Westfield converted 14 shots below the arc to Plainfield’s 11. Westfield connected on 6 3-point conversions to Plainfield’s 5. This gives the Blue Devils an advantage of 46 - 37 in total points from the floor.
Where did the Cardinals win this game? After loosing the first 2 games to poor free throw shooting, the Cardinals reversed the tied by connecting on 18 free throws to Westfield’s 2. The Cardinals also dominated the boards even with the absence of their second leading rebounder Denzel Christian. The Card’s snatched more rebounds than the Blue Devils 28 – 17. The Cardinals are now 3-0 when it comes to the rebound advantage this season. The Card’s also took care of the ball better as they had a season low 14 turnovers.
Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5
1) Plainfield - Junior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-30}*
Justin dominated the boards in a Moses Malone like fashion. Justin totaled a career high 19 rebounds with 9 boards on the offensive end. Justin also scored 16 points to give him his 2nd consecutive double-double. Sears also had a game high 3 steals.
2) Westfield - Senior Ryan Hess 6’3” {ER-25}
Ryan scored a team high 19 points on 75% shooting below the arc and was perfect (2 for 2) from the 3-point line. Hess also dropped 4 assists, grabbed 4 rebounds, while committing 2 turnovers from the guard position.
3) Plainfield – Junior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-17}
Sekou continues to exhibit his long range accuracy. Sekou shot 63% (5 for 8) from behind the arc. Harris also shot 5 for 7 (71%) from the free throw line. Sekou was the game high scorer for the 2nd consecutive game with 22 points.
4) Westfield – Senior J. Greenspan 6’4” {ER-15}
Greenspan scored 8 points but was perfect from the field including 2 for 2 from behind the arc. Greenspan also grabbed 4 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. Greenspan did not commit any turnovers for the game.
5) Westfield – Senior J. Toresco 6’5” {ER-11}
Toresco scored 7 points shooting 50% from the field. Toresco grabbed 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 rejection, and no turnovers.
*Breaks a season high set by Linden’s Elijah Hodge {ER-28}.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Fanatic Summation of the Plainfield vs Rice (NY) Game
Rice converted 22 shots below the arc to Plainfield’s 21. The Cardinals connected on 5 3-point conversions to Rice’s 4. This gives the Cardinals an advantage of 57 - 56 in total points.
Where did the Cardinals loose this game? Again from the charity line as Rice converted 17 of 27 free throws for a 63% clip. The Cardinals did not take advantage of Rice’s poor foul shooting by only converting 9 of 21 free throws for a 43% clip. The point advantage from the free throw line proved to be the difference. The turnovers also hurt the Cardinals in what was a close game until the final minutes. The Cards gave Rice 7 extra possessions turning the ball over 21 times compared to Rice’s 14. What kept Plainfield in the game was rebounding as they won the battle of the boards 34 – 22.
Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5
1) Plainfield - Junior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-23}
Sekou scored a game high 26 points on 63% shooting below the arc and 50% shooting from the 3-point line. Harris also had a game high 4 steals.
2) Rice - Junior Melvin Johnson 6’3” {ER-20}
Melvin was deadly from deep. The pure shooter connected 1 for 2 from below the arc while connecting an efficient 4 for 7 from the 3-point line. Melvin also picked up 3 steals while committing 0 turnovers from his guard position.
3) Rice – Senior Richard Council 6’6” {ER-18}
Council was near perfect from the floor by connecting on 6 for 7 from the floor, committed only 1 turnover and hit 3 out of 5 free throws.
4) Rice – Senior Emmanuel Andujar 6’5” {ER-16}
Andujar prove to be the difference in the game. With the scored tied 56-56, Andujar scored 9 of the last 12 points for Rice to win the game. Emmanuel finished the game with a team high 16 points shooting 88% (6-7) from the floor and grabbing a team high 7 rebounds. Emmanuel also picked up Hoop Groups player of the game.
5) Plainfield – Junior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-16}
Justin scored 11 points while grabbing a game high 14 rebounds to get his 1st double-double of the season. Justin also picked up 2 steals.
Where did the Cardinals loose this game? Again from the charity line as Rice converted 17 of 27 free throws for a 63% clip. The Cardinals did not take advantage of Rice’s poor foul shooting by only converting 9 of 21 free throws for a 43% clip. The point advantage from the free throw line proved to be the difference. The turnovers also hurt the Cardinals in what was a close game until the final minutes. The Cards gave Rice 7 extra possessions turning the ball over 21 times compared to Rice’s 14. What kept Plainfield in the game was rebounding as they won the battle of the boards 34 – 22.
Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5
1) Plainfield - Junior Sekou Harris 6’0” {ER-23}
Sekou scored a game high 26 points on 63% shooting below the arc and 50% shooting from the 3-point line. Harris also had a game high 4 steals.
2) Rice - Junior Melvin Johnson 6’3” {ER-20}
Melvin was deadly from deep. The pure shooter connected 1 for 2 from below the arc while connecting an efficient 4 for 7 from the 3-point line. Melvin also picked up 3 steals while committing 0 turnovers from his guard position.
3) Rice – Senior Richard Council 6’6” {ER-18}
Council was near perfect from the floor by connecting on 6 for 7 from the floor, committed only 1 turnover and hit 3 out of 5 free throws.
4) Rice – Senior Emmanuel Andujar 6’5” {ER-16}
Andujar prove to be the difference in the game. With the scored tied 56-56, Andujar scored 9 of the last 12 points for Rice to win the game. Emmanuel finished the game with a team high 16 points shooting 88% (6-7) from the floor and grabbing a team high 7 rebounds. Emmanuel also picked up Hoop Groups player of the game.
5) Plainfield – Junior Justin Sears 6’8” {ER-16}
Justin scored 11 points while grabbing a game high 14 rebounds to get his 1st double-double of the season. Justin also picked up 2 steals.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Fanatic Summation of the Linden vs Plainfield Game
Plainfield and Linden shot an identical 16-26 from below the arc. Linden out shot the Cards from the arc 5 - 2. The Cardinals out shot the Tigers 14 - 10 from the charity stripe. The Cards won the battle of the boards 22 - 17.
Where did the Cards loose this game? Turnovers Turnovers & Turnovers. 24 turnovers were too much to overcome which was compounded with the 50% shooting from the foul line. The Cardinals left 14 points on the floor from the charity line which was devastating considering the Cards lossed by 5 points.
Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5
1) Linden - Senior Elijah Hodge - 5'11" {ER-28}
Hodge was the key to the victory with his pull up jumper. Hodge shot 75% below the arc and 67% from the 3 to total a game high 21 points. Hodge also had a game high 5 steals, a team high 4 assists all while committing only 1 turnover.
2) Linden - Senior Rodney Sanders - 6'3" {ER-20}
Sanders electrified the crowd with his lob pass catch for a 2 handed slam. His back breaking shooting from behind the arc sparked the Tigers. Sanders shot 50% from beyond the 3-point line, 80% below the arc, and was perfect from the foul line. Sanders grabbed 3 rebounds while only committing 1 turnover.
3) Plainfield - Junior Sekou Harris - 6'0" {ER-17}
Harris nearly singly handily brought the Cardinals back to victory. His 4th period clutch shooting quited the near sell out Linden faithful. Harris shot 88% from the charity line hitting 7 out of 8 shots. Sekou also hit for a 40% clip from beyond the arc and 67% below the arc to total a team high 17 points.
4) Plainfield - Junior Diijon Allen-Jordan - 6'5" {ER-15}
Diijon shot at a 67% clip hitting 6 out of 9 shots from the floor for 16 points. Diijon also grabbed 6 rebounds, picked up 3 steals, and had a game high 2 rejections.
5) Plainfield - Junior Justin Sears - 6'8" {ER-15}
Justin shot 60% from the floor hitting 3 out of 5 shots. Justin battle with the multiple big men of Linden to win the battle of the boards with a game high 7 rebounds.
Where did the Cards loose this game? Turnovers Turnovers & Turnovers. 24 turnovers were too much to overcome which was compounded with the 50% shooting from the foul line. The Cardinals left 14 points on the floor from the charity line which was devastating considering the Cards lossed by 5 points.
Cardinal Fanatic Efficient 5
1) Linden - Senior Elijah Hodge - 5'11" {ER-28}
Hodge was the key to the victory with his pull up jumper. Hodge shot 75% below the arc and 67% from the 3 to total a game high 21 points. Hodge also had a game high 5 steals, a team high 4 assists all while committing only 1 turnover.
