Fanatic Summation of the Plainfield vs. St. Patrick Game

On a scale of 10, the Cardinals played a 2.8. Plainfield was ambushed by national power St. Patrick. St. Patrick was led by Duke bound Kyrie Irving. Irving played only ¾ of the game and was not in the starting lineup. He made up for his brief absence by leading all scorers for the game. Michael Gilchrist showed why he could forgo his senior year of high school and go pro over seas if he wishes. The 6’7” junior played a flawless game frustrating the Plainfield Cardinals.

The most disappointing period for the Cardinals was the 2nd period. The usually patient Cardinal offense, panic in the 2nd period after only scoring 3 points in the first 8 minutes. Although the Cardinals nailed 3 three pointers, the up and down game favored the multi weaponry Celtics. Irving, who did not play until late in the 1st period, came out firing and took advantage of the up and down play. The nimble 6’7” Gilchrist was able to score on high percentage slams. The Cardinals were able to score 13 points during the 2nd period but at a price of giving up their defensive tenacity. St. Patrick was able to drop 25 points during that same time frame. This is the most points given up during any 8 minute stretch this year.

The best period was the 3rd. The Cardinals came out of the half playing the game they wanted to play. Plainfield got a big burst from the outstanding shooting of 6’7” senior Mike Williams who dropped 8 points on 4 – 4 shooting. If it was not for the outstanding play of Gilchrist and Plainfield resident Chase Plummer, the Cardinals would have been able to get the score down to single digits. The defensive effort was good during this 3rd period. The Cardinals guards of Sekou Harris, Allen Brown, Mike Price, and Tyrone Johnson were able to keep Irving from scoring during this 8 minute stretch.

The Plainfield Fanatic Efficient 5 for the game
1) St. Patrick – Junior Michael Gilchrist – 6’7” {ER – 33}*
Gilchrist showed that he is the best ball player in the nation. Gilchrist shot a perfect 9 – 9 from the floor. His quickness, leaping ability and agility is superior to most high school athletes. The most impressive thing about Mike is he is not even 80% healthy. Mike also grabbed 7 rebounds, had 3 steals, had 1 rejection, and dropped 1 assist. We should be seeing him on the NBA court in the near future.

2) St. Patrick – Senior Kyrie Irving – 6’3” {ER – 25}
The Duke bound St. Patrick stud showed the fans in attendance his multiple talented skills. Kyrie was hitting every shot attempt from all angles. Irving was almost perfect from the field. Irving scored a game high 21 points shooting 88% from below the arc and 50% from the 3. Kyrie also dropped off 5 assists and grabbed 3 rebounds

3) St. Patrick – Senior Chase Plummer – 6’6” {ER – 23}
Chase was also perfect from the floor with his shooting. But he surprised his home town Cardinals with his outside touch hitting 2 step back 3 pointers. Chase also led the game in rebounds and steals.

4) Plainfield – Sophomore Justin Sears – 6’7” {ER – 16}
Justin is not getting any days off. Sears has faced a barrage of big men all season and today he faced arguably the nation best player. Justin finished the game shooting 4 – 5 from the floor, grabbing 4 boards, garnishing 3 steals and 1 rejection. Justin has at least 1 rejection in every game played this year.

5) St. Patrick – Senior Kevin Boyle 5’11” {ER – 15}
Boyle’s harassing defense on Johnson was the catalyst for the on-slaught the Celtics put on the Cardinals. Boyle disrupted Plainfield’s sets continuously on the defensive end creating multiple turnovers. Offensively, Kevin ran the point as well as you would wish your point guard to do. Boyle dropped a game high 7 of St. Patrick’s 22 assists.

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

*Breaks Tyrone Johnson season high efficiency rating of 28.