Well tomorrow night D3 and D4 sectional games will begin tomorrow night and here are my predictions for those games.
D3 Sectionals
Eau Claire Sectional
Hurley over Webster- Battle test Hurley should win this one
Eau Claire Regis over Fall Creek- Regis has the height advantage and has beaten Creek twice already this year
Eau Claire Regis over Hurley- Regis has faced tougher competition all year and has a height advantage
Ashwaubenon Sectional
Iola Scandinavia over Crivitz- IS will finally make the break through to the sectional final
Laconia over Manitowoc Roncalli- Laconia has the advantage with 6'5 Kieran Weed
Laconia over Iola Scandinavia- Weed will once again be the difference in this game
Baraboo Sectional
Lacrosse Aquinas over Pardeeville- Aquinas has a huge athleticism advantage in this one and should dominate
Cuba City over Iowa-Grant- Cuba City has too many sharpshooters for IG
Lacrosse Aquinas over Cuba City- Aquinas using athleticism to their advantage again
West Allis Central Sectional
Whitefish Bay Dominican over Oostburg- Dominican has the speed and quickness advantage
Racine St Catherines over Marshall- Marshall's luck runs out
Whitefish Bay Dominican over Racine St Catherines- Dominican has the star advantage in this one
D4 Sectionals
Spooner Sectional
Mellen over Drummond- Drummonds upsets will end in this game
Luck over Thorp- Luck has had a great season and it won't end here
Luck over Mellen- Luck continues great season
Appleton Sectional
Suring over Bowler- Suring has too many weapons
Marshfield Columbus Catholic over Hilbert- MCC has had the better season and Hilbert is not the Hilbert of old
Suring over Marshfield Columbus Catholic- Suring is undefeated and was at state a year ago
Onalaska Sectional
Eleva Strum over New Lisbon- Eleva has been killing everyone in the playoffs
Barneveld over Seneca- Barneveld has faced tougher competition all year long
Eleva Strum over Barneveld- Once again Eleva has been dominating
Fort Atkinson
Benton over Burlington Catholic Central- Benton is undefeated and should use their quickness to win this one
Randolph over Sheboygan County Christian- Randolph is Randolph no need to say more
Randolph over Benton- Once again its Randolph, so easy pick
This is my D3 and D4 predictions. Tomorrow should be a great day of basketball that I'm going to be missing out on due to the fact that I have to work late tomorrow but, hopefully I'll catch at least one game Saturday night.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
D1 and D2 Sectional Predictions
Well this is the second time I've done these predictions. I some how managed to delete everything I had typed the first time around, so I'm now retyping everything.
Middleton Sectional
Madison Memorial over Watertown- Memorial too many athletes for Watertown
Waunakee over Madison Lafollette- Waunakee too much height and too good of defense
Madison Memorial over Waunakee- Once again too many athletes
Elkhorn Sectional
Verona over Elkhorn- Verona wins by pounding it inside to Jason Ziemer
Janesville Craig over Badger- Craig plays great D and is peaking at the right time
Janesville Craig over Verona- Craig has the height and defense to keep Verona out of the inside
Oshkosh Sectional
Sheboygan North over Oshkosh West- West isn't the same team that won back to back championships
Stevens Point over Oshkosh North- Jake Gollon uses versatility to dominate
Sheboygan North over Stevens Point- North has been winning all year long and this game should be no different
Milwaukee #1 Sectional
Germantown over Hamilton Sussex- Germantowns height will just be too much
Milwaukee Vincent over Kettle Moraine- Vincent has too many weapons
Milwaukee Vincent over Germantown- Vincent is just too athletic
Green Bay Sectional
Ashwaubenon over Bay Port- Ash is a little more battle tested
Appleton East over Kaukana- Just too tough to beat a team like East three times
Appleton East over Ashwaubenon- East proves why they were the preseason #1
Racine Horlick Sectional
Racine Horlick over West Allis Hale- Wilson will have a big game
Brookfield Central over Racine Case- BC is a proven team that has been here before
Racine Horlick over Brookfield Central- Wilson will carry Horlick to state
Marshfield Sectional
Eau Claire North over Menomonie- North will use their height advantage to win
Wausau East over Wausau West- Experience gives East the edge
Wausau East over Eau Claire North- Experience and Fischer should take East back to state
Milwaukee #2 Sectional
Milwaukee Washington over Milwaukee King- Washington has already beaten King once and should do it again
Wauwatosa East over Milwaukee Custer- East just has too many weapons for Custer
Milwaukee Washington over Wauwatosa East- 6'8 Washington Center Davis should be the difference in this one
D2 Sectional Predictions
Menomonie Sectional
Spooner over Barron- Spooner was here a year ago and should be able to move on
Adams Friendship over Medford- AF's defense is just too good
Adams Friendship over Spooner- AF's 1-3-1 should carry them to state
Green Bay Sectional
Marinette over Valders- Valders is missing their best player and Marinette is very good
Waupun over Plymouth- Waupun is too good to be beaten three times
Waupun over Marinette- Waupun's three point shooting should carry them to state
Sun Praire Sectional
Monroe over Wisconsin Dells- Monroe has a versatile big man in Cates who should be the difference
East Troy over Madison Edgewood- East Troy's three point shooting will be too much for Edgewood
Monroe over East Troy- Monroe's experience gives them the advantage in this three point shootout
Germantown Sectional
New Berlin Eisenhower over Slinger- Ike is peaking at the right time and should be able to upset Slinger
Brown Deer over Milwaukee North- North is only here because they had a weak regional
Brown Deer over New Berlin Eisenhower- BD has the athletic advantage in this one
There are my predictions. Tomorrow I will be doing the predictions for division three and four sectionals. Should be a great weekend leading up to the state tournament championships.
