A Fanatic Summation of the Roselle Catholic vs Plainfield Game

The top 2 teams in the county battled to a near draw but a couple of statistical categories gave the Cardinals the victory.  Points in the paint was a near dead heat with the Cardinals having a 2 point advantage shooting at an accuracy of 51%.  Roselle Catholic shot an identical 51% (actually 1/10 of a percent better).  Three pointers made was also a near dead heat with the Cardinals holding a 3-point advantage (Cardinals 3 made 3-pointers; Roselle Catholic 2 made 3-pointers).  Rebounds were another category that was a near dead heat with Roselle Catholic holding a 1-rebound edge.  Both teams had 7 steals and the Cardinals only had 1 less turnover than Roselle Catholic.  The block shot category was also a near dead heat with the Cardinals getting 5 rejections to Roselle Catholics 3 rejections.  Finally to exemplify how even this game was contested the Cardinals had 11 personal fouls while the Lions had 12 personal fouls. 

So where did the Cardinals win this game?

–        Foul Shooting – The Cardinals have shown some slight inconsistencies but overall this may be the best foul shooting team in Plainfield history.  Neither team shot lights out from the free throw line but Roselle Catholic’s 40% accuracy was pivotal.  The Cardinals shot a mild 75% from the free throw line making 5 more free throws and giving the Cardinals the separation they needed to pull out the victory. 

–        Sharing the Rock – It’s amazing that a category as sharing the ball can separate teams from loosing and winning.  The Cardinals have been consistently spreading the ball and there seems to be no answer to it than chemistry.  The Cardinals dropped 17 assists compared to the Lions 7 assists.

Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5

1) Plainfield – Senior Jahmal Lane 6’4” {ER-24}

Lane came up big with his Efficient performance.  Lane shot an economical 88% from the floor (7 for 8 shooting) to score 14 points.  Lane then missed a double double by 1 rebound by grabbing 9 boards.  Lane also had 2 steals, dropped 2 assists, and rejected 1 shot to earn Efficiency Performer of the Game. 

2) Plainfield – Senior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-22}

Sekou “Trey Swish” Harris 100% shooting from the free-throw line which helped him score a game high 17 points.  Harris did more than just shooting the rock.  Harris grabbed 4 rebounds, had 1 steal, and dropped a game high 8 assists.

3) Roselle Catholic – Senior Jameel Warney 6’8” {ER-20}

The former Maxson Middle School attendee and current Queen City resident showed no allegiance to his hometown.  The Stoney Brook University bound Warney shot an Efficient team high 67% from the floor.  Warney also had a team high tying 6 rebounds (Chris Gross also with 6 rebounds), a team high 4 assists, and a team high 3 rejections.

4) Plainfield – Senior Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan 6’6” {ER-17}

Dii’Jon shot 67% from the floor and 75% from the free throw line to total 15 points for the game. Dii’Jon also grabbed 3 rebounds, had 1 steal and dropped off 3 assists.

5) Roselle Catholic – Senior Chris Gross 6’7” {ER-17}

Chris shot 75% from the floor to score a team high 11 points.  Chris also grabbed a team high tying 6 rebounds, picked up 2 steals, and dropped 2 assists.  Chris was also Efficient with taking care of the rock as he only committed 1 turnover for the entire game.

 

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 Elizabeth Game

Where did the Cardinals win this game?

–        Points in the paint – The Cardinals shot a sizzling 70% from the paint area.  This gave the Cardinals a 24-point advantage in this statistical category.  Edward Anderson shot 75% from the field to help the Cardinals shooting accuracy down low. 

–        Rebounding – The Cardinals had 19 more rebounds than Elizabeth.  Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan and Ed Anderson combined for 8 rebounds to lead the way.

–        Sharing the Rock – Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan contributed 2 of the Cardinals 18 assists. 6 different Cardinals had at least 1 assist.

Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5

1) Plainfield – Senior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-44}

Dr. Double-Double filled up the stat sheet.  Justin is only one of two players to get an Efficiency Rating of 40 or higher (Cleveland Cavaliers Kyrie Irving is the other).  Sears scored a game and career high 32 points on 79% shooting from the field and 80% shooting from the foul line.  Dr. Double-Double reconfirmed his doctorate title with a game high 11 rebound performance to go along with a game high 3 steals, 3 assists, and you guessed it - a game high 2 rejections. 

