Fanatic Summation of the Plainfield vs Paul Robeson (NY) Game

Plainfield converted 16 shots below the arc to Robeson’s 15. Plainfield connected on 4 3-point conversions to Robeson’s 2.

Where did the Cardinals win this game? The free throw shooting was still dismal but the amount of times the Card’s got to the foul line gave them an advantage in free throws made. The Cards made 16 free throw’s to Robeson’s 11. The Card’s continue to dominate the boards as they were able to out rebound Robeson 39 – 24. The Cardinals interior defense was also outstanding as Plainfield rejected 10 shots. Balance scoring also played a major factor with 3 players scoring in double digits and 1 player just missing the double digit plateau by 1.

Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5

1) Robeson – Senior Sean Pond 5’11” {ER-25}
Sean bears a striking resemblance to Memphis University freshman starting point guard Joe Jackson. The similarities do not stop there. Sean lightning quickness was able to give him 63% shooting below the arc and 50% shooting from the 3 point line. Sean also shot 9 – 10 (90%) from the free throw line which gave him a game high 22 points scored. Sean was named Robeson player of the game for Robeson.

2) Robeson – Senior Christopher Miller 6’4” {ER-23}
Miller did not let Plainfield’s height advantage stop him from giving an efficient performance. Miller shot 5 – 7 (71%) from the floor, grabbed 8 rebounds and committed no turnovers. Miller may have increased his performance if he did not foul out early in the 4th period.

3) Plainfield – Junior Diijon Allen-Jordan 6’5” {ER-22}
Diijon shot 50% from the field, grabbed 8 rebounds, dropped 3 assists, and rejected a game high 5 shots. Diijon was named Robeson player of the game for the Cardinals

4) Plainfield – Junior Jahmal Lane 6’3” {ER-19}
Jahmal has given the Cardinal fans his best back to back performance in his 3 years as a varsity player. Lane shot 50% below the arc and expanded his game to shoot 67% from behind the arc to give him a team high 14 points. Lane also grabbed 7 rebounds.

5) Plainfield - Junior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-14}
Sekou was perfect with his shooting below the arc and went 5-6 (83%) from the free throw line. Sekou was very efficient running the point by committing no turnovers.