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2016-17 ILLINOIS' BOYS PREVIEW

Written by Rick Bolus on 27 April 2016.

2016-17 INDIANA GIRLS PREVIEW

Written by Rick Bolus on 26 April 2016.

2016-17 INDIANA BOYS PREVIEW

Written by Rick Bolus on 25 April 2016.

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OHIO-KENTUCKY ALL-STAR GAMES TOMORROW

Written by Rick Bolus on 08 April 2016.

2016 IHSA (Illinois) State Boys Basketball Championships Class A, 2A, 3A, & 4A March 12th & 19th, 2016
Topic: Basketball

2016IHSAB

 

 

2016 IHSA (Illinois) Boys State Basketball Tournament Championships

Class 1A, 2A, 3A, & 4A

Carver Arena

Peoria Civic Center

Peoria, IL

March 12^th and 19^th, 2016

 

March 12^th

 

Chicago (Leo) (24-8) vs. LeRoy (27-5) Class A Championship

 

Chicago (Leo) coach Shawn Frison started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Darias Oliver, 6-3 Sr. Terrence Lee, 6-7 Sr. Chris Winters, 5-8 Sr. Darius Branch, and 6-0 Sr. Mykel Hampton.  LeRoy coach Mark Edmundson countered with 6-2 Sr. Noah Perry, 6-2 Sr. Teddy Harms, 6-6 Sr. Matt Chastain, 6-0 Jr. Brett Egan, and 6-0 Fr. Nick Perry.

 

Noah Berry connected on a three point shot to give LeRoy what proved to be the winning basket in a 38-35 victory over Chicago (Leo).  There were four ties in this game.  LeRoy shot 35% from the field including five of 15 from the three point line.  The Panthers connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and scored two points off seven Chicago (Leo) turnovers.  Chicago (Leo) shot 24% from the field including three of 17 from beyond the arc.  The Lions connected on eight of 10 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and scored eight points off eight LeRoy turnovers.

 

Matt Chastain led LeRoy with 21 points including two three point baskets, four rebounds, and three assists.  Noah Perry added nine points and five rebounds.  Nick Perry chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets.

 

Darias Oliver led Chicago (Leo) with 14 points, 15 rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Darius Branch added eight points including four of four from the free throw line.  Mykel Hampton also scored eight points.

 

Chicago (Leo), 8,7,9,11,35

LeRoy,14,4,8,12,38

 

Chicago (Leo) (35) – Oliver 14, Lee 0, Winters 5, Branch 8, Hampton 8.

 

LeRoy (38) – No. Perry 9, Harms 0, Chastain 21, Egan 0, Ni. Perry 8.

 

Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) (28-4) vs. St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) ((23-9) Class 2A Championship

 

Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) coach Toby Whiteman started the following lineup: 6-4 Jr. Carson Frakes, 6-3 Sr. Dakota McManus, 6-5 Sr. TJ Martens, 5-10 Jr. Gentry Whiteman, and 6-0 Sr. Brett Hilligoss.  St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) coach Brian Brooks countered with 6-2 Sr. Aaron Schluter, 6-2 Jr. Brandon Trimble, 6-3 Sr. Kohlten Johnson, 6-0 Sr. Ty Brown, and 6-0 Sr. Jake Pence.

 

St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) outscored Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) 22-11 in the second quarter on their way to a 61-43 victory.  St Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) shot 39.1% from the field including seven of 26 from the three point line.  The Spartans connected on 18 of 23 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 22 points off 17 Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) turnovers.  Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) shot 40% from the field including five of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Rockets connected on 10 of 15 free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored three points off four St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) turnovers.

 

Brandon Trimble led St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) with 20 points including 10 of 12 free throws and six rebounds.  Jake Pence added 14 points, six rebounds, and five assists.  5-9 Sr. Garrett Grimsley chipped in with nine points on three three point baskets.  Aaron Schluter also scored nine points and pulled down four rebounds.

 

Gentry Whiteman led Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) with 19 points including three three point baskets.  TJ Martens added 11 points and four rebounds.  Carson Frakes recorded eight points and five rebounds.

 

Taylor Ridge (Rockridge),11,11,13,8,43

St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden),9,22,11,19,61

 

Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) (43) – Frakes 8, McManus 2, Martens 11, Whiteman 19, Hilligoss 0, Ulfig 3.

 

St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) (61) – Schluter 9, Trimble 20, Johnson 0, Brown 3, Pence 14, Grimsley 9, Brooks 5, Oltean 1.

 

 

March 19^th

 

Bellville (Althoff Catholic) (31-2) vs. New Lennox (Lincoln-Way West) (22-9) Class 3A Championship)

 

Bellville (Althoff Catholic) coach Greg Lieb started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Tarkus Ferguson, 6-4 Jr. Jordan Goodwin, 6-6 Sr. Brendon Gooch, 6-1 Sr. Keenen Young, and 6-1 Jr. CJ Coldon.  New Lennox (Lincoln-Way West coach Brian Flaherty countered with 6-2 Jr. Marco Pettinato, 6-1 Sr. Cameron Gavin, 6-6 Sr. Jon Marotta, 5-11 Jr. Jay Bumstead, and 6-0 Jr. Nolan Green.