Middleton Sectional
Madison Memorial over Watertown- Memorial too many athletes for Watertown
Waunakee over Madison Lafollette- Waunakee too much height and too good of defense
Madison Memorial over Waunakee- Once again too many athletes
Elkhorn Sectional
Verona over Elkhorn- Verona wins by pounding it inside to Jason Ziemer
Janesville Craig over Badger- Craig plays great D and is peaking at the right time
Janesville Craig over Verona- Craig has the height and defense to keep Verona out of the inside
Oshkosh Sectional
Sheboygan North over Oshkosh West- West isn't the same team that won back to back championships
Stevens Point over Oshkosh North- Jake Gollon uses versatility to dominate
Sheboygan North over Stevens Point- North has been winning all year long and this game should be no different
Milwaukee #1 Sectional
Germantown over Hamilton Sussex- Germantowns height will just be too much
Milwaukee Vincent over Kettle Moraine- Vincent has too many weapons
Milwaukee Vincent over Germantown- Vincent is just too athletic
Green Bay Sectional
Ashwaubenon over Bay Port- Ash is a little more battle tested
Appleton East over Kaukana- Just too tough to beat a team like East three times
Appleton East over Ashwaubenon- East proves why they were the preseason #1
Racine Horlick Sectional
Racine Horlick over West Allis Hale- Wilson will have a big game
Brookfield Central over Racine Case- BC is a proven team that has been here before
Racine Horlick over Brookfield Central- Wilson will carry Horlick to state
Marshfield Sectional
Eau Claire North over Menomonie- North will use their height advantage to win
Wausau East over Wausau West- Experience gives East the edge
Wausau East over Eau Claire North- Experience and Fischer should take East back to state
Milwaukee #2 Sectional
Milwaukee Washington over Milwaukee King- Washington has already beaten King once and should do it again
Wauwatosa East over Milwaukee Custer- East just has too many weapons for Custer
Milwaukee Washington over Wauwatosa East- 6'8 Washington Center Davis should be the difference in this one
D2 Sectional Predictions
Menomonie Sectional
Spooner over Barron- Spooner was here a year ago and should be able to move on
Adams Friendship over Medford- AF's defense is just too good
Adams Friendship over Spooner- AF's 1-3-1 should carry them to state
Green Bay Sectional
Marinette over Valders- Valders is missing their best player and Marinette is very good
Waupun over Plymouth- Waupun is too good to be beaten three times
Waupun over Marinette- Waupun's three point shooting should carry them to state
Sun Praire Sectional
Monroe over Wisconsin Dells- Monroe has a versatile big man in Cates who should be the difference
East Troy over Madison Edgewood- East Troy's three point shooting will be too much for Edgewood
Monroe over East Troy- Monroe's experience gives them the advantage in this three point shootout
Germantown Sectional
New Berlin Eisenhower over Slinger- Ike is peaking at the right time and should be able to upset Slinger
Brown Deer over Milwaukee North- North is only here because they had a weak regional
Brown Deer over New Berlin Eisenhower- BD has the athletic advantage in this one
There are my predictions. Tomorrow I will be doing the predictions for division three and four sectionals. Should be a great weekend leading up to the state tournament championships.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
7th Round player Rankings
Not many changes in this round of player rankings. Players have pretty much settled into their positions in the rankings now. Add that in with I'm seeing a lot of teams for multiple times so I'm not adding any new players to the rankings.
Rankings
1. Jeronne Maymon 6'6 forward junior Madison Memorial (4)- The best rebounder I have seen this year by a long shot. Runs the court extremely well for a big man and can handle the ball. Has the edge over Mason because he can handle the ball better and Mason appears to take a play off here and there.
2. Ryan Rasmussen 6'2 guard senior Waupun (1)- Score first point guard with unlimited range, that can also get inside and score over bigger defenders. If his shots aren't falling does a great job of finding his teammates.
3. Anthony Tucker 6'5 guard senior Minnetonka MN (1)- Guard with very good size that can knock down the deep three pointers with his smooth shot. Unselfish player that does a great job of letting the game come to him.
4. Jared Berggren 6'10 center senior Princeton MN (1)- A true center that has very soft hands and an even softer touch around the rim. Is a solid shot blocker, who is also a very good rebounder.
5. Marquis Mason 6'5 forward sophomore Madison East (4)- Best leaper in the state. Very explosive shot blocker, fierce rebounder, and is probably the best dunker in the state. Runs the floor well and can go outside and knock down the three pointer.
6. Lucas Burns 6'6 forward senior Janesville Craig (2)- Slight edge over Cashton Craig because he does so much more then just scores. Does a great job of rebounding and passing. Really lets the game come to him and doesn't force things. Very smooth player that can really knock down the outside shot and being 6'6 doesn't hurt either.
7. Cashton Craig 6'1 guard senior Madison Lafollette (2)- Very good shooter that can really get hot. Moves very well without the ball in his hands. Forces things at times and can go cold at times from the outside. Really just a scorer doesn't rebound very well.
8. Johnnie Lacy 5'11 guard junior Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Very good scorer that can go off at any time and has an engine that doesn't stop. Has really improve in becoming more of a point guard and not just a scorer.
9. Jimmy Whitehead 6'1 guard junior Lacrosse Aquinas (1)- Most improved player I have seen this year. Handles the ball very well and can get where he wants at anytime. Has a very good mid range jumper.
10. Kieran Weed 6'5 forward senior Laconia (1)- Kid that can jump out of the gym, that can one step and dunk. Weed is a beast on the inside that is very tough to stop and has the ability to go outside and hit the mid range jumper or three pointer. Also runs the court very well.
11. DJ Fuller 5'10 guard sophomore Madison Lafollette (2)- Nearly impossible to keep out of the lane due to his low center of gravity and is killer crossover. Has a very nice floater in the lane and as of late has shown the ability to knock down the three.
12. Jojo Pregont 6'6 center junior Janesville Craig (2)- Very strong inside with the ball. Really crashes the boards and does a great job getting inside position and moving without the ball.
13. Vander Blue 6'3 guard sophomore Madison Memorial (4)- Faster player I've seen from one end of the court to the other. Very good defender that forces turnovers. Crashes the boards well and is very strong with the ball around the hoop.
14. David Hanson 6'6 forward senior Maranatha Christian MN (1)- Big man that can take bigger players outside and take smaller defenders inside. Can shoot the outside shot, post up, and handles the ball very well for a guy his size.
15. Derek Braucht 6'6 forward junior Madison Edgewood (1)- Very good shooter that can also drive to the hoop and find open teammates. Doesn't look like it but, is a fairly strong player.
HM
Marc Sonnet 6'3 guard junior Tartan MN (1)
Aris Wurtz 6'4 forward senior Waupun (1)
Tyler Mazur 6'4 guard junior Reedsburg (1/2)
Jade Royston 6'0 guard junior Wisconsin Dells (6)
Jason Ziemer 6'4 forward junior Verona (1)
Ryan Staege 6'2 guard senior Waunakee (1)
Michael Horton 6'2 guard senior Madison West (4)
Corvonn Gaines 6'5 forward senior Madison West (4)
Senior Rankings
1. Ryan Rasmussen 6'2 guard Waupun
2.Lucas Burns 6'6 forward Janesville Craig
3. Cashton Craig 6'1 guard Madison Lafollette
4. Kieran Weed 6'5 forward Laconia
5. Aris Wurtz 6'4 forward Waupun- Guy that can do a little bit of everything. He passes well, rebounds well, plays good defense, can guard small or big men, and is a very very good three point shooter when he's able to spot up.
6. Ryan Staege 6'2 guard Waunakee- Leader of a very balanced team. Has a very nice shot and can get inside and score, also plays some pretty good defense.
7. Michael Horton 6'2 guard Madison West- Pass first point guard that's always looking to set up his teammates. Handles the ball very well and can knock down the three point shot.
8. Corvonn Gaines 6'5 forward Madison West- Shoots the outside shot very well from a set position and does a great job of running the court.
9. Ryan Wenkman 5'11 guard Wisconsin Dells (6)- Hard nosed guard that can finish with either hand around the rim. Plays very good defense usually guarding the other teams best players and can shoot the three well too.
10. Evan VanCleave 6'0 guard Reedsburg (1/2)- Ultra quick guard with very good handles and goes to the hoop very strong. Also has the ability to knock down the 15 footer.