2) Linden - Senior Rodney Sanders - 6'3" {ER-20}
Sanders electrified the crowd with his lob pass catch for a 2 handed slam. His back breaking shooting from behind the arc sparked the Tigers. Sanders shot 50% from beyond the 3-point line, 80% below the arc, and was perfect from the foul line. Sanders grabbed 3 rebounds while only committing 1 turnover.
3) Plainfield - Junior Sekou Harris - 6'0" {ER-17}
Harris nearly singly handily brought the Cardinals back to victory. His 4th period clutch shooting quited the near sell out Linden faithful. Harris shot 88% from the charity line hitting 7 out of 8 shots. Sekou also hit for a 40% clip from beyond the arc and 67% below the arc to total a team high 17 points.
4) Plainfield - Junior Diijon Allen-Jordan - 6'5" {ER-15}
Diijon shot at a 67% clip hitting 6 out of 9 shots from the floor for 16 points. Diijon also grabbed 6 rebounds, picked up 3 steals, and had a game high 2 rejections.
5) Plainfield - Junior Justin Sears - 6'8" {ER-15}
Justin shot 60% from the floor hitting 3 out of 5 shots. Justin battle with the multiple big men of Linden to win the battle of the boards with a game high 7 rebounds.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
The Time is Now
The youthful Cardinals will open up the season tomorrow in Linden. Of course Linden has a couple of transfers and a 6'8" freshman. This game should be a good one. Not many are giving the Cardinals a chance but 6'8" junior - Justin Sears, 6'5" junior - Diijon Allen-Jordan, and 6'3" - junior Jahmal Lane (3 years varsity experience) all came back from last years Sectional Championship team. The guards will all have eye's on them to see if they can erase any memory of the guards that have exited the building for brighter lights. 6'0" senior - Allen Brown will provide the leadership and 6'0" junior - Sekou Harris will provide the direction. Both guards will be key for the Cardinals success. With 1 senior starting and 1 other senior playing a reserve role, 6'1" sharp shooter Phil Spencer, the Cardinals will have to play a Lubreski style defense and hope the reserves can provide enough lift for the Cardinals to fly.
Game time tomorrow - 7:00 pm @ Linden
Teams to look out for in Group 3
Newark East Side
Mendham
Scotch Plains
Irvington
Teaneck
Neptune
Timber Creek
Camden
Woodrow Wilson
Kingsway
If the youthful Cardinals can get solid bench production, look out. If not, this will be a nail biting season.
Good Luck Cards
Stay tune for the Cardinal Fanatic Efficiency Report.
Game time tomorrow - 7:00 pm @ Linden
Teams to look out for in Group 3
Newark East Side
Mendham
Scotch Plains
Irvington
Teaneck
Neptune
Timber Creek
Camden
Woodrow Wilson
Kingsway
If the youthful Cardinals can get solid bench production, look out. If not, this will be a nail biting season.
Good Luck Cards
Stay tune for the Cardinal Fanatic Efficiency Report.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
The Future...
The Future ... Part III
With 1st team all-state Tyrone Johnson transferring to possibly Montrose Christian; it would seem to look like a down year.
Although this is horrible news to the Cardinal Fanatics, the outlook is not all gloom. There are many contributors from this year’s record setting team that will be returning. Justin Sears who is going through another growing spurt, Jahmal Lane after having a solid freshman year, had the infamous sophomore jinx year, but will be one of the most experience varsity players along with Lock em Down Allen Brown. Dijon Allen-Jordan (possible starting QB for the football team) may be the best athlete on the team. At 6’5” and still growing, Dijon possesses excellent leaping ability and can stick anyone from a guard to a center. The biggest surprise may come from the once smallest guy on the floor in Sekou Harris.
The young supporting class made magnificent strides last year. Justin Sears proved to be one of the best big men in the State. Sekou Harris proved to be the missing link during the Cardinals Group 4 State Championship lost. This team has transformed under the direction of Coach Lubreski from a run and gun team during the Vasil error to a team that limits opponents possessions with discipline offense and stifling defense. The returning Cardinals are a great fit for the Lubreski system.
The Cards return 3 of the top 4 shot blockers from last years team. Justin Sears led the team in rejections while fellow sophomore Diijon Allen-Jordan and Jahmal Lane were the other 2 under class men that led the Cardinals in block shots.