 

Bellville (Althoff Catholic) defeated New Lennox (Lincoln-Way West) by a score of 62-37.  Bellville (Althoff Catholic) shot 48% from the field including six of 20 from the three point line.  The Crusaders connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down 44 rebounds, and scored 16 points off 11 New Lennox (Lincoln-Way West) turnovers.  New Lennox (Lincoln-Way West) shot 30.4% from the field including four of 25 from beyond the arc.  The Warriors connected on five of six free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 12 Bellville (Althoff Catholic) turnovers.

 

Jordan Goodwin led Bellville (Althoff Catholic) with 19 points including two three point baskets, 10 rebounds, and five assists.  Tarkus Ferguson added 11 points and seven rebounds.  CJ Coldon recorded eight points, five rebounds, and five assists.

 

Cameron Gavin led New Lennox (Lincoln-Way West) with 10 points and six rebounds.  Marco Pettinato added 10 points and five rebounds.  Jon Marotta chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets.

 

Bellville (Althoff Catholic),10,22,10,20,62

New Lennox (Lincoln-Way West),12,8,4,13,37

 

Bellville (Althoff Catholic) (62) – Ferguson 11, Goodwin 19, Gooch 6, Young 6, Coldon 8, Brown 3, Strong 1, Bateman 8.

 

New Lennox (Lincoln-Way West) (37) – Pettinato 10, Gavin 10, Marotta 8, Bumstead 5, Green 4.

 

Lisle (Benet Academy) ((31-3) vs. Chicago (Curie) (26-4) Class 4A Championship

 

Lisle (Benet Academy) coach Gene Heidkamp started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Jason Malonga, 6-3 Sr. Daniel Sobolewski, 6-4 Jr. Liam Lyman, 5-11 Jr. Jack Nolan, and 6-2 Sr. James Dockery.  Chicago (Curie) coach Michael Oliver countered with 6-5 Jr. Terry Smith Jr., 6-3 Jr. Elijah Joiner, 6-7 So. Treavon Martin, 5-10 Jr. Allante Pickens, and 6-1 Sr. Devin Gage.

 

Chicago (Curie) outscored Lisa (Benet Academy) 16-6 in the third quarter to erase a 28-23 deficit on their way to a 65-59 victory.  Chicago (Curie) shot 42.3% from the field including six of 20 from the three point line.  The Condors connected on 15 of 22 free throws, pulled down 33 rebounds, and committed four turnovers.  Lisle (Benet Academy) shot 41.7% from the field including 11 of 26 from beyond the arc.  The Redwings connected on eight of 15 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and committed eight turnovers.

 

Devin Gage led Chicago (Curie) with 23 points including four three point baskets.  Treavon Martin added 10 points and 14 rebounds.  6-5 So. Landers Nolley II recorded 10 points and six rebounds.  Elijah Joiner also scored 10 points.

 

James Dockery led Lisle (Benet Academy) with 14 points including two three point baskets, eight rebounds, and three assists.  Daniel Sobolewski added 12 points including two three point baskets and eight rebounds.  Jack Nolan recorded 11 points including three three point baskets.  Liam Lyman chipped in with eight points including two three point baskets and five rebounds.  5-11 Jr. Justin Enochs added eight points including two three point baskets.

 

Lisle (Benet Academy),15,13,6,25,59

Chicago (Curie),8,15,16,26,65

 

Lisle (Benet Academy) (59) – Malonga 4, Sobolewski 12, Lyman 8, Nolan 11, Dockery 14, Doyle 2, Enochs 8.

 

Chicago (Curie) (65) – Smith Jr. 4, Joiner 10, Martin 10, Pickens 8, Gage 23, Nolley II, 10.

 

A special thanks to the IHSA for providing the complete and up-to-date info on their events.

 

 

Rick Bolus Info
Topic: Basketball

SUBJECT: 2015-16 BOYS' AWARD WINNERS

 

With the 2015-16 season being completed this weekend with the Dick's Sporting Goods High School National Tournament, I have listed below my top award winners for this past season based on personal observations.

