Yeah, the Hawks lost 64-30 to Ottawa Hills and 40-30 at TC. Whatever.
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Friday, February 11, 2011
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
MV Girls 26 – (at) Cardinal Stritch 23 – 1.15.11 – Character Building
Usually when the term character-building is used to describe a game, your team is on the losing end.
But not today(!), as the Maumee Valley girls let a lead slip in the fourth quarter, but came back at the end with some pressure-packed rebounding and free throw shooting to defeat the Cardinal Stritch Cardinals 26-23 at the CS home court.
Starting the game - Delaney Lonsway (‘12), Jazmine Aldridge-Brownlee (‘12), Genna Danes (‘12), Wesley Flaum (‘12) and Kristin Bigelow (’12)
First quarter MV 8 – CS 4
Cardinal Stritch played a 3-2 base zone defense with a lot of pressing throughout the game. MV stayed mostly in its regular 2-3 zone.
Early scoring was fairly balanced between the two teams, who battled to a 4-4 tie over the first five minutes of play. MV took its first lead at the 2:52 mark when Kristin got the ball on a 3/4 court side in, flew down the court and passed to Delaney for the lay-up.
Kristin came right back with a two pointer (video above), and the Hawks took an 8-4 lead at the end of one.
Second Quarter MV 6 – CS 5
Starting the quarter – Well, to tell you the truth - in all this excitement, I'd kind of lost track myself…
Stritch was one of the few teams which had scouted the Hawks, and their first attempt at pressure was a 2-2-1 zone press. MV took advantage of this early in the quarter and was able to get the ball to Kristin for two early baskets. Stritch called off this press mid quarter and substituted in their tallest girls to get more rebounding power.
These changes caused the Hawks trouble on a few fronts. One was foul trouble. Both Delaney and Kristin picked up their third fouls during the quarter. Yazmin AbdelKarim spelled in for Delaney at the 5:19 mark. Jordan Baker saw significant playing time in the second quarter and picked up two fouls defending against the larger CS front line.
The Hawks also had problems passing over the zone, with interceptions on several consecutive offensive possessions. But the Hawks’ defense was stout and kept the Cardinals away from the hoop.
The second quarter ended with MV up by five, 14-9.
Third Quarter CS 11 – MV 4
Starting the quarter – Initial game starters
Cardinal Stritch made one big adjustment in the second half, switching their press from zone to man.
Initially, MV maintained their lead, with Kristin intercepting passes at the top of the Cardinals’ offensive sets. But the CS press gave the Hawks trouble and the home team whittled the lead down to four with 1:17 left. Kristin made a two pointer for MV to get the lead back to six points:
...but two Cardinal baskets in the last 39 seconds cut the Blue and White’s advantage to a single bucket, 20-18 at the quarter’s end.
From the third quarter, a pair of Kristin free throws
Fourth quarter – MV 6 – CS 5
Starting the quarter - initial game starters
CS opened strong with a running two pointer and a free throw on the next trip down to take the lead 21-20. Play was rough and tumble and both teams got into the bonus with 6:13 left in the game. Cardinal Stritch scored its fifth consecutive points in the quarter and held the lead 23-20.
It was look-in-the-mirror time for the girls...and they would respond.
Kristin slashed to the basket to draw the Hawks to within one near the four minute mark...
...and now it was the home team’s turn to deal with self-doubt.
At 3:17, the drama would increase when Kristin was called for her fourth foul; one more and she would be gone for the game. But Coach Mussery would not back down. He dialed up a half court trapping defense which rattled the Cardinals and the home team called time with 2:14 left.
Up by one, the home team tried to spread the floor and run out the clock. But after 45 seconds of success, Genna stole a pass, drove the length of the floor and was fouled. She would miss, and CS tried again to burn down the time. MV relied on defense and with 47.5 seconds remaining, they forced a back court violation and had the ball, down one point.
Kristin was fouled on the next posession and went to the line to shoot two. She missed both, which led to the Play of the Game.
On the second miss, Genna grabbed the rebound and was fouled trying to put the ball back up. This time she made both ends and the Hawks had clawed back to a one point lead.
