A Fanatic Summation of the Plainfield vs Linden Game

Linden - 60
Plainfield - 78

Plainfield won the field goals made comparison by +3.  Plainfield converted 22 field goals to Linden’s 19.  The Cardinals were a +2 in the 3-point conversion comparison. Linden’s Quadri Moore scored all 4 3-point field goals for the Tigers.  Plainfield had 4 players contribute, Jahmal Lane – 1, Denzel Johnson – 1, Sekou Harris – 2, and Ahmid Williams – 2, to help the Cardinals gain the edge from behind the arc. The Cardinals also had the advantage in the free-throw comparison.  Plainfield made 16 free throws to Lindens 10.  With the Cardinals gaining an edge in every scoring category, the difference tallied up to the 18-point final differential.

Where did the Cardinals win this game?  It’s the same cry from last year.  If the Cardinals win the edge on the boards, the game is 95% a sure bet that Plainfield will have the “W” at the end of the day.  This was the case as the Cardinals doubled up on the Tigers by out rebounding them by 18 boards.  The Cardinals snatched 36 rebounds compared to the Tigers 18.  Justin Sears led the way with 9 rebounds.  Another big factor was the distribution of the ball.  This Cardinal team is a very unselfish team.  This is the most assists dished out in a single game since the Epps, Baskerville, and Johnson combination dished out a whopping 27 assists against a stacked Ray Graham (Pitt Football Standout) Elizabeth team several years ago.  The Cards combined to dish out 16 assists with Sekou Harris and Ahmid Williams playing the role of identical twins.  Both guards dished out a game high 5 assists.  This unselfish play had Plainfield with 4 players in double-digits scoring with Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan missing the double digit scoring by 1 point.

Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5

1) Plainfield – Senior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-25}

Although the young lad will be attending one of the IVY Leagues top academic and basketball schools, Sears has already earned the title of Dr. Double-Double.  Sears missed his patented double-double performance by 1 rebound.  Sears game high 9 rebounds was still impressive considering he had to battle with two players 6’9” down low.  Sears also dropped a team high 22 points shooting an efficient 69% from the floor.  Sears added to his stat sheet with a game high tying 2 rejections (Dii'Jon Allen-Jordan also with 2 rejections).

2) Plainfield – Senior Ahmid Williams 5’9” {ER-23}

Ahmid shook off the early game nervousness to drop 16 points.  Ahmid amass his scoring output by shooting a sizzling 80% below the arc and 40% from behind the arc.  Ahmid added to his efficiency by dishing out a game high tying 5 assists.  Williams finished the game with and efficient 5-2 assist to turnover ratio.

3) Linden – Sophomore Quadri Moore 6’9” {ER-21}

If there is a better sophomore in the state, please call the Cardinal Fanatic at 1-800-OMG!  Do not let the big man fool you.  Arguably the best 6’9” shooter in the nation, Moore shot 50% from 3-point land.  His nifty moves down low will only get better for the young lad as he mixed up his game on arguably the best defensive big man in the state (Sears).  Moore also shot 100% from the free throw line to drop a game high 26 points.

4) Plainfield – Senior Jahmal Lane 6’4” {ER-21}

The 4-year varsity letter winner started off the season shooting 3-3 on Bernard King like mid range jump shots in the opening minutes of the game.  This helped over come the hot shooting of Quadri Moore.  Lane shot a NBA Street on fire 80% from the floor primarily on perimeter shooting and knocked down his only 3-point attempt.  Lane also shot 75% from the free-throw line.  Jahmal scored 14 points and was 1 of 4 Cardinals scoring in double figures.

5) Plainfield – Senior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-17}

With Ahmid Williams running the point, Sekou “Trey Swish” Harris now has time to set up his shot off the ball.  Sekou starts of the season perfect from behind the arc.  His accuracy from the free throw line was on display as he shot a team high 80%.  Harris dropped 12 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, 1 rejection, 1 steal, and a game high tying 5 assists.


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