The lost of Mike Price to graduation maybe a bigger hit than most people would realize. This years Cardinal Fanatic defensive MVP suffocated opponents point guards. Price was a major factor when the Cardinals went into Tiger Country and upset the defending Group 4 champs 2 years ago. Price was only a sophomore when he scored 21 points and kept Linden legend and former all-state D1 college player, Desmond Wade under wraps. Junior Allen “Lock-em Down” Brown will have to take over that role. Allen was also one of the top three-point shooters on the Cardinals (led team in percentage shooting behind the arc). Sekou Harris will also be a pest on the defensive end. Harris’s lightning speed will give opponents fits on both end of the floor. Harris was also one of the most accurate shooters from the 3 point line. Harris led the team in foul shooting percentage along with assists before his season ending injury.
Before the emergence of Justin “The Rejecter” Sears, Jahmal was one of the Cardinals leading shot blocker as a freshman. Jahmal "Let's have a Block Party" Lane had multiple shot blocks and proved be an excellent defender during his freshman campaign.
The Cardinal Fanatic will go out on limb and make an early prediction that the Cardinals will bring back...... HOLD THE PRESS!!!!
Just got news that fellow Plainfield resident and 1st team all-state guard Miles Davis of St. Peters Prep is possibly considering a petition that Johnson would reconsider the move to Montrose Christian if Davis decides to team up with him and represent the Queen City!!!!!!!
Let’s go BACK TO HISTORY....
On a cold dismal night during an Elizabeth – Plainfield football game, the Cardinal Fanatic had a sit down conversation with at the time, newly hired Coach Vasil. Vasil was ecstatic about his current team but he nearly jumped out of his seat when explained that he had 3 six graders that could play varsity right now. Those three were Hubbard school team mates (Miles and Tyrone) and Maxson stud Derrick Gordon (currently at St. Pat’s and verbally committed to Western Kentucky). Vasil new he had something special coming up the pipeline.
BACK TO THE FUTURE....
With Derrick Gordon finishing his senior season at St. Pat's, Miles Davis transferring from St. Peters to Notre Dame Prep in Massachusetts, and Tyrone transferring officially to Montrose Christian in Maryland how will the Cardinals do?
It seems improbable for the Cardinals to do well when arguably the 3 best guards in the state all live in Plainfield but will be playing else where.
With 1st team all-state Tyrone Johnson transferring to possibly Montrose Christian; it would seem to look like a down year.
Although this is horrible news to the Cardinal Fanatics, the outlook is not all gloom. There are many contributors from this year’s record setting team that will be returning. Justin Sears who is going through another growing spurt, Jahmal Lane after having a solid freshman year, had the infamous sophomore jinx year, but will be one of the most experience varsity players along with Lock em Down Allen Brown. Dijon Allen-Jordan (possible starting QB for the football team) may be the best athlete on the team. At 6’5” and still growing, Dijon possesses excellent leaping ability and can stick anyone from a guard to a center. The biggest surprise may come from the once smallest guy on the floor in Sekou Harris.
The young supporting class made magnificent strides last year. Justin Sears proved to be one of the best big men in the State. Sekou Harris proved to be the missing link during the Cardinals Group 4 State Championship lost. This team has transformed under the direction of Coach Lubreski from a run and gun team during the Vasil error to a team that limits opponents possessions with discipline offense and stifling defense. The returning Cardinals are a great fit for the Lubreski system.
The Cards return 3 of the top 4 shot blockers from last years team. Justin Sears led the team in rejections while fellow sophomore Diijon Allen-Jordan and Jahmal Lane were the other 2 under class men that led the Cardinals in block shots.
The lost of Mike Price to graduation maybe a bigger hit than most people would realize. This years Cardinal Fanatic defensive MVP suffocated opponents point guards. Price was a major factor when the Cardinals went into Tiger Country and upset the defending Group 4 champs 2 years ago. Price was only a sophomore when he scored 21 points and kept Linden legend and former all-state D1 college player, Desmond Wade under wraps. Junior Allen “Lock-em Down” Brown will have to take over that role. Allen was also one of the top three-point shooters on the Cardinals (led team in percentage shooting behind the arc). Sekou Harris will also be a pest on the defensive end. Harris’s lightning speed will give opponents fits on both end of the floor. Harris was also one of the most accurate shooters from the 3 point line. Harris led the team in foul shooting percentage along with assists before his season ending injury.
Before the emergence of Justin “The Rejecter” Sears, Jahmal was one of the Cardinals leading shot blocker as a freshman. Jahmal "Let's have a Block Party" Lane had multiple shot blocks and proved be an excellent defender during his freshman campaign.