 

TOP SENIOR-JOSH JACKSON (NAPA PROLIFIC, PREP, CA)

TOP JUNIOR-KRIS WILKES (INDPLS. NORTH CENTRAL, IN)

TOP SOPH-ROMEO LANGFORD (NEW ALBANY, IN)

TOP FROSH-CHANDLER LAWSON (MEMPHIS EAST, TN)

BEST ATHLETE-JOSHUA LANGFORD (MADISON ACADEMY, AL)

BEST BALLHANDLER-DAVID SLOAN (TAYLOR CO., KY)

BEST DEFENDER-JEREMY LARKIN (CINCINNATI LASALLE, IN)

BEST LITTLE MAN-TYRIK EDWARDS (CHRISTIAN CO., KY)

BEST PASSER-DRU SMITH (EVANSVILLE REITZ, IN)

BEST POTENTIAL-JAREN JACKSON (INDPLS. PARK TUDOR, IN)

BEST POINT-TREVON DUVAL (DALLAS API, TX)

BEST POST-ZACH BROWN (PUTNAM SCIENCE ACADEMY, CT)

BEST REBOUNDER-JOHN MOONEY (A.S. LAKE BRANTLEY, FL)

BEST SCORER-JARRON CUMBERLAND (WILMINGTON, OH)

BEST SHOOTER-SETH TOWNS (COLUMBUS NORTHLAND, OH)

BEST SLASHER-DERRICK FELDER (YONKERS SAUNDERS, NY)

BEST SWINGMAN-REGGIE JONES (MARION, IN)

BEST UPSIDE-ALEEM FORD (BRADENTON IMG ACADEMY, FL)

MOST IMPROVED-TREY LANDERS (HUBER HTS. WAYNE, OH)

SMOOTHEST-JAYLEN SEBREE (CHRISTIAN CO., KY)

TOP BIG GUARD PROSPECT -NOJEL EASTERN (EVANSTON, IL)

TOP BLUE COLLAR-JOEY BRUNK (INDPLS. SOUTHPORT, IN)

TOP COACH-STEVE SMITH (MOUTH OF WILSON OAK HILL, VA)

TOP COMBO GUARD-QUENTIN GOODIN (TAYLOR CO., KY)

TOP DUNKER-THON MAKER (CANADA)

TOP POST PROJECT-JORDAN JONES (BALTIMORE POLY, MD)

TOP SLEEPER-JAYLEN MINNETT (TERRE HAUTE SOUTH, IN)

TOP TEAM-MOUTH OF WILSON OAK HILL ACADEMY, VA

MOST UNDERATED-STEVEN RUCKMAN (EVANSVILLE REITZ, IN)

MOST VERSATILE-MILES BRIDGES (HUNTINGTON PREP, WV)

BIGGEST UPSET-LAKOTA EAST, OH OVER #1 DAYTON WAYNE, OH

COACH OF THE YEAR-JIM SHANNON (27-1 NEW ALBANY, IN)

MOST BIZZARD-GRIFFITH (IN) HAVING TO POSTPONE THEIR SEMI-STATE GAME FOR 4 DAYS DUE TO A BUS ACCIDENT ON THEIR WAY TO THE GYM (TEAM'S BUS FLIPPED OVER WHEN HIT BY A CAR).

 

Sincerely,

 

Rick Bolus

Camp Director and Scout since 1973 

Member of the Selection Committee for the Naismith Awards

Rick Bolus

HIGH POTENTIAL/BLUE-CHIP CAMP & RECRUITING SERVICE

2016 IHSAA (Indiana) Boys State Basketball Championship D1, D2, D3, and D4 March 26, 2016
Topic: Basketball

2016IHSAAB

 

 

2016 IHSAA (Indiana) Boys State Basketball Championships

Class A, 2A, 3A, & 4A

Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Indianapolis, IN

March 26, 2016

 

Bloomfield (26-3) vs. Liberty Christian (25-4) Class A Championship

 

Bloomfield coach Matt Britton started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Eli Combs, 6-2 Sr. Zach Skinner, 6-7 Sr. Brandon Van Sant, 5-10 Jr. Luke Vandeventer, and 6-2 Jr. Christopher Gilmore.  Liberty Christian coach Jason Chappell countered with 6-4 Sr. Ben Cotton, 6-3 Sr. Greg Dixon, 6-5 Sr. Caleb Hardy, 5-7 Jr. Ronny Williams, and 6-3 Sr. Franklin Nunn.

 

Liberty Christian led 40-28 early in the third quarter but Bloomfield rallied to close within three; 44-41 after three quarters.  However Liberty Christian outscored the Cardinals 20-4 in the final quarter to earn a 64-45 victory.  The score was tied three times and there were two lead changes in the game.  Liberty Christian shot 47.1% from the field including four of eight from the three point line.  The Lions connected on 12 of 16 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed nine turnovers.  Bloomfield shot 44.2% from the field including two of 10 from beyond the arc.  The Cardinals connected on five of eight free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and committed 20 turnovers.

 

Franklin Nunn led Liberty Christian with 19 points including six of seven free throws, eight rebounds, and four steals.  Caleb Hardy added 14 points and five rebounds.  Greg Dixon chipped in with 12 points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots.  Ronny Williams recorded 10 points, four rebounds, five assists, and five steals.

 

Brandon Van Sant led Bloomfield with 19 points, six rebounds, and four assists.  Eli Combs added 10 points.  Zach Skinner recorded nine points and six rebounds.