2) Plainfield – Senior Jahmal Lane 6’4” {ER-26}

Jahmal has been one of the most consistent Cardinal this year.  Jahmal did not miss from below the arc and did not miss from beyond the arc for perfection.  Lane grabbed 6 rebounds, picked up 2 steals, and dropped off a game high 8 assists.  Lane had an amazing 8-1 assist to turnover ratio!

3) Elizabeth – Junior Hakeem Rodgers 6’3” {ER-21}

Hakeem “The Dream” Rodgers shot 83% from below the arc, shot a not to shabby 40% from beyond the 3, and was perfect from the line to score a team high 17 points.  Rodgers grabbed 4 rebounds and also had a team high tying 2 steals (PJ Walker, Isaiah Davis, and Damon Miraud also with 2 steals).

4) Plainfield – Senior Taylor Plummer 6’5” {ER-17}

Plummer gave his best Efficiency performance to date. Taylor shot 50% from 3 point land, grabbed 6 rebounds, had 2 steals, dropped off 3 assists, and had 1 rejection to complete a Efficient night.

5) Plainfield – Senior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-10}

Mr. Automatic was perfect from below the arc, shot 50 from beyond the arc, and shot (a below average) 75% from the free bee line. 

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 Westfield vs Plainfield Game

Where did the Cardinals win this game?

–        Points in the paint – The Cardinals shot 52% from the paint area.  This gave the Cardinals a 16-point advantage in this statistical category.  Edward Anderson slicing penetrations help the Cardinals score on high percentage shots. 

–        Perimeter Shooting – The Cardinals shot a luke warm 42% from beyond the arc and gained an 18-point advantage.  

–        Defense – Of Westfield’s 20 turnovers, 17 were forced by the tenacious defense applied by the Cardinals. The Cardinals defended the interior lanes by rejecting 8 shots. The Cardinals Andrew Jordan, Christian Cook officially join the Block Party Association while Ed Anderson added to his membership. 

–        Sharing the ball – The Cardinals had 6 different players dishing out a combine 17 assists for the game.  This sharing and distribution of the ball led to 3 players in double digits, 2 players missing the double digit mark by 1 point, and 1 player 2 field goals away from scoring in double digits.

–        Rebounding – Ed Anderson chipped on the glass cleaning by picking up 3 rebounds.  The Cardinals were able to out rebound Westfield 27 – 20.

Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5

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

Some have not received the news that the Sears Paint Department has been shut down.  Justin reinforced that message with a game high 8 rebounds and a game high 4 rejections to emphasize Sears commitment to being more Efficient.  Justin’s efficiency was in full practice as he shot 83% from the floor and 80% from the free-throw line to score a game high 14 points.  Sears also had a game high tying 3 steals (Plainfield’s Jahmal Lane and Taylor Plummer also with 3 steals).

2) Plainfield – Senior Jahmal Lane 6’4” {ER-18}

Jahmal is arguably the most improve perimeter player in the state.  Lane continues his consistent efficiency with his jump shot and in this game it was no different.  Lane was perfect from beyond the arc and perfect from the free throw line to score 12 points.  Lane was a stat sheet stuffer as he finished off the night with 4 rebounds, a game high tying 3 steals, dropped off 3 assists, did not commit a turnover and the old man of the Block Party Crew rejected 1 shot.  To exemplify Lane’s efficiency, he had a 3-0 assist to turnover ratio for the game.

3) Plainfield – Senior Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan 6’6” {ER-13}

Dii’Jon was like mustard as he added extra sauce to his shooting Efficiency.   Dii’Jon shot 83% from the floor to score 10 points for the game.  Mr. Dunkadelic missed only 1 shot attempt from the floor shooting 5 for 6 from the field.  But it was not all about assaulting the rim with his two handed throw downs, Allen-Jordan also had 3 rebounds, 2 steals, and dropped 1 dime to complete his stat line.

