Fanatic Summation of the Plainfield vs. Elizabeth Game

On a scale of 10, the Cardinals played an 8.6. Plainfield outscored Elizabeth in all 4 periods. There was a balance scoring attack that featured 3 players in double digit scoring. The defensive effort was just as balance as the Cardinals collected 18 steals, 5 rejections, and out-rebounded the Minutemen 22 – 14.

This was the second consecutive game where all 4 periods displayed a balanced effort by the Cardinals. The most disappointing period would have to be the 3rd. Although the Cardinals outscored the Minutemen 19 – 13, sophomore sharp shooter Sekou Harris left the game with an injury that required medical attention. The shooting of Harris has lifted the Cardinal’s shooting percentage from the perimeter.

The most impressive period was the 2nd. The Cardinals came out firing on all cylinders as they opened the period with an 11 – 0 run to increase their lead to 16 points. Tyrone Johnson did the picking (4 steals in the 2nd period) while sophomore Jahmal Lane did the swishing (8 points on 4 – 4 shooting). The Cardinals outscored the Minutemen 19 – 11.

The Plainfield Fanatic Efficient 5 for the game
1) Plainfield – Sophomore Justin Sears – 6’7” {ER – 20}
Justin scored a team high 14 points on 67% shooting and grabbed a game high 5 rebounds.

2) Plainfield – Junior Tyrone Johnson – 6’3” {ER – 19}
Tyrone was in the mood of taking and giving as Johnson had a game high 5 steals, 4 assists, and shot perfect from below the arc.

3) Plainfield – Sophomore Diijon Allen-Jordan – 6’5” {ER – 16}
Diijon shot an efficient 100% from the floor to go along with his 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 rejections.

4) Elizabeth – Sophomore Hakeem Rodgers – 6’4” {ER – 15}
Hakeem led the Minutemen in scoring with 12 points. Rodgers was perfect with shooting for the game. Rodgers shot 100% from the floor and the free throw line while only committing 1 turnover.

5) Elizabeth – Junior J.R. Pringley – 6’6” {ER – 10}
Pringley shot 63% from the floor while leading the Minutemen in rebounds.


The efficiency rating is base on points scored, shooting accuracy, foul shooting accuracy, rebounds, assists, steals, defensive intensity, and assist – turnover ratio.