Plainfield played a good game against a tough opponent. On a scale of 10, the Cards played a 5.6. This is the lowest rating of the season but a top ten team in Seton Hall had something to do with that.
Seton Hall feature one of the top guards in the state. Sterling Gibbs is being recruited by multiple D1 schools. Sterling was simply sensational. Sterling and Tyrone are in the conversation with Gilchrist of St. Pat’s as the top juniors in NJ.
The most impressive period for the Cardinals was overtime. The Cardinals defense rebounded from a disappointing 4th period by only allowing one shot attempt and no field goals made by the Pirates. The Cardinals shot 2 for 3 from the floor and 4 for 5 from the foul line in the extra session.
The most disappointing period for the Cards was the 4th. Sporting a 5 point lead, Plainfield youth showed. The relentless defense of the Pirates caused multiple turnovers. This sparked a Pirates come back and a near victory.
The Plainfield Fanatic Efficient 5 for the game
1) Seton Hall Prep – Junior Sterling Gibbs – 6’2” {ER – 22}*
Gibbs was the high scorer for the game with 27 points shooting 70 % from below the arc, 50% from the 3 and 4 steals. His play was worth the price of admission.
2) Seton Hall Prep – Senior John Caprio – 6’5” {ER – 20}
Without Caprio the Pirates would have lost by double digits. He did all the dirty work for the Pirates and contributed significantly on the offensive end. Caprio pick the pockets of the Cardinals with his bruising defense garnishing 8 steals. Caprio shot an efficient 64% from the floor to tally 19 points.
3) Plainfield – Junior Tyrone Johnson – 6’3” {ER – 18}
Tyrone probably would be rated 1st for this game just based on his leadership ability. His clutch foul shooting (76% for the game). But Johnson shot better with the pressure at its peak in the 4th period and overtime (7 for 9 from the foul line). Johnson dropped 14 points in the 4th and overtime. Johnson also contributed on the boards with 7 rebounds.
4) Plainfield – Sophomore Jahmal Lane – 6’3” {ER – 15}
It probably was a mistake to give Lane a busted lip in the first period. After catching an elbow in the face and forced to the bench to stop the bleeding, Lane returned with inspired play. Lane scored 10 points with an efficient 63% shooting from the floor. Lane also led the team, along with Johnson, in rebounds with 7. Lane at 6’3” may be the top shot blocker in NJ under 6’5”. Lane has 3 games in a row this season with at least one block shot. Lane rejected 3 shots against the Pirates. The Block Party Watch is on.
5) Plainfield – Sophomore Sekou Harris 5’8” {ER – 11}
Sekou “Little Dre” Harris quickness and ball handling ability has proven clutch for the Cards. His steal with the game as good as lost saved the day for the Cardinals. Harris took all quality shots shooting 2 – 3 within the arc and 1 – 2 from behind the arc. Harris was perfect from the foul line. But his timely 3 steals served as a catalyst for victory.
The efficient rating was based on shooting accuracy, foul shooting accuracy, rebounds, assists, steals, defensive intensity, and turnovers.
Seton Hall feature one of the top guards in the state. Sterling Gibbs is being recruited by multiple D1 schools. Sterling was simply sensational. Sterling and Tyrone are in the conversation with Gilchrist of St. Pat’s as the top juniors in NJ.
The most impressive period for the Cardinals was overtime. The Cardinals defense rebounded from a disappointing 4th period by only allowing one shot attempt and no field goals made by the Pirates. The Cardinals shot 2 for 3 from the floor and 4 for 5 from the foul line in the extra session.
The most disappointing period for the Cards was the 4th. Sporting a 5 point lead, Plainfield youth showed. The relentless defense of the Pirates caused multiple turnovers. This sparked a Pirates come back and a near victory.
The Plainfield Fanatic Efficient 5 for the game
1) Seton Hall Prep – Junior Sterling Gibbs – 6’2” {ER – 22}*
Gibbs was the high scorer for the game with 27 points shooting 70 % from below the arc, 50% from the 3 and 4 steals. His play was worth the price of admission.
2) Seton Hall Prep – Senior John Caprio – 6’5” {ER – 20}
Without Caprio the Pirates would have lost by double digits. He did all the dirty work for the Pirates and contributed significantly on the offensive end. Caprio pick the pockets of the Cardinals with his bruising defense garnishing 8 steals. Caprio shot an efficient 64% from the floor to tally 19 points.
3) Plainfield – Junior Tyrone Johnson – 6’3” {ER – 18}
Tyrone probably would be rated 1st for this game just based on his leadership ability. His clutch foul shooting (76% for the game). But Johnson shot better with the pressure at its peak in the 4th period and overtime (7 for 9 from the foul line). Johnson dropped 14 points in the 4th and overtime. Johnson also contributed on the boards with 7 rebounds.
4) Plainfield – Sophomore Jahmal Lane – 6’3” {ER – 15}
It probably was a mistake to give Lane a busted lip in the first period. After catching an elbow in the face and forced to the bench to stop the bleeding, Lane returned with inspired play. Lane scored 10 points with an efficient 63% shooting from the floor. Lane also led the team, along with Johnson, in rebounds with 7. Lane at 6’3” may be the top shot blocker in NJ under 6’5”. Lane has 3 games in a row this season with at least one block shot. Lane rejected 3 shots against the Pirates. The Block Party Watch is on.
5) Plainfield – Sophomore Sekou Harris 5’8” {ER – 11}
Sekou “Little Dre” Harris quickness and ball handling ability has proven clutch for the Cards. His steal with the game as good as lost saved the day for the Cardinals. Harris took all quality shots shooting 2 – 3 within the arc and 1 – 2 from behind the arc. Harris was perfect from the foul line. But his timely 3 steals served as a catalyst for victory.
The efficient rating was based on shooting accuracy, foul shooting accuracy, rebounds, assists, steals, defensive intensity, and turnovers.
*Pics by R. Sears
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