Friday January 31, 2013 - at Northwood
MV's second game of the week was not its toughest test of the year. The Hawks played their starters for only 12 of 32 minutes on the evening and rolled to a 26-4 lead at the end of the first. Every Hawk saw significant action on the evening, with 11 players scoring. The game was televised on BCSN.
MV was a strong 11-13 from the line on the evening.
Make sure you scroll down for Zain Bedi's shot of the night.
Again it should be noted that Northwood is rebuilding under an new coach and all but one player on their varsity roster is a freshman or sophomore. Better times are ahead for the Rangers.
Game scoring
MV 26 15 14 4 - 59
NW 4 4 3 9 - 20
The summary for this evening will consist of video highlights and scoring only. There was that little drama on the evening.
Rashad Woodley shows his skills at both ends of the court, pivoting in for two then swatting a Ranger try into the hinterlands.
The Hawks pass it over, around and through the zone, but it's Nick Towns who scores on the offensive rebound.
Truth Foreman drains a three from the right wing.
Zain Bedi bounces a beautiful hi-lo post pass to Nick Towns for two.
End of the first half - again passing over the zone and its Solomon Collins with a short range jumper from the baseline to put the Hawks up 55-11.
Don't blink, or you'll miss Thad Woodard finishing the fast break.
Video
Danny Hazimah pulls up for a short range jumper.
Shot of the game!! Zain Bedi is blocked, but collects the ball and fires in an off balance two pointer with the buzzer sounding to end the third quarter..
Jeremy Anderson finishes it off for the Hawks, scoring on an offensive rebound.
Scoring:
Truth Foreman - 3
Danny Hazimah - 8
Zain Bedi - 4
Marcus Knabbs - 2
Keith McClure - 3
Lucas Isaza - 4
Jeremy Anderson - 2
Nick Towns - 7
Solomon Collins - 5
Rashad Woodley - 10
Juwaan McGee - 2
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2013-4 Season Chapter Four - MV 67 - Northwood 15 - All In - Game Story
December 9, 2013 - Varsity Gym
On an ice cold evening, the Hawks played red hot defense and held an opponent under 20 points for the second time in three games, defeating the Northwood Rangers 67-15. Coach Josh Arthur has now cemented an'all in' strategy of playing every one of his Hawks as interchangeable parts of all pressure, all the time defense. Maumee Valley advanced to 3-1 on the season.
Northwood has a new coach in Jimmy Scharer and is rebuilding the Rangers this season. Nine of the eleven Ranger varsity players are freshmen or sophomores and only one player is listed at over 6'. Their youth was evident throughout the game as they struggled at times with the speed of the high school game. Early on, they showed signs of future success with some good shooting. Overall though, the evening would belong to the home team in general and Thad Woodard in particular, who scored a career high 26 points on the evening.
To put the defense in perspective tonight, Northwood scored six points in the first quarter. That was their high for the evening and each quarter thereafter they scored a lower number of points.
MV Starters - Marcus Knabbs '14, Lucas Isaza '15, Nick Towns '15, Rashad Woodley '14, Thad Woodard '14
First Quarter - MV 16 - Northwood 6
Maumee Valley set the tone immediately, scoring the first basket, then two more quickly off back-court steals. MV's defense is on display below in a long stretch of frustration for the guests resulting in a turnover on the baseline.
Truth Foreman and Thad both scored three pointers, Thad's shot captured below ended the quarter:
Second quarter - MV 15 - Northwood 4
MV picked up the press early on, hoping to advance its lead, but Northwood fought gamely for the first part of the quarter. Four minutes into the second quarter, the score was 17-10 MV. From that point forward, the Hawks took over the game. MV's press got to the young Rangers, who gave up a series of fast break points off steals and other turnovers. Lucas Isaza scores here on a breakaway following a steal on the press to make it 27-10 Hawks:
The home team would add four more in the frame and at half time it was Hawks 31 - Northwood 10, with Thad's 19 points accounting for 61.2% of the MV output.
Third Quarter - MV 21 - Northwood 3
Thad Woodard picked up where he left off in the first half, scoring a three poninter to begin the action. Rashad Woodley scored next on this nice drive down the key from the high post:
More scoring from the quarter included Truth Foreman finishing up a break then more defense from the Hawks:
And lo it came to pass on this December evening that Northwood's Jayson Johnson scored at the 2:37 mark to end a 9:23 scoring drought for the visitors. Maumee Valley had completed a 30-0 run against their opponents.
The third quarter ended on a Keith McClure three pointer. He was just getting started...
Fourth Quarter - MV 14 - Northwood 2
Keith would score the first six points of the quarter - here is his third long ball in a row at the 6:46 mark.:
Our final highlight features Danny Hazimah driving to the hoop for two more points:
The Hawks would cruise to the 52 point win.
Scoring:
Truth Foreman - 10
Danny Hazimah - 5
Marcus Knabbs - 2
Keith McClure - 11
Lucas Isaza - 4
Nick Towns - 4
Thad Woodard - 26
Solomon Collins - 3
Rashad Woodley - 2
On an ice cold evening, the Hawks played red hot defense and held an opponent under 20 points for the second time in three games, defeating the Northwood Rangers 67-15. Coach Josh Arthur has now cemented an'all in' strategy of playing every one of his Hawks as interchangeable parts of all pressure, all the time defense. Maumee Valley advanced to 3-1 on the season.
Northwood has a new coach in Jimmy Scharer and is rebuilding the Rangers this season. Nine of the eleven Ranger varsity players are freshmen or sophomores and only one player is listed at over 6'. Their youth was evident throughout the game as they struggled at times with the speed of the high school game. Early on, they showed signs of future success with some good shooting. Overall though, the evening would belong to the home team in general and Thad Woodard in particular, who scored a career high 26 points on the evening.
To put the defense in perspective tonight, Northwood scored six points in the first quarter. That was their high for the evening and each quarter thereafter they scored a lower number of points.
MV Starters - Marcus Knabbs '14, Lucas Isaza '15, Nick Towns '15, Rashad Woodley '14, Thad Woodard '14
First Quarter - MV 16 - Northwood 6
Maumee Valley set the tone immediately, scoring the first basket, then two more quickly off back-court steals. MV's defense is on display below in a long stretch of frustration for the guests resulting in a turnover on the baseline.
Truth Foreman and Thad both scored three pointers, Thad's shot captured below ended the quarter:
Second quarter - MV 15 - Northwood 4
MV picked up the press early on, hoping to advance its lead, but Northwood fought gamely for the first part of the quarter. Four minutes into the second quarter, the score was 17-10 MV. From that point forward, the Hawks took over the game. MV's press got to the young Rangers, who gave up a series of fast break points off steals and other turnovers. Lucas Isaza scores here on a breakaway following a steal on the press to make it 27-10 Hawks:
The home team would add four more in the frame and at half time it was Hawks 31 - Northwood 10, with Thad's 19 points accounting for 61.2% of the MV output.
Third Quarter - MV 21 - Northwood 3
Thad Woodard picked up where he left off in the first half, scoring a three poninter to begin the action. Rashad Woodley scored next on this nice drive down the key from the high post:
More scoring from the quarter included Truth Foreman finishing up a break then more defense from the Hawks:
And lo it came to pass on this December evening that Northwood's Jayson Johnson scored at the 2:37 mark to end a 9:23 scoring drought for the visitors. Maumee Valley had completed a 30-0 run against their opponents.
The third quarter ended on a Keith McClure three pointer. He was just getting started...
Fourth Quarter - MV 14 - Northwood 2
Keith would score the first six points of the quarter - here is his third long ball in a row at the 6:46 mark.:
Our final highlight features Danny Hazimah driving to the hoop for two more points:
The Hawks would cruise to the 52 point win.
