A Fanatic Summation of the Governor Livingston vs Plainfield Game

Plainfield won the field goals made comparison by +5. Plainfield converted 22 field goals to Governor Livingston's 17. Both teams were even with 3-points made. Both teams converted 2 3-pointers.

Where did the Cardinals win this game? The Cardinals lost only their 2nd rebounding battle this season. This was much in cause to 6'10" senior Kevin Ferguson of Governor Livingston. His length posed a lot of problems and fortified the Governor Livingston's zone defense. But the Cardinals won this game on converting off of forced turnovers. The Cards had a whopping 16 steals and were able to convert on over 90% of them from either field goals or from the foul line. Justin Seas and Dii'Jon Allen-Jordan was also a factor in the critical 4th period. Both Justin and Dii'Jon contained Ferguson and won the rebounding battle when it was needed the most.

Cardinal Famatic Efficient 5

1) Plainfield - Junior Justin Sears 6'8" {ER-38}*
Various players have come up big for the Cardinals this season. It was Justin's turn to give a great performance. Justin gave his career best performance in front of scouts from Princeton and Boston University against one of the best big men in the county, Governor Livingston's 6'10" Kevin Ferguson. Sears nearly earned his patented "Double-Double" in the 4th period alone. During the final 8 minute stretch Sears grabbed 10 rebounds and scored 7 crucial points. Sears completed the game shooting 56% from the floor with a game high 22 points and a game high 17 rebounds. Sears also had 4 steals and dished 1 assist. All this was done with only 1 turnover committed.

2) Governor Livingston - Senior Kevin Ferguson 6'10" {ER-24}
Kevin surprised the Cardinals faithful with his fluidity around the basket. With a wing span just short of a seven footer, Ferguson caused multiple problems for the Cardinals on both ends of the floor. Kevin scored a team high tying 15 points on 55% shooting from the floor. Kevin also had a team high 13 rebounds,, dropped 2 assists, and 1 rejection to lead the Highlanders to the near upset.

3) Plainfield - Junior Sekou Harris 6'0" {ER-20}
Sekou came up clutch in the final period as he connected on 6 for 6 free throws to ice the game. Sekou finished the game shooting a perfect 7-7 from the free throw line. Along with his 60% shooting from the field, Sekou totaled 16 points, 2 steals, and a game high 5 assists. Harris played an efficient game with a 5-2 assist to turnover ratio.

4) Plainfield - Junior Dii'Jon Allen-Jordan 6'5" {ER-17}
Dii'Jon provided the backup support for Justin Sears on the long Kevin Ferguson. Dii'Jon scored an efficient 12 points, grabbed 3 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 assist, and a game high 2 rejections which was all done while committing 0 turnovers.

5) Governor Livingston - Senior Brendan Dilandro 6'4" {ER-15}
Dilandro scored 8 points but his Charles Oakley like contributions had the Highlanders primed for the upset. Brendan connected at an 80% clip from the field, grabbed 7 rebounds, and committed only 1 turnover to give a very good efficient performance.


*Breaks a season high set by Jahmal Lane {31}. This is the 2nd best ER performance in 2 years of computation. Tyrone Johnson's {ER-36} was previously the 2nd highest ranking in 2 years.

St. Patrick graduate and arguably the best guard in the NCAA, Kyrie Irving, holds the all time ER record of 40.

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