Cardinal Stritch worked for a 10 foot shot to go back ahead and missed. Again, Genna pulled the ball in and was fouled. This time she made one of two and MV led by two, 25-23.
The Cardinals had the ball back and this time, drew a foul on their shot attempt. With 4.6 seconds left, they had a chance to tie. However, they missed both ends and Jasmine gathered in another huge rebound.
She went to the line and made one.
With a three point lead and little time left, all the Cardinals could do was heave a desperation three-ball from past the half court line. The shot never made the backboard and the Hawks pulled out the win.
Summary
So a big win for the Hawks, who are now 3-7 on the season. Next up is the Monclova Christian Thunder at home on Thursday evening. MV defeated the Thunder 45-13 in December.
Scoring
Kristin led all scorers with 20, but Genna (3) and Jasmine (1) scored at the most opportune time of the game. Delaney also had two for the victors.
But not today(!), as the Maumee Valley girls let a lead slip in the fourth quarter, but came back at the end with some pressure-packed rebounding and free throw shooting to defeat the Cardinal Stritch Cardinals 26-23 at the CS home court.
Starting the game - Delaney Lonsway (‘12), Jazmine Aldridge-Brownlee (‘12), Genna Danes (‘12), Wesley Flaum (‘12) and Kristin Bigelow (’12)
First quarter MV 8 – CS 4
Cardinal Stritch played a 3-2 base zone defense with a lot of pressing throughout the game. MV stayed mostly in its regular 2-3 zone.
Early scoring was fairly balanced between the two teams, who battled to a 4-4 tie over the first five minutes of play. MV took its first lead at the 2:52 mark when Kristin got the ball on a 3/4 court side in, flew down the court and passed to Delaney for the lay-up.
Kristin came right back with a two pointer (video above), and the Hawks took an 8-4 lead at the end of one.
Second Quarter MV 6 – CS 5
Starting the quarter – Well, to tell you the truth - in all this excitement, I'd kind of lost track myself…
Stritch was one of the few teams which had scouted the Hawks, and their first attempt at pressure was a 2-2-1 zone press. MV took advantage of this early in the quarter and was able to get the ball to Kristin for two early baskets. Stritch called off this press mid quarter and substituted in their tallest girls to get more rebounding power.
These changes caused the Hawks trouble on a few fronts. One was foul trouble. Both Delaney and Kristin picked up their third fouls during the quarter. Yazmin AbdelKarim spelled in for Delaney at the 5:19 mark. Jordan Baker saw significant playing time in the second quarter and picked up two fouls defending against the larger CS front line.
The Hawks also had problems passing over the zone, with interceptions on several consecutive offensive possessions. But the Hawks’ defense was stout and kept the Cardinals away from the hoop.
The second quarter ended with MV up by five, 14-9.
Third Quarter CS 11 – MV 4
Starting the quarter – Initial game starters
Cardinal Stritch made one big adjustment in the second half, switching their press from zone to man.
Initially, MV maintained their lead, with Kristin intercepting passes at the top of the Cardinals’ offensive sets. But the CS press gave the Hawks trouble and the home team whittled the lead down to four with 1:17 left. Kristin made a two pointer for MV to get the lead back to six points:
...but two Cardinal baskets in the last 39 seconds cut the Blue and White’s advantage to a single bucket, 20-18 at the quarter’s end.
From the third quarter, a pair of Kristin free throws
Fourth quarter – MV 6 – CS 5
Starting the quarter - initial game starters
CS opened strong with a running two pointer and a free throw on the next trip down to take the lead 21-20. Play was rough and tumble and both teams got into the bonus with 6:13 left in the game. Cardinal Stritch scored its fifth consecutive points in the quarter and held the lead 23-20.
It was look-in-the-mirror time for the girls...and they would respond.
Kristin slashed to the basket to draw the Hawks to within one near the four minute mark...
...and now it was the home team’s turn to deal with self-doubt.