 

Bloomfield,15,13,13,4,45

Liberty Christian,19,13,12,20,64

 

Bloomfield (45) – E. Combs 10, Skinner 9, Van Sant 19, Vandeventer 0, Gilmore 3, Frederick 2. I. Combs 2.

 

Liberty Christian (64) – Cotton 6, Dixon 12, Hardy 14, Williams 10, Nunn 19, Tufts 3.

 

 

Indianapolis Howe (23-7) vs. Lapel (25-4) Class 2A Championship

 

Indianapolis Howe coach Mosi A. Barnes started the following lineup: 6-2 Jr. Tyler Pannell, 6-1 Jr. Jermaine Couch, 6-4 So. Tony Hopkins, 5-10 Fr. Kycia Washington, and 5-11 Sr. Brian Warren.  Lapel coach Jimmie Howell countered with 6-4 Sr. Triston Carpenter, 6-4 Sr. Brady Smith, 6-6 Jr. Jon Ross Richardson, 6-2 So. Preston Scott, and 6-3 Sr. Kamron Herrington. 

 

Lapel raced out to a 33-15 first half lead on their way to a 59-37 victory over Indianapolis Howe.  Lapel shot 44.9% from the field including three of seven from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 38 rebounds, and committed 12 turnovers.  Indianapolis Howe shot 26.8% from the field including five of 17 from beyond the arc, pulled down 34 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers.

 

Jon Ross Richardson led Lapel with 21 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and four blocked shots.  Triston Carpenter added 12 points, nine rebounds, and four assists.  Kamron Herrington recorded 11 points, four rebounds, and four assists.  Preston Scott chipped in with nine points and five rebounds.

 

Brian Warren led Indianapolis Howe with 11 points, four rebounds, three assists, and four steals.  6-2 So. Wyatt Gordon added six points on two three point baskets.  Tyler Pannell recorded five points and 10 rebounds.  Jermaine Couch chipped in with five points and seven rebounds.

 

Indianapolis Howe,7,8,14,8,37

Lapel,16,17,20,6,59

 

Indianapolis Howe (37) – Pannell 5, Couch 5, Hopkins 4, Washington 1, Warren 11, Rush 5, Gordon 6.

 

Lapel (59) – Carpenter 12, Smith 0, Richardson 21, Scott 9, Herrington 11, Lyons 6.

 

 

 

Evansville Bosse (19-10) vs. Marion (22-7) Class 3A Championship

 

Evansville Bosse coach Shane Burkhart started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Ethan Thomas, 6-3 Jr. Jaidon Hunter, 6-4 Jr. Javi Langley, 5-9 So. Mekhi Lairy, and 6-0 Sr. Erik Bell.  Marion coach James Blackmon Sr. countered with 6-5 Sr. Reggie Jones, 6-4 Sr. Jordan Smith, 6-10 Jr. Gage Pinkerton, 6-1 Jr. Tim Leavell, and 6-3 Sr. Vijay Blackmon.

 

Marion trailed 35-25 at halftime but rallied to earn a 73-68 victory over Evansville Bosse.  Marion outscored Evansville Bosse 31-15 in the third quarter to take the lead but Evansville Bosse rallied  to take the lead in the final quarter but Marion fought back for the victory.  The score was tied five times and there were nine lead changes in the game. 

 

Marion shot 47.8% from the field including six of 11 from the three point line.  The Giants connected on 23 of 31 free throws, pulled down 34 rebounds, and committed 14 turnovers.  Evansville Bosse shot 44.6% from the field including seven of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Bulldogs connected on 11 of 17 free throws, pulled down 29 rebounds, and committed 13 turnovers.

 

Reggie Jones led Marion with 25 points including 10 of 10 free throws, eight rebounds, and four assists.  6-4 Sr. Juswon White added 17 points.  Tim Leavell recorded 14 points and five rebounds.  Vijay Blackmon chipped in with 12 points, six rebounds, and three assists.  Jordan Smith added five points, eight rebounds, three assists, three blocked shots, and two steals.

 

Mekhi Lairy led Evansville Bosse with 28 points including four three point baskets, eight of eight free throws and three assists.  Javi Langley added 15 points and eight rebounds.  Jaidon Hunter chipped in with eight points.  Erik Bell recorded seven points, five rebounds, and eight assists.

 

Evansville Bosse,18,17,15,18,68

Marion,8,17,31,17,73

 

Evansville Bosse (68) – Hunter 8, Thomas 6, Langley 15, Lairy 28, Bell 7, Chinn 4.

 

Marion (73) – Jones 25, Smith 5, Pinkerton 0, Leavell 14, Blackmon 12, White 17.