HM
Lucas Morrissey 6'3 forward Lacrosse Aquinas (1)
Jon Stubbe 6'4 forward Middleton (3)
Deon Johnson 6'4 guard Madison West (4)
Marc Manske 6'0 guard River Valley (1)
Junior Rankings
1. Jeronne Maymon 6'6 forward Madison Memorial
2. Johnnie Lacy 5'11 guard Milwaukee Bay View
3. Jimmy Whitehead 6'1 guard Lacrosse Aquinas
4. Jojo Pregont 6'6 center Janesville Craig
5. Derek Braucht 6'6 forward Madison Edgewood
6. Tyler Mazur 6'4 guard Reedsburg
7. Jade Royston 6'0 guard Wisconsin Dells
8. Jason Ziemer 6'4 forward Verona- Rugged big man who pounds the glass extremely well and has a very soft touch around the rim.
9. Chris Siebert 6'1 guard Baraboo (1)- Very smooth guard that can knock down the midrange out to three point range jumper. Finish strong at the hoop and is a very good passer.
10. Zach Ripley 6'7 forward Waunakee (1)- Guy that does a little bit of everything for his team. Great rebounder that always seems to find himself wide open around the hoop.
9 Kyle Goike 6'3 forward Janesville Craig (2)- Very solid roll play, that can score big when necessary.
10. Brooks Braga 6'1 guard Middleton (3)- Very good lead guard that handles the ball very well and can penetrate and finish.
HM
Kyle Goike 6'3 forward Janesville Craig (2)
Brooks Braga 6'1 guard Middleton (3)
Mike Boebel 6'6 forward Marshall (1)
Michael Hanson 6'6 forward Lacrosse Aquinas (1)
Lance Fritz 6'0 guard Adams Friendship (2)
Sophomore Rankings
1. Marquis Mason 6'5 forward Madison East
2. DJ Fuller 5'10 guard Madison Lafollette
3. Vander Blue 6'3 guard Madison
4. Austin Armgan 6'3 guard Waupun (1)- Has a very good runner and is a big time scorer.
5. Kevin Hurd 6'0 guard Portage (1)- Does a very good job of running the offense and doesn't need much room to get his shot off.
6. Demetrius Turner 6'4 forward Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Athletic guy that likes to run and goes to the hoop strong. Is a very strong rebounder and shot blocker.
7. Jon Dybevik 6'0 guard Madison Lafollette (3)- Handles the ball very well and goes to the hoop strong. Plays like an upper classman.
8. Adam Wadzinski 6'3 forward Verona (1)- Strong rebounder, thats also can knock down the 15 footer.
9. Nate Gibson 6'9 center Wisconsin Dells (6)- Big guy with very good size. Rebounds very well and scores well with his back to the basket.
10. Bryce Wormet 6'2 forward Adams Friendship (2)- Guy that can knock down the three point shot, handle the ball, or get to the hoop and finish.
HM
Jeff Hull 6'4 forward Madison East (4)
John Harth 6'3 guard Madison West (4)
Jack Eaton 5'10 guard Eau Claire Regis (1)
Robert Littleton 6'1 guard Milwaukee Bay View (1)
Logan Johnson 6'2 guard Barneveld (1)
Freshmen Rankings
1. Charles Lee 5'7 guard Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Very quick lead guard that does a great job of getting in the lane and finding open teammates for layups.
2. Elgin Cook 6'3 guard Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Guy that goes to the hoop and can finish strong and is also a very good rebounder.
3. Darnell Harris 6'6 forward Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Extremely good defender that can block shots and knows when to take the charge. Also has a soft touch around the rim.
4. Samar Powell 5'6 guard Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Hard nosed player that is not afraid to go inside and can knock down the outside shot.
5. Haki Stampely 6'0 guard Milwaukee Bay View (1)- Guard that can really put his head down and score.
There are my rankings. Not many changes just updated so I could have it in my mind again because its been a long time since I've done my rankings. Next two days I'll just be focusing on this weekends upcoming games and predictions.
Rankings
1. Jeronne Maymon 6'6 forward junior Madison Memorial (4)- The best rebounder I have seen this year by a long shot. Runs the court extremely well for a big man and can handle the ball. Has the edge over Mason because he can handle the ball better and Mason appears to take a play off here and there.
2. Ryan Rasmussen 6'2 guard senior Waupun (1)- Score first point guard with unlimited range, that can also get inside and score over bigger defenders. If his shots aren't falling does a great job of finding his teammates.
3. Anthony Tucker 6'5 guard senior Minnetonka MN (1)- Guard with very good size that can knock down the deep three pointers with his smooth shot. Unselfish player that does a great job of letting the game come to him.
4. Jared Berggren 6'10 center senior Princeton MN (1)- A true center that has very soft hands and an even softer touch around the rim. Is a solid shot blocker, who is also a very good rebounder.
5. Marquis Mason 6'5 forward sophomore Madison East (4)- Best leaper in the state. Very explosive shot blocker, fierce rebounder, and is probably the best dunker in the state. Runs the floor well and can go outside and knock down the three pointer.
6. Lucas Burns 6'6 forward senior Janesville Craig (2)- Slight edge over Cashton Craig because he does so much more then just scores. Does a great job of rebounding and passing. Really lets the game come to him and doesn't force things. Very smooth player that can really knock down the outside shot and being 6'6 doesn't hurt either.
7. Cashton Craig 6'1 guard senior Madison Lafollette (2)- Very good shooter that can really get hot. Moves very well without the ball in his hands. Forces things at times and can go cold at times from the outside. Really just a scorer doesn't rebound very well.
8. Johnnie Lacy 5'11 guard junior Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Very good scorer that can go off at any time and has an engine that doesn't stop. Has really improve in becoming more of a point guard and not just a scorer.
9. Jimmy Whitehead 6'1 guard junior Lacrosse Aquinas (1)- Most improved player I have seen this year. Handles the ball very well and can get where he wants at anytime. Has a very good mid range jumper.
10. Kieran Weed 6'5 forward senior Laconia (1)- Kid that can jump out of the gym, that can one step and dunk. Weed is a beast on the inside that is very tough to stop and has the ability to go outside and hit the mid range jumper or three pointer. Also runs the court very well.
11. DJ Fuller 5'10 guard sophomore Madison Lafollette (2)- Nearly impossible to keep out of the lane due to his low center of gravity and is killer crossover. Has a very nice floater in the lane and as of late has shown the ability to knock down the three.
12. Jojo Pregont 6'6 center junior Janesville Craig (2)- Very strong inside with the ball. Really crashes the boards and does a great job getting inside position and moving without the ball.
13. Vander Blue 6'3 guard sophomore Madison Memorial (4)- Faster player I've seen from one end of the court to the other. Very good defender that forces turnovers. Crashes the boards well and is very strong with the ball around the hoop.
14. David Hanson 6'6 forward senior Maranatha Christian MN (1)- Big man that can take bigger players outside and take smaller defenders inside. Can shoot the outside shot, post up, and handles the ball very well for a guy his size.
15. Derek Braucht 6'6 forward junior Madison Edgewood (1)- Very good shooter that can also drive to the hoop and find open teammates. Doesn't look like it but, is a fairly strong player.