Scoring:
Truth Foreman - 10
Danny Hazimah - 5
Marcus Knabbs - 2
Keith McClure - 11
Lucas Isaza - 4
Nick Towns - 4
Thad Woodard - 26
Solomon Collins - 3
Rashad Woodley - 2
MV JVs 57 - Northwood 24 Video Highlights
The JVs evened their record at 1-1 with a 57-24 victory over the Northwood JVs (sorry, I'll get the actual score Friday.
The Hawks took control early and went into the locker room up 24-8 at the half.
Here are your video highlights:
Jack Herrmann wearing his varsity #11 jersey scoring from the baseline:
Nick Isaza (don't blink, you'll miss it)
Turner Booth finishing on the break:
Nice give-and-go between Jeremy Anderson and Juwaan McGee.
Michael Jarrell makes a free throw
The Hawks took control early and went into the locker room up 24-8 at the half.
Here are your video highlights:
Jack Herrmann wearing his varsity #11 jersey scoring from the baseline:
Nick Isaza (don't blink, you'll miss it)
Turner Booth finishing on the break:
Nice give-and-go between Jeremy Anderson and Juwaan McGee.
Michael Jarrell makes a free throw
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Maumee Valley 67 - Northwood 15 - Insightful Internet Commentary
December 10, 2013 - Varsity Gym
The Hawks record their second 50 point victory in three games. Here's Thad Woodard, Keith McClure, Truth Foreman, and Lucas Isaza to tell you all about it.
The Hawks record their second 50 point victory in three games. Here's Thad Woodard, Keith McClure, Truth Foreman, and Lucas Isaza to tell you all about it.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Hawks picked third in pre-season TAAC poll
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...
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...
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Maumee Valley 74 - Northwood 43 - Insightful Internet Commentary
A cast of thousands and some bad grammar on the questions by your HawkBlogger. Such is the confusion that occurs during a championship celebration.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
MV 67 - Northwood 43 Insightful Internet Commentary
Well, well, well if it isn't our two unofficial Anchormen Jeremy Anderson bringing the seriosity and (shockingly) Thad Woodard bringing the levity. Also joining the fray are India Bedi and Lucas Isaza.
Be sure to watch 'till the end for the finals week kickoff Dance Partaaay!!!!
Be sure to watch 'till the end for the finals week kickoff Dance Partaaay!!!!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Maumee Valley 67 - Northwood 43 at the Varsity Gym - Quick Story
Maumee Valley used a big first and fourth quarter to outgun the Northwood Rangers tonight 67 - 43. The game was closer than the score indicated, as Northwood pulled to under 10 and had the ball early in the third quarter. The guests chose to cut off the inside passing lanes to Jared with a tight 2-3 zone all evening and the Hawk outside shots and free throws were not falling until later in the game.
The Blue and White carried only a 13 point lead into the fourth quarter, but doubled up Northwood 22 - 11 in the final frame. Pressure defense and drives to the basket won out in the end for Maumee Valley.
Hats off to Northwood coach John Bryan, who is going with a youth movement and teaching his young team to be aggressive around the basket. Northwood was also a stellar eight-for-eight from the free throw line this evening. Their progress is reminicient of that shown by both Cardinal Stritch and Emmauel Christian last year. The Rangers will be a tough out the remainder of this season and into 2012-13.
Scoring this evening for the Hawks - Julius Turner had 18, followed closely by Rick Deichert with 17. Jared Sturt, sharing the key tonight with 3 of his closest Northwood friends, was held to 8. Several other HawkSquad members scored this evening - Jon Krueger and Dixon Stoddard each had 6, Thad Woodard had 4, Caleb Willhight and Nick 'Watch for me on the BCSN Sports Report' Frasco had 3 and Dave Brown tossed in a field goal while otherwise running the show.
Next up for the Hawks - it's finals week!!!! Get those books out gentlemen. Your average NBA player's career only lasts 3 years, and you guys aren't your average NBA players (yet).
Also, let the anticipation build for the TAAC slugfest at Gibsonburg coming up Tuesday January 31, 2012. Make your plans now to drive east for the game of the year.
The Blue and White carried only a 13 point lead into the fourth quarter, but doubled up Northwood 22 - 11 in the final frame. Pressure defense and drives to the basket won out in the end for Maumee Valley.
Hats off to Northwood coach John Bryan, who is going with a youth movement and teaching his young team to be aggressive around the basket. Northwood was also a stellar eight-for-eight from the free throw line this evening. Their progress is reminicient of that shown by both Cardinal Stritch and Emmauel Christian last year. The Rangers will be a tough out the remainder of this season and into 2012-13.
Scoring this evening for the Hawks - Julius Turner had 18, followed closely by Rick Deichert with 17. Jared Sturt, sharing the key tonight with 3 of his closest Northwood friends, was held to 8. Several other HawkSquad members scored this evening - Jon Krueger and Dixon Stoddard each had 6, Thad Woodard had 4, Caleb Willhight and Nick 'Watch for me on the BCSN Sports Report' Frasco had 3 and Dave Brown tossed in a field goal while otherwise running the show.
Next up for the Hawks - it's finals week!!!! Get those books out gentlemen. Your average NBA player's career only lasts 3 years, and you guys aren't your average NBA players (yet).
Also, let the anticipation build for the TAAC slugfest at Gibsonburg coming up Tuesday January 31, 2012. Make your plans now to drive east for the game of the year.
Northwood Preview
Fast facts
Opponent: Northwood
Enrollment (9-12): 308
Division/League: D-IV / TAAC
Team Nickname: Rangers
From the Toledo Blade TAAC Preview
Coach: John Bryan, second season
Last season: 3-18, 2-10 TAAC
This season: 2-9, 1-4
Top players: Seniors Ricky Hartley, 6-1, W; Garrett Reighard, 6-1, W; John Willey, 5-9, G; Garrett Mallett, 5-10, G. Junior Tyler Williams, 6-0, W.
Outlook: Bryan has three starters along with seven letter winners back.
That should give the Rangers good overall depth, according to Bryan.
Hartley averaged 8.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game to earn all-district honorable mention.
A lack of size could be a potential area of weakness.
"We're definitely hoping for improvement in what might be the strongest Division IV conference in the state," Davie said. "I think on any given night anybody can get anybody."
Game notes: Northwood is the last TAAC opponent yet to be faced by the Hawks…MV won both games last year against the Rangers...the Rangers top performers are Evan Perkins (10th in TAAC scoring - 13.6 ppg) and Tyler Williams (13th in scoring - 13.2 ppg)...this is the last game for the Hawks for ten days while they sweat it out over finals...next up, a ho-hum game - it's only the second contest against TAAC leader Gibsonburg.
Opponent: Northwood
Enrollment (9-12): 308
Division/League: D-IV / TAAC
Team Nickname: Rangers
From the Toledo Blade TAAC Preview
Coach: John Bryan, second season
Last season: 3-18, 2-10 TAAC
This season: 2-9, 1-4
Top players: Seniors Ricky Hartley, 6-1, W; Garrett Reighard, 6-1, W; John Willey, 5-9, G; Garrett Mallett, 5-10, G. Junior Tyler Williams, 6-0, W.
Outlook: Bryan has three starters along with seven letter winners back.
That should give the Rangers good overall depth, according to Bryan.
Hartley averaged 8.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game to earn all-district honorable mention.
A lack of size could be a potential area of weakness.
"We're definitely hoping for improvement in what might be the strongest Division IV conference in the state," Davie said. "I think on any given night anybody can get anybody."
