Flash
Posts: 1,035
Dec 19, 2009 10:55pm
This game didn't really mean anything LOL, but it was played with intensity. Smithville didn't shoot well and is missing Frizell and that will add more depth, which I think was a factor tonight. Orrville shot terribly from the line and we played without Wasson most of the game.
I'm sure neither team played like they wanted to. I thought Smithville was a little more athletic than I thought they'd be and Caldwell played a good all around game. Bolyard lead us and had to be high scorer, but he was harassed by Caldwell most of the night. Our bench did a good job of picking up the tempo when they came in. Miller especially shined with his quickness and intensity.
I'm sure neither team played like they wanted to. I thought Smithville was a little more athletic than I thought they'd be and Caldwell played a good all around game. Bolyard lead us and had to be high scorer, but he was harassed by Caldwell most of the night. Our bench did a good job of picking up the tempo when they came in. Miller especially shined with his quickness and intensity.
thePITman
Posts: 3,867
Dec 19, 2009 10:56pm
Bolyard: 25 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast, 4 stl, 2 blk
Wasson fouled out with 5:29 in 4th. He played 10:11 tonight, because of foul trouble.
Wasson fouled out with 5:29 in 4th. He played 10:11 tonight, because of foul trouble.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Dec 19, 2009 11:00pm
Just a question.
Who the heck cares about Olentangy and Olmstead Falls being in this thing?
Maybe I will get an e-mail on my school account from Mike Plant on this.
And one more thing............we don't need to be firing up 3-bombs early in the game. We need to go to our strength......which is underneath. (or just let Jake drive to the hoop).
Can't wait to talk to Miller about his slam.
Who the heck cares about Olentangy and Olmstead Falls being in this thing?
Maybe I will get an e-mail on my school account from Mike Plant on this.
And one more thing............we don't need to be firing up 3-bombs early in the game. We need to go to our strength......which is underneath. (or just let Jake drive to the hoop).
Can't wait to talk to Miller about his slam.
Flash
Posts: 1,035
Dec 19, 2009 11:03pm
I'm sure Zach's happy we won , but has to be a little frustrated with the way the game went. I don't think I've ever seen a call like when he was `under cut on a slam and held on to the rim and the guy who under cut him was called with a foul and then he got called for hanging on the rim. It usually goes one way or the other, a foul on the defense or hanging on the rim, not both.
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OrrPride
Posts: 47
Dec 19, 2009 11:13pm
Sweet victory tonight Riders! Hey BRF....how's it going buddy? lol
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WCAL
Posts: 20
Dec 19, 2009 11:24pm
I agree brf, should add another county school no one wants to see out of county teams unless it's sone high flying d-1 teams with big names
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Dec 19, 2009 11:27pm
Uh, pretty good. Kinda nice to have no one breathing down my neck on here......................so far!!!!OrrPride wrote: Sweet victory tonight Riders! Hey BRF....how's it going buddy? lol
Flash
Posts: 1,035
Dec 19, 2009 11:33pm
I'm sure there is a reason for picking these two teams ( Knew Smitty or had some connection to him) but I do agree it would have made me come and watch more games if two local teams were matched up before our game. The problem is that a lot of the local teams are in the same league.
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Dec 19, 2009 11:49pm
OF beat Liberty Benton last year...they've been in the tourney a few years i think.
It was nice because it let all the Orr/Smi fans not have to fight over seats.
Good game, couldnt believe Jake had 25 pts. Tough game for Zach, and that T was horrible. That one ref was annoying, he was staring down sly after one of his horrible calls....almost baited sly to even look at him. credit to sly for not playing his little game.
How about Sam Miller? Great game, high energy and really played well. That dunk was nice too.
We have athletes to burn, but not many "basketball" players outside of Jake and Zach....need to keep getting better....but I like what I'm seeing so far.
It was nice because it let all the Orr/Smi fans not have to fight over seats.
Good game, couldnt believe Jake had 25 pts. Tough game for Zach, and that T was horrible. That one ref was annoying, he was staring down sly after one of his horrible calls....almost baited sly to even look at him. credit to sly for not playing his little game.
How about Sam Miller? Great game, high energy and really played well. That dunk was nice too.
We have athletes to burn, but not many "basketball" players outside of Jake and Zach....need to keep getting better....but I like what I'm seeing so far.
Mr. Russell
Posts: 422
Dec 20, 2009 12:19am
The refs were not good. The flagrant on Orr was ridiculous as well.
thePITman
Posts: 3,867
Dec 20, 2009 1:15am
From what I saw, Orr fully extended his arms and blatantly pushed the shooter to the ground. But that's just what I saw. Maybe he was trying to break his own fall?Mr. Russell wrote: The refs were not good. The flagrant on Orr was ridiculous as well.
