Fanatic Summation of the Plainfield vs. Westfield Game

On a scale of 10, the Cardinals played an 8.5. Plainfield played a good game defensively in the 2nd half to overcome a sluggish 1st half. The Cardinals seemed to settle on jump shots early in the game. The Cards shot selection was not as selective as in previous games. Westfield’s 6’8” Pat Sabatino did affect the interior play of the Cardinals. The Cardinals adjusted well and overcame a game Blue Devil.

The most disappointing period for the Cardinals was the 1st period. Westfield’s Jaraad Rogers and Max Fusaro hit a couple of 3’s while big man Pat Sabatino controlled the interior play on the offensive and defensive end. Westfield defensive efforts cause the Cards to turn the ball over 7 times in the first period. The Blue Devil’s outscored the Cardinals 14 – 9 during the first 8 minutes of the game.

The most impressive period was the 3rd. The Cardinals started off the 2nd half with a 7 – 0 run. Plainfield defensive effort was outstanding. Westfield’s sharp shooter Jaraad Rogers hit for three 3 pointers in the first half. In the 3rd quarter Rogers was only able to get off one shot attempt, a miss three attempt. Plainfield held the Blue Devils to 1 field goal made in the 3rd period. Offensively, Allen Brown and Nate Grant-Dewitt hit a couple of 3’s to spark the Cardinals to 16 3rd period points.


The Plainfield Fanatic Efficient 5 for the game
1) Westfield – Senior Pat Sabatino – 6’8” {ER – 23}
Sabatino played harder as the game went along. Pat had a double-double in points and rebounds. His shooting from the low post was 100% until he missed his first shot of the game late in the 4th period. Pat was the high scorer for the Blue Devils with 16 points with a shooting accuracy of 75%. Pat was the game high rebounder with 10 boards. Pat also contributed with 2 blocks and a steal.

2) Plainfield – Junior Tyrone Johnson – 6’3” {ER – 22}
Tyrone continues to fill up the stat sheet. Johnson actually shot one of his lowest shooting percentages this year at 58% scoring a game high 24 points. Johnson tenacity to get to the rim earned him multiple visits to the charity stripe. Johnson fully obliged by shooting 77% from the foul line. Tyrone’s slight struggle on the offensive end must have made him pick up his defense. Johnson snatched a game high 6 steals to go along with 4 rebounds.

3) Westfield – Senior Jaraad Rogers – 5’11” {ER – 17}
Jaraad’s 3 point shooting effort gave the Cardinals fits in the 1st half. Jaarad hit 3 out of 6 three point attempts and went 2 for 2 from below the arc. Rogers also grabbed 5 boards, 2 steals and 2 assists to help the Blue Devils have an early control of the game.

4) Plainfield – Senior Nate Grant-Dewitt – 6’4” {ER – 15}
Nate’s 3-point career accuracy is well known in the basketball circles. When Nate’s on the floor most teams make a point to not give him open shots. But in this game Nate was the team leader in rebounds with 6 boards. Nate also collected a steal and dropped off an assist.

5) Plainfield – Sophomore Diijon Allen-Jordan 6’5” {ER – 14}
With Pat Sabatino getting Plainfield’s center Justin Sears in foul trouble, Diijon assumed the responsibility of defending Westfield’s big man. Diijon’s quickness and leaping ability gave Sabatino fits. Although Diijon gave up 3 inches to Westfield’s’ Sabatino, Diijon was still able to grab 5 rebounds and shoot at a 50% clip from the floor while only playing 3 periods in the game.

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