 

 

New Albany (26-1) vs. McCutcheon (28-3) Class 4A Championship

 

New Albany coach Jim Shannon started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Romeo Langford, 6-1 Sr. Josh Jefferson, 6-3 Sr. Michael Maxwell, 5-10 So. Sean East, and 6-0 Jr. Isaac Hibbard.  McCutcheon coach Rick Peckinpaugh countered with 6-4 Jr. Haden Deaton, 6-1 Sr. Charles Phinisee, 6-5 Sr. Darnell Butler, 5-9 Jr. Eddy Collins, and 6-0 So. Robert Phinisee.

 

New Albany Soph sensation Romeo Langford scored 12 of his points in the final quarter to lead the Bulldogs to a 62-59 victory over McCutcheon.  McCutcheon led 33-28 at halftime but New Albany rallied to lead 46-45 after three quarters.  There were seven ties and nine lead changes in the game.

 

New Albany shot 45.8% from the field including eight of 25 from the three point line.  The Bulldogs connected on 10 of 14 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and committed seven turnovers.  McCutcheon shot 46.3% from the field including nine of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Mavericks connected on 12 of 17 free throws, pulled down 25 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.

 

Romeo Langford led New Albany with 28 points, five rebounds, and three assists.  Isaac Hibbard added 17 points including four three point baskets, five rebounds, and three assists.  Sean East chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets.  Michael Maxwell pulled down seven rebounds.

 

Eddy Collins led McCutcheon with 14 points including three three point baskets and six rebounds.  Haden Deaton also scored 14 points including two three point baskets.  Robert Phinisee added 13 points, six rebounds, six assists, and three steals.  6-2 Jr. Gavin Dunbar recorded 11 points including three three point baskets.

 

New Albany,10,18,18,16,62

McCutcheon,11,22,12,14,59

 

New Albany (62) – Langford 28, Jefferson 5, Maxwell 2, East 10, Hibbard 17.

 

McCutcheon (59) – Deaton 14, C. Phinisee 0, Butler 7, Collins 14, R. Phinisee 13, Dunbar 11.

 

A special thanks to the IHSAA for providing all the info and up-to-date results of their events.

 

 

94th Annual Ohio State Boys Basketball Tournament D1, D2, D3, and D4 Championships March 19, 2016
Topic: Basketball

2016OHIOB

 

 

94^th Annual Ohio State Boys Basketball Tournament

Div I, Div II, Div III, and Div IV Championships

Jerome Schottenstein Center

Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

March 17-19, 2016

 

Saturday March 19^th

 

Lima Central Catholic (27-1) vs. Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph (23-5) D3 Championship

 

Lima Central Catholic coach Frank Kill started the following lineup: 6-2 Sr. Ethan O’Connor, 6-0 Sr. Nick Taflinger, 6-5 Sr. Dantez Walton, 5-11 Sr. Josh Dixon, and 6-0 Sr. Tre Cobbs.  Cleveland VASJ coach Sherman Dean countered with 6-3 Jr. Danny McGarry, 6-1 Sr. Kevin Roberts Jr., 6-6 Sr. Jacob Stauffer, 5-8 So. Gene Higgins, and 6-2 Sr. Sherman Dean III.

 

Lima Central Catholic led 27-26 at halftime and pulled away in the second half to defeat Cleveland Villa Angela-St. Joseph by a score of 66-44.  The score was tied three times and there were seven lead changes in the game.  Lima Central Catholic shot 49.1% from the field including eight of 22 from the three point line.  The Thunderbirds connected on six of six free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and scored eight points off 10 Cleveland VASJ turnovers.  Cleveland VASJ shot 36.2% from the field including four of 19 from beyond the arc.  The Vikings connected on six of eight free throws, pulled down 22 rebounds, and scored five points off 10 Lima Central Catholic’s turnovers.

 

Tre Cobbs led Lima Central Catholic with 24 points including four three point baskets, six rebounds, and four assists.  Dantez Walton added 20 points including two three point baskets and 11 rebounds.  Ethan O’Connor chipped in with 11 points and four rebounds.

 

Gene Higgins led Cleveland VASJ with 15 points including four of five free throws.  Kevin Roberts Jr. added nine points.  Sherman Dean III chipped in with eight points.

 

Lima Central Catholic,11,16,14,25,66

Cleveland VASJ,10,16,4,14,44

 

Lima Central Catholic (66) – O’Connor 11, Taflinger 5, Walton 20, Dixon 0, Cobbs 24, Bradley 2, Williams 4.

 

Cleveland VASJ (44) – McGarry 0, Roberts Jr. 9, Stauffer 3, Higgins 15, Dean III 8, Newlon 3, George 2, Turk 2, Gaffney 2.

 

New Concord John Glenn (27-1) vs. Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (26-3) D2 Championship

 

New Concord John Glenn coach Greg Woodard started the following lineup: 6-3 Sr. Tanner Slack, 6-2 Sr. Drew Rackley, 6-4 So. Jah Blevins, 6-0 Sr. Matt Weir, and 6-1 Sr. Austin Blatt.  Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary coach Dru Joyce countered with 6-5 Sr. Niko Lalos, 6-2 Jr. Dominic Davis, 6-5 Sr. Henry Baddley, 5-11 Jr. John Williams, and 6-0 Jr. Jayvon Graves.

