The field goals made comparison was even. Plainfield and Jefferson converted 19 field goals each. Plainfield had the edge in the free throw conversion comparison. Plainfield converted 19 free throws compared to Jeffrson's 9. Plainfield lost the 3-point conversion comparison by 4 shots. Plainfield converted 4 3-pointers to Jefferson's 8.
Where did the Cardinals loose this game? Although the Cardinals shot a respectable 70% from the free throw line, there were still 8 missed foul shots. The next factor was the peremiter defense of the Cards. Jefferson shot 47% from the 3-point mark. The last factor was Jefferson's balance attack. 4 players from the Brooklyn school had double digit scoring with one player missing double digits by 1 field goal. Jefferson also had 2 other players that were short of the double digit plateau by 2 field goals. The Cardinals had to man up on defense not knowing who would be the go to at the end of the game. Give Jefferson credit as they were able to spread the floor and create a good shot for the game winner.
Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5
1) Plainfield - Junior Dii'Jon Allen-Jordan 6'6" {ER-30}
Dii'Jon scored a game high 24 points on 69% shooting from the floor. Dii'Jon grabbed 7 rebounds and had a game high 4 rejections. His 2 handed block of a shot attempt by the 6'10" Edson Avila was pinned at the top of the box which had the crowd amazed!
2) Plainfield - Junior Sekou Harris 6'0" {ER-19}
Sekou shot an impressive 10-10 from the free throw line for the game. When the pressure was on in the final period, Sekou "ICE Berg" Harris shot 6 for 6 from the free throw line. Sekou finished with 20 points, a game high tying 3 steals (Thomas Jefferson Eric Turpin also with 3 steals), and a game high tying 5 assists (Thomas Jefferson Davontay Grace also with 5 assists).
3) Thomas Jefferson (NY) - Junior Davontay Grace 6'3" {ER-18}
Davontay scored a team high tying 14 points (Thaddeus Hall also scored 14 points) on 100% shooting below the arc and 60% shooting from beyond the arc. Grace also grabbed 4 rebounds and dished out a game high tying 5 assists. Davontay 2- point pull up jumper at the buzzer was the game winning shot!
4) Thomas Jefferson (NY) - Senior Eric Turpin 6'4" {ER-14}
Eric shot 63% from the floor to score 12 points. Eric also grabbed a team high 7 rebounds, picked up 3 steals and dropped 2 assists.
5) Plainfield - Junior Jahmal Lane 6'3" {ER-12}
Jahmal scored 10 points on 67% shooting from 2-point range and 50% shooting from 3-point range. Jahmal also grabbed 4 rebounds, dropped 2 assists, and rejected 2 shots.
The efficiency rating is base on points scored, shooting accuracy, foul shooting accuracy, rebounds, assists, steals, defensive intensity, and assist - turnover ratio.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
A Fanatic Summation of the Plainfield vs Linden Game
The field goals made comparison was even. Plainfield and Linden converted 11 field goals. Free throw conversion comparison was also even. The only difference in this game was Plainfield won the 3-point conversion comparison by 1-shot. Plainfield converted 4 3-pointers to Linden's 3.
Where did the Carrdinals win this game? With the amount of field goals made nearly identical in all categories you would have to dig deeper to see why the Cardinals were able to pull off the win. The Cardinals were more efficient in shooting the rock. The Cardinals shot 44% below the arc compared to Linden's 39%. The 3-point shooting was even more of a discrepancy in favor of the Cardinals. Plainfield shot 33% from beyond the arc while Linden shot 20%. Allen Brown's 67% shooting from the 3-point line was a big plus for the Cardinals.
Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5
1) Plainfield - Junior Justin Sears 6'8" {ER-18}
Justin scored 8 points on 50% shooting from the floor. Sears grabbed a game high 8 rebounds, dropped 2 assists and rejected a game high tying 2 shots (Dii'Jon Allen-Jordan & Denzel Christian also with 2 rejections).
2) Plainfield - Junior Jahmal Lane 6'3" {ER-17}
Jahmal scored 10 points on 60% shooting from the floor. Lane also grabbed 7 rebounds and dropped 2 assists.
3) Linden - Senior J.R. Pringley 6'8" {ER-16}
The Elizabeth transfer scored a game high 13 points on 57% shooting from below the arc. Pringley also grabbed a team high 7 rebounds.
4) Linden - Senior Rodney Sanders 6'3" {ER-14}
The high flying sharp shooter scored 10 points. Sanders shot 75% from the foul line and grabbed 4 rebounds.
5) Plainfield - Junior Dii'Jon Allen-Jordan 6'6" {ER-12}
Dii'Jon Scored a team high 11 points shooting 50% from the floor. Dii'Jon also rejected a game high tying 2 shots.
