OQB
Posts: 6,679
Dec 28, 2011 2:07pm
I hope winters takes his man pills before the game as he will need to be very strong at the rim.
Old Rider
Posts: 2,470
Dec 28, 2011 2:26pm
^^ Definately!
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kurty66
Posts: 170
Dec 28, 2011 4:14pm
There were really no "hard fouls" in the Norwayne/NW game. The NW kid (Covert) got caught with an accidental head butt in the second round, er, quarter that the refs missed. Norwayne's point guard got tackled once, but that was also somehow a no-call. Norwayne was more physical, but really nothing brutal occurred that wasn't accidental. I haven't heard anything about the NW player - I hope nothing lingers because he was down for a long time. The problem in that game was that one ref made most of the calls and missed alot.Old Rider;1028989 wrote:So whats the chances that when Orrville travels to Creston for a match-up against the Bobcats, we end up watching a football game played on the hardwood?
With what I read in the paper the other day after Norwayne beat Northwestern (the blood bath game), it sounds like Coach West of Norwayne likes his boys to play physical..I like that.
That is going to be an exciting atmosphere with some "hard" fouls I am sure!
That said, I would hope for 2 or 3 good experienced refs for the Orrville/Norwayne rematch, er, basketball contest.
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Coach_08
Posts: 162
Dec 30, 2011 10:28am
Well big one for Orrville tonight heading to Clear Fork, long trip on the bus for the kids. Hopefully we can build on what we did last week against Wooster. GO RIDERS!
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Luckyone959
Posts: 51
Dec 30, 2011 9:43pm
Orrville wins over Clear Fork - 64-57.
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Riderwannabe
Posts: 220
Dec 30, 2011 11:05pm
nope the other way around CF won
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Luckyone959
Posts: 51
Dec 30, 2011 11:22pm
sorry - read it wrong
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Luckyone959
Posts: 51
Dec 30, 2011 11:25pm
Can't trust WMFD sports site:
| Orrville | 64 | 100 % | Final |
| Clear Fork | 57 | 0 % |
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Riderwannabe
Posts: 220
Dec 30, 2011 11:27pm
that is wrong CF won
riders1
Posts: 2,275
Dec 31, 2011 8:09am
Game Statistics
Orrville High School
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Clear Fork High School
Boys Varsity Basketball
Game Date: December 30, 2011
See Massey "We're Better Than" for this Game
Box Score
Game Statistics
Game Summary
Orrville - Ray 2 4 10, Gebhart 1 0 2, Brenner 3 5 12, Landis 3 0 6, Perez 1 1 3, Turner 4 0 8, Winters 8 1 17, Summers 2 2 7. Totals 21-42 13-19 57.
Clear Fork - Brandon Fields 5 4 14, Aaron Hill 4 1 9, Ridge Winand 4 10 20, Keith Corbin 5 4 15, Evan Van Orman 1 3 5, Brandon Luers 0 1 1. Totals 19-46 23-34 65.
Orrville High School
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Clear Fork High School
Boys Varsity Basketball
Game Date: December 30, 2011
See Massey "We're Better Than" for this Game
Box Score
| Orrville High School (0 - 0 - 0) | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 57 |
| Clear Fork High School (0 - 0 - 0) | 9 | 16 | 15 | 25 | 65 |
Game Statistics
| Orrville High School | 42 | 21 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 25 | |||||
| Clear Fork High School | 46 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 34 | 23 | 14 | 33 |
Game Summary
Orrville - Ray 2 4 10, Gebhart 1 0 2, Brenner 3 5 12, Landis 3 0 6, Perez 1 1 3, Turner 4 0 8, Winters 8 1 17, Summers 2 2 7. Totals 21-42 13-19 57.
Clear Fork - Brandon Fields 5 4 14, Aaron Hill 4 1 9, Ridge Winand 4 10 20, Keith Corbin 5 4 15, Evan Van Orman 1 3 5, Brandon Luers 0 1 1. Totals 19-46 23-34 65.
Old Rider
Posts: 2,470
Dec 31, 2011 9:01am
Oh man! Going downhill real fast!
4 wins this season? Maybe
4 wins this season? Maybe
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Riderwannabe
Posts: 220
Dec 31, 2011 10:37am
as my dad always said if the seniors arnt getting it done and the team isnt winning and your 1/4 of the way into the season its time for a line up change,play the young kids
riders1
Posts: 2,275
Dec 31, 2011 2:20pm
And your dad coached where?
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ridernation
Posts: 108
Dec 31, 2011 2:51pm
So which Seniors should we throw under the bus? According to the paper 3 seniors lead in scoring. Haven't seen a game so just asking a question.
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Riderwannabe
Posts: 220
Dec 31, 2011 3:22pm
well you have 1 win maybe its time for a change
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ridernation
Posts: 108
Dec 31, 2011 6:32pm
So give me your starting 5 and the first 2 guys off the bench.