At 3:17, the drama would increase when Kristin was called for her fourth foul; one more and she would be gone for the game. But Coach Mussery would not back down. He dialed up a half court trapping defense which rattled the Cardinals and the home team called time with 2:14 left.
Up by one, the home team tried to spread the floor and run out the clock. But after 45 seconds of success, Genna stole a pass, drove the length of the floor and was fouled. She would miss, and CS tried again to burn down the time. MV relied on defense and with 47.5 seconds remaining, they forced a back court violation and had the ball, down one point.
Kristin was fouled on the next posession and went to the line to shoot two. She missed both, which led to the Play of the Game.
On the second miss, Genna grabbed the rebound and was fouled trying to put the ball back up. This time she made both ends and the Hawks had clawed back to a one point lead.
Cardinal Stritch worked for a 10 foot shot to go back ahead and missed. Again, Genna pulled the ball in and was fouled. This time she made one of two and MV led by two, 25-23.
The Cardinals had the ball back and this time, drew a foul on their shot attempt. With 4.6 seconds left, they had a chance to tie. However, they missed both ends and Jasmine gathered in another huge rebound.
She went to the line and made one.
With a three point lead and little time left, all the Cardinals could do was heave a desperation three-ball from past the half court line. The shot never made the backboard and the Hawks pulled out the win.
Summary
So a big win for the Hawks, who are now 3-7 on the season. Next up is the Monclova Christian Thunder at home on Thursday evening. MV defeated the Thunder 45-13 in December.
Scoring
Kristin led all scorers with 20, but Genna (3) and Jasmine (1) scored at the most opportune time of the game. Delaney also had two for the victors.
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!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Chapter 3 - The Flight of the Muse TC 30– MV 27 – 12.14.10 at Maumee Valley – Boys Game Summary
Setting the Table
Source: National Federation of High School Associations website.
Using the above diagram and simple powers of higher mathematics, one can quickly deduce that it’s thirteen feet, nine inches from the foul line to the center of the 18” diameter basket in a regulation high school basketball court.
Unfortunately, on some nights the free throw line might as well be 55 feet away. Such was the case last evening as the Hawks went 6-17 from the line. The free throw shooting Muse present at last week’s Monclova Christian game, when the Hawks went 8-10, decided to turn its back on the home team this evening.
On the other hand, Maumee Valley did go 1-for-1 from the actual 55 foot line this evening, sort of…
Game Summary
In a defensive struggle, Toledo Christian outlasted MV 30-27 at the Varsity Gym. The Hawks had two chances to pull ahead or tie the game at the end. Rick Deichert made a three-quarter court 3 pointer with seven seconds to go and another three ball at the buzzer, but he released both shots just after the whistle had blown (verified after watching the video) and neither shot counted.
Both teams experienced long offensive droughts. In the second quarter, MV held the Eagles to two points; TC returned the favor in the third, blanking the Blue and White until a three pointer by Julius Turner with four seconds left.
Starting five – Dave Brown (’13), Rick Deichert (’12), Jared Sturt (’12), Dixon Stoddard (’12) and Jonathan Krueger (’12)
First Quarter – TC 11 – MV 8
Maumee Valley started the game in man defense; TC was in man as well, but quickly switched to its 1-3-1 matchup zone. TC got off to a quick 4-0 start in the first three minutes of play with two layups off foul-line screens, but the Hawks tightened up on D. Rick opened the scoring with a basket from the elbow and the Hawks actively clogged the passing lanes inside. Jared Sturt had two steals early, but TC continued to score inside. Dixon Stoddard was very active underneath with several rebounds at both ends of the floor.
Nick Frasco came in for Rick with 53 seconds left and it was Maumee Valley which put on the first press. TC scored with 2 seconds left in the half to take the first quarter lead.
Little did the crowd know that this would be the highest scoring frame of the evening.
Second Quarter – MV 7 – TC 2
Starters – Rick, Dave, Jared, Dixon, Julius Turner
Julius started the second quarter and had an immediate impact with a strong drive to the basket, drawing a foul and making both ends at the line. Shortly thereafter, he made a great move inside the paint for another two points.