Game notes: Northwood is the last TAAC opponent yet to be faced by the Hawks…MV won both games last year against the Rangers...the Rangers top performers are Evan Perkins (10th in TAAC scoring - 13.6 ppg) and Tyler Williams (13th in scoring - 13.2 ppg)...this is the last game for the Hawks for ten days while they sweat it out over finals...next up, a ho-hum game - it's only the second contest against TAAC leader Gibsonburg.
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
Monday, February 14, 2011
JV action videos - MV47 - NW18
From Friday the 11th - videos of Izzy scoring, an AJ jumper off an offensive rebound, the defense forcing a five second call, Thad with a layup off a long motion offense sequence and all of Marcus' points on the evening.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Boys’ JV Beats Northwood Rangers 47-18 - 2.11.11
From Hawkblog Special Correspondent Portia Ash
In Friday night action on the hardwood, the Boys’ JV beat the Northwood Rangers in their second league match-up with the Rangers on the season. The Hawks’ used a different rotation to start the game welcoming Caleb Willhight and Marcus Knabbs into the starting rotation for the Hawks. The Hawks finished the first quarter leading the Rangers 10-7.
In the second quarter, the Hawks continued to open up the game with good execution of their offense and solid defensive play; holding the Rangers to just two points in the second quarter. Hawks’ fans were treated to really good hustle by the all of the Hawks on defense, but one play that stood out is a sequence in which the Hawks guards worked together to pressure the Rangers. During this sequence, the Rangers' guard found a little breathing room, only to have Danny come around him from behind and steal the ball. If you have been with us a lot this season, you have seen Danny do this a lot; off to the races he went for a layup. The Hawks’ ended the quarter leading the Rangers 27 – 9.
The second half brought with it more of the same from the Hawks and also the opportunity for more Hawks to spend more time on the floor. In the third quarter, the Hawks’ defense again effectively contained the Rangers, allowing the Rangers only three points in the third. The Hawks ended the third quarter on a two pointer by Marcus just off top of the key and led the Rangers 40-12 going into the final quarter of the game.
In the fourth quarter, the Hawks would score seven more points and allowed the Rangers just six points in the final quarter. The Hawks won the game 47-18, and remain undefeated in TAAC play.
Up next the Hawks have “finals week” in the league, facing three league opponents in the span of five days and finishing out TAAC play for the season. Go Hawks!
Scoring
Willhight 14, King 11, Knabbs 7, Okeke 7, Hazimah 4, Collins 2, Woodard 2
In Friday night action on the hardwood, the Boys’ JV beat the Northwood Rangers in their second league match-up with the Rangers on the season. The Hawks’ used a different rotation to start the game welcoming Caleb Willhight and Marcus Knabbs into the starting rotation for the Hawks. The Hawks finished the first quarter leading the Rangers 10-7.
In the second quarter, the Hawks continued to open up the game with good execution of their offense and solid defensive play; holding the Rangers to just two points in the second quarter. Hawks’ fans were treated to really good hustle by the all of the Hawks on defense, but one play that stood out is a sequence in which the Hawks guards worked together to pressure the Rangers. During this sequence, the Rangers' guard found a little breathing room, only to have Danny come around him from behind and steal the ball. If you have been with us a lot this season, you have seen Danny do this a lot; off to the races he went for a layup. The Hawks’ ended the quarter leading the Rangers 27 – 9.
The second half brought with it more of the same from the Hawks and also the opportunity for more Hawks to spend more time on the floor. In the third quarter, the Hawks’ defense again effectively contained the Rangers, allowing the Rangers only three points in the third. The Hawks ended the third quarter on a two pointer by Marcus just off top of the key and led the Rangers 40-12 going into the final quarter of the game.
In the fourth quarter, the Hawks would score seven more points and allowed the Rangers just six points in the final quarter. The Hawks won the game 47-18, and remain undefeated in TAAC play.
Up next the Hawks have “finals week” in the league, facing three league opponents in the span of five days and finishing out TAAC play for the season. Go Hawks!
Scoring
Willhight 14, King 11, Knabbs 7, Okeke 7, Hazimah 4, Collins 2, Woodard 2
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Chapter 14 – Morphin’ the Power Rangers – Hawks 63 – Northwood 36 – 2.11.11 – Game Story
Setting the Table
That's right. You know you watched it - the ubiquitous live action / animated series featuring those colorful action heroes who more often than not successfully fought off an evil monster or some Zord gone bad.
From Wikipedia – The titular Power Rangers are individuals who "morph" from ordinary people into powerful superheroes…a morphed Ranger generally possesses superhuman strength, durability, and ability in hand-to-hand combat. Rangers regularly operate in teams of five...
In a way, the morphing concept is particularly apt in describing the Northwood Rangers this year. First year coach John Bryan has a true work in process on his hands and is molding a young group of players to fit his system. It is a year of growing pains for the Rangers, who had lost eight straight leading up to this game against the Hawks.
Any Hawk fan with a reasonably long memory should have much empathy for Coach Bryan’s position.
Assuming the Northwood Power Rangers weren’t going to defy the laws of physics with actual super powers, it looked to be a long night for the guests…
Game Summary
Maumee Valley defeated the Northwood Rangers 63-36 tonight at the Varsity Gym, extending their winning streak to eight games. Nine Hawks scored during the evening, led by Rick Deichert’s 18, Jared Sturt’s 14 and Julius Turner’s 13.
Each of these three played to their strengths tonight. Rick was 4-5 from three point range. Jared was 5-8 from two point range and 4-4 from the line. Julius had seven steals, three 2 balls, two 3 balls and got to the foul line eight times, making five.
The Hawks were also strong tonight from the charity stripe, going 16 for 24, including 11 for their first 12.
Solomon Collins and Caleb Willhight saw their first action tonight for the varsity Hawksquad.
The Blue and White moved to 12-2, 8-1 in the TAAC
First Quarter – MV 21 – NW 10
Starting five – Dave Brown (’13), Rick Deichert (’12), Jared Sturt (’12), Dixon Stoddard (’12) and Julius Turner (’12)
Northwood came out in a 2-3 zone and stayed there most of the evening. MV played man defense all night, and pressed about 20% of the game.
The Hawks came out of the shoot hot with Rick Deichert draining a three to begin the action. NW’s Ricky Hartley answered back with a layup off a screen. Jared scored the next two points off a pass from Rick, and those scores made up the highlight package from the Channel 11/BCSN Friday night report.
Jared picked up his first foul at the 5:10 mark and Dixon entered the game.
After the opening flurry, the scoring pace slowed as MV tried to work off the rust from a seven day layoff. Northwood’s John Segura scored two on another well designed play, then Rick was fouled as he drove to the basket. He made both free throws and during the stoppage, Jared returned to the lineup.
It was 7-4 Hawks when they would make their first run of the game. Julius drove to the basket and dished off to Jared for two. Following a Ranger free throw, Jared and Julius got some strong inside play, with Jared finishing off a Julius pass after an offensive rebound.
Northwood missed their next attempt and Jared was fouled at the other end while shooting – and made both attempts.
After a Ranger timeout, Dave found Rick wide open in the corner for another three pointer. Julius stole the ball again and drove the length of the court where he was fouled and made both ends. It was now 16-4 Hawks.
Northwood’s Trey Cloud made a fade-away jumper to cut the lead by two, but Rick came back with a three-ball which bounced two feet up off the rim then straight down the cylinder. The teams traded two more baskets, including this Rick Deichert runner with time expiring...
...and the half ended with MV up 11.
Coach Robinson urged his team to play better defense around the basket during the time out, feeling that they surrendered too many easy layups. But overall it was a big quarter for the Hawks, Rick leading the way with 13 points, including nine off three pointers.
Second Quarter – MV 15 – NW 6
Starting the Quarter – Rick, Nick Frasco, Julius, Dixon Stoddard and Jonathan Krueger.