HM
Marc Sonnet 6'3 guard junior Tartan MN (1)
Aris Wurtz 6'4 forward senior Waupun (1)
Tyler Mazur 6'4 guard junior Reedsburg (1/2)
Jade Royston 6'0 guard junior Wisconsin Dells (6)
Jason Ziemer 6'4 forward junior Verona (1)
Ryan Staege 6'2 guard senior Waunakee (1)
Michael Horton 6'2 guard senior Madison West (4)
Corvonn Gaines 6'5 forward senior Madison West (4)
Senior Rankings
1. Ryan Rasmussen 6'2 guard Waupun
2.Lucas Burns 6'6 forward Janesville Craig
3. Cashton Craig 6'1 guard Madison Lafollette
4. Kieran Weed 6'5 forward Laconia
5. Aris Wurtz 6'4 forward Waupun- Guy that can do a little bit of everything. He passes well, rebounds well, plays good defense, can guard small or big men, and is a very very good three point shooter when he's able to spot up.
6. Ryan Staege 6'2 guard Waunakee- Leader of a very balanced team. Has a very nice shot and can get inside and score, also plays some pretty good defense.
7. Michael Horton 6'2 guard Madison West- Pass first point guard that's always looking to set up his teammates. Handles the ball very well and can knock down the three point shot.
8. Corvonn Gaines 6'5 forward Madison West- Shoots the outside shot very well from a set position and does a great job of running the court.
9. Ryan Wenkman 5'11 guard Wisconsin Dells (6)- Hard nosed guard that can finish with either hand around the rim. Plays very good defense usually guarding the other teams best players and can shoot the three well too.
10. Evan VanCleave 6'0 guard Reedsburg (1/2)- Ultra quick guard with very good handles and goes to the hoop very strong. Also has the ability to knock down the 15 footer.
HM
Lucas Morrissey 6'3 forward Lacrosse Aquinas (1)
Jon Stubbe 6'4 forward Middleton (3)
Deon Johnson 6'4 guard Madison West (4)
Marc Manske 6'0 guard River Valley (1)
Junior Rankings
1. Jeronne Maymon 6'6 forward Madison Memorial
2. Johnnie Lacy 5'11 guard Milwaukee Bay View
3. Jimmy Whitehead 6'1 guard Lacrosse Aquinas
4. Jojo Pregont 6'6 center Janesville Craig
5. Derek Braucht 6'6 forward Madison Edgewood
6. Tyler Mazur 6'4 guard Reedsburg
7. Jade Royston 6'0 guard Wisconsin Dells
8. Jason Ziemer 6'4 forward Verona- Rugged big man who pounds the glass extremely well and has a very soft touch around the rim.
9. Chris Siebert 6'1 guard Baraboo (1)- Very smooth guard that can knock down the midrange out to three point range jumper. Finish strong at the hoop and is a very good passer.
10. Zach Ripley 6'7 forward Waunakee (1)- Guy that does a little bit of everything for his team. Great rebounder that always seems to find himself wide open around the hoop.
9 Kyle Goike 6'3 forward Janesville Craig (2)- Very solid roll play, that can score big when necessary.
10. Brooks Braga 6'1 guard Middleton (3)- Very good lead guard that handles the ball very well and can penetrate and finish.
HM
Kyle Goike 6'3 forward Janesville Craig (2)
Brooks Braga 6'1 guard Middleton (3)
Mike Boebel 6'6 forward Marshall (1)
Michael Hanson 6'6 forward Lacrosse Aquinas (1)
Lance Fritz 6'0 guard Adams Friendship (2)
Sophomore Rankings
1. Marquis Mason 6'5 forward Madison East
2. DJ Fuller 5'10 guard Madison Lafollette
3. Vander Blue 6'3 guard Madison
4. Austin Armgan 6'3 guard Waupun (1)- Has a very good runner and is a big time scorer.
5. Kevin Hurd 6'0 guard Portage (1)- Does a very good job of running the offense and doesn't need much room to get his shot off.
6. Demetrius Turner 6'4 forward Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Athletic guy that likes to run and goes to the hoop strong. Is a very strong rebounder and shot blocker.
7. Jon Dybevik 6'0 guard Madison Lafollette (3)- Handles the ball very well and goes to the hoop strong. Plays like an upper classman.
8. Adam Wadzinski 6'3 forward Verona (1)- Strong rebounder, thats also can knock down the 15 footer.
9. Nate Gibson 6'9 center Wisconsin Dells (6)- Big guy with very good size. Rebounds very well and scores well with his back to the basket.
10. Bryce Wormet 6'2 forward Adams Friendship (2)- Guy that can knock down the three point shot, handle the ball, or get to the hoop and finish.
HM
Jeff Hull 6'4 forward Madison East (4)
John Harth 6'3 guard Madison West (4)
Jack Eaton 5'10 guard Eau Claire Regis (1)
Robert Littleton 6'1 guard Milwaukee Bay View (1)
Logan Johnson 6'2 guard Barneveld (1)
Freshmen Rankings
1. Charles Lee 5'7 guard Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Very quick lead guard that does a great job of getting in the lane and finding open teammates for layups.
2. Elgin Cook 6'3 guard Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Guy that goes to the hoop and can finish strong and is also a very good rebounder.
3. Darnell Harris 6'6 forward Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Extremely good defender that can block shots and knows when to take the charge. Also has a soft touch around the rim.
4. Samar Powell 5'6 guard Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Hard nosed player that is not afraid to go inside and can knock down the outside shot.
5. Haki Stampely 6'0 guard Milwaukee Bay View (1)- Guard that can really put his head down and score.
There are my rankings. Not many changes just updated so I could have it in my mind again because its been a long time since I've done my rankings. Next two days I'll just be focusing on this weekends upcoming games and predictions.
Monday, February 25, 2008
7th Round Team Rankings
Rankings
1. Madison Memorial (4)- Unless you have two or three very good guards you are not going to beat this team. Their full court pressure defense is just so tough and their an extremely athletic team, that really pounds the glass. Jeronne Maymon and Vander Blue are both legit stars that are going to be D1 college players.
2. Minnetonka MN (1)- Team full of guys that are 6'5 to 6'7 that can play outside and inside. Tonka has three guys that can take over the game at any time in CJ Erickson, Anthony Tucker, and Tyler Schilling.
3. Waupun (1)- These guys can light it up from the outside every game. Ryan Rasmussen and Aris Wurtz can go for 20 points a piece every game. Austin Armga provides a third scorer that can go out and get double digits every game.
4. Janesville Craig (2)- Their height and defense give Craig an advantage over every team that they play. The have four legit stars in Lucas Burns, Cooper Cullen, Jojo Pregont, and Kyle Goike. This team prefers to play a slow tempo and take their time on offense but, can just as easily play an uptempo game.
5. Waunakee (1)-Very very balanced team, that is very disciplined, has good overall team size, and plays great defense. 1-8 they don't lose a thing. Any of the eight players could go off and score double digit points.
