and White put on a run and gun display. Rick Deichert sparked the offense with two early fastbreak layups off steals and the team never looked back. The other juniors (Dixon, Jonathan, Parker, Jared, Julius and Nick) all get a share of the action.
New London struggled as a team to work their offence due to aggressive defense across the board from MV. Good conditioning by the Hawks began to show through during this quarter.
Overall a great start for the boys.
Next up - Bowsher HS Saturday 11.13.10
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