Fanatic Summation of the Plainfield vs. Neptune Game

Plainfield played a good game against a scrappy fast aggressive defensive opponent. On a scale of 10, the Cards played a 5.6. This ties the lowest rating of the season. The quickness of Neptune may have shown tarnish in the Cardinals armor.

Neptune feature one of the top up and coming sophomore guards in the state. Ikie Calderon quickness and outside touch makes him one of the most valuable players on the Scarlet Raiders team. Although, the key player for Neptune that did all the unheralded work was Senior Jamaal Hubbard. His hustle on defense and on the boards set up Neptune for the upset.

The most impressive period for the Cardinals was the 1st. The Cardinals shot 4 – 5 from behind the 3 point line and shot 5 – 6 in the period. The Plainfield defense held Neptune to their only single digit scoring period of 8 points.

The most disappointing period for the Cards was the 3rd. Neptune went on a 10 – 0 run to take the lead. The scrappy full court press of the Scarlet Fliers forced the Cards into 10 turnovers in the 3rd period.

The Plainfield Fanatic Efficient 5 for the game
1) Plainfield – Junior Tyrone Johnson – 6’3” {ER – 21}
Johnson was the high scorer for the game with 26 points shooting 78% from below the arc, 50% from the 3 and 75% from the foul line. His accuracy was even more impressive considering the incredible full court pressure that Neptune applied all game. Neptune used 12 different players to keep up the pressure. Johnson seems to thrive off of pressure by nailing 4 free throws in a row with less than a minute left to ice the game.

2) Plainfield – Sophomore Justin Sears – 6’7” {ER – 16}
Without Sears presence in the middle the Cards would have lost. Although Sears scored only 5 points, it was when he scored them. With Cards fighting for their lives Sears scored all 5 points in the pressure filled 4th period. The young sophomore did not let playing in hostile territory affect his game. Sears also grabbed a team high 8 rebounds, 3 block shots, 2 assists, and 2 steals.

3) Plainfield – Senior Mike Williams – 6’7” {ER – 13}
Mike Williams provided the backup scoring for the Cards. Mike scored 10 points and added 7 rebounds. Mike showed that his game is not all down low by hitting several midrange jumpers. His presence in the middle (1 block shot) and his disruptive presence down low formed an intimidating twin towers along with Sears.

4) Neptune – Senior Jamaal Hubbard – 6’2” {ER – 13}
Many thought the Calderon was the key to Neptune’s impressive performance but the Scarlet Raiders shot only 17% from the three point line and shot an unimpressive 65% from the foul line. Jamaal Hubbard scrappy defense forced nearly half of the 30 turnovers on the Cardinals. Hubbard had a game high 9 rebounds to go along with 8 tough points amongst the towers of Plainfield interior.

5) Plainfield – Sophomore Jahmal Lane 6’3” {ER – 13}
Jahmal is quickly gaining varsity experience well beyond his sophomore status. Suffering from one of his poorest shooting night, Lane new that defense should always remain consistent. Lane grabbed 8 boards, 4 steals, 3 blocks (4 consecutive games with a block shot) and although not his best offensive night, still manage 7 points.

The efficient rating was based on shooting accuracy, foul shooting accuracy, rebounds, assists, steals, defensive intensity, and turnovers.