Northwood started the scoring with a two point bank shot by John Willey, but Julius countered with a three pointer off a Nick Frasco assist. Julius cut in front of the next Ranger pass and drove down court, looping it to Dixon who was fouled shooting. Stoddard would make one to put the Hawks up by 13 with 5:44 left and with a stoppage in play, Jared and Dave re-entered the game.
MV’s defense rose up to meet Coach Robinson’s challenge on the next play and forced a five second call on an inbounds attempt.
The Hawks continued their strong free throw shooting, with Jared and Dave Brown converting two each on consecutive possessions. The Blue and White made eleven of their first twelve free throws.
With several Hawks coming off the flu earlier in the week and four more games to be played by next Saturday, several players saw extended action on the evening. AJ King and Solomon Collins (in his varsity debut) entered the game inside the 5:00 mark.
MV dominated the inside during the next stretch, as Jared made two on a putback after a missed free throw. Following a score by the Rangers’ John Willey, AJ scored with help from Dave and Julius as seen here:
Jared picked off a Northwood pass next. Off an inbounds play, watch Dave Brown draw the 2-3 zone defenders toward him, opening up AJ King for the trey...
...with this three pointer, and the Hawks led 36-16.
Omar Hazimah came in to close the first half action out, and the home team was up 20.
Julius Turner had a big half defensively with five steals in the first 16 minutes. The Hawks also were 5-11 from three point range, including a 3-4 performance by Rick Deichert.
Third Quarter – MV 15 – NW 15
Starting the Quarter – Dave, Jared, Omar, AJ and Solomon
John Segura scored first for the visitors. MV’s Dave Brown responded with a drive down the middle of the lane for two points:
Northwood’s James Radcliffe nailed a jumper, then the Rangers came back again with a basket by Ricky Hartley + 1, and the lead was cut to 38-25.
In came Rick, Julius and Jonathan and on came another Hawk run.
Rick got to the hoop for two with a strong drive to steady the Hawks’ course. Then the offense began working the ball into Jared.
Northwood’s coach John Bryan yelled out ‘double down’ to his defense in an effort to stop the MV post player. But like an unlucky blackjack player, he could only watch helplessly as Jared dealt the Rangers a two on the play.
Julius continued the Hawks run with another steal and a spinning 360º layup.
Jared scored next in transition:
Julius stole yet another errant Northwood pass and was fouled at the hoop with 2:16 remaining. He made one of two, and the Hawks had torn off a 9-2 run. Thad Woodard entered the game for the home team and MV continued scoring.
Dave Brown drew a foul and made one of two at the 1:38 mark.
Watch the ball movement up top on this next sequence, as Julius sealed the quarter for MV with 40 seconds remaining on this three pointer:
The Hawks had weathered Northwood’s best stretch of the evening and battled back to a draw. At the end of three, it was MV 51 – NW 31
Fourth Quarter – MV 12 – NW 5
Starting the quarter: Dave, Rick, Julius, Thad, Daniel Brandon
Repeating the first quarter opening, Rick started MV off with a three point shot, capping off a 4-5 evening from long range. After a John Segura two pointer for the visitors, Julius was fouled on two straight possessions and cashed in for two points.
Rick then fired a pass inside to a waiting Thad Woodard, who converted his first points of the evening.
...then Dave Brown floated a basket in over the Rangers' outstretched arms...
That start was good enough for Coach Robinson, who substituted Caleb Willhight (in his first varsity action) and Nick Frasco in to finish things off for the home team.
At 1:45, Solomon Collins made a foul-line jumper for his first varsity points.
The game ended with the Hawks ahead 27. Final score, Maumee Valley 63 – Northwood 36.
Final Game Thoughts
For the second game in a row, the Hawks substantially outdistanced their opponents in shots taken by a wide 57-35 margin. Many of these additional chances came from MVs 17 team steals on the night.
Three point shooting was another strength for MV, which went 7-16 from beyond the arc. To score 21 points from two point range in 16 tries, aside from the obvious statistical impossibility, you’d have to make a Jared-esque 65% of your shots. Such is the value of good three-point shooting.
With this long-range accuracy, the Dave at point + Rick/Julius/Jonathan/AJ on the wings combination places tremendous pressure on a 2-3 zone. And if the zone is drawn out or altered to meet this threat, it opens things up for Jared and Dixon underneath – recall Bettsville’s lack of success with the 3-2. This is another emerging offensive combination which will force defenses out of their zones and into man.
Several Northwood underclassmen are seeing significant action down the home stretch of the season. Additionally, the Rangers’ eighth grade boys won the TAAC this year, so there is cause for optimism in 2011-12 for the Blue and Gold.
Small stuff
- The Hawks have a new addition to their team – Haithem Maaiah’s young brother has taken a job as Official Hawks Ball Boy. Watch out for him in eight years.
- As noted above, several Hawks suffered flu-like symptoms during the week, depleting the team so much that the Danbury game was postponed. Thanks to the Lakers for understanding, but they postponed the game on the condition that they could pick the make-up date – and they selected Monday February 14. Speaking of make-up dates, Danbury coach Drew Davie may need to schedule one of those himself with his S.O. for booking a game on Valentine’s Day.
- Northwood has a point guard named Ricky Hartley, so it was a bit confusing to hear both coaches barking out instructions to Ricky during the game.
- The Rangers’ games are broadcast on internet radio – www.wrscradio.com – and those call letters coincidentally bring back good memories for your Hawkblog Editor. WRSC AM 1390 broadcasts over-the-air sports in State College, Pennsylvania.
Not so small stuff
This coming Sunday is seeding day for the boys’ playoffs. MV stands a better than 50/50 chance to be the number one seed in the Rossford Sectional, which includes MV, TC, OH, Northwood, Cardinal Stritch and Bettsville. If MV is seeded number 1, TC and OH would likely play each other first, with the winner having a chance to face the Hawks down the road. Based on the sectional/divisional playoff setup, any rematch between a #1 seeded Hawksquad and the other TAAC contenders would not take place until the District final game (the round of 32).
This is confusing without a bracket to study, so as soon as one is available, I’ll post it.
Scoring
And now for the happy totals. In addition to Rick’s 18, Jared’s 14 and Julius’13, Dave Brown scored 7, AJ King had 5, Thad Woodard and Solomon Collins (his first varsity points) each scored 2 and Omar Hazimah and Dixon Stoddard contributed 1 apiece.
Next up
The basketball extravaganza continues Monday when the Danbury Lakers come to town for a 6pm JV start.
And oh yeah, there’s a little game Tuesday against Ottawa Hills…
That's right. You know you watched it - the ubiquitous live action / animated series featuring those colorful action heroes who more often than not successfully fought off an evil monster or some Zord gone bad.
From Wikipedia – The titular Power Rangers are individuals who "morph" from ordinary people into powerful superheroes…a morphed Ranger generally possesses superhuman strength, durability, and ability in hand-to-hand combat. Rangers regularly operate in teams of five...
In a way, the morphing concept is particularly apt in describing the Northwood Rangers this year. First year coach John Bryan has a true work in process on his hands and is molding a young group of players to fit his system. It is a year of growing pains for the Rangers, who had lost eight straight leading up to this game against the Hawks.
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| Hey, why don't we start with everyone wearing the same colored uni's, OK? |
Any Hawk fan with a reasonably long memory should have much empathy for Coach Bryan’s position.
Assuming the Northwood Power Rangers weren’t going to defy the laws of physics with actual super powers, it looked to be a long night for the guests…
Game Summary
Maumee Valley defeated the Northwood Rangers 63-36 tonight at the Varsity Gym, extending their winning streak to eight games. Nine Hawks scored during the evening, led by Rick Deichert’s 18, Jared Sturt’s 14 and Julius Turner’s 13.