6. Madison Lafollette (3)- Really showed me something the way they handled Madison East even with their star Cashton Craig being a non-factor. Lafollette gets the edge over Bay View because they did beat them and have the experience edge. DJ Fuller appears ready to become the #2 scoring option. Was going to move them up in the rankings but, with the lose of three starters their fine where they sit.
7. Lacrosse Aquinas (1)- Team that works very very well together. Can really push the tempo but, are just as affective in the half court set. The have a couple glue guys in Lucas Morrissey and Zach Rickaway along with Jimmy Whitehead who is really becoming the star of this team.
8. Laconia (1)- Have a very good starting five that is probably as good as anyone in the state. Kieran Weed is a real stud that can score from anywhere on the court. Their only down fall is their lack of bench depth.
9. Verona (1)- Very disciplined team that plays great defense. Very patient on the offensive end and look to pound it into their rugged big man Jason Ziemer who was a very soft tough around the hoop.
10. Princeton MN (1)- Got killed against a hot shooting Waupun team but, 6'10 Jared Berggren gives them an edge against any team they play.
11. Madison West (4)- This team is much better then I previously thought. They are an extremely athletic team that can score in a hurry. If they keep the ball in point guard Michael Horton's hands they can play with anyone, along with remaining patience and not becoming selfish or flustered when they get down. Deon Johnson is a great rebounder at only 6'4.
12. Middleton (3)- Middleton is probably one of the deepest teams in the state. They play 10-12 players in their regular rotation and don't lose a thing when they go to the bench. They are a very disciplined team where everyone knows there role and does their fair share. They don't have that go to guy which hurts them at times and they don't have much height so bigger teams can pound it inside. Only have one true ball handler in Brooks Braga.
13. Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Very athletic team, that is also very young. Johnnie Lacy is one of the top players in the country and this team will only get better as the year goes on. They will be able to provide pressure, forcing teams to turn the ball over and allowing for easy baskets.
14. Wisconsin Dells (6)- Are playing their best basketball right now. Jade Royston and Ryan Wenkman are looking to score and carry the team and they've found a very nice third option in 6'9 sophomore Nate Gibson.
15. Madison East (4)- Every game I see them they get worse and worse. Mason is the go to guy and everyone knows it and if you gear your defense to him that shuts their entire offense down.
HM
Eau Claire Regis(1)
Madison Edgewood (1)
Adams Friendship (2)
Maranatha Christian MN (1)
Rockford MN (1)
Baraboo (1)
Division 1
1. Madison Memorial- Very tough full court pressure defense. Have five extremely athletic starters.
2. Janseville Craig- Tallest team I've seen this year and have the best defense.
3. Waunakee- Very disciplined team that has a very strong eight man rotation.
4. Madison Lafollette- Very athletic team, that relies on strong guard play.
5. Verona- Disciplined team, thats patient on offense, and plays great defense.
6. Madison West- Very athletic team that started clicking at the end of the year.
7. Middleton- Very balanced, disciplined team.
8. Milwaukee Bay View- Athletic team that's very young and likes to get out and run.
9. Madison East- Great player Marquis Mason is finally getting some help.
10. Baraboo (1)- Disciplined team that plays great defense and can knock down the three.
Division 2
1. Waupun- Best three point shooting team I've seen this year and they shoot a lot of threes.
2. Wisconsin Dells- Great great backcourt, that is finally getting help in the post from Gibson.
3.Madison Edgewood- Very disciplined team where everyone knows their role.
4. Adams Friendship- 1-3-1 defense is the best around and have two big time scorers.
5. River Valley (1)- Great outside shooting team that plays very aggresive defense.
6. Reedsburg (1/2)- Have two very good players in Mazur and VanCleave.
7. Richland Center (1)- Patient team that plays great defense.
8. Portage (1)- Very disciplined team, that lacks athleticism but, gives 100%.
9. Sauk Praire (1)- Team ranked only because I've only seen a few D2 teams.
Division 3
1. Lacrosse Aquinas- Very well coached team that takes care of the ball and can run the court or play a half court game.
2. Laconia- Kieran Weed is a stud and they have one of the best starting fives around.
3. Eau Claire Regis- Very tall team that lack the go to star like Laconia and Aquinas.
4. Marshall (1)- Tall athletic team but, doesn't play the greatest defense.
Division 4
1. Barneveld (1)- Discipline team that always gives 110% but, are lacking height.
2. Wausau Newman (1/2)- Have only seen two D4 teams.
Felt the need to update my rankings so I don't have to be thinking about so many games when I do my final rankings or at least my next round of rankings. Tomorrow will be an updated player rankings followed by the sectional predictions the next two days.
1. Madison Memorial (4)- Unless you have two or three very good guards you are not going to beat this team. Their full court pressure defense is just so tough and their an extremely athletic team, that really pounds the glass. Jeronne Maymon and Vander Blue are both legit stars that are going to be D1 college players.
2. Minnetonka MN (1)- Team full of guys that are 6'5 to 6'7 that can play outside and inside. Tonka has three guys that can take over the game at any time in CJ Erickson, Anthony Tucker, and Tyler Schilling.
3. Waupun (1)- These guys can light it up from the outside every game. Ryan Rasmussen and Aris Wurtz can go for 20 points a piece every game. Austin Armga provides a third scorer that can go out and get double digits every game.
4. Janesville Craig (2)- Their height and defense give Craig an advantage over every team that they play. The have four legit stars in Lucas Burns, Cooper Cullen, Jojo Pregont, and Kyle Goike. This team prefers to play a slow tempo and take their time on offense but, can just as easily play an uptempo game.
5. Waunakee (1)-Very very balanced team, that is very disciplined, has good overall team size, and plays great defense. 1-8 they don't lose a thing. Any of the eight players could go off and score double digit points.
6. Madison Lafollette (3)- Really showed me something the way they handled Madison East even with their star Cashton Craig being a non-factor. Lafollette gets the edge over Bay View because they did beat them and have the experience edge. DJ Fuller appears ready to become the #2 scoring option. Was going to move them up in the rankings but, with the lose of three starters their fine where they sit.
7. Lacrosse Aquinas (1)- Team that works very very well together. Can really push the tempo but, are just as affective in the half court set. The have a couple glue guys in Lucas Morrissey and Zach Rickaway along with Jimmy Whitehead who is really becoming the star of this team.
8. Laconia (1)- Have a very good starting five that is probably as good as anyone in the state. Kieran Weed is a real stud that can score from anywhere on the court. Their only down fall is their lack of bench depth.
9. Verona (1)- Very disciplined team that plays great defense. Very patient on the offensive end and look to pound it into their rugged big man Jason Ziemer who was a very soft tough around the hoop.
10. Princeton MN (1)- Got killed against a hot shooting Waupun team but, 6'10 Jared Berggren gives them an edge against any team they play.
11. Madison West (4)- This team is much better then I previously thought. They are an extremely athletic team that can score in a hurry. If they keep the ball in point guard Michael Horton's hands they can play with anyone, along with remaining patience and not becoming selfish or flustered when they get down. Deon Johnson is a great rebounder at only 6'4.