4) Plainfield – Senior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-12}

Sekou “Trey Swish” Harris connected on 75% of his shots from the floor.  What is even more impressive, all of his shots were from beyond the arc.  Sekou was in-line to have an exceptional night but was restricted to 16 minutes of playing time.  Harris also grabbed 2 rebounds, had 2 steals, and dropped 3 assists.

5) Plainfield – Senior Taylor Plummer 6’5” {ER-11}

To score 3 points and be in the top 5 of the Efficiency Rating, you must have to do other things well.  Taylor played his first game as a Cardinal and connected on his only 3-point attempt.  Taylor also had a game high tying 3 steals and a game high 8 assists in minimal amount of playing time.  The 6’5” playmaker had a near 3-1 assist to turnover ratio in his Cardinal debut.

 

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 Ridge Game

Where did the Cardinals win this game?

–        Points in the paint – The Cardinals shot 62% from the paint area.  This gave the Cardinals a 36-point advantage in this statistical category.  As in the Governor Livingston game, Ahmid Williams ignited the down low scoring.  Ahmid was perfect from the field with his penetration and pull up jumper.  Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan also helped the Cardinals by connecting on 50% of his attempts.

–        Rebounding – Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan’s 6 rebounds re-enforced the Cardinals advantage in the rebounding category.  The Cardinals were able to out rebound Ridge by 16 boards.

–        Defense – Of Ridges 13 total turnovers, 8 was forced by the hard nose defense of the Cardinals.  Ahmid on the ball defense on Ridge’s guards proved to be a spark plug for the Cardinals in this statistical area. 

Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5

1) Plainfield – Senior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-30}

Sears announced the pending closing of over 100 stores.  With this news, Sears decided to shut down the Paint Department.  Well the future Yale financier has decided to expand his business into chewing gum industry. Mr. Doublemint shot 73% from the floor to score 17 points and grabbed 13 boards to earn another double double game.  But a business cannot be successful unless you are Efficient.  Sears did not commit a single turnover for the entire game.  

2) Ridge – Senior Dylan Kerwin 6’4” {ER-20}

The Kerwin twins have to be the best shooting identical twins in the state.  They obviously learned a thing of two from Madlinger the “Mad Bomber” as the twins are explosively accurate from deep.  Today Dylan was the twin who won the battle for the last cookie in the jar as Dylan shot 55% from beyond the arc to score a game high 22 points.  Dylan was also very Efficient as he committed 0 turnovers for the game.

3) Plainfield – Senior Jahmal Lane 6’4” {ER-15}

Mr. Steady as he goes Lane has been one of the most Efficient player this year for the Cards.  Jahmal “I’m Taking it to the” Lane shot 63% from the floor to score a team high 18 points.  Lane added to his statistical profile by grabbing 4 rebounds, picking up 4 steals, and dropping 2 dimes.

4) Ridge – Senior Jack Kerwin 6’4” {ER-15}

The other identical twin could not let Dylan steal the statistical show.  It’s a toss up from game to game which identical twin will be the go to guy.  While Dylan did the swishing, Jack was doing the dishing as he had a team high tying 3 assists (Dillon Mahon also with 3 assists).  Jack added to his stat line by connecting on a trey, perfection from the foul line, grabbed 3 rebounds, and finished his stat line with 2 steals.  Jack finishes the game with a not to shabby 3-1-assist turnover ratio.

5) Plainfield – Senior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-9}

Harris does what is needed to win.  Harris scored 9 points, which was well below his season average, but it was the other things he did that helped the Cardinals win.  The smallest starter for the Cardinals grabbed 4 rebounds, picked up 2 steals and dished out a game high 4 assists.

 

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 Governor Livingston Game

Where did the Cardinals win this game?

–        Free Throw Line – The Cardinals as a team shot an impressive 91% from the free-throw line.  The Cardinals as a team outscored Governor Livingston by 8 free throws made (10 – 2).

–        Scoring in the Paint – The Cardinals outscored Governor Livingston by 18 points in the paint.  Ahmid Williams was the catalyst for scoring in the paint as his insertion to the game became contagious.  Ahmid shot 75% down low with his nifty penetration and pull up jumper off the dribble.