Each of these three played to their strengths tonight. Rick was 4-5 from three point range. Jared was 5-8 from two point range and 4-4 from the line. Julius had seven steals, three 2 balls, two 3 balls and got to the foul line eight times, making five.
The Hawks were also strong tonight from the charity stripe, going 16 for 24, including 11 for their first 12.
Solomon Collins and Caleb Willhight saw their first action tonight for the varsity Hawksquad.
The Blue and White moved to 12-2, 8-1 in the TAAC
First Quarter – MV 21 – NW 10
Starting five – Dave Brown (’13), Rick Deichert (’12), Jared Sturt (’12), Dixon Stoddard (’12) and Julius Turner (’12)
Northwood came out in a 2-3 zone and stayed there most of the evening. MV played man defense all night, and pressed about 20% of the game.
The Hawks came out of the shoot hot with Rick Deichert draining a three to begin the action. NW’s Ricky Hartley answered back with a layup off a screen. Jared scored the next two points off a pass from Rick, and those scores made up the highlight package from the Channel 11/BCSN Friday night report.
Jared picked up his first foul at the 5:10 mark and Dixon entered the game.
After the opening flurry, the scoring pace slowed as MV tried to work off the rust from a seven day layoff. Northwood’s John Segura scored two on another well designed play, then Rick was fouled as he drove to the basket. He made both free throws and during the stoppage, Jared returned to the lineup.
It was 7-4 Hawks when they would make their first run of the game. Julius drove to the basket and dished off to Jared for two. Following a Ranger free throw, Jared and Julius got some strong inside play, with Jared finishing off a Julius pass after an offensive rebound.
Northwood missed their next attempt and Jared was fouled at the other end while shooting – and made both attempts.
After a Ranger timeout, Dave found Rick wide open in the corner for another three pointer. Julius stole the ball again and drove the length of the court where he was fouled and made both ends. It was now 16-4 Hawks.
Northwood’s Trey Cloud made a fade-away jumper to cut the lead by two, but Rick came back with a three-ball which bounced two feet up off the rim then straight down the cylinder. The teams traded two more baskets, including this Rick Deichert runner with time expiring...
...and the half ended with MV up 11.
Coach Robinson urged his team to play better defense around the basket during the time out, feeling that they surrendered too many easy layups. But overall it was a big quarter for the Hawks, Rick leading the way with 13 points, including nine off three pointers.
Second Quarter – MV 15 – NW 6
Starting the Quarter – Rick, Nick Frasco, Julius, Dixon Stoddard and Jonathan Krueger.
Northwood started the scoring with a two point bank shot by John Willey, but Julius countered with a three pointer off a Nick Frasco assist. Julius cut in front of the next Ranger pass and drove down court, looping it to Dixon who was fouled shooting. Stoddard would make one to put the Hawks up by 13 with 5:44 left and with a stoppage in play, Jared and Dave re-entered the game.
MV’s defense rose up to meet Coach Robinson’s challenge on the next play and forced a five second call on an inbounds attempt.
The Hawks continued their strong free throw shooting, with Jared and Dave Brown converting two each on consecutive possessions. The Blue and White made eleven of their first twelve free throws.
With several Hawks coming off the flu earlier in the week and four more games to be played by next Saturday, several players saw extended action on the evening. AJ King and Solomon Collins (in his varsity debut) entered the game inside the 5:00 mark.
MV dominated the inside during the next stretch, as Jared made two on a putback after a missed free throw. Following a score by the Rangers’ John Willey, AJ scored with help from Dave and Julius as seen here:
Jared picked off a Northwood pass next. Off an inbounds play, watch Dave Brown draw the 2-3 zone defenders toward him, opening up AJ King for the trey...
...with this three pointer, and the Hawks led 36-16.
Omar Hazimah came in to close the first half action out, and the home team was up 20.
Julius Turner had a big half defensively with five steals in the first 16 minutes. The Hawks also were 5-11 from three point range, including a 3-4 performance by Rick Deichert.
Third Quarter – MV 15 – NW 15
Starting the Quarter – Dave, Jared, Omar, AJ and Solomon
John Segura scored first for the visitors. MV’s Dave Brown responded with a drive down the middle of the lane for two points:
Northwood’s James Radcliffe nailed a jumper, then the Rangers came back again with a basket by Ricky Hartley + 1, and the lead was cut to 38-25.
In came Rick, Julius and Jonathan and on came another Hawk run.
Rick got to the hoop for two with a strong drive to steady the Hawks’ course. Then the offense began working the ball into Jared.
Northwood’s coach John Bryan yelled out ‘double down’ to his defense in an effort to stop the MV post player. But like an unlucky blackjack player, he could only watch helplessly as Jared dealt the Rangers a two on the play.
Julius continued the Hawks run with another steal and a spinning 360º layup.
Jared scored next in transition:
Julius stole yet another errant Northwood pass and was fouled at the hoop with 2:16 remaining. He made one of two, and the Hawks had torn off a 9-2 run. Thad Woodard entered the game for the home team and MV continued scoring.
Dave Brown drew a foul and made one of two at the 1:38 mark.
Watch the ball movement up top on this next sequence, as Julius sealed the quarter for MV with 40 seconds remaining on this three pointer:
The Hawks had weathered Northwood’s best stretch of the evening and battled back to a draw. At the end of three, it was MV 51 – NW 31
Fourth Quarter – MV 12 – NW 5
Starting the quarter: Dave, Rick, Julius, Thad, Daniel Brandon
Repeating the first quarter opening, Rick started MV off with a three point shot, capping off a 4-5 evening from long range. After a John Segura two pointer for the visitors, Julius was fouled on two straight possessions and cashed in for two points.
Rick then fired a pass inside to a waiting Thad Woodard, who converted his first points of the evening.
...then Dave Brown floated a basket in over the Rangers' outstretched arms...
That start was good enough for Coach Robinson, who substituted Caleb Willhight (in his first varsity action) and Nick Frasco in to finish things off for the home team.
At 1:45, Solomon Collins made a foul-line jumper for his first varsity points.
The game ended with the Hawks ahead 27. Final score, Maumee Valley 63 – Northwood 36.
Final Game Thoughts
For the second game in a row, the Hawks substantially outdistanced their opponents in shots taken by a wide 57-35 margin. Many of these additional chances came from MVs 17 team steals on the night.
Three point shooting was another strength for MV, which went 7-16 from beyond the arc. To score 21 points from two point range in 16 tries, aside from the obvious statistical impossibility, you’d have to make a Jared-esque 65% of your shots. Such is the value of good three-point shooting.
With this long-range accuracy, the Dave at point + Rick/Julius/Jonathan/AJ on the wings combination places tremendous pressure on a 2-3 zone. And if the zone is drawn out or altered to meet this threat, it opens things up for Jared and Dixon underneath – recall Bettsville’s lack of success with the 3-2. This is another emerging offensive combination which will force defenses out of their zones and into man.
Several Northwood underclassmen are seeing significant action down the home stretch of the season. Additionally, the Rangers’ eighth grade boys won the TAAC this year, so there is cause for optimism in 2011-12 for the Blue and Gold.
Small stuff
- The Hawks have a new addition to their team – Haithem Maaiah’s young brother has taken a job as Official Hawks Ball Boy. Watch out for him in eight years.
- As noted above, several Hawks suffered flu-like symptoms during the week, depleting the team so much that the Danbury game was postponed. Thanks to the Lakers for understanding, but they postponed the game on the condition that they could pick the make-up date – and they selected Monday February 14. Speaking of make-up dates, Danbury coach Drew Davie may need to schedule one of those himself with his S.O. for booking a game on Valentine’s Day.