12. Middleton (3)- Middleton is probably one of the deepest teams in the state. They play 10-12 players in their regular rotation and don't lose a thing when they go to the bench. They are a very disciplined team where everyone knows there role and does their fair share. They don't have that go to guy which hurts them at times and they don't have much height so bigger teams can pound it inside. Only have one true ball handler in Brooks Braga.
13. Milwaukee Bay View (2)- Very athletic team, that is also very young. Johnnie Lacy is one of the top players in the country and this team will only get better as the year goes on. They will be able to provide pressure, forcing teams to turn the ball over and allowing for easy baskets.
14. Wisconsin Dells (6)- Are playing their best basketball right now. Jade Royston and Ryan Wenkman are looking to score and carry the team and they've found a very nice third option in 6'9 sophomore Nate Gibson.
15. Madison East (4)- Every game I see them they get worse and worse. Mason is the go to guy and everyone knows it and if you gear your defense to him that shuts their entire offense down.
HM
Eau Claire Regis(1)
Madison Edgewood (1)
Adams Friendship (2)
Maranatha Christian MN (1)
Rockford MN (1)
Baraboo (1)
Division 1
1. Madison Memorial- Very tough full court pressure defense. Have five extremely athletic starters.
2. Janseville Craig- Tallest team I've seen this year and have the best defense.
3. Waunakee- Very disciplined team that has a very strong eight man rotation.
4. Madison Lafollette- Very athletic team, that relies on strong guard play.
5. Verona- Disciplined team, thats patient on offense, and plays great defense.
6. Madison West- Very athletic team that started clicking at the end of the year.
7. Middleton- Very balanced, disciplined team.
8. Milwaukee Bay View- Athletic team that's very young and likes to get out and run.
9. Madison East- Great player Marquis Mason is finally getting some help.
10. Baraboo (1)- Disciplined team that plays great defense and can knock down the three.
Division 2
1. Waupun- Best three point shooting team I've seen this year and they shoot a lot of threes.
2. Wisconsin Dells- Great great backcourt, that is finally getting help in the post from Gibson.
3.Madison Edgewood- Very disciplined team where everyone knows their role.
4. Adams Friendship- 1-3-1 defense is the best around and have two big time scorers.
5. River Valley (1)- Great outside shooting team that plays very aggresive defense.
6. Reedsburg (1/2)- Have two very good players in Mazur and VanCleave.
7. Richland Center (1)- Patient team that plays great defense.
8. Portage (1)- Very disciplined team, that lacks athleticism but, gives 100%.
9. Sauk Praire (1)- Team ranked only because I've only seen a few D2 teams.
Division 3
1. Lacrosse Aquinas- Very well coached team that takes care of the ball and can run the court or play a half court game.
2. Laconia- Kieran Weed is a stud and they have one of the best starting fives around.
3. Eau Claire Regis- Very tall team that lack the go to star like Laconia and Aquinas.
4. Marshall (1)- Tall athletic team but, doesn't play the greatest defense.
Division 4
1. Barneveld (1)- Discipline team that always gives 110% but, are lacking height.
2. Wausau Newman (1/2)- Have only seen two D4 teams.
Felt the need to update my rankings so I don't have to be thinking about so many games when I do my final rankings or at least my next round of rankings. Tomorrow will be an updated player rankings followed by the sectional predictions the next two days.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Wisconsin Dells and Waunakee move on
In my first game of the double header I took in Wisconsin Dells vs River Valley at Baraboo. This was a great game with momentum swinging back and forth and was highlighted by some stretches of defense. The game opened up with River Valley in a box and one defense on Dells star Jade Royston. This seemed to work in the favor of the Dells as they jumped out to the early 9-0 lead. River Valley countered this by going to a man to man defense and getting three or four steals on each of the Dells's next possessions. Valley was able to knock down some outside shots and go on an 11-0 run, which put the score at 11-9. Once each team had gone on their runs both teams settled in and the game went back and forth from there. The game featured a great match up of guards between Valley's Marc Manske, Craig Johnson, and Noah Baryenbruch verse Royston, Ryan Wenkman, and alittle help from Laddie Lucke. There was also a nice matchup on the inside between Garrett Peck and Nate Gibson. In the end the game came down to free throws as River Valley struggled from the line late in the game while the Dells was able to knock down their free throws to seal the game. River Valley had some opportunities to knock down the three to tie the game at the end but, were unable to and Wisconsin Dells hung on for a 64-61 win.
For Wisconsin Dells the story all year has been that they are only a two man team with Royston and Wenkman and even though they are both two great players they still need some more help to take them far in the tournament. In yesterdays game 6'9 sophomore Nate Gibson stepped up to help the big two. In the first half of the game it seemed every time Gibson got the ball he was going to score. Gibson has a very wide body and was able to turn and clear out space and score with ease on the inside. Royston didn't score in the first half so it was Wenkman who teamed with Gibson to carry the Chiefs. Wenkman was able to get to the inside and finish with either hand and also knocked down a three or two. For anyone that's never seen Wenkman play he's a right handed guy, QB in football, shortstop baseball, that plays basketball left handed, which allows him to be able to finish with both hands equally well. In the second half Royston was able to break out a bit and hit a couple 10 foot floaters alone the base line and knock down a pair of threes and then finished off making 8 of 10 free throws to finish with 18 second half points to lead the Chiefs in scoring.
For River Valley the story was the hot shooting of Marc Manske who seemed to be able to knock down everything in the first half whether he had a defender in his face or not. Johnson was able to add alittle help as he was able knock down three, three pointers. Garrett Peck also made a really big impact as he was able to use his quickness against Gibson to get around him and score and also did a nice job on the offensive boards to give Valley second and third chances.
Scoring Breakdown
Wisconsin Dells 64- Royston 18 Wenkman 16 Gibson 16 Lucke 6 Alex Buesing 6 Jimmy Alvin 2 Ryan Field 0
River Valley 61- Manske 20 Johnson 13 Peck 12 Baryenbruch 8 Drew Umhoefer 4 Joel Benson 3 Justin Bindl 1
So far is the playoffs Wisconsin Dells has done just enough to get by and will probably struggle against Monroe in the next round and I will be very surprised if they are able to beat Monroe.
In game two of the double header Madison East took on Waunakee. Waunakee took an early lead and never looked back in this one. Waunakee was able to extend their lead to as much as 12 at one time in the first half but, East was able to pull back into it and get within three of Waunakee at half time. In the third Waunakee once again got their lead up to double digits then late in the third quarter East was able to pull within in two. Early in the fourth quarter Madison East just could not hit a shot and Waunakee got up by 10 or 12 around the four minute mark when it seemed that Madison East just gave up. In the end the final score was 54-37 and each team cleared the benches.
For Madison East they never could get Marquis Mason going as he had some foul trouble early on that limited his playing time and Waunakee used their size and strength to limit Mason's touches. East top outside shooter Augustine Avelleyra really struggled from the outside and couldn't seem to knock down the outside shots. Add in their third offensive option Al Mayne was in foul trouble the entire game. These three factors were the reason that East struggled in this game and could never really close the gap in this one.