–        Rebounding – Sophomore Christian Cook grabbed 5 boards to add extra possessions for the Cardinals.  The Cardinals were able to out rebound Highlanders by 14 boards.

–        Defense – Held Governor Livingston to 23 total points.  Surprise player of the year to this point for the Cardinals, Edward Anderson, rejected 1 of 7 shots for the Cardinals.

Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5

1) Plainfield – Senior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-24}

Sears shot 50% from the floor and 100% from the free throw line to score a game high 12 points.  Mr. Double-Double lived up to his name by adding 10 boards to his stat line.  Sears also had a game high 6 rejections.  

2) Plainfield – Senior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-14}

Harris scored 11 points but surprised the Cardinal Fanatic with his leaping ability.  Harris grabbed 8 boards to just miss a double double and infringe on the copyright of Sears subsidiary, “Mr. Double-Double”.  Harris also dropped off a game high 5 assists and turned in a 5-2 assist to turnover ratio.

3) Governor Livingston – Senior Rendyll Moorman 6’4” {ER-12}

The one time Cardinal resident was not looked upon to score but was efficient when needed to do just that.  Moorman shot 67% from the floor against a stingy defense.  The football standout (quarterback & wide receiver) also grabbed 4 rebounds, dished out 2 assists and did not commit a single turnover.  Moorman’s elder was a former standout basketball player at Montclair who played for NJSIAA Hall of Fame inductee, Coach Bob Lester**.

4) Plainfield – Senior Jahmal Lane 6’4” {ER-11}

Jahmal shot 50% from below the arc and was perfect from the foul line to be one of 3 Cardinals in double digits in scoring.  Lane grabbed 5 rebounds and committed only 1 turnover against a stubborn Governor Livingston defense.

5) Governor Livingston – Senior Victor Candeloro 6’5” {ER-8}

Victor had the dubious task of battling down low with the Plainfield big men.  Candeloro grabbed a team high 6 rebounds and picked up a steal on the defensive end.  Victor was very efficient with the ball, as he did not commit a turnover for the entire game.

 
** Bob Lester is recognize by the Star Ledger as “Coach of the 70’s” and was inducted into the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Hall of Fame in December 2011.

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 St. Patrick Game

Where did the Cardinals win this game?

–        Free Throw Line - Although the Cardinals did not have a good night from the free-throw line, Jahmal Lane led the way from the freebee stripe. Lane shot 83% from the foul line connecting on 10 of 12 shots.  Lane actually made 3 more free throws individually than the entire opponents 7 made free throws.  The Cardinals as a team doubled up St. Pats by out scoring the Celtics 14 – 7 from the charity line.

–        Rejections – The Cardinals gave a Fort Knox style defense in the paint.  Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan not only hit the incredible ESPN play of the week winning shot but Dr. Dunkadelic also rejected 5 out of the Cardinals 13 rejections.  One less rejection the Cardinals would of wound up on the other side of the win/loss column. 

Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5

1) Plainfield – Senior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-29}

It’s amazing that the big fella does not have to score a ton of points to get the highest efficiency rating. In fact some one has to do the dirty work.  Justin did just that by “Cleaning the Glass!!”  Sears grabbed a game high 16 rebounds.  Sears also wanted to make sure the glass stayed clean by making sure nothing touched the glass.  Sears did just that by rejecting a game high 7 shots. Justin scored 7 points on 50% shooting from the field and dished out a team high tying 3 assists (Sekou Harris also with 3 assists) on the offensive end to complete an efficient night.  

2) St. Patrick – Junior Elijah Davis 6’5” {ER-19}

With the focus on Elijah’s teammates, DeAndre Bembry and Jared Nickens, Elijah took advantage of the openings.  Elijah dropped an impressive 7 points in the final 8 minutes to help score 15 total points for the game.  Elijah gave a very efficient shooting performance as he connected on 86% of his shots below the arc and shot 75% from the free throw line which included 2 made free-throws with 5 seconds on the game clock.  Those foul shots gave St. Patrick the lead in what was a sure victory.  Davis also had 4 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 rejection to give him the team high efficiency rating.