The efficiency rating is base on points scored, shooting accuracy, foul shooting accuracy, rebounds, assists, steals, defensive intensity, and assist-turnover ratio.
Where did the Carrdinals win this game? With the amount of field goals made nearly identical in all categories you would have to dig deeper to see why the Cardinals were able to pull off the win. The Cardinals were more efficient in shooting the rock. The Cardinals shot 44% below the arc compared to Linden's 39%. The 3-point shooting was even more of a discrepancy in favor of the Cardinals. Plainfield shot 33% from beyond the arc while Linden shot 20%. Allen Brown's 67% shooting from the 3-point line was a big plus for the Cardinals.
Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5
1) Plainfield - Junior Justin Sears 6'8" {ER-18}
Justin scored 8 points on 50% shooting from the floor. Sears grabbed a game high 8 rebounds, dropped 2 assists and rejected a game high tying 2 shots (Dii'Jon Allen-Jordan & Denzel Christian also with 2 rejections).
2) Plainfield - Junior Jahmal Lane 6'3" {ER-17}
Jahmal scored 10 points on 60% shooting from the floor. Lane also grabbed 7 rebounds and dropped 2 assists.
3) Linden - Senior J.R. Pringley 6'8" {ER-16}
The Elizabeth transfer scored a game high 13 points on 57% shooting from below the arc. Pringley also grabbed a team high 7 rebounds.
4) Linden - Senior Rodney Sanders 6'3" {ER-14}
The high flying sharp shooter scored 10 points. Sanders shot 75% from the foul line and grabbed 4 rebounds.
5) Plainfield - Junior Dii'Jon Allen-Jordan 6'6" {ER-12}
Dii'Jon Scored a team high 11 points shooting 50% from the floor. Dii'Jon also rejected a game high tying 2 shots.
The efficiency rating is base on points scored, shooting accuracy, foul shooting accuracy, rebounds, assists, steals, defensive intensity, and assist-turnover ratio.
A Fanatic Summation of the Plainfield vs Chester Game
Plainfield loss the field goals made comparison by -8 (-16 points). Plainfield converted 12 field goals to Chester's 20. Maurice Nelson's (Orlando Magic Jameer Nelson little brother) connected on 4 shots beyond the arc to help Chester edge Plainfield in the 3-point shooting comparison. The Cardinals were -2 in the 3-point conversion comparison. Chester connected on 6 3-pointers. The Cardinals converted 4.
Where did the Cardinals loose this game? Early foul trouble doomed the Cardinals. Dii'Jon Allen-Jordan and Justin Sears were in foul trouble early in the 2nd period with the Cardinals leading 22-21. The rest was history as by the end of the half, Chester was in the lead 46-23. The Cardinals did make a strong come back outscoring their opponent from Pennsylvania 44-29 in the second half. But it was not enough.
Cardinal Fanatic 5
1) Chester - Senior Maurice Nelson 5'11". {ER-25}
Nelson scored a game high 20 points on perfect shooting below the arc and 57% shooting from beyond the arc. Nelson also picked up a game high 6 steals.
2) Plainfield - Junior Dii'Jon Allen-Jordan 6'6" {ER-24}
Dii'Jon continues to expand his game. Dii'Jon scored 16 points shooting 67% from the floor and 89% from the free throw line. Dii'Jon also had a team high 4 steals and a game high 3 rejections.
3) Plainfield - Junior Justin Sears. 6'8" {ER-23}
Justin scored a team high 17 points and earned a double-double by grabbing a game high 12 rebounds. Justin also picked up 2 steals and added 2 rejections to his stat line before fouling out with 2 1/2 minutes remaining in the game.
4) Chester - Sophomore Rondae Jefferson 6'6" {ER-20}
The 6'6" guard earned a double-double by scoring 10 points on 60% shooting from the field and grabbed a team high 11 rebounds. Rondae also added 5 steals to his stat line. Rondae should be a player to watch in the years to come!!
5) Chester - Senior Dequann Walker 6'4" {ER-15}
Dequann scored 10 points on perfect shooting from the floor. Dequann also grabbed 4 rebounds and dished out 2 assists.
The efficiency rating is base on points scored, shooting accuracy, foul shooting accuracy, rebounds, assists, steals, defensive intensity, and assist-turnover ratio.
Where did the Cardinals loose this game? Early foul trouble doomed the Cardinals. Dii'Jon Allen-Jordan and Justin Sears were in foul trouble early in the 2nd period with the Cardinals leading 22-21. The rest was history as by the end of the half, Chester was in the lead 46-23. The Cardinals did make a strong come back outscoring their opponent from Pennsylvania 44-29 in the second half. But it was not enough.