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Series62
Posts: 812
Dec 31, 2011 8:19pm
Being a senior does not necessarily make one a "leader", so perhaps one should look to find leadership characteristics in each player, you might be surprised and find it in a freshman.RedRider1;1024612 wrote:Coach Davault has said it for years...a team is defined by its seniors. It's up to them to lead on and off the court. They determine the direction of a team.
I think we need to see a little less 'me' and a little more 'we.'
Hopefully Wooster can bring that out.
Well...it's probably understood what may happen if an Orrville coach should lose to Wooster!RedRider1;1023745 wrote:Heard Sly went off at practice yesterday......I'm sure a few challenges were laid down.
I told you that earlier didn't I!RedRider1;1023745 wrote:Times have changed....can't just have 'Orrville' across your jersey and automatically win games. I think we saw that during football season...
Perhaps Coach Sly needs to "blow up" before each game!RedRider1;1023745 wrote:I dont know what coach blowing up will change.....
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Series62
Posts: 812
Dec 31, 2011 8:23pm
Old Rider seems to know of 2 that should at least be given an opportunity. If they don't work out, what's the worst that could happen, a loss? You've got that now with the "senior" leadership!ridernation;1032656 wrote:So give me your starting 5 and the first 2 guys off the bench.
Old Rider
Posts: 2,470
Jan 1, 2012 2:47pm
I don't care who plays, who scores, who plays better defense, or what grade you are in......just win!
To win games though will require some talent....Lets face it...kids with true "basketball abilities" are few and far between here in Red Rider country and it may stay that way for some time.
I am sure Coach Slaughter is frustrated and looking for the right combo of players to put a winner on the floor...maybe its time for the youngsters to get more time???
Until then ... Good Luck Orrville!
To win games though will require some talent....Lets face it...kids with true "basketball abilities" are few and far between here in Red Rider country and it may stay that way for some time.
I am sure Coach Slaughter is frustrated and looking for the right combo of players to put a winner on the floor...maybe its time for the youngsters to get more time???
Until then ... Good Luck Orrville!
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otownexpert
Posts: 22
Jan 1, 2012 3:45pm
Here's how I see the season so far. Our "basketball sense or knowledge" of the game is lacking. The two players who play that understand the game best are Landis and Summers. Summers on the other hand need to see more time. He is used as the 6th man but should be in the starting line up. This team makes many mental mistakes and lacks offensive production. I believe we have the players but were trying to be too balanced. We need to do a better job of finding mismatches and utilize our athletes. We seem to struggle running an offense and it looks like playground. We played well against Wooster but were finding their really not that good. I agree some of our seniors are not producing on both ends of the court. Again they're good athletes but lack basketball skill.
Old Rider
Posts: 2,470
Jan 2, 2012 10:19am
With all the grumbling about the OCC and how Orrville doesn't like their league...then join the WCAL, then MAYBE we can win a league title in football or basketball.
It may be the only league we could be competitive in with the talent we have in both sports!
It may be the only league we could be competitive in with the talent we have in both sports!
Flash
Posts: 1,035
Jan 2, 2012 12:38pm
Were looking at league prospects all the time, but not the WCAL. At Orrville we don't mind losing some if were contenders at tournament time. Last year no winning record, but won district and very little grumbling after that. We may not have the talent this year to win district and that will make the natives restless. Time to redistribute playing time and see if there are other contributors. Seems to be only 2 other prospects that aren't on varsity full time, we haven't seen Turner and Smith much due to injury. Will those two make a difference once they play more?
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Jan 3, 2012 12:57pm
If we're comparing "talent" to that which was seen in the 90's, then our logic is flawed.
those were 2 "once in a generation" teams that just happened to occur within 5 years of each other and produce 3 state titles.
We have talent on this team, but it's not the "transcendant" talent that we've seen in the past. We don't have a go-to guy in the 4th when we're nursing a small lead and need a clutch basket.
Again, we're spoiled by our successes. It's very easy to say "we just need to win," but it's easier said than done.
We're staring down the barrell of what may potentially be a 6-8 win season....at best.
When you're not the most talented team out of the locker room, you have to out-work, out-hustle and out-execute, and I'm not seeing that a whole lot.
Patience is a tough virtue when you're 1-5.
those were 2 "once in a generation" teams that just happened to occur within 5 years of each other and produce 3 state titles.
We have talent on this team, but it's not the "transcendant" talent that we've seen in the past. We don't have a go-to guy in the 4th when we're nursing a small lead and need a clutch basket.
Again, we're spoiled by our successes. It's very easy to say "we just need to win," but it's easier said than done.
We're staring down the barrell of what may potentially be a 6-8 win season....at best.
When you're not the most talented team out of the locker room, you have to out-work, out-hustle and out-execute, and I'm not seeing that a whole lot.
Patience is a tough virtue when you're 1-5.
Old Rider
Posts: 2,470
Jan 3, 2012 1:16pm
WCAL here we come...
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ridernation
Posts: 108
Jan 3, 2012 6:13pm
Could join AFC west .500 and your golden