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OrrPride
Posts: 47
Dec 20, 2009 8:08am
Skills may need some work, but I would take any of those athletes on my team any day. Intensity was amazing when Dillon, Sam and Andre came off the bench. Pirman didn't let Orr intimidate him either.RedRider1 wrote: We have athletes to burn, but not many "basketball" players outside of Jake and Zach....need to keep getting better....but I like what I'm seeing so far.
Mr. Russell
Posts: 422
Dec 20, 2009 12:33pm
He pushed Ingram down hard, but he was breaking his fall. The technical on Wasson was crappy too.
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M Plant
Posts: 33
Dec 20, 2009 9:52pm
Why would I get involved? I have nothing to do with scheduling the QKT thing - Breck does a great job with it. I just cover it.
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Dec 21, 2009 7:37am
OrrPride wrote:Skills may need some work, but I would take any of those athletes on my team any day. Intensity was amazing when Dillon, Sam and Andre came off the bench. Pirman didn't let Orr intimidate him either.RedRider1 wrote: We have athletes to burn, but not many "basketball" players outside of Jake and Zach....need to keep getting better....but I like what I'm seeing so far.
I agree 100%. The energy those 3 brought off the bench was incredible. Sam looked very polished for being his 2nd game of the season. If Ingram can be a threat to score, or at least drive and dish, he could be very valuable.
About Orr, that was a hard foul, very borderline. They could have ejected him and it wouldn't have surprised me given that crew.
mplant,
welcome. Plant the seed in Breck's ear....Hiland needs to be in that classic. They're one of the few local teams that has never played in it.
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WCAL
Posts: 20
Dec 21, 2009 10:25am
Hiland would be a great fit for this, I think them Chippewa, Rittman, and The two Christian schools are the only area schools not to play in this event
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Riders12
Posts: 112
Dec 23, 2009 10:16am
and you do a good job covering sports M Plant, keep up the good work,read every day!M Plant wrote: Why would I get involved? I have nothing to do with scheduling the QKT thing - Breck does a great job with it. I just cover it.
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M Plant
Posts: 33
Dec 24, 2009 8:28pm
Hey I like that ... a reader! And a compliment, a daily-double, always appreciated.
Regarding Hiland, I would imagine they have been asked. They have a tight non-league schedule, and would have to give up a home date, probably, to participate in the Smitty Classic, maybe that's why the Hawks haven't appeared.
All I know for sure is that it is one of my favorite events to cover. lol, like to see a thread on here with Steve Smith stories. Plenty of great ones you can - and can't - tell.
Regarding Hiland, I would imagine they have been asked. They have a tight non-league schedule, and would have to give up a home date, probably, to participate in the Smitty Classic, maybe that's why the Hawks haven't appeared.
All I know for sure is that it is one of my favorite events to cover. lol, like to see a thread on here with Steve Smith stories. Plenty of great ones you can - and can't - tell.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Dec 24, 2009 9:20pm
1. I compliment you, also, on your writing..................sincerely!M Plant wrote: like to see a thread on here with Steve Smith stories. Plenty of great ones you can - and can't - tell.
2. I know a lotta lotta stories.
thePITman
Posts: 3,867
Dec 25, 2009 10:34am
Merry Christmas!
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Dec 28, 2009 7:40am
Tomorrow night versus Ashland at home. They've lose to CF, Medina and Lex so far.
A loss puts them at 0-3 in the OCC.
A loss puts them at 0-3 in the OCC.
riders1
Posts: 2,275
Dec 28, 2009 9:49am
Home or away? Our pocket schedule, program, our school website, and the OCC page list is at Ashland! The day late record is confused , again.RedRider1 wrote: Tomorrow night versus Ashland at home. They've lose to CF, Medina and Lex so far.
A loss puts them at 0-3 in the OCC.
rrfan
Posts: 1,922
Dec 28, 2009 11:06am
Good luck Riders! Bring home a win!
RedRider1
Posts: 3,850
Dec 28, 2009 12:59pm
riders1,
this says it's at Orrville.
http://www.orrvilleboosterclub.org/Documents/Schedules/Boys%20Varsity%20Basketball.pdf
@ Ashland on Jan. 30th according to that schedule.
HighSchoolSports.net lists it as @ Ashland.
Seems like the schedule listed on the Booster Club site is incorrect.
this says it's at Orrville.
http://www.orrvilleboosterclub.org/Documents/Schedules/Boys%20Varsity%20Basketball.pdf
@ Ashland on Jan. 30th according to that schedule.
HighSchoolSports.net lists it as @ Ashland.
Seems like the schedule listed on the Booster Club site is incorrect.
BRF
Posts: 8,748
Dec 28, 2009 9:24pm
That is interesting how this game is being noted as home or away by different sources.
The Ashland High School web site lists this game as being played at our place, also.
The Ashland High School web site lists this game as being played at our place, also.