Cardinal Fanatic 5
1) Chester - Senior Maurice Nelson 5'11". {ER-25}
Nelson scored a game high 20 points on perfect shooting below the arc and 57% shooting from beyond the arc. Nelson also picked up a game high 6 steals.
2) Plainfield - Junior Dii'Jon Allen-Jordan 6'6" {ER-24}
Dii'Jon continues to expand his game. Dii'Jon scored 16 points shooting 67% from the floor and 89% from the free throw line. Dii'Jon also had a team high 4 steals and a game high 3 rejections.
3) Plainfield - Junior Justin Sears. 6'8" {ER-23}
Justin scored a team high 17 points and earned a double-double by grabbing a game high 12 rebounds. Justin also picked up 2 steals and added 2 rejections to his stat line before fouling out with 2 1/2 minutes remaining in the game.
4) Chester - Sophomore Rondae Jefferson 6'6" {ER-20}
The 6'6" guard earned a double-double by scoring 10 points on 60% shooting from the field and grabbed a team high 11 rebounds. Rondae also added 5 steals to his stat line. Rondae should be a player to watch in the years to come!!
5) Chester - Senior Dequann Walker 6'4" {ER-15}
Dequann scored 10 points on perfect shooting from the floor. Dequann also grabbed 4 rebounds and dished out 2 assists.
The efficiency rating is base on points scored, shooting accuracy, foul shooting accuracy, rebounds, assists, steals, defensive intensity, and assist-turnover ratio.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Fanatic Summation of the Plainfield vs St. Patrick Game
Plainfield loss the field goals made comparison by -3. Plainfield converted 15 field goals to St. Pat’s 18. Derrick Gordon’s hot shooting from beyond the arc had the Celtics double up on the Cardinals 3-points made. The Cardinals were a -3 in the 3-point conversion comparison. St. Pat’s connected on 9 3-pointers. The Cardinals converted 4.
Where did the Cardinals loose this game? The Cardinals strategy to limit or make it as difficult as possible for Michael Gilchrist to explode offensively worked. Gilchrist scored a conservative 16 points. But no one expected Derrick Gordon to shoot 3-pointers like lay-ups. Derrick’s hot shooting from beyond the arc nullified the good effort the Cards gave to slow down one of the best players in the nation. Every other category was near or close to being even. But the 3-ball and the efficiency that St. Pats shot it at was a major reason for the Cardinals not pulling off the upset.
Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5
1) St. Patrick – Senior Derrick Gordon 6’3” {ER-31}
If Derrick continues to shoot lights out as he exhibited against Plainfield, he will be the 3rd Plainfield native to be named First Team All-State in the last 2 years and the 2nd in his household in the last decade. Plainfield strategy to slow down Michael Gilchrist worked to a point but Derrick took advantage of open shots. Derrick scored a game high 28 points connecting for 50% of his shots below the arc, and sizzling for 83% of his shots from beyond the arc. Derrick continued his hot hand by being perfect from the foul line (4 – 4). Derrick also grabbed 4 rebounds and dished out 4 assists. Derrick had an impressive 4-1 assist to turnover ratio.
2) St. Patrick – Senior Michael Gilchrist 6’8” {ER-21}
Gilchrist is starting to find out that he will be doubled, tripled, and even quadrupled covered at times for opponents to slow him down. But Gilchrist can not be stopped completely. Michael scored 16 points on 60% shooting from the floor and 4-4 shooting from the foul line. Gilchrist also grabbed a team high 6 rebounds, picked up 2 steals, and dropped off 3 assists.
3) Plainfield – Junior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-17}
Sears earned a double-double against a 6’10”, 6’9”, and 6’8” front line. Sears scored a team high tying 13 points (Sekou Harris also with 13 points) on 67% shooting from the floor. Justin matched his point total with his rebounding effort. Justin grabbed a game high 13 rebounds.
4) Plainfield – Junior Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan 6’5” {ER-17}
If you mention Justin, Dii’Jon is in the same breathe. If you mention Dii’Jon, Justin is sure to follow. Dii’Jon scored 12 points on 50% shooting from the floor. Dii’Jon also grabbed 5 rebounds, picked up 2 steals, dropped off a team high tying 4 assists (Allen Brown also with 4 assists), and rejected a team high tying 2 shots (Denzel Christian also with 2 rejections.
5) St. Patrick – Senior Jarrel Lane 6’1” {ER-15}
Jarrel was the floor general that helped break open a close game. The point guard scored 8 points on perfect shooting below the arc and 50% shooting from beyond the arc. Lane also grabbed 4 rebounds and dished out 3 assists.
