Fanatic Summation of the Scotch Plains – Fanwood vs. Plainfield Game

Plainfield played a near perfect game. On a scale of 10, the Cards played a 9.7.
In fairness to the Raiders, they lost their entire starting 5. But in fairness to the Cardinals they lost one of the best play makers in the state, Isaiah Epps (Hardgrave Military Academy Prep – Pitt commit), sharp shooter Anthony Baskerville, big men and top rebounders and shot blockers Khalid Muhammed and Jabril Elliot.

The most impressive period for the Lubreski defensive minded Cardinals was the 2nd. They held the Raiders to zero field goals made.

The most disappointing period for the Cards was the first. The Raiders shot near perfect in the opening period taking a 9 – 8 lead at the end of 1.

The Plainfield Fanatic Efficient 5 for the game
1) Plainfield – Senior Nate Grant-Dewitt – 6’4” {ER - 18)
Nate was the high scorer of the game with 17 points shooting 60 % from below the arc, 75% from the 3 and perfect from the foul line.

2) Plainfield – Sophomore Justin Sears – 6’7” {ER – 18}
At only 15 years old, the 6’7” sophomore is playing above the rim. Sears shot 67% from the floor, was perfect from the foul line with a block shot, a steal, and 6 rebounds.

3) Plainfield – Junior Tyrone Johnson – 6’3” {ER – 16}
Playing the guard position and playing above the rim is a lethal combination in high school basketball. Dunking with ease or slamming it in a crowd is nothing new to the Plainfield fans when it comes to Johnson. Johnson excited the crowd with his dunking ability. But he is also an unselfish player. Johnson dropped 4 assists, 3 steals and scored 11 exciting points.

4) Plainfield – Sophomore Jamal Lane – 6’3” {ER – 16}
Playing his 2nd season as a varsity player, Lane has experience beyond most sophomores. His 11 rebounds led all players. His exciting moves in the paint helped contribute 8 points and defensive intensity gave him a game high 4 steals.

5) Plainfield – Senior Mike Williams – 6’7” {ER – 11}
Mike combined with Justin to form the twin towers for the Cardinals. With the sophomore tandem of Lane and Sears combining for 18 rebounds, Mike Williams patrolled the paint and started his own block party. Mike rejected 4 shots in less than 3 quarters of play. To add to his efficient play, Mike did not commit any turnovers.

The efficient rating {ER} was based on shooting percentage, rebounds, assists, steals, defensive intensity, and turnovers.