 

New Concord John Glenn utilized a quick start and held off Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary for a 76-72 victory.  The score was tied three times and there were six lead changes.  New Concord John Glenn shot 65.8% from the field including five of 10 from the three point line.  The Little Muskies connected on 21 of 28 free throws, pulled down 32 rebounds, and scored 10 points off five Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary turnovers.  Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary shot 37.1% from the field including five of 15 from beyond the arc.  Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary attempted 24 more shots (62-38) from the field than New Concord John Glenn.  The Fighting Irish connected on 21 of 25 free throws, pulled down 26 rebounds, and scored 19 points off 20 New Concord John Glenn turnovers.

 

Drew Rackley led New Concord John Glenn with 25 points including seven of eight free throws, 11 rebounds, and three assists.  Matt Weir added 18 points including eight of nine free throws, six rebounds, and three assists.  Tanner Slack recorded 15 points including three three point baskets.

 

Jayvon Graves led a balanced Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary scoring attack with 18 points, eight rebounds, and three steals.  Henry Baddley added 16 points including two three point baskets and seven rebounds.  John Williams recorded 14 points including two three point baskets and four assists.  Dominic Davis chipped in with 11 points including five of six free throws.

 

New Concord John Glenn,15,19,17,25,76

Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary,7,16,24,25,72

 

New Concord John Glenn (76) – Slack 15, Rackley 25, Blevins 9, Weir 18, Blatt 7, Stewart 2.

 

Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary (72) – Lalos 0, Davis 11, Baddley 16, Williams 14, Graves 18, Walter 4, Wooldridge 6, King 3.

 

Van Wert Lincolnview (27-1) vs. Willoughby Cornerstone (16-12) D4 Championship

 

Van Wert Lincolnview coach Brett Hammons started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Derek Youtsey, 6-3 Sr. Hayden Ludwig, 6-4 Sr. Chandler Adams. 5-9 Sr. Austin Leeth, and 6-1 Sr. Josh Leiter.  Willoughby Cornerstone coach Dan Selle countered with 6-1 So. Jeremy Owens, 6-1 Sr. Jack Keisheimer, 6-2 So. Michael Bothwell, 6-0 Sr. Michael Oliver, and 6-0 Jr. Tre Williams.

 

Willoughby Cornerstone connected on seven three point baskets on their way to a 72-54 victory over Van Wert Lincolnview.  Willoughby Cornerstone shot 56% from the field including seven of 15 from the three point line.  The Patriots connected on nine of 13 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and scored 17 points off 12 Van Wert Lincolnview turnovers.  Van Wert Lincolnview shot 45.1% from the field including one of eight from beyond the arc.  The Lancers connected on seven of 11 free throws, pulled down 23 rebounds, and scored 11 points off 14 Willoughby Cornerstone turnovers.

 

Michael Bothwell led Willoughby Cornerstone with 14 points, six assists, four blocked shots, and two steals.  Jeremy Owens also scored 14 points on seven of eight from the field.  6-1 Jr. Brandon McQueen recorded 13 points, nine rebounds, and four assists.  Jack Keisheimer also scored 13 points including two three point baskets.

 

6-3 Sr. Trevor Neate led Van Wert Lincolnview with 16 points and four rebounds.  Austin Leeth added 10 points and five rebounds.  Derek Youtsey also scored 10 points.  Hayden Ludwig chipped in with nine points.  Chandler Adams recorded six points, 10 rebounds, two blocked shots, and three assists.

 

Van Wert Lincolnview,12,6,17,19,54

Willoughby Cornerstone,19,18,24,11,72

 

Van Wert Lincolnview (54) – Youtsey 10, Ludwig 9, Adams 6, Leeth 10, Leiter 3, Neate 16.

 

Willoughby Cornerstone (72) – Owens 14, Keisheimer 13, Bothwell 14, Oliver 6, Williams 3, Wheeler 4, Hordinski 4, McQueen 13, Selle 1.

 

Westerville South (25-5) vs. Lima Senior (29-0) D1 Championship

 

Westerville South coach Ed Calo started the following lineup: 6-5 Sr. Kaleb Wesson, 6-3 Sr. Jordan Humphrey, 6-7 Sr. Andre Wesson, 6-0 Sr. Daylan Haynie, and 6-2 Sr, Ennis Thomas.  Lima Senior coach Quincy Simpson countered with 6-4 Sr. Ruben Flowers III, 6-3 Sr. Marquevious Wilson, 6-5 Sr. Rico Stafford, 6-1 Sr. Xavier Simpson, and 6-2 Jr. Jarius Ward.