3) Plainfield – Senior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-18}

Sekou “Refuse to Lose” Harris carried the Cardinals down the final stretch. His clutch shooting kept the Cardinals within reach to pull out the game.  Harris shot 57% from below the arc and 50% from beyond the arc to tally up 18 points for the game.  If it was not for his early foul trouble, Sekou may have went for 30+ points since 16 of his 18 points came in the 2^nd half.  Harris was forced to sit out the majority of the 1^st half after picking up his 2^nd foul.  Harris also grabbed 3 rebounds and dished out a team high tying 3 assists.

4) St. Patrick – Junior Jared Nickens 6’6” {ER-18}

Jared shooting release reminds the Cardinal Fanatic of the legendary Plainfield sharp shooter, Will Johnson.**  Jared hit a half time shot from 30+ feet at the buzzer and he shot it like a lay-up as Johnson use to do back in the day. But enough of the reminiscing of the past, Nickens can flat out shoot.  Jared led the team in scoring by dropping a team high 17 points. Jared shot 54% from below the arc and 50% from beyond the arc.  Nickens also grabbed 4 rebounds and did not commit a single turnover to complete an impressive efficiency showing.

5) St. Patrick – Junior DeAndre Bembry 6’6” {ER-18}

The Mint Hill, North Carolina native does not only look like Dr. J but he plays like him too!  The Afro wearing sky riser entertained the St. Patrick fans with his 2 handed slam that gave the Celtics what look like a momentum checkmate.  Bembry found it tough in the middle but adjusted his game to be a distributor.  DeAndre scored 9 points below his 22-point a game average but was efficient in other statistical categories.  Bembry grabbed a team high 13 rebounds to go with his 13 points scored to give himself a double-double performance.  Bembry showed his guard like abilities by dishing out a game high 6 assists.

 
** Will Johnson was part of one of the greatest teams in Plainfield History (78-79, 79-80).  Averaged over 17 points a game on strictly perimeter shooting.  Note:  There was no 3-point line during his playing days.  Projected to average over 25 points a game with today’s 3-point line.

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 Piscataway vs Plainfield Game

Where did the Cardinals win this game?

–        Free Throw Line. The Cardinals shot 90% from the foul line connecting on 18 of 20 free throws attempted.

–        Rebounds – The Cardinals controlled the glass grabbing 41 rebounds to Piscataway’s 21. 

–        Assists – The balance scoring is an attribute to sharing the ball.  The Cardinals dished out 16 assists.  Ahmid Williams led the way with 6 assists.  Ahmid gave an exceptional efficient performance by obtaining a 6-1 assist to turnover ratio.

–        Defense – The Cardinals were able to deny a potential 22 points by rejecting 11 shot attempts.

Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5

1) Plainfield – Senior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-39}

Sears has announced that the paint department has been closed.  Justin grabbed a game high 16 rebounds and rejected a game high 6 shots to shutdown the paint area.  Sears was also efficient on the offensive end as he shot 50% from the floor and 91% from the free throw line to score 22 points and earn another double double statistical performance.  Since the paint department was closed, Sears decided to be in the nature of giving as Justin dropped off 3 assists to give a statistical efficient performance. 

2) Plainfield – Senior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-26}

Sekou Harris shot 64% from below the arc and was perfect from the foul line to score a game high 25 points.  Harris missed a double double by 1 rebound as he grabbed 9 rebounds for the game.

3) Plainfield – Senior Edward Anderson 6’4” {ER-13}

Ed was one of 3 cardinals to score in double figures.  Ed shot 56% from the floor to score 10 points.  Ed also grabbed 4 rebounds and only committed one turnover for the entire game.

4) Plainfield – Senior Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan 6’6” {ER-10}

Dr. Dunkadelic was at it again.  Dii’Jon is BACK!! The high flier made it look like his football legs are gone and his basketball legs are now here.  Dii’Jon highflying dunks electrified the Piscataway crowd.  Dii’Jon scored 6 points, grabbed 5 rebounds, dished out 4 assists, and had 3 rejections to have an efficient afternoon.