On the defensive end MV switched to its 2-3 zone, which immediately slowed the Eagles’ attack to a crawl. TC was stymied in their efforts to work the ball inside and good work by the Hawks on ball rotation kept the opponents’ outside shooting to a minimum. As the hosts became more aggressive in their zone, Jared aggressively defended around the basket, blocking a short attempt and a 15 footer from the baseline.
Rick ended the quarter with a driving layup. The Hawks were up at the end of the half 15-13.
TC scored a pair on a couple of singles, a passed ball and a double down the line, plating the two runners on base. Oh sorry, I was just dreaming about warmer weather for a second. Game time temperature was 11 degrees.
Third Quarter TC 8 – MV 3
Starting the quarter: Same as Q2.
TC came out of the locker room determined to execute better ball rotation on the perimeter. They got an early look, but could not convert. Play sped up early in the quarter, but this didn’t lead to an increased scoring pace. Play was ragged.
MV had extreme difficulty shooting due to tough defense by the Eagles, managing only three attempts in the frame before Julius Turner fired in a three from the top of the key with four seconds left to avert the shutout.
TC headed into the fourth quarter with a 21-18 lead.
Fourth Quarter MV 9 – TC 9
Starting the quarter: same as Q2 and 3.
The final stanza opened with a pyrotechnical display. Rick grabbed a defensive rebound and started a break down court. He fired a sharp pass to Dixon who was fouled hard on the shot attempt. A TC forward argued the call too strenuously and was charged with a technical.
However, the Blue and White were only able to convert one of the four free throws. On the ensuing possession, Jared drove from the high post and converted at the basket. The Hawks had squared it at 21.
Rick then scored off a well designed in-bounds play to pull the Hawks ahead, and scoring continued back and forth. Julius made one of two foul shots, and then Dave Brown made an eight-footer from the left baseline off a great pass by Dixon from the right wing. The Hawks were up three but TC again returned fire with a three pointer to tie it again. Following a an MV free throw, TC went ahead 28-26 on a Nick Rightnowar trey.
Jared returned to the line after being hacked on a shot, and converted one to cut the lead in half.
The Hawks had been in the bonus for much of the fourth quarter but could not convert throughout the frame. Conversely, MVs clean play in the eyes of the officials would now place additional pressure on the team at the 1:16 mark. With only two fouls against them, Maumee Valley had to go into aggressive defense / quick foul mode. Play for the next several seconds occurred mostly between the three point circles with TC taking the ball out and MV immediately fouling. TC retained its lead and ball possession deep into the game.
But the Hawks created some chances near the end. A steal gave MV the ball with 21 seconds left and down 1, but a turnover led to a foul and two converted free throws by TC. It was 30-27 with a few fireworks left.
With 6.9 seconds left, MV inbounded the ball to Rick Deichert, who fired a 55 footer toward the hoop and nailed it – to no avail.
The referee had blown his whistle for an on-the-floor foul committed against Rick. He went to the line with 2.3 seconds to go in the double bonus trying to make the first then miss the second to generate a tying put-back attempt.
PS - I turned the Flipcam off and didn't capture the shot - what a knucklehead!
Rick missed the first end then deliberately missed the second for a miracle three try – which he got off a Jared Sturt rebound – and made – again unfortunately, just after the whistle blew.
The Hawks went down to defeat 30-27.
Final Game Thoughts
Statistically the game was lost at the line. MV went 6-17; 4-11 in the fourth quarter. TC was 4-6 including the last two points of the game.
It was a tough loss for the Hawks. The team’s own expectations are higher this year and this one had to hurt some.
Conversely, Maumee Valley was within three points of tying the game at the end and had several chances to win. Closing out a game like this will be another milestone in the team’s development. Fayette was one thing, but one of your two main conference competitors is another.
Finally for those who have followed MV basketball for several years, it should be noted that tonight’s game was clearly a matchup of peer vs. peer. Gone are the days of the early TC press, the 10-20 point deficit and the ensuing ugly night. In fact, contrary to my game prediction, TC did not put the press on once during the evening.
Fortunately this is early season basketball and other opportunities will avail themselves as the season progresses.