 

Jordan Humphrey hit a midrange field goal with 1.8 seconds left on the clock to give Westerville South a 57-55 victory over Lima Senior.  There was only one tie and one lead change in this game.  Westerville South shot 45.8% from the field including six of 15 from the three point line.  The Wildcats connected on seven of nine free throws, pulled down 19 rebounds, and scored 20 points off 12 Lima Senior turnovers.  Lima Senior shot 56.1% from the field including four of eight from beyond the arc.  The Spartans connected on five of seven free throws, pulled down 27 rebounds, and scored six points off seven Westerville South turnovers.

 

Jordan Humphrey led Westerville South with 19 points including the game winner.  Andre Wesson added 14 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals.  Kaleb Wesson chipped in with seven points and four rebounds.

 

Xavier Simpson led Lima Senior with 17 points including two three point baskets and seven assists.  Ruben Flowers III added 12 points, five rebounds, and three blocked shots.  Rico Stafford chipped in with 10 points, four rebounds, and two blocked shots.  6-3 sr. Jaylin Thomas recorded seven points and six rebounds.  Jarius Ward also scored seven points.

 

Westerville South,19,12,14,12,57

Lima Senior,12,16,15,12,55

 

Westerville South (57) – K. Wesson 7, Humphrey 19, A. Wesson 14, Haynie 4, Thomas 5, Mills 3, Smith 5.

 

Lima Senior (55) – Flowers III 12, Wilson 2, Stafford 10, Simpson 17, Ward 7, Thomas 7.

 

A special thanks to the Ohio State High School Athletic Association for providing all the up-to-date information on this event.

2016 TSSAA Blue Cross Boys Basketball Division 1 Championships March 16-19, 2016
Topic: Basketball

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2016 TSSAA (Tennessee) Blue Cross Boys Basketball Championships

Division 1 Class A, 2A, & 3A

Middle Tennessee State University

Murphy Center

Murfreesboro, TN

March 16 – 19, 2016

 

Wednesday March 16^th

 

Booker T. Washington,63,Nashville Christian,51,Class A

Van Buren,64,Knoxville Grace,60,Class A

Cordova,79,Walker Valley,58,Class 3A

Station Camp,78,David Crockett,68,Class 3A

Blackman,57,Science Hill,34,Class 3A

Memphis East,70,Hillsboro,61.Class 3A

 

Thursday March 17^th

 

Mitchell,55,MTCS,41,Class A

Hampton,80,Clay County,70,Class A

Fayette Ware,78,Marshall County,72,Class 2A

Knoxville Fulton,52,Chattanooga Central,49,Class 2A

Brainerd,76,CAK,52,Class 2A

Whites Creek,100,Westview,76,Class 2A

Blackman,57,Science Hill,34,Class 3A

Memphis East,70,Hillsboro,61,Class 3A

 

Friday March 18^th

 

Booker T. Washington,54,Van Buren,40,Semifinal,Class A

Mitchell,65,Hampton,50,Semifinal,Class A

Knoxville Fulton,75,Fayette Ware,66,Semifinal,Class 2A

Brainerd,66,Whites Creek,62,Semifinal,Class 2A

Cordova,77,Station Camp,59,Semifinal,Class 3A

Memphis East,46,Blackman,41,Semifinal,Class 3A

 

Saturday March 19^th

 

Mitchell (32-5) vs. Booker T. Washington (32-7) Class A Championship

 

Mitchell coach Andre Turner started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Kewaski Williams, 6-3 Sr. Tevin Olison, 6-5 Jr. Tomonique Marion, 5-11 Sr. LaDarius Lee, and 6-1 Jr. Tyran Davis.  Booker T. Washington coach Antonio Harris countered with 6-5 Jr. Ethan Jones, 6-2 Sr. Tyree Beason, 6-6 Jr. Tyrone Sumlin, 5-10 Sr. Chauncey Blakely, and 6-0 Sr. Decorian McDaniel.

 

Mitchell defeated Booker T. Washington 50-40 in a game in which both teams shot below 35% from the floor.  Mitchell shot 33.3% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line.  The Tigers connected on 14 of 25 free throws, pulled down 40 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.  Booker T. Washington shot 29.8% from the field including two of 12 from beyond the arc.  The Warriors connected on 10 of 13 free throws, pulled down 30 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.

 

Tevin Olison led Mitchell with 27 points including three three point baskets, eight of 11 free throws, and seven rebounds.  Tomonique Marion added eight points and 11 rebounds.  Tyran Davis chipped in with five points and seven rebounds.

 

Tyree Beason led Booker T. Washington with 18 points and five rebounds.  Chauncey Blakely added nine points.  Decorian McDaniel chipped in with seven points and four steals.  Tyrone Sumlin pulled down 11 rebounds.

 

Mitchell,10,10,15,15,50

Booker T. Washington,10,6,11,13,40

 

Mitchell (50) – Williams 2, Olison 27, Marion 8, Lee 0, Davis 5, Rias 5, Grandberry 5.

 

Booker T. Washington (40) – Jones 0, Beason 18, Sumlin 4, Blakely 9, McDaniel 7, Wallace 2.