The efficiency rating is base on points scored, shooting accuracy, foul shooting accuracy, rebounds, assists, steals, defensive intensity, and assist – turnover ratio.
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Where did the Cardinals loose this game? The Cardinals strategy to limit or make it as difficult as possible for Michael Gilchrist to explode offensively worked. Gilchrist scored a conservative 16 points. But no one expected Derrick Gordon to shoot 3-pointers like lay-ups. Derrick’s hot shooting from beyond the arc nullified the good effort the Cards gave to slow down one of the best players in the nation. Every other category was near or close to being even. But the 3-ball and the efficiency that St. Pats shot it at was a major reason for the Cardinals not pulling off the upset.
Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5
1) St. Patrick – Senior Derrick Gordon 6’3” {ER-31}
If Derrick continues to shoot lights out as he exhibited against Plainfield, he will be the 3rd Plainfield native to be named First Team All-State in the last 2 years and the 2nd in his household in the last decade. Plainfield strategy to slow down Michael Gilchrist worked to a point but Derrick took advantage of open shots. Derrick scored a game high 28 points connecting for 50% of his shots below the arc, and sizzling for 83% of his shots from beyond the arc. Derrick continued his hot hand by being perfect from the foul line (4 – 4). Derrick also grabbed 4 rebounds and dished out 4 assists. Derrick had an impressive 4-1 assist to turnover ratio.
2) St. Patrick – Senior Michael Gilchrist 6’8” {ER-21}
Gilchrist is starting to find out that he will be doubled, tripled, and even quadrupled covered at times for opponents to slow him down. But Gilchrist can not be stopped completely. Michael scored 16 points on 60% shooting from the floor and 4-4 shooting from the foul line. Gilchrist also grabbed a team high 6 rebounds, picked up 2 steals, and dropped off 3 assists.
3) Plainfield – Junior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-17}
Sears earned a double-double against a 6’10”, 6’9”, and 6’8” front line. Sears scored a team high tying 13 points (Sekou Harris also with 13 points) on 67% shooting from the floor. Justin matched his point total with his rebounding effort. Justin grabbed a game high 13 rebounds.
4) Plainfield – Junior Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan 6’5” {ER-17}
If you mention Justin, Dii’Jon is in the same breathe. If you mention Dii’Jon, Justin is sure to follow. Dii’Jon scored 12 points on 50% shooting from the floor. Dii’Jon also grabbed 5 rebounds, picked up 2 steals, dropped off a team high tying 4 assists (Allen Brown also with 4 assists), and rejected a team high tying 2 shots (Denzel Christian also with 2 rejections.
5) St. Patrick – Senior Jarrel Lane 6’1” {ER-15}
Jarrel was the floor general that helped break open a close game. The point guard scored 8 points on perfect shooting below the arc and 50% shooting from beyond the arc. Lane also grabbed 4 rebounds and dished out 3 assists.
The efficiency rating is base on points scored, shooting accuracy, foul shooting accuracy, rebounds, assists, steals, defensive intensity, and assist – turnover ratio.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
A Fanatic Summation of the Elizabeth vs Plainfield Game
Plainfield won the field goals made comparison by +10. Plainfield converted 20 field goals to Elizabeth’s 10. Elizabeth was able to keep the game close with the hot shooting of Hakeem Rogers. Rogers’s hot shooting from deep gave the Minutemen the advantage of treys made. The Cardinals were a -3 in the 3-point conversion comparison. Elizabeth connected on 7 3-pointers. The Cardinals converted 4.
Where did the Cardinals win this game? The Cardinals continue to play sluggish within conference play. Elizabeth shot well and battle with the Cardinals on pure hustle on both ends of the floor. The Minutemen was in shape for the upset with the lead entering the 4th period. The sense of urgency must have been expressed during the intermission between the 3rd and 4th period. The Cardinals came out with an exponential defensive effort and hustle. Again, the bench provided a spark as Chad Lewis and Phillip “The Microwave” Tharpe initiated a rally. Chad battled the physical play of the Minutemen by using his strength to hold off his opponents. This sparked Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan and Justin Sears to dominate on the boards. The Microwave Tharpe initiated a 16-0 run the put the game away with a corner 3-pointer that hit nothing but net. Sekou then followed with a trey of his own with Jahmal Lane, Dii’Jon, and Justin converting on nearly all attempts within the paint.
Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5
1) Plainfield – Junior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-30}
Sears has put up the most 30+ ER ratings in the past 2 years. Mr. Double-Double continues his statistical feat by scoring a team high 20 points on 50% shooting from the field. Justin gave a Magic like performance by grabbing a game high 14 rebounds while dishing out a game high 5 assists.