- Northwood has a point guard named Ricky Hartley, so it was a bit confusing to hear both coaches barking out instructions to Ricky during the game.
- The Rangers’ games are broadcast on internet radio – www.wrscradio.com – and those call letters coincidentally bring back good memories for your Hawkblog Editor. WRSC AM 1390 broadcasts over-the-air sports in State College, Pennsylvania.
Not so small stuff
This coming Sunday is seeding day for the boys’ playoffs. MV stands a better than 50/50 chance to be the number one seed in the Rossford Sectional, which includes MV, TC, OH, Northwood, Cardinal Stritch and Bettsville. If MV is seeded number 1, TC and OH would likely play each other first, with the winner having a chance to face the Hawks down the road. Based on the sectional/divisional playoff setup, any rematch between a #1 seeded Hawksquad and the other TAAC contenders would not take place until the District final game (the round of 32).
This is confusing without a bracket to study, so as soon as one is available, I’ll post it.
Scoring
And now for the happy totals. In addition to Rick’s 18, Jared’s 14 and Julius’13, Dave Brown scored 7, AJ King had 5, Thad Woodard and Solomon Collins (his first varsity points) each scored 2 and Omar Hazimah and Dixon Stoddard contributed 1 apiece.
Next up
The basketball extravaganza continues Monday when the Danbury Lakers come to town for a 6pm JV start.
And oh yeah, there’s a little game Tuesday against Ottawa Hills…
Friday, February 11, 2011
MV63 - Northwood 36 2.11.11 - Insightful Internet Commentary
Two Hawks made their varsity debut this evening - Caleb Willhight and Solomon Collins.
And here they are with the Hawksquad keys to the game!!
And here they are with the Hawksquad keys to the game!!
MV 63 – Northwood 36 at the Varsity Gym 2.11.11 – quick summary
Maumee Valley defeated the Northwood Rangers 63-36 tonight at the Varsity Gym. Nine Hawks scored during the evening, led by Rick Deichert’s 18, Jared Sturt’s 14 and Julius Turner’s 13.
Each of these three played to their strengths tonight. Rick was 4-5 from three point range. Jared was 5-8 from two point range and 4-4 from the line. Julius had seven steals, three 2 balls, two 3 balls and got to the foul line eight times, making five.
The Hawks were also strong tonight from the charity stripe, going 16 for 24, including 11 for their first 12.
Also scoring for the Blue and White this evening were Dave Brown with 7, AJ King with 5, Thad Woodard and Solomon Collins (his first varsity points) with 2 each and Omar Hazimah and Dixon Stoddard with 1 apiece.
Both Solomon and Caleb Willhight saw their first action tonight for the varsity Hawksquad.
Each of these three played to their strengths tonight. Rick was 4-5 from three point range. Jared was 5-8 from two point range and 4-4 from the line. Julius had seven steals, three 2 balls, two 3 balls and got to the foul line eight times, making five.
The Hawks were also strong tonight from the charity stripe, going 16 for 24, including 11 for their first 12.
Also scoring for the Blue and White this evening were Dave Brown with 7, AJ King with 5, Thad Woodard and Solomon Collins (his first varsity points) with 2 each and Omar Hazimah and Dixon Stoddard with 1 apiece.
Both Solomon and Caleb Willhight saw their first action tonight for the varsity Hawksquad.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Bonus JV Videos - Hawks 44 - Northwood 27
Sometimes you get everyone making baskets, somtimes not. Whole lotta Woodard tonight.
But first up, it's Solomon Collins to the hoop.
Next up, Thad drives the baseline.
Cleaning up on a Princeton special.
Finally, in the tradition of Babe Ruth, the calledbank shot.
That's all I got.
But first up, it's Solomon Collins to the hoop.
Next up, Thad drives the baseline.
Cleaning up on a Princeton special.
Finally, in the tradition of Babe Ruth, the called
That's all I got.
Chapter 9 – At the Proving Grounds – MV 66 – (at) Northwood 40 – 1.14.10 – Game story
Setting the Table
A Proving Ground originally was a designated area on a military base to test or ‘prove’ the effectiveness of weapons. Over time, this term was adapted by industry for their research and development facilities. Most of the large automakers have Proving Grounds, several of them within close proximity of Toledo.
At Maumee Valley, a prime example of a Proving Ground would be this room of the new High School.
Yes, it’s Tom Cambisios’ English classroom, where Freshman English papers go to die…and then be re-born out of a Phoenix-like brew of red ink, wrinkled-up papers and whiny Facebook posts.
Freshman English is one of the hardest courses at school, causing more all-nighters than a Dick Clark bash at Times Square. But inevitably, when MV graduates look back at their school experience they are thankful they went through that particular refining fire – because they emerge as writers.
For the Hawks basketball team, their Proving Ground is a January collection of TAAC and out-of-conference basketball courts. Two games per week, barring cancellations, through finals. It is a time for separation; time for MV to show that it can win night in and night out.
The goal for the Blue and White is to develop the mental toughness to win a series of games and establish themselves as a force in Conference play and again come playoff time. A slip-up, and suddenly they’re looking up at, and not eye-to-eye with the league leaders.
Following a winter weather cancellation Tuesday night, the Blue and White were itching to get back into action. They would find a worthy challenger in the Northwood Rangers, who sat just a game back in the TAAC standings at 2-2 compared with MV’s 3-1 record. A win for the home team and they would tie their guests this night. So the team had better be on its game.
It was also a night to shine on BCSN, as the game would be featured on the local cable network.
And a visit to Northwood wouldn’t be complete without a look at another TAAC constant, the Ranger pep band. Take it away ladies and gentlemen:
Game Summary
Maumee Valley defeated Northwood tonight 66-40 in a BCSN-televised game on the Rangers' home court. Several Hawks led the team at different stages of the game. In the first half, Dixon Stoddard and Julius Turner carried much of the load for the visitors, with quarter ending buzzer beaters by Parker Bayer (1st Q) and Nick Frasco (2nd Q).
Rick Deichert heated up in the second half, scoring 13 of his 16 points in the latter half of the contest. Jared Sturt was a steady hand throughout the game, finishing with a double-double (15 points, 11 rebounds).
MV was 16-26 from the line, including a 5-6 performance by Omar Hazimah in the fourth quarter.
Maumee Valley improved to 7-2 overall and 4-1 in TAAC play.
Coach Jim Robinson won his 499th career game, and now his Hawks head for Bettsville Tuesday evening to Strive for Five (hundred).
Starting five – Dave Brown (’13), Rick Deichert (’12), Jared Sturt (’12), Dixon Stoddard (’12) and Jonathan Krueger (’12)
First Quarter MV 15 – NW 12
Northwood started out in a 2-3 zone. MV started in straight man.
As if to remind the Hawks of their struggle at Northwood last year, the hosts went up quickly 4-0 on the strength of good screens which opened up space for two easy shots. MV started in its regular motion offense, and was very deliberate in trying to work the ball inside to the big men. And this strategy would pay off early as Jonathan Krueger opened the scoring with a turnaround jumper from short range at 5:06 to go. Dixon made a scooping two pointer on the next position to tie the score.
The teams traded two more baskets each early including Jared Sturt’s first two points on a pass in from Dave Brown and a Dixon Stoddard two pointer. It was 6-6 at the 2:57 mark when the Hawks went to the bench for the cavalry.
The game speed would ratchet up a notch with Julius now in the game and MV went to the man press. Northwood beat the pressure and scored on a wide-open layup the first time out, but after an MV miss, Dave stole the ball and started a Rick to Jared to Dixon fast break for two.