Finally, we return to the Muses. The Roman scholar Varro spoke of three. MV will surely re-acquaint themselves this week one of them; Melete, the muse of practice, at the charity stripe this week.
Scoring
Now for the unhappy totals. Rick Deichert and Julius Turner scored 8 apiece for the Hawks; Jared Sturt had 7, Dixon Stoddard and Dave Brown added two points each for the home team. David Westmeyer (13) and Nick Rightnowar (10) scored 23 of TC's 30 points.
Next up
This is the toughest stretch of the Hawks’ season. The gauntlet continues as they travel to Ottawa Hills Friday night to face the TAAC preseason favorites. The JV’s look to go 4-0 with their usual 6PM start time.
Later on, it’s Emmanuel Christian at home on the 21st, then the big Huntington Center matchup on December 27 at 2pm vs. Toledo Central Catholic.
Good luck to all the students on exams this week. Remember to say goodbye to your old High School.
Source: National Federation of High School Associations website.
Using the above diagram and simple powers of higher mathematics, one can quickly deduce that it’s thirteen feet, nine inches from the foul line to the center of the 18” diameter basket in a regulation high school basketball court.
Unfortunately, on some nights the free throw line might as well be 55 feet away. Such was the case last evening as the Hawks went 6-17 from the line. The free throw shooting Muse present at last week’s Monclova Christian game, when the Hawks went 8-10, decided to turn its back on the home team this evening.
On the other hand, Maumee Valley did go 1-for-1 from the actual 55 foot line this evening, sort of…
Game Summary
In a defensive struggle, Toledo Christian outlasted MV 30-27 at the Varsity Gym. The Hawks had two chances to pull ahead or tie the game at the end. Rick Deichert made a three-quarter court 3 pointer with seven seconds to go and another three ball at the buzzer, but he released both shots just after the whistle had blown (verified after watching the video) and neither shot counted.
Both teams experienced long offensive droughts. In the second quarter, MV held the Eagles to two points; TC returned the favor in the third, blanking the Blue and White until a three pointer by Julius Turner with four seconds left.
Starting five – Dave Brown (’13), Rick Deichert (’12), Jared Sturt (’12), Dixon Stoddard (’12) and Jonathan Krueger (’12)
First Quarter – TC 11 – MV 8
Maumee Valley started the game in man defense; TC was in man as well, but quickly switched to its 1-3-1 matchup zone. TC got off to a quick 4-0 start in the first three minutes of play with two layups off foul-line screens, but the Hawks tightened up on D. Rick opened the scoring with a basket from the elbow and the Hawks actively clogged the passing lanes inside. Jared Sturt had two steals early, but TC continued to score inside. Dixon Stoddard was very active underneath with several rebounds at both ends of the floor.
Nick Frasco came in for Rick with 53 seconds left and it was Maumee Valley which put on the first press. TC scored with 2 seconds left in the half to take the first quarter lead.
Little did the crowd know that this would be the highest scoring frame of the evening.
Second Quarter – MV 7 – TC 2
Starters – Rick, Dave, Jared, Dixon, Julius Turner
Julius started the second quarter and had an immediate impact with a strong drive to the basket, drawing a foul and making both ends at the line. Shortly thereafter, he made a great move inside the paint for another two points.
On the defensive end MV switched to its 2-3 zone, which immediately slowed the Eagles’ attack to a crawl. TC was stymied in their efforts to work the ball inside and good work by the Hawks on ball rotation kept the opponents’ outside shooting to a minimum. As the hosts became more aggressive in their zone, Jared aggressively defended around the basket, blocking a short attempt and a 15 footer from the baseline.
Rick ended the quarter with a driving layup. The Hawks were up at the end of the half 15-13.
Third Quarter TC 8 – MV 3
Starting the quarter: Same as Q2.
TC came out of the locker room determined to execute better ball rotation on the perimeter. They got an early look, but could not convert. Play sped up early in the quarter, but this didn’t lead to an increased scoring pace. Play was ragged.
