Fanatic Summation of the Plainfield vs. Elizabeth Game

December 23, 2010

Plainfield converted 14 shots below the arc to Elizabeth’s 11. Plainfield connected on 7 3-point conversions to Elizabeth’s 4.

Where did the Cardinals win this game? They were able to compensate the poor free throw shooting and a high number of turnovers with their defense. Allen “Lock em Down” Brown was missed in the Westfield game but his presence in the Elizabeth game helped the Cardinals on the defensive end. The Cardinals interior defense was exceptional. The Cards totaled 14 rejections and altered nearly every attempt in the paint. The Cards also out rebounded Minutemen 40 to 13.

Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5

1) Plainfield – Junior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-22}
Justin again had a game high in rebounds with 17. Justin tallied 13 points on 63% shooting from the field. Sears also rejected 2 shots.

2) Plainfield – Junior Jahmal Lane 6’3” {ER-22}
Jahmal gave one of the most balance efforts this season. Jahmal connected for a 75% clip from the field on 3 for 4 shooting. He equaled that from the charity line connecting also for 3 out of 4 attempts. Lane also contributed a game high 4 assists, grabbed 7 rebounds, and rejected 3 shots while only committing 2 turnovers.

3) Plainfield – Junior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-16}
Sekou shot 60% below the arc, 50% from the beyond the arc, and was perfect from the foul line while only committing 2 turnovers for the game from his guard position. Sekou was the game high scorer with 17 points.

4) Elizabeth – Senior Jamal Harmon 6’3” {ER-14}
Harmon’s hustle kept the Minutemen in the game early. Harmon shot 75% from the field and grabbed a team high 5 rebounds.

5) Plainfield - Junior 6’5” Diijon Allen-Jordan {ER-12}
Diijon was a major factor in turning away many shots by Elizabeth. Diijon grabbed 7 rebounds and rejected an astounding game high 6 shots to lead the best defensive effort of the Cardinals this season.