Julius scored his first of eight points on an offensive putback. MV continued the heat with a half court trap, leading to a Julius steal and coast-to-coast driving basket. After another Ranger miss, Rick led a fast break which ended with a Dixon Stoddard foul shot.
It was Dixon’s best quarter of the season, shouldering a big part of the opening offensive load.
Northwood scored twice again to draw to 13-12 and near the end of the first quarter, Nick Frasco and Parker Bayer entered the game at the guard spots. The move would pay off, as Parker nailed a turnaround two pointer as the horn sounded and MV held a three point lead.
Second Quarter MV 16 – NW 9
Starting the quarter – Dave, Nick, Julius, Jonathan and Dixon
Julius started the quarter where he left off, driving the lane for two points then blocking a shot. MV went to work on the Northwood 2-3 zone more effectively, and a Dave to Julius to Jared passing hookup led to two free throws for the Hawk Center.
MV switched into the press again, which sped up play. Northwood’s guards were up to the task this ime and broke pressure scoring several baskets to draw the hosts to within 19-16 at the 5:03 mark.
Displeased with his team’s defensive effort, Coach Robinson called a time out to straighten things out, with good effect. Jared blocked the next shot then cleaned up at the offensive end with an offensive rebound and putback basket.
Meanwhile, MV’s man press started to wear on Northwood. Julius stole the ball, drove to the hoop and drew the foul with 3:46 remaining. He made the first and then an unusual Technical Foul was called on Northwood for an illegal substitution. Northwood Sophomore Trey Cloud had failed to change out of his JV uniform and the Home bench was called for inserting a player with an incorrect uniform number.
Julius made the back end of his two free throws, Rick Deichert scored his first point of the game, making one of two on the technical and it was 24-16 Hawks.
Play continued back and forth to the end of the quarter. With a 28-21 lead, Dave dribbled a grand circle route, passed to Jared who missed a shot but got it back out to Nick Frasco for a big three-ball to end the half. Here is the proof:
That was a BEAUTY.
MV went to the locker room with a ten point lead, 31-21.
Third Quarter MV 15 – NW 8
Starting the quarter – Initial game starters
Northwood chose to stay in its 2-3 zone, a logical decision given that the Hawks outside shooting was colder than the January night in the first half. This would change…
Jon Krueger began the half for MV with a mid range jumper. But both teams were sloppy offensively in the early going until Rick Deichert decided to break out.
At 5:34, Rick rattled a three-ball in, then took a quick breather on the bench. Jared blocked a shot with authority. Dave Brown gathered the rebound and darted down-court, finishing with a highlight-reel twisting crossover reverse layup.
Northwood called time out with 4:32 left, but could not dampen the visitors’ intensity. Dave continued to drive the lane, but kicked out to Jon Krueger for the three:
Julius entered the game for Jared and MV was out to run with its smaller front line. Rick provided the offensive spark down the stretch with a three pointer off an in bounds play…
, a classic back door play
, then with Northwood trying a press, a home run pass from Dixon off the inbounds for another basket + 1, which he converted.
At the end of three, the Hawksquad had taken a commanding 46-29 lead.
Fourth Quarter MV 20 – NW 11
MV began the scoring early with Jared converting on the break and adding a free throw for an old-fashioned three pointer 22 second into the quarter.
Northwood’s coach John Bryan, looking to establish a deeper rotation, inserted two freshman guards at this point. They would receive an early introduction to MV basketball when Dave and Rick trapped the next possession and Rick fired down court for another basket + 1.
After a tough first half, Rick would end the game with 16 points on the night.
Many players for both sides saw action in the fourth quarter, and the Hawks continued to work hard on both ends of the court. Here is a strong defensive sequence ending in a tieup:
In other fourth quarter action:
Julius with a great fake and pass to Jared for a deuce.
Here's Nick with a power move down low.
Jared drives the lane for two:
And strong offensive rebounding by Julius and Dixon
Down the stretch, Omar Hazimah worked the inside to his advantage. He drew three shooting fouls late and converted five of six at the line. At game’s end, the Hawks were represented by Omar, Daniel Brandon, Nick Frasco, Parker Bayer and Thad Woodard.
The final buzzer sounded with the score Maumee Valley 66 – Northwood 40.
Final Game Thoughts
It’s always good to have another perspective on the game and watching the BSCN game broadcast with Kevin Brechmacher and Coach Stan Joplin was a pleasure. They complimented Maumee Valley all evening and were most impressed with the Hawks athleticism. They provided some good perspective on the Hawks’ program, stressing how far the team has come in the three years under Coach Robinson’s tenure.
As has been the case in previous games, the team is getting accustomed to seeking the hot hand and cashing in during the game. Tonight’s spark was provided by Dixon and Julius early, then by Rick in the late third/early fourth quarter. Jared provided steady offense throughout the game.
On defense, MV thrived with pressure, both full and half court. The press has gradually worn down the last few Hawk opponents and has led to scoring flurries which have put the game away in the second half.
Tidbits…
Julius was named the BCSN player of the game for the spark he brought to Maumee Valley in the first half.
- Very few teams have played man-to-man defense against the Hawks, who should be running the zone defense attack in their sleep.
- MV alumni Carter Bayer and Jangus Whitner, along with 50/50 ticket purveyor extraordinaire Jeff and the rest of the Whitner gang were in the house for the game. Great to see you all!
- Northwood trombone player Jeff Ritter braved enemy lines to visit last night during the third quarter.
- Also seen were Faculty Alumni Chuck and Karen Lundholm.
Scoring
Scoring for the Hawks: Rick Dee-kurt 16, Jared Sturt 15, Julius Turner 8, Dixon Stoddard 6, Nick Frasco 5, Omar Hazimah 5, Jonathan Krueger 5, Dave Brown 4, Parker Bayer 2.
Next up
The Hawks travel to Bettsville this Tuesday evening. Look sharp lads, you’re on the verge of history!
A Proving Ground originally was a designated area on a military base to test or ‘prove’ the effectiveness of weapons. Over time, this term was adapted by industry for their research and development facilities. Most of the large automakers have Proving Grounds, several of them within close proximity of Toledo.
At Maumee Valley, a prime example of a Proving Ground would be this room of the new High School.
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| Those tissues in the lower right-hand corner are for crying Frosh |
Yes, it’s Tom Cambisios’ English classroom, where Freshman English papers go to die…and then be re-born out of a Phoenix-like brew of red ink, wrinkled-up papers and whiny Facebook posts.
Freshman English is one of the hardest courses at school, causing more all-nighters than a Dick Clark bash at Times Square. But inevitably, when MV graduates look back at their school experience they are thankful they went through that particular refining fire – because they emerge as writers.
For the Hawks basketball team, their Proving Ground is a January collection of TAAC and out-of-conference basketball courts. Two games per week, barring cancellations, through finals. It is a time for separation; time for MV to show that it can win night in and night out.
The goal for the Blue and White is to develop the mental toughness to win a series of games and establish themselves as a force in Conference play and again come playoff time. A slip-up, and suddenly they’re looking up at, and not eye-to-eye with the league leaders.
Following a winter weather cancellation Tuesday night, the Blue and White were itching to get back into action. They would find a worthy challenger in the Northwood Rangers, who sat just a game back in the TAAC standings at 2-2 compared with MV’s 3-1 record. A win for the home team and they would tie their guests this night. So the team had better be on its game.
It was also a night to shine on BCSN, as the game would be featured on the local cable network.
And a visit to Northwood wouldn’t be complete without a look at another TAAC constant, the Ranger pep band. Take it away ladies and gentlemen:
Game Summary
Maumee Valley defeated Northwood tonight 66-40 in a BCSN-televised game on the Rangers' home court. Several Hawks led the team at different stages of the game. In the first half, Dixon Stoddard and Julius Turner carried much of the load for the visitors, with quarter ending buzzer beaters by Parker Bayer (1st Q) and Nick Frasco (2nd Q).
