Fanatic Summation of the Cardinal McCarrick vs. Plainfield Game

On a scale of 10, the Cardinals played an 8.1. Plainfield played a good game defensively in the 1st half to hold Cardinal McCarrick to 17 points. The Cardinals seemed to settle on jump shots early in the game for the second consecutive contest. The Cards shot selection was not as selective as in previous games. Cardinal McCarrick 6’6” Morece Isaac held his own against the triple towers of Allen-Jordan, Williams and Sears.

The most disappointing period for the Cardinals was the 4th period. Plainfield usually puts the game on ice in the final period but Cardinal McCarrick outscored the Cardinals 14 - 10. This is only the second game the Cards were outscored in the final period this season.

The most impressive period was the 1st. The Cardinals started off the game with their defense leading the way. The Cardinals controlled the glass out-rebounding their opponent 7 – 3 which led to the Cards 14 – 7 run in the first 8 minutes of the game.

The Plainfield Fanatic Efficient 5 for the game
1) Plainfield – Sophomore Justin Sears – 6’7” {ER – 22}
With Johnson out, Justin led the Cardinals offensively. Justin was the game high scorer with 16 points shooting 67% from the floor. Sears also grabbed 5 rebounds and rejected 4 shots

2) Cardinal McCarrick – Senior Morece Isaac – 6’6” {ER – 22}
Morece scored a team high 15 points shooting 50% from the floor and 75% from the foul line. Morece controlled the glass with his game high 8 rebounds. Morece also had 4 rejections to go along with 2 steals affecting the Cardinals offensive game.

3) Plainfield – Sophomore Diijon Allen-Jordan – 6’5” {ER – 15}
Diijon took the role of Mr. Clutch by hitting his foul shots down the stretch to seal the victory. Diijon shot 86% (4 for 5 in the final 5 minutes) from the charity line for the game. The 6’5” sophomore shot 50% from the floor, 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 rejections.

4) Plainfield – Junior Allen Brown – 6’0” {ER – 15}
Better known as "Lock Down Brown" for his defensive efforts, Allen played one of his most efficient game this season offensively. Allen shot 67% from the floor and was perfect from the foul line to help the team shoot an efficient 75% from the freebie line. Allen also dropped off 4 assists

5) Plainfield – Senior Mike Price 6’1” {ER – 13}
Mike’s defensive effort was probably one of the main reasons the Cardinals won the game. Mike had a game high 6 steals. His defense on Cardinal McCarrick’s guards held Cardinal McCarrick’s shooting percentage below 30%. Price’s deceptive leaping ability helped him have a team high 7 rebounds. Mike also dropped off 3 assists.

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