 

All Tournament Team – T. Olison (MVP), G. Ledford, C. Mills, C. Jones, D. McDaniel, T. Davis, C. Blakely, L. Lee, T. Beason, and T. Marion.

 

 

Brainerd (30-5) vs. Knoxville Fulton (31-2) Class 2A Championship

 

Brainerd coach Levar Brown started the following lineup: 6-4 Sr. Da’juonta Ross, 6-3 Sr. Malik Beavers, 6-3 So. Jessie Walker, 5-10 Jr. Kentrell Evans, and 6-1 Jr. Vesta Melvin Jr.  Knoxville Fulton coach Jody Wright countered with 6-4 Sr. Joe Kimber, 6-2 Fr. Dashaun McKinney, 6-0 Fr. Ron Davis III, 5-11 Sr. Larry Roe, and 5-11 Sr. Kentel Williams.

 

Knoxville Fulton outscored Brainerd 21-6 in the second quarter on their way to a 59-50 victory.  Knoxville Fulton shot 40.7% from the field including four of 13 from the three point line.  The Falcons connected on seven of 16 free throws, pulled down 35 rebounds, and committed 10 turnovers.  Brainerd shot 44.2% from the floor including one of eight from beyond the arc.  The Panthers connected on 11 of 21 free throws, pulled down 36 rebounds, and committed 23 turnovers.

 

Ron Davis III led a balanced Knoxville Fulton scoring attack with 14 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  6-0 Jr. Donovan Filer added 12 points and five steals.  Larry Roe chipped in with 10 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  Joe Kimber recorded nine points and seven rebounds.  Kentel Williams pulled down 10 rebounds.

 

Jesse Walker led Brainerd with 23 points and 13 rebounds.  Kentrell Evans added 10 points and five assists.  Da’Juonta Ross recorded seven points and eight rebounds.

 

Brainerd,11,6,23,10,50

Knoxville Fulton,10,21,15,13,59

 

Brainerd (50) – Ross 7, Beavers 1, Walker 23, Evans 10, Melvin 4, Shropshire 3, Beach 2.

 

Knoxville Fulton (59) – Kimber 9, McKinney 4, Davis III 14, Roe 10, Williams 4, Filer 12, Mobley 6.

 

All Tournament Team – Ron Davis III (MVP), M. Norment, R. Monyyong, J. Frazier, C. Mobley, D. Ross, J. Walker, D. Filer, K. Evans, and K. Williams.

 

 

Memphis East (31-2) vs. Cordova (30-3) Class 3A Championship

 

Memphis East coach Robert Jackson started the following lineup: 6-4 So. Terrance Moss, 6-5 Jr. Eric Banks, 6-9 Fr. Chandler Lawson, 5-11 So. Alex Lomax, and 6-1 Sr. Courtney Carter.  Cordova coach Terrance Scales countered with 6-6 So. Rogerick Brown, 6-1 Sr. Curtis Reeder Jr., 6-9 Sr. Jalen Dupree, 5-9 So. Tyler Harris, and 6-0 Jr. Blake Williams Jr.

 

Memphis East led 47-34 after three quarters and withstood a Cordova rally to earn a 64-60 victory.  Memphis East shot 44.4% from the field including three of nine from the three point line.  They connected on 13 of 19 free throws, pulled down 37 rebounds, and committed 15 turnovers.  Cordova shot 40% from the field including five of 14 from beyond the arc.  The Wolves connected on 15 of 18 free throws, pulled down 28 rebounds, and committed 16 turnovers.

 

Alex Lomax led Memphis East with 14 points, seven rebounds, and three assists.  Terrance Moss added 12 points including two three point baskets and four rebounds.  6-4 So. Radarius Washington recorded 11 points and eight rebounds.  6-5 Sr. Tekorian Smith chipped in with nine points.  Chandler Lawson added six points, four rebounds, and four blocked shots.

 

Tyler Harris led Cordova with 16 points including four three point baskets.  Jalen Dupree added 11 points and 12 rebounds.  Rogerick Brown also scored 11 points, pulled down seven rebounds, and recorded three steals.  Blake Williams Jr. and Curtis Reeder each scored 10 points.

 

Memphis East,10,26,11,17,64

Cordova,11,10,13,26,60

 

Memphis East (64) – Moss 12, Banks 2, Lawson 6, Lomax 14, Carter 3, McGhee 4, Ra. Washington 11, Ro. Washington 3, Te. Smith 9.

 

Cordova (60) – Brown 11, Reeder 10, Dupree 11, Harris 16, Williams Jr. 10, Anderson 2.

 

All Tournament Team – A. Lomax (MVP), Y. Reed, C. Dewitt, B. Williams Jr., C. Lawson, J. Dupree, T. Moss, R. Brown, T. Harris, and R. Washington.

 

A special thanks to the TSSAA for providing all the news and comprehensive information covering their tournaments.