Rick Deichert heated up in the second half, scoring 13 of his 16 points in the latter half of the contest. Jared Sturt was a steady hand throughout the game, finishing with a double-double (15 points, 11 rebounds).
MV was 16-26 from the line, including a 5-6 performance by Omar Hazimah in the fourth quarter.
Maumee Valley improved to 7-2 overall and 4-1 in TAAC play.
Coach Jim Robinson won his 499th career game, and now his Hawks head for Bettsville Tuesday evening to Strive for Five (hundred).
Starting five – Dave Brown (’13), Rick Deichert (’12), Jared Sturt (’12), Dixon Stoddard (’12) and Jonathan Krueger (’12)
First Quarter MV 15 – NW 12
Northwood started out in a 2-3 zone. MV started in straight man.
As if to remind the Hawks of their struggle at Northwood last year, the hosts went up quickly 4-0 on the strength of good screens which opened up space for two easy shots. MV started in its regular motion offense, and was very deliberate in trying to work the ball inside to the big men. And this strategy would pay off early as Jonathan Krueger opened the scoring with a turnaround jumper from short range at 5:06 to go. Dixon made a scooping two pointer on the next position to tie the score.
The teams traded two more baskets each early including Jared Sturt’s first two points on a pass in from Dave Brown and a Dixon Stoddard two pointer. It was 6-6 at the 2:57 mark when the Hawks went to the bench for the cavalry.
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| Yeah, you know who I'm talkin' about. |
The game speed would ratchet up a notch with Julius now in the game and MV went to the man press. Northwood beat the pressure and scored on a wide-open layup the first time out, but after an MV miss, Dave stole the ball and started a Rick to Jared to Dixon fast break for two.
Julius scored his first of eight points on an offensive putback. MV continued the heat with a half court trap, leading to a Julius steal and coast-to-coast driving basket. After another Ranger miss, Rick led a fast break which ended with a Dixon Stoddard foul shot.
It was Dixon’s best quarter of the season, shouldering a big part of the opening offensive load.
Northwood scored twice again to draw to 13-12 and near the end of the first quarter, Nick Frasco and Parker Bayer entered the game at the guard spots. The move would pay off, as Parker nailed a turnaround two pointer as the horn sounded and MV held a three point lead.
Second Quarter MV 16 – NW 9
Starting the quarter – Dave, Nick, Julius, Jonathan and Dixon
Julius started the quarter where he left off, driving the lane for two points then blocking a shot. MV went to work on the Northwood 2-3 zone more effectively, and a Dave to Julius to Jared passing hookup led to two free throws for the Hawk Center.
MV switched into the press again, which sped up play. Northwood’s guards were up to the task this ime and broke pressure scoring several baskets to draw the hosts to within 19-16 at the 5:03 mark.
Displeased with his team’s defensive effort, Coach Robinson called a time out to straighten things out, with good effect. Jared blocked the next shot then cleaned up at the offensive end with an offensive rebound and putback basket.
Meanwhile, MV’s man press started to wear on Northwood. Julius stole the ball, drove to the hoop and drew the foul with 3:46 remaining. He made the first and then an unusual Technical Foul was called on Northwood for an illegal substitution. Northwood Sophomore Trey Cloud had failed to change out of his JV uniform and the Home bench was called for inserting a player with an incorrect uniform number.
Julius made the back end of his two free throws, Rick Deichert scored his first point of the game, making one of two on the technical and it was 24-16 Hawks.
Play continued back and forth to the end of the quarter. With a 28-21 lead, Dave dribbled a grand circle route, passed to Jared who missed a shot but got it back out to Nick Frasco for a big three-ball to end the half. Here is the proof:
That was a BEAUTY.
MV went to the locker room with a ten point lead, 31-21.
Third Quarter MV 15 – NW 8
Starting the quarter – Initial game starters
Northwood chose to stay in its 2-3 zone, a logical decision given that the Hawks outside shooting was colder than the January night in the first half. This would change…
Jon Krueger began the half for MV with a mid range jumper. But both teams were sloppy offensively in the early going until Rick Deichert decided to break out.
At 5:34, Rick rattled a three-ball in, then took a quick breather on the bench. Jared blocked a shot with authority. Dave Brown gathered the rebound and darted down-court, finishing with a highlight-reel twisting crossover reverse layup.
Northwood called time out with 4:32 left, but could not dampen the visitors’ intensity. Dave continued to drive the lane, but kicked out to Jon Krueger for the three:
Julius entered the game for Jared and MV was out to run with its smaller front line. Rick provided the offensive spark down the stretch with a three pointer off an in bounds play…
, a classic back door play
, then with Northwood trying a press, a home run pass from Dixon off the inbounds for another basket + 1, which he converted.
At the end of three, the Hawksquad had taken a commanding 46-29 lead.
Fourth Quarter MV 20 – NW 11
MV began the scoring early with Jared converting on the break and adding a free throw for an old-fashioned three pointer 22 second into the quarter.
Northwood’s coach John Bryan, looking to establish a deeper rotation, inserted two freshman guards at this point. They would receive an early introduction to MV basketball when Dave and Rick trapped the next possession and Rick fired down court for another basket + 1.
After a tough first half, Rick would end the game with 16 points on the night.
Many players for both sides saw action in the fourth quarter, and the Hawks continued to work hard on both ends of the court. Here is a strong defensive sequence ending in a tieup:
In other fourth quarter action:
Julius with a great fake and pass to Jared for a deuce.
Here's Nick with a power move down low.
Jared drives the lane for two:
And strong offensive rebounding by Julius and Dixon
Down the stretch, Omar Hazimah worked the inside to his advantage. He drew three shooting fouls late and converted five of six at the line. At game’s end, the Hawks were represented by Omar, Daniel Brandon, Nick Frasco, Parker Bayer and Thad Woodard.
The final buzzer sounded with the score Maumee Valley 66 – Northwood 40.
Final Game Thoughts
It’s always good to have another perspective on the game and watching the BSCN game broadcast with Kevin Brechmacher and Coach Stan Joplin was a pleasure. They complimented Maumee Valley all evening and were most impressed with the Hawks athleticism. They provided some good perspective on the Hawks’ program, stressing how far the team has come in the three years under Coach Robinson’s tenure.
As has been the case in previous games, the team is getting accustomed to seeking the hot hand and cashing in during the game. Tonight’s spark was provided by Dixon and Julius early, then by Rick in the late third/early fourth quarter. Jared provided steady offense throughout the game.
On defense, MV thrived with pressure, both full and half court. The press has gradually worn down the last few Hawk opponents and has led to scoring flurries which have put the game away in the second half.
Tidbits…
Julius was named the BCSN player of the game for the spark he brought to Maumee Valley in the first half.
- Very few teams have played man-to-man defense against the Hawks, who should be running the zone defense attack in their sleep.
- MV alumni Carter Bayer and Jangus Whitner, along with 50/50 ticket purveyor extraordinaire Jeff and the rest of the Whitner gang were in the house for the game. Great to see you all!
- Northwood trombone player Jeff Ritter braved enemy lines to visit last night during the third quarter.
- Also seen were Faculty Alumni Chuck and Karen Lundholm.
Scoring
Scoring for the Hawks: Rick Dee-kurt 16, Jared Sturt 15, Julius Turner 8, Dixon Stoddard 6, Nick Frasco 5, Omar Hazimah 5, Jonathan Krueger 5, Dave Brown 4, Parker Bayer 2.
Next up
The Hawks travel to Bettsville this Tuesday evening. Look sharp lads, you’re on the verge of history!
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