MV had extreme difficulty shooting due to tough defense by the Eagles, managing only three attempts in the frame before Julius Turner fired in a three from the top of the key with four seconds left to avert the shutout.
TC headed into the fourth quarter with a 21-18 lead.
Fourth Quarter MV 9 – TC 9
Starting the quarter: same as Q2 and 3.
The final stanza opened with a pyrotechnical display. Rick grabbed a defensive rebound and started a break down court. He fired a sharp pass to Dixon who was fouled hard on the shot attempt. A TC forward argued the call too strenuously and was charged with a technical.
However, the Blue and White were only able to convert one of the four free throws. On the ensuing possession, Jared drove from the high post and converted at the basket. The Hawks had squared it at 21.
Rick then scored off a well designed in-bounds play to pull the Hawks ahead, and scoring continued back and forth. Julius made one of two foul shots, and then Dave Brown made an eight-footer from the left baseline off a great pass by Dixon from the right wing. The Hawks were up three but TC again returned fire with a three pointer to tie it again. Following a an MV free throw, TC went ahead 28-26 on a Nick Rightnowar trey.
Jared returned to the line after being hacked on a shot, and converted one to cut the lead in half.
The Hawks had been in the bonus for much of the fourth quarter but could not convert throughout the frame. Conversely, MVs clean play in the eyes of the officials would now place additional pressure on the team at the 1:16 mark. With only two fouls against them, Maumee Valley had to go into aggressive defense / quick foul mode. Play for the next several seconds occurred mostly between the three point circles with TC taking the ball out and MV immediately fouling. TC retained its lead and ball possession deep into the game.
But the Hawks created some chances near the end. A steal gave MV the ball with 21 seconds left and down 1, but a turnover led to a foul and two converted free throws by TC. It was 30-27 with a few fireworks left.
With 6.9 seconds left, MV inbounded the ball to Rick Deichert, who fired a 55 footer toward the hoop and nailed it – to no avail.
The referee had blown his whistle for an on-the-floor foul committed against Rick. He went to the line with 2.3 seconds to go in the double bonus trying to make the first then miss the second to generate a tying put-back attempt.
PS - I turned the Flipcam off and didn't capture the shot - what a knucklehead!
Rick missed the first end then deliberately missed the second for a miracle three try – which he got off a Jared Sturt rebound – and made – again unfortunately, just after the whistle blew.
The Hawks went down to defeat 30-27.
Final Game Thoughts
Statistically the game was lost at the line. MV went 6-17; 4-11 in the fourth quarter. TC was 4-6 including the last two points of the game.
It was a tough loss for the Hawks. The team’s own expectations are higher this year and this one had to hurt some.
Conversely, Maumee Valley was within three points of tying the game at the end and had several chances to win. Closing out a game like this will be another milestone in the team’s development. Fayette was one thing, but one of your two main conference competitors is another.
Finally for those who have followed MV basketball for several years, it should be noted that tonight’s game was clearly a matchup of peer vs. peer. Gone are the days of the early TC press, the 10-20 point deficit and the ensuing ugly night. In fact, contrary to my game prediction, TC did not put the press on once during the evening.
Fortunately this is early season basketball and other opportunities will avail themselves as the season progresses.
Finally, we return to the Muses. The Roman scholar Varro spoke of three. MV will surely re-acquaint themselves this week one of them; Melete, the muse of practice, at the charity stripe this week.
Scoring
Now for the unhappy totals. Rick Deichert and Julius Turner scored 8 apiece for the Hawks; Jared Sturt had 7, Dixon Stoddard and Dave Brown added two points each for the home team. David Westmeyer (13) and Nick Rightnowar (10) scored 23 of TC's 30 points.
Next up
This is the toughest stretch of the Hawks’ season. The gauntlet continues as they travel to Ottawa Hills Friday night to face the TAAC preseason favorites. The JV’s look to go 4-0 with their usual 6PM start time.
Later on, it’s Emmanuel Christian at home on the 21st, then the big Huntington Center matchup on December 27 at 2pm vs. Toledo Central Catholic.
Good luck to all the students on exams this week. Remember to say goodbye to your old High School.
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