This was the first time that I have seen Waunakee play and they are a very good team that deserves their undefeated record. They are an extremely balanced team that really spreads out the scoring, rebounds well as a team, and has very good overall team size. They have some very good shooters in Ryan Staege, Mitch Roelke, and Eric Helt. Have some scorers off the bench in Devin Coyle and Derek Dailey and some solid big men in Zach Ripley and Hal Krantz. They are a very good team that should be able to defeat Lafollette because of their height and discipline but, won't be able to handle the athleticism to defeat Madison Memorial.
Scoring Breakdown
Madison East 37- Mason 8 Avelleyra 8 Mayne 6 Stafford Park 6 James Bartelt 4 Robert Steele 3 Kody Johnson 1 Jeff Hull 1 Sam Schuler 0 Jonathon Wilson 0 Walt Hetzel 0 Sam Kubly 0 Leonard Love 0 Yamil Bacallao 0
Waunakee 54- Ripley 14 Helt 8 Krantz 8 Staege 7 Dailey 6 Roelke 4 Coyle 4 Jason Paulson 2 Dustin Murray 1 Jeff Tagarelli 0 Austin Goetsch 0 Nick Gilles 0 Kyle Wittwer 0 Ryan Gilles 0 Adam Burns 0
Following this week I'll be doing some more predictions on state tournament and then I'll be doing an updating of player and team rankings.
For Wisconsin Dells the story all year has been that they are only a two man team with Royston and Wenkman and even though they are both two great players they still need some more help to take them far in the tournament. In yesterdays game 6'9 sophomore Nate Gibson stepped up to help the big two. In the first half of the game it seemed every time Gibson got the ball he was going to score. Gibson has a very wide body and was able to turn and clear out space and score with ease on the inside. Royston didn't score in the first half so it was Wenkman who teamed with Gibson to carry the Chiefs. Wenkman was able to get to the inside and finish with either hand and also knocked down a three or two. For anyone that's never seen Wenkman play he's a right handed guy, QB in football, shortstop baseball, that plays basketball left handed, which allows him to be able to finish with both hands equally well. In the second half Royston was able to break out a bit and hit a couple 10 foot floaters alone the base line and knock down a pair of threes and then finished off making 8 of 10 free throws to finish with 18 second half points to lead the Chiefs in scoring.
For River Valley the story was the hot shooting of Marc Manske who seemed to be able to knock down everything in the first half whether he had a defender in his face or not. Johnson was able to add alittle help as he was able knock down three, three pointers. Garrett Peck also made a really big impact as he was able to use his quickness against Gibson to get around him and score and also did a nice job on the offensive boards to give Valley second and third chances.
Scoring Breakdown
Wisconsin Dells 64- Royston 18 Wenkman 16 Gibson 16 Lucke 6 Alex Buesing 6 Jimmy Alvin 2 Ryan Field 0
River Valley 61- Manske 20 Johnson 13 Peck 12 Baryenbruch 8 Drew Umhoefer 4 Joel Benson 3 Justin Bindl 1
So far is the playoffs Wisconsin Dells has done just enough to get by and will probably struggle against Monroe in the next round and I will be very surprised if they are able to beat Monroe.
In game two of the double header Madison East took on Waunakee. Waunakee took an early lead and never looked back in this one. Waunakee was able to extend their lead to as much as 12 at one time in the first half but, East was able to pull back into it and get within three of Waunakee at half time. In the third Waunakee once again got their lead up to double digits then late in the third quarter East was able to pull within in two. Early in the fourth quarter Madison East just could not hit a shot and Waunakee got up by 10 or 12 around the four minute mark when it seemed that Madison East just gave up. In the end the final score was 54-37 and each team cleared the benches.
For Madison East they never could get Marquis Mason going as he had some foul trouble early on that limited his playing time and Waunakee used their size and strength to limit Mason's touches. East top outside shooter Augustine Avelleyra really struggled from the outside and couldn't seem to knock down the outside shots. Add in their third offensive option Al Mayne was in foul trouble the entire game. These three factors were the reason that East struggled in this game and could never really close the gap in this one.
This was the first time that I have seen Waunakee play and they are a very good team that deserves their undefeated record. They are an extremely balanced team that really spreads out the scoring, rebounds well as a team, and has very good overall team size. They have some very good shooters in Ryan Staege, Mitch Roelke, and Eric Helt. Have some scorers off the bench in Devin Coyle and Derek Dailey and some solid big men in Zach Ripley and Hal Krantz. They are a very good team that should be able to defeat Lafollette because of their height and discipline but, won't be able to handle the athleticism to defeat Madison Memorial.
Scoring Breakdown
Madison East 37- Mason 8 Avelleyra 8 Mayne 6 Stafford Park 6 James Bartelt 4 Robert Steele 3 Kody Johnson 1 Jeff Hull 1 Sam Schuler 0 Jonathon Wilson 0 Walt Hetzel 0 Sam Kubly 0 Leonard Love 0 Yamil Bacallao 0
Waunakee 54- Ripley 14 Helt 8 Krantz 8 Staege 7 Dailey 6 Roelke 4 Coyle 4 Jason Paulson 2 Dustin Murray 1 Jeff Tagarelli 0 Austin Goetsch 0 Nick Gilles 0 Kyle Wittwer 0 Ryan Gilles 0 Adam Burns 0
Following this week I'll be doing some more predictions on state tournament and then I'll be doing an updating of player and team rankings.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Wisconsin Dells outlasts Richland Center
In a slightly ugly and very physical game Wisconsin Dells was able to outlast Richland Center 45 to 42, to move on to the Regional Final against River Valley. The game was full of a high amount of turnovers and some so called "fouls" that weren't called. The game was back and forth throughout the entire and was sealed late in the fourth quarter after RC star Bradie Ewing had fouled out and starter Brad Hemling picked up a technical foul that fouled him out of the game.
For Wisconsin Dells is was the typical two man show of Jade Royston and Ryan Wenkman, as they scored 22 and 14 points respectively. Royston was able to connect one three, three point baskets, knocked down a couple deep jumpers, and finished up his scoring by sealing the game with free throws. Wenkman was able to penetrate on the base line and knock down the 10 foot floaters for the bulk of his points as well as penetrating inside and scoring at times. The big men in the middle Nate Gibson and Alex Buesing didn't score much but, made their presence felt on the defensive end. Gibson clogged up the middle with his size and seemed to be able to get his hands in on the ball when the RC players were penetrating. Buesing had three very nice blocks in the game and was really able to shut down Richland's inside game late in the game.
Coming into the game Bradie Ewing was the player to watch for Richland Center as he averaged 20 points a game during the regular season. Ewing never could get things going as he was in foul trouble all night and fouled out with only eight points in the game with five of those coming from the free throw line. Eric Frawley was the star for the Hornets as he was able to use his quickness to get around Gibson and finish with the strong layup.
If you talked to a Richland Center fan their probably going to blame this game on the refs but, in the end it was Wisconsin Dells ability to track down the long rebounds and their guards being able to get inside and score.
