Fanatic Summation of the Plainfield vs. Rahway Game

On a scale of 10, the Cardinals played a 9.3. Plainfield played a very good game defensively and offensively. Not forcing the issue on offense, the Cardinals were very selective with their shot attempts. While defensively they were making it difficult for Rahway to score with out their shot being contested. Plainfield had the height advantage and used it to dominate the boards and reject multiple shots.

The most disappointing period for the Cardinals was the 3rd period. Rahway’s Kasim Smith sharp shooting made the Cardinals rethink their zone defense. The Cardinals were not outscored but Smith’s two 3 pointers helped Rahway even up the 3rd period scoring 11 – 11.

The most impressive period was the 2nd. The Cardinals shot an impressive 3 – 3 from behind the arc. Johnson & Johnson (Tyrone & Terrill) combined for the bombs. Mike Price forced the issue during this period with his aggressive on the ball defense and penetrating moves offensively. Price filled up every stat on the stat sheet from steals, points, rejections, rebounds, and dishing. The Cardinals outscored Rahway 20 – 11 during their most impressive period of the day.



The Plainfield Fanatic Efficient 5 for the game
1) Plainfield – Junior Tyrone Johnson – 6’3” {ER – 28}*
Johnson keeps playing his efficient game very quietly. Tyrone shot a blistering 88% missing only 1 shot attempt below the arc. With his fingers feeling on fire, his heat check shots from behind the arc were nearly as accurate as his lay-ups. Johnson shot 67% from the three. With 0 turnovers committed, Johnson minimized any errors. The Union County Detective squad is investigating the game high 5 steals by Johnson. Johnson’s efficiency rating is the highest this season out doing Linden’s Qadeer Lewis ER of 26.

2) Plainfield – Senior Mike Price – 6’2” {ER – 15}
Mike Price defensive skills have been on display since he helped his Jefferson Elementary School with the Elementary City Basketball Championship when he was a 5th grader. Price had a complete balance game. Mike shot 60% from below the arc. I guess he felt that he should shoot from deeper range to increase his accuracy as Price was perfect from behind the arc. The 6’2 Price also showed his leaping ability by leading the game in rebounds.

3) Rahway – Senior Halcerom Kornegey – 5’11” {ER – 11}
Kornegey shot 50% from behind the arc while shooting 75% below the arc. Kornegey also led the game in assist and was only second to Mike Price in steals with 4.

4) Plainfield – Sophomore Justin Sears – 6’7” {ER – 10}
Justin is playing the role of big man well in his first year of varsity experience. Sears shot 67% from the floor. Sears also led the game in rejections with 3 blocks. Justin also was second to the high flying Price in rebounds for the game.

5) Plainfield – Senior Michael Williams 6’7” {ER – 6}
Williams’s length, quickness and jumping ability caused havoc against the Indians. Williams helped prevent Rahway from achieving any high percentage shot attempts. His versatility to stick his opponents low or to recover to guard on the perimeter proved important in holding their second consecutive opponent below 40 points.

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

*Season High Rating