5) Piscataway – Senior Thaddeus Dalton 6'6” {ER-9}

The son of Ralph Dalton and God Son of Patrick Ewing showed no intimidation amongst the big men of Plainfield.  Thaddeus shot 50% from the floor to score 10 points.  Dalton grabbed 3 rebounds, dropped a dime, and rejected 1 shot.  Dalton completed his efficient afternoon by committing only 1 turnover.

 

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 Union vs Plainfield Game

Where did the Cardinals win this game?

–        Points in the paint. The Cardinals was able to outscore Union by 16 points in the paint. Edward Anderson led the way as he scored 8 points on 4 for 4 shooting in the paint. 

–        Free throw line.  The Cardinals outscored the Farmers by 11 points on 87% shooting from the foul line.

–        Rebounds.  The Cardinals out rebounded the Farmers by 10 rebounds.  Denzel Johnson grabbed 4 boards from his guard position.

–        Assists.  Plainfield dished out 11 assists compared to Union’s 2.  Sekou Harris dished out 3 assists.

–        Block shots – The Block Party continues.  The Cardinals rejected 11 shots. 

–        Perimeter Defense – Union shot 21% from the 3-point line.

Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5

1) Plainfield – Senior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-31}

Dr. Double-Double scored a team high 15 points on 90% shooting from the foul line.  Sears also grabbed a game high 15 rebounds.  But to earn an efficiency rating over 30, an excellent all around game is necessary.  Justin added to his statistical performance by getting 2 steals, 2 assists, and 3 rejections.  All this activity and Sears committed only 1 turnover for the entire game. 

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

Jahmal shot 50% from below the arc and was perfect from the free throw line to score 13 points.  Lane also grabbed 2 boards and dropped an assist.  But Mr. Too Long Lane was a monster on the defensive side of the ball.  Jahmal had a game high 4 steals to go along with his game high 5 rejections.  Jahmal was very efficient with the ball, as he had no turnovers for the entire game.

3) Plainfield – Senior Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan 6’6” {ER-14}

Dii’Jon scored 7 points but it was not his scoring output that got him on the efficiency-rating list.  Dii’Jon gave an all around statistical performance.  He grabbed 5 rebounds, 3 steals, had a game high 4 assists, and 2 rejections.

4) Union – Senior Jalel Chain 6’0” {ER-11}

Jalel was a relentless player taking the roc to the basket.  Chain made many baskets whose difficulty level was off the charts.  Chain was able to penetrate and score on the Plainfield big men.  Chain scored a game high 16 points on 67% shooting below the arc and perfect shooting from the foul line. Jalel only committed 2 turnovers from his guard position.

5) Union – Senior Marcus Carter 6’5” {ER-11}

Marcus has been one of the corner stones of the Union basketball program.  Marcus battle amongst the Plainfield big men as he missed a double double by one point and one rebound.  Carter scored 9 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, had 3 steals and rejected 1 shot.  Carter only committed 2 turnovers for the entire game.

 

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 Hudson Catholic Game

Where did the Cardinals win this game?

– Points in the paint. The Cardinals was able to outscore Hudson Catholic by 12 points in the paint. Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan led the way as he led the Cardinals in points down low. 

Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5

1) Hudson Catholic – Junior Reggie Cameron 6’7” {ER-21}

The Paterson, NJ native sweet shooting stroke of Reggie “From Beyond” Cameron was on full display at the Jump Off Classic.  Unfortunately for Plainfield, Reggie was on fire.  Reggie has an impressive number of major D1 schools hot on his trail.  Universities from the following conferences are currently trying to sway the 6’7” sharp shooter:  Big East, ACC, SEC, BIG 10, PAC10 and Atlantic 10.  The following have put out offers for the talented shooter:  Cincinnati, Miami, Northwestern, Providence, Rutgers, Seton Hall, Villanova, and Xavier.  Enough of this talented swing man, his shooting was superb as he was the one man that brought Hudson Catholic from the verge of getting blown out, to the edge of victory.  Cameron shot 60% below the arc, 56% from beyond the 3-point line, and was perfect from the foul line to score a game high 23 points. 

