Monday, March 08, 2010
AA OFSAA: Falcons Can't Hold On Against #7 Timmins
The Falcons made some terrific halftime adjustments and turned a 32-24 halftime deficit into a 46-40 lead after three quarters. However, Timmins poured in 32 points in the final frame while holding OSCVI to just 14.
More details to come.
OFSAA Update: (17) JF Ross vs. (15) Pope John Paul II
Ryan Cook gets fouled in the act for Ross --- makes both. 2-2.
Joel Mohr gets a nice layin in transition off a dish from Shamlo Saeed --- 4-2 JFR.
4-4 tie, 5:40 left 1st quarter.
Cook gets it right back for Ross, 6-4 JFR.
Cook gets his first foul, sending PJP II to the line, 2/2 FTs make it 6-6.
Big Dunk by PJP II's Hassan Abdullahi in transition ---- 8-6 PJP and leads to a Ross timeout.
Mohr hits the three, giving Ross back the lead 9-8.
Cook couldn't finish inside, PJP II gets 2 on the other end to make it 10-9 PJP.
Right back to Cook and he finishes, 11-10 JF Ross.
AND ONE for PJP, but the FT is missed. 12-11 with 2:37 left in the first.
Cook ANOTHER deuce for Ross --- gives Ross the lead but the Panthers come right back with 2 of their own.
Cook right back on the ensuing possession with another 2! 15-14 JFR.
Ross having some trouble with the Panther press. 16-15 for PJP.
0:15 left in the first, Ross ball.
Pope John Paul II 16, JF Ross 15 (END OF FIRST)
Ryan Cook with a big first quarter for JFR (10 points), leading all scorers.
7:00 left 2nd quarter, still 16-15.
Two consecutive offensive rebound and putbacks make it 20-15 PJP --- another Ross timeout.
Cook picks up his second foul, and a shooting foul to boot.
Wil De Groot with 2 FTs for Ross, 21-17 PJP.
Joel Mohr slicing inside for 2, making it 21-19. However, Abdullahi gets fouled on the other end and heads to the line.....1/2. 22-19 PJP.
PJP with ANOTHER offensive rebound and putback, and then an over-and-back turnover on JFR. Danger time here for JFR, as Mohr picks up another Ross shooting foul.
3:57 left second quarter.
25-21 PJP II, 3:06 left in the second.
Run-out for PJP II gives them a 6 point lead....ANOTHER steal for the Panthers.
Foul on Ross, puts PJP on the line. 1/2 free throws make it 28-21.
Another steal and lay-in by Abdullahi makes it 30-21 for PJP. 2:06 left in the half.
Cook back in, misses a 2. 32-21 PJP off a steal. ANOTHER steal and ANOTHER Abdullahi dunk (his second!) makes it 34-21......36-21 after yet another Ross turnover.
HUGE Panther run to end the half and pull away! Just over :30 remaining now.
At Halftime, Pope John Paul II 36, JF Ross 21.
Ross will need to get this down to single digits by the fourth quarter to have a shot. PJP has, however, really picked up the defensive intensity so we'll see if they keep it up or mentally "relax" now that they've secured a 15 point lead.
Not a good start for Ross. Turnover and easy layup for PJP.
This one looks like it could end in a hurry.....
Shamlo Saeed with a nice block off a layup attempt for Ross. The Royals maintaining their "defense" chants on the bench......
Cook gets Ross on the board in the second half. 38-23.
40-23, another steal and layup---not a dunk this time---for Abdullahi.
5:19 left in the third, Ryan Cook to the line for 2.
Makes both, and another Ross 2 has it 40-27, leading to a PJP timeout.
The Panthers are slowing things down, and getting away from what got them the lead. This has hurt them ---- another offensive foul gives the ball back to Ross.
Tip in by PJP, 42-27 for the Panthers.
Trey Larue with a couple FTs for Ross.....42-29.
Cook with an AND ONE.....43-31. Makes the free throw, 43-32 for PJP. 1:28 left in the third.
Yikes. Layup by PJP and then a steal and an "and one" gives them back a 15 point lead (47-32).
48-32 after the free throw.
Abdullahi hits a buzzer beater. 7-0 run for the Panthers in the final minute to almost put this one away.
After Three: Pope John Paul II 50, JF Ross 32
54-35 PJP, 6:00 left in the 4th
PJP has extended the lead to 20 points, 56-36. This looks like it will be a formality from here on out. Both teams now substituting liberally......nice to see Ross get their grade 11s some action here late (4:39 left). Cook staying on in his last high school game.
Ryan Cook finishing up his career with a lot of heart ---- another 2, 58-38 for PJP.
PJP hasn't subbed off their starters, 2:47 left. 62-40.
Cook with a 3 ---- big game for him.....62-43.
1 minute left in this one, 64-45. Cook with a ridiculous rejection! Evan Karl adds two more on the other end.
Final Score: Pope John Paul II 64, John F. Ross 47
OFSAA Updates: Bluevale (AAAA) & Waterford (A)
(2) Mother Teresa 68, (11) Bluevale 43 ---- Final
The Knights came out a bit "scared" in this one, falling behind 19-9 after a quarter. They got rid of some jitters in the second quarter, keeping things even and trailing 32-21 at half.
In the third quarter, they got within 8 before starting centre Andrew Beney fouled out. Down the stretch, the Knights rested Stefan Cvrkalj (who had a game high 24 points) and the Titans extended to a 25 point victory with a 20-11 final quarter.
Steven Squires was the high scorer for MT with 13.
Other AAAA first Round Results saw a couple of big upsets, including #12 St. Thomas More topping #1 Pickering HS:
(5) Vaughan 74, (17) JF Ross 42
(4) Eastern Commerce 73, (15) Pope John Paul II 58
(6) Oakwood CI 79, (16) St. Matthew 51
(3) J. Clarke Richardson 70, (18) Nantyr Shores 39
(10) HB Beal 70, (9) St. Michael's College 53
(14) Notre Dame College 51, (8) Sir Edmund Campion 44
(12) St. Thomas More 55, (1) Pickering HS 53
(6) D'Youville 52, (13) St. Anne HS 46
"Qualification Round Games" Tonight:
8:30pm Tonight - (18) Nantyr Shores vs. (16) St. Matthew
8:30pm Tonight - (17) JF Ross vs. (15) Pope John Paul II
Second Round Games Tomorrow:
(12) St