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.