2) Plainfield – Junior Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan 6’6” {ER-23}
Dii’Jon “The Rejecter” Allen-Jordan and Justin “Double Mint” Sears has formed what is now known as the Dynamic Duel. One of Justin game high 5 assists was converted with an emphatic baseline 2 handed slam dunk by the high flying Allen-Jordan. Dii’Jon scored 15 points on 55% shooting from the floor. Allen-Jordan also had a game high 4 steals and a game high 3 rejections to go along with 9 rebounds.
3) Elizabeth – Sophomore Hakeem Rogers 6’2” {ER-21}
The further back Hakeem shot the rock, the higher his shooting percentage. Rogers shot 40% below the arc but shot a warm 56% from behind the arc. Rogers hit several 3-pointers that were will behind the professional 3-point line. Rogers connected from deep 5 times which had the Minutemen on the verge of the upset. Hakeem scored 26 points to lead all scorers.
4) Plainfield – Junior Jahmal Lane 6’3” {ER-19}
Jahmal continues to let the game stay within the frame work of the plan. Not forcing any shots, Jahmal shot an efficient 57% from the field to tally 9 points to go along with 7 rebounds.
5) Elizabeth – Senior Malik Wineglass 6’7” {ER-15}
Wineglass foul trouble was a major factor in the Cardinals holding off the Minutemen. Malik battled admirable in the middle helping the Minutemen attain the lead entering the 4th period. Malik led the Minutemen with 9 rebounds and 2 rejections to help Elizabeth hold their own in the paint.
The efficiency rating is base on points scored, shooting accuracy, foul shooting accuracy, rebounds, assists, steals, defensive intensity, and assist – turnover ratio.
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Where did the Cardinals win this game? The Cardinals continue to play sluggish within conference play. Elizabeth shot well and battle with the Cardinals on pure hustle on both ends of the floor. The Minutemen was in shape for the upset with the lead entering the 4th period. The sense of urgency must have been expressed during the intermission between the 3rd and 4th period. The Cardinals came out with an exponential defensive effort and hustle. Again, the bench provided a spark as Chad Lewis and Phillip “The Microwave” Tharpe initiated a rally. Chad battled the physical play of the Minutemen by using his strength to hold off his opponents. This sparked Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan and Justin Sears to dominate on the boards. The Microwave Tharpe initiated a 16-0 run the put the game away with a corner 3-pointer that hit nothing but net. Sekou then followed with a trey of his own with Jahmal Lane, Dii’Jon, and Justin converting on nearly all attempts within the paint.
Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5
1) Plainfield – Junior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-30}
Sears has put up the most 30+ ER ratings in the past 2 years. Mr. Double-Double continues his statistical feat by scoring a team high 20 points on 50% shooting from the field. Justin gave a Magic like performance by grabbing a game high 14 rebounds while dishing out a game high 5 assists.
2) Plainfield – Junior Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan 6’6” {ER-23}
Dii’Jon “The Rejecter” Allen-Jordan and Justin “Double Mint” Sears has formed what is now known as the Dynamic Duel. One of Justin game high 5 assists was converted with an emphatic baseline 2 handed slam dunk by the high flying Allen-Jordan. Dii’Jon scored 15 points on 55% shooting from the floor. Allen-Jordan also had a game high 4 steals and a game high 3 rejections to go along with 9 rebounds.
3) Elizabeth – Sophomore Hakeem Rogers 6’2” {ER-21}
The further back Hakeem shot the rock, the higher his shooting percentage. Rogers shot 40% below the arc but shot a warm 56% from behind the arc. Rogers hit several 3-pointers that were will behind the professional 3-point line. Rogers connected from deep 5 times which had the Minutemen on the verge of the upset. Hakeem scored 26 points to lead all scorers.
4) Plainfield – Junior Jahmal Lane 6’3” {ER-19}
Jahmal continues to let the game stay within the frame work of the plan. Not forcing any shots, Jahmal shot an efficient 57% from the field to tally 9 points to go along with 7 rebounds.
5) Elizabeth – Senior Malik Wineglass 6’7” {ER-15}
Wineglass foul trouble was a major factor in the Cardinals holding off the Minutemen. Malik battled admirable in the middle helping the Minutemen attain the lead entering the 4th period. Malik led the Minutemen with 9 rebounds and 2 rejections to help Elizabeth hold their own in the paint.
The efficiency rating is base on points scored, shooting accuracy, foul shooting accuracy, rebounds, assists, steals, defensive intensity, and assist – turnover ratio.
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