The Cardinal Fanatic will go out on limb and make an early prediction that the Cardinals will bring back...... HOLD THE PRESS!!!!
Just got news that fellow Plainfield resident and 1st team all-state guard Miles Davis of St. Peters Prep is possibly considering a petition that Johnson would reconsider the move to Montrose Christian if Davis decides to team up with him and represent the Queen City!!!!!!!
Let’s go BACK TO HISTORY....
On a cold dismal night during an Elizabeth – Plainfield football game, the Cardinal Fanatic had a sit down conversation with at the time, newly hired Coach Vasil. Vasil was ecstatic about his current team but he nearly jumped out of his seat when explained that he had 3 six graders that could play varsity right now. Those three were Hubbard school team mates (Miles and Tyrone) and Maxson stud Derrick Gordon (currently at St. Pat’s and verbally committed to Western Kentucky). Vasil new he had something special coming up the pipeline.
BACK TO THE FUTURE....
With Derrick Gordon finishing his senior season at St. Pat's, Miles Davis transferring from St. Peters to Notre Dame Prep in Massachusetts, and Tyrone transferring officially to Montrose Christian in Maryland how will the Cardinals do?
It seems improbable for the Cardinals to do well when arguably the 3 best guards in the state all live in Plainfield but will be playing else where.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
All Plainfield 2009/2010 Performers - The Present
Summation of the 2009 – 2010 Season. Part II – The Present….
The Cardinals had an historical season.
1st – Tyrone Johnson became the highest scoring Junior in the history of Cardinal Basketball.
2nd – The Cardinals won the 1st back to back sectional title in the history of Cardinal Basketball
3rd – This season was the furthest the Cardinals have made it since the 2004 season.
4th – This is the most wins in Cardinal Baskeball History breaking the legendary Class of ‘75’ team 25 victories.
Cardinal Fanatic Offensive Awards
All - Offense
Tyrone Johnson – Junior
Justin Sears – Sophomore
Allen Brown – Junior
Nate Grant-Dewitt – Senior
Mike Price – Senior
Diijon Allen-Jordan – Sophomore
Top Zone Busters
Tyrone Johnson
Nate Grant-Dewitt
Sekou Harris – Sophomore
Allen Brown
Mike Price
Terrel Johnson – Senior
Most Accurate Below the Arc
Tyrone Johnson
Justin Sears
Jahmal Lane – Sophomore
Nate Grant-Dewitt
Mike Williams – Senior
Mike Price
Allen Brown
John Noel – Senior
Most Accurate From Deep
Sekou Harris
Allen Brown
Tyrone Johnson
Nate Grant-Dewitt
Mike Price
Most Assists
Tyrone Johnson
Mike Price
Sekou Harris
Allen Brown
Justin Sears
Nate Grant-Dewitt
Cardinal Fanatic Defensive Awards
Mr. Windex Cleaner (top rebounders)
Justin Sears
Tyrone Johnson
Diijon Allen-Jordan
Michael Williams
Mike Price
Nate Grant-Dewitt
The most warrants for stealing (steals)
Tyrone Johnson
Mike Price
Justin Sears
Allen Brown
Sekou Harris
Jahmal Lane
Captain Rejector (block shots)
Justin Sears
Diijon Allen-Jordan
Michael Williams
Jahmal Lane
Tyrone Johnson
Mike Price
All - Defense
Mike Price
Justin Sears
Allen Brown
Diijon Allen-Jordan
Tyrone Johnson
Michael Williams
next up.... Part III ... The future...
The Cardinals had an historical season.
1st – Tyrone Johnson became the highest scoring Junior in the history of Cardinal Basketball.
2nd – The Cardinals won the 1st back to back sectional title in the history of Cardinal Basketball
3rd – This season was the furthest the Cardinals have made it since the 2004 season.
4th – This is the most wins in Cardinal Baskeball History breaking the legendary Class of ‘75’ team 25 victories.