Scoring Breakdown
Richland Center 42-E. Frawley 12 Ewing 8 Colton Wilson 8 Hemling 7 K. Frawley 4 Jordan Lynch 3 Dustin Hanson 0
Wisconsin Dells 45- Royston 22 Wenkman 14 Jimmy Alvin 3 Ryan Field 2 Buesing 2 Gibson 2 Laddie Lucke 0
Tomorrow I will be at the regional final against River Valley and then tomorrow night I will be at either the Madison East vs Waunakee game or Madison West vs Madison Memorial haven't decided which game I will be attending. The West/Memorial game will probably be more entertaining while the East/Waunakee game will probably be a closer game.
For Wisconsin Dells is was the typical two man show of Jade Royston and Ryan Wenkman, as they scored 22 and 14 points respectively. Royston was able to connect one three, three point baskets, knocked down a couple deep jumpers, and finished up his scoring by sealing the game with free throws. Wenkman was able to penetrate on the base line and knock down the 10 foot floaters for the bulk of his points as well as penetrating inside and scoring at times. The big men in the middle Nate Gibson and Alex Buesing didn't score much but, made their presence felt on the defensive end. Gibson clogged up the middle with his size and seemed to be able to get his hands in on the ball when the RC players were penetrating. Buesing had three very nice blocks in the game and was really able to shut down Richland's inside game late in the game.
Coming into the game Bradie Ewing was the player to watch for Richland Center as he averaged 20 points a game during the regular season. Ewing never could get things going as he was in foul trouble all night and fouled out with only eight points in the game with five of those coming from the free throw line. Eric Frawley was the star for the Hornets as he was able to use his quickness to get around Gibson and finish with the strong layup.
If you talked to a Richland Center fan their probably going to blame this game on the refs but, in the end it was Wisconsin Dells ability to track down the long rebounds and their guards being able to get inside and score.
Scoring Breakdown
Richland Center 42-E. Frawley 12 Ewing 8 Colton Wilson 8 Hemling 7 K. Frawley 4 Jordan Lynch 3 Dustin Hanson 0
Wisconsin Dells 45- Royston 22 Wenkman 14 Jimmy Alvin 3 Ryan Field 2 Buesing 2 Gibson 2 Laddie Lucke 0
Tomorrow I will be at the regional final against River Valley and then tomorrow night I will be at either the Madison East vs Waunakee game or Madison West vs Madison Memorial haven't decided which game I will be attending. The West/Memorial game will probably be more entertaining while the East/Waunakee game will probably be a closer game.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Madison West edges Baraboo
When the eight and nine seeds matchup the result should be a very good close game. Tonight when Baraboo the eight and Madison West the nine, this was the case as West edged out Baraboo 62-59. West was able to use their athleticism in this game to get offensive rebounds and to force Baraboo into some turnovers that really made the difference in this game.
For Madison West it was offensive rebounds that made the biggest difference and the player that provided the rebounds was Deon Johnson. Johnson is a superb leaper and he used his leaping ability to snatch multiple offensive rebounds and got a bunch of second and third chance buckets, which led to 26 points for him. Despite Johnson leading the team in rebounds and points it was Michael Horton who won the game for the Regents. I have said it before and I'll say it again Horton is vastly underrated player and is one of the better pass first point guards around. Horton sat the entire second quarter due to some foul trouble but, really took over the game in the third and fourth quarters. Horton had five points in the third quarter, had a hand full of steals, and at least five assists, which led to the majority of Johnsons second half baskets. When West was struggling against Baraboo's 1-3-1 zone it was Horton who was able to beat the zone with some cross court passes and some impressive no look passes. Corvonn Gaines also had a fairly solid game as he was able to score early in the game by penetrating to the inside and finishing strong and getting fouled and then knocking down the free throws. Another guy that was able to score was John Harth who was able to penetrate and go over the defenders out stretched hands to score.
Baraboo did their best to keep the game close as they hit nine three point shots. Baraboo star Chris Siebert had a very quiet 19 points as he hit midrange jumpers, three pointers, and had some break away layups. The main three point man was Jon Schlender who hit four three pointers. Everytime West was pulling away it seemed that Schlender was able to knock down a three. The third scored for the T-Birds and the only inside presence was Jordan Taylor. Despite being only 6'2 Taylor did a great job of scoring in the paint with his back to the basket.
Scoring Breakdown
Madison West 62- Johnson 26 Gaines 12 Harth 11 M Horton 7 Daniel Buie 4 Michael Carter 2 James Horton 0 Sam Bester 0 Antonio Golden 0 Clifford Simon 0
Baraboo 59- Siebert 19 Schlender 15 Taylor 14 Jacob Overlien 6 Ethan Dosler 3 Griff Kalepp 2 Michael Kohnert 0 David Kohnert 0 Brady Olson 0 Micah Kuchta 0 Bryan Szdlowski 0 Riley Arnold 0 Taylor Jahn 0
Well this was a great start to the state tournament hopefully the following weeks will be just as great with some great games.
For Madison West it was offensive rebounds that made the biggest difference and the player that provided the rebounds was Deon Johnson. Johnson is a superb leaper and he used his leaping ability to snatch multiple offensive rebounds and got a bunch of second and third chance buckets, which led to 26 points for him. Despite Johnson leading the team in rebounds and points it was Michael Horton who won the game for the Regents. I have said it before and I'll say it again Horton is vastly underrated player and is one of the better pass first point guards around. Horton sat the entire second quarter due to some foul trouble but, really took over the game in the third and fourth quarters. Horton had five points in the third quarter, had a hand full of steals, and at least five assists, which led to the majority of Johnsons second half baskets. When West was struggling against Baraboo's 1-3-1 zone it was Horton who was able to beat the zone with some cross court passes and some impressive no look passes. Corvonn Gaines also had a fairly solid game as he was able to score early in the game by penetrating to the inside and finishing strong and getting fouled and then knocking down the free throws. Another guy that was able to score was John Harth who was able to penetrate and go over the defenders out stretched hands to score.
Baraboo did their best to keep the game close as they hit nine three point shots. Baraboo star Chris Siebert had a very quiet 19 points as he hit midrange jumpers, three pointers, and had some break away layups. The main three point man was Jon Schlender who hit four three pointers. Everytime West was pulling away it seemed that Schlender was able to knock down a three. The third scored for the T-Birds and the only inside presence was Jordan Taylor. Despite being only 6'2 Taylor did a great job of scoring in the paint with his back to the basket.
Scoring Breakdown
Madison West 62- Johnson 26 Gaines 12 Harth 11 M Horton 7 Daniel Buie 4 Michael Carter 2 James Horton 0 Sam Bester 0 Antonio Golden 0 Clifford Simon 0
Baraboo 59- Siebert 19 Schlender 15 Taylor 14 Jacob Overlien 6 Ethan Dosler 3 Griff Kalepp 2 Michael Kohnert 0 David Kohnert 0 Brady Olson 0 Micah Kuchta 0 Bryan Szdlowski 0 Riley Arnold 0 Taylor Jahn 0
Well this was a great start to the state tournament hopefully the following weeks will be just as great with some great games.
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