2) Plainfield – Senior Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan 6’6” {ER-20}

Dii’Jon “Dunkadelic” Allen-Jordan base line 2-handed slam ignited a decisive 3^rd period run.  Dii’Jon legs are nearly 100%.  Yes the young lad legs are not all there yet!  Mr. Mustard shot 83% from the floor and was perfect from the foul line to score a team high 14 points.  His clutch free throws in the final seconds were critical.  Dii’Jon only committed 1 turnover for the entire game.

3) Hudson Catholic – Junior Michael Young 6’9” {ER-20}

The big body Pittsburgh, Pa native is a highly recruited commodity. Numerous schools from the Big East, ACC, SEC, and BIG 12 are showing interest in the junior stud. The following have offers on the table for the talented big man:  Florida, Georgia Tech, Miami, Pitt, Rutgers, Seton Hall, and West Virginia.  The talented big man was able to hold his own against the Yale bound Justin Sears of Plainfield.  Michael scored 12 points on 57% shooting from the floor and 100% shooting from the free throw line.  Young also grabbed a team high 7 rebounds and had a game high tying 2 rejections (Plainfield’s Jahmal Lane, Justin Sears and Hudson Catholic’s Kavon Stewart also with 2 rejections).

4) Hudson Catholic – Junior Kavon Stewart 5’11” {ER-20}

Don’t let the 5’11” statue fool you.  Stewart has legs like a turbo pogo stick.  The Paterson, NJ native is considering Atlantic 10, BIG 10, and Big East schools to attend after he graduates in 2013. Stewart and Reggie Cameron 2 man game in the 4^th period nearly made a remarkable comeback from a double-digit deficit. Kavon shot 83% on 5 for 6 shooting from the foul line. The highflying Kavon also grabbed 6 rebounds, a game high tying 4 steals (Plainfield’s Sekou Harris also with 4 steals), a team high 3 assists, and the high flier also had a game high tying 2 block shots.  Not bad for a player under 6’0”. 

5) Plainfield – Senior Jahmal Lane 6’4” {ER-19}

Jahmal Lane shot 57% from below the arc and hit his only 3-point attempt to score 11 points for the game.  Jahmal “DJ” Lane is starting to be known as DJ because as a freshman he started spinning the wheels for a Block Party that has grown out of control.  Jahmal had a game high tying 2 rejections and dropped 3 assists to help the Cardinals edge out Hudson Catholic.

 

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 Robeson (NY) Game

Robeson won the field goals made comparison by +2. Robeson converted 16 field goals to Plainfield’s 14. Plainfield was +1 in the 3-point conversion comparison.  Sekou Harris connected on 3 treys while Denzel Johnson and Ahmid Williams connected on 1 trey apiece.  Plainfield won the free-throw made comparison as the Cardinals made 17 free throws compared to Robeson’s 7. Thus the scoring difference as Plainfield pulled out a 9-point win over Robeson.

Where did the Cardinals win this game?  There were 2 statistical categories that stood out – free throws attempted/made and rejections. The Cardinals had a decisive advantage at the free throw line by taking the ball to the rack.  Plainfield had 15 more free throw attempts than Robeson.  The Cardinals are starting to finally pick up their defensive intensity.  The Block Party continues as Justin “Get it out a here” Sears and Jahmal “Gimme dat” Lane combined for a mind swatting 9 rejections.  The Cardinals finished the contest with 11 rejections.   

Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5

1) Plainfield – Senior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-30}

Sears has reported that they will be closing over 100 stores.  Justin responded to this news by shutting down the paint department against the school from Brooklyn by rejecting a game high 5 shots.  Justin shot 63% from the floor, 75% from the foul line and grabbed 10 rebounds to get his double double stat back on track. Sears also dished out a game high tying 3 assists (Sekou Harris also with 3 assists). 