Cardinal Fanatic Offensive Awards
All - Offense
Tyrone Johnson – Junior
Justin Sears – Sophomore
Allen Brown – Junior
Nate Grant-Dewitt – Senior
Mike Price – Senior
Diijon Allen-Jordan – Sophomore
Top Zone Busters
Tyrone Johnson
Nate Grant-Dewitt
Sekou Harris – Sophomore
Allen Brown
Mike Price
Terrel Johnson – Senior
Most Accurate Below the Arc
Tyrone Johnson
Justin Sears
Jahmal Lane – Sophomore
Nate Grant-Dewitt
Mike Williams – Senior
Mike Price
Allen Brown
John Noel – Senior
Most Accurate From Deep
Sekou Harris
Allen Brown
Tyrone Johnson
Nate Grant-Dewitt
Mike Price
Most Assists
Tyrone Johnson
Mike Price
Sekou Harris
Allen Brown
Justin Sears
Nate Grant-Dewitt
Cardinal Fanatic Defensive Awards
Mr. Windex Cleaner (top rebounders)
Justin Sears
Tyrone Johnson
Diijon Allen-Jordan
Michael Williams
Mike Price
Nate Grant-Dewitt
The most warrants for stealing (steals)
Tyrone Johnson
Mike Price
Justin Sears
Allen Brown
Sekou Harris
Jahmal Lane
Captain Rejector (block shots)
Justin Sears
Diijon Allen-Jordan
Michael Williams
Jahmal Lane
Tyrone Johnson
Mike Price
All - Defense
Mike Price
Justin Sears
Allen Brown
Diijon Allen-Jordan
Tyrone Johnson
Michael Williams
next up.... Part III ... The future...
Friday, May 14, 2010
All Plainfield 2009/2010 Performers - The Past
The Cardinal Fanatic did not know what to expect from the Cardinals. Loosing 4/5 of their starting lineup from the 2008 – 2009 Group 4 Section 2 champions would be considered a major rebuilding project for the 2009 – 2010 year. There was some hope with sophomore sensation Tyrone Johnson entering his junior year with 2 years varsity experience. There was still a big question mark on who would fill the shoes of Isaiah “Curly Neal” Epps, Anthony “From Beyond” Baskerville, Khalid “The Rejecter” Muhammad, and Jabril “Mr. Hops” Elliot.
The 2008 – 2009 ended on a controversial mishap which rang through the Queen City inner basketball circles for months like a horrible horror movie with a cryptic ending. The lost to Paterson East Side was devastating. Many did not believe the Card’s could repeat to win a sectional title with the majority of impact players lost to graduation but a conversation that the Cardinal Fanatic had with Coach Hunter of Maxon Middle School 3 years prior led me to believe that the Big Red Bird would surprise many for 2009 – 2010.
The Cardinal Fanatic asked Coach Hunter, after current St. Patrick star Derrick Gordon graduated from Maxon and completed his first season at the port; I guess you had to rebuild your dynasty you had with Derrick. Hunter replied, “Pleaseeeeee, although Derrick led us to 2 dominating seasons, the returning team was better!” Cardinal Fanatic replied, “Excuse me? Hunter explained, “My returning players are better than the previous 2 years as a team. I have 5 players that can dunk at the age of 13.” The beak off of the Cardinal Fanatic had to be picked up off the floor due to the astonishment of such a statement. Hunter further stated, “Many teams questioned the age of our players due to their size and maturity. These guys will help the Cardinals for years to come.”
To be continued….
Next up – Back to the Present
The 2008 – 2009 ended on a controversial mishap which rang through the Queen City inner basketball circles for months like a horrible horror movie with a cryptic ending. The lost to Paterson East Side was devastating. Many did not believe the Card’s could repeat to win a sectional title with the majority of impact players lost to graduation but a conversation that the Cardinal Fanatic had with Coach Hunter of Maxon Middle School 3 years prior led me to believe that the Big Red Bird would surprise many for 2009 – 2010.
The Cardinal Fanatic asked Coach Hunter, after current St. Patrick star Derrick Gordon graduated from Maxon and completed his first season at the port; I guess you had to rebuild your dynasty you had with Derrick. Hunter replied, “Pleaseeeeee, although Derrick led us to 2 dominating seasons, the returning team was better!” Cardinal Fanatic replied, “Excuse me? Hunter explained, “My returning players are better than the previous 2 years as a team. I have 5 players that can dunk at the age of 13.” The beak off of the Cardinal Fanatic had to be picked up off the floor due to the astonishment of such a statement. Hunter further stated, “Many teams questioned the age of our players due to their size and maturity. These guys will help the Cardinals for years to come.”
To be continued….
Next up – Back to the Present
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