2) Robeson (NY) – Senior Dwayne Johnson 6’3” {ER-26}

Dwayne Johnson AKA “The Roc”, not the wrestler/actor, but Johnson was the rock of the team that held Robeson steady for the upset.  Dwayne’s near perfect shooting was impressive.  Dwayne shot 80% below the arc, 100% from beyond the arc, and 100% from the free throw line to score a team high 15 points.  With that type of precision the only bad shot Dwayne took, was when he did not shoot the Rock!  At 6’3”, Johnson surprises many with his positioning, quickness and leaping ability as he grabbed a team high 8 rebounds.  Dwayne was very efficient in handling the ball as well as he only committed 1 turnover for the entire game.

3) Plainfield – Senior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-25}

Sekou shot 67% from below the arc, 60% from above the arc, and was perfect from the foul line to score a game high 19 points.  Sekou has stepped up his defense to counter any critics that say he is only offense oriented.  Harris snatched a game high 5 steals and dropped a game high tying 3 assists (Justin Sears also with 3 assists). 

4) Plainfield – Senior Jahmal Lane 6’4” {ER-12}

Jahmal Lane blocked 4 shots from his guard position.  Lane shot 75% from the free throw line, grabbed 5 boards, and 3 steals to add to his stat line. 

5) Robeson – Senior Tyree Harvey 6’0” {ER-11}

Harvey made the best of his opportunity.  Harvey connected on his only 3-point attempt and shot 83% from the foul line to score 8 points.  Harvey also picked up 2 steals and grabbed 2 rebounds.

  

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 MSIT (NY) Game

Plainfield won the field goals made comparison by +14. Plainfield converted 29 field goals to MSIT’s 15. MSIT was +4 in the 3-point conversion comparison.  MSIT converted 6 treys to Plainfield’s 2.  Osa Slayton Izevbuw 3 3-point conversions helped MSIT get the advantage in this statistical category. Both teams connected on 8 free throws.    Thus the scoring difference as Plainfield pulled out a 16-point win over MSIT.

Where did the Cardinals win this game?  The Cardinals won this game in the paint and a balance scoring attack. MSIT got back into the game as the Cardinals settled for perimeter shots.  Once they went back down low the game was back in control.  The Cardinals converted 28 more points in the paint than MSIT.  The Cardinals grabbed a season high 41 rebounds to MSIT 28 boards.  That eliminated a potential 13 possessions for MSIT. When MSIT did get to the paint on the offensive end it was turned away due to a Block Party in progress! The Cardinals recorded 7 rejections to MSIT 0.  Ahmid Williams officially joined the Block Party Crew with his recorded rejection. On the offensive end Sekou, Justin, Jahmal and Edward Anderson all scored in double figures while Dii’Jon Allen-Jordan and Denzel Johnson missed the double digit-scoring plateau by one field goal. 

Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5

1) Plainfield – Senior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-27}

Sekou scored his career high efficiency rating. The senior 3 year varsity player displayed his experience play as he shot 80% from below the arc and was perfect from the foul line to score a team high 20 points.  Sekou also grabbed 5 rebounds, had a team high 4 steals, and a game high 5 assists to complete an impressive stat line.

2) Plainfield – Senior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-24}

Sears shot 67% from the floor to score 13 points.  Sears grabbed 8 rebounds, dished out 4 assists, and rejected a game high tying 3 shots (Jahmal Lane also with 3 rejections).

3) MSIT – Junior Osa Slayton Izevbuw 6’4” {ER-15}

Osa scored 23 points to lead all scorers.  Osa also attained a double double by grabbing a game high 14 rebounds.  The guard from Staten Island also picked up 2 steals to complete his stat line.

4) MSIT – Senior Fernando Salomons 6’5” {ER-15}

Salomons gave up several inches to the All-State Yale bound Justin Sears but battled admirably.  Salomons shot 67% from the floor to score 10 points.  Fernando also grabbed 6 boards and picked up 2 steals.

5) Plainfield – Senior Jahmal Lane 6’4” {ER-14}

The four-year varsity player is the original member of the Block Party Crew. Jahmal’s game high tying 3 rejections is even more impressive considering this is being done from the guard position.  Lane’s perfect foul line shooting helped him score 11 points and be one of 4 Cardinals to score in double figures.  To complete an efficient stat line, Lane grabbed 4 rebounds, 2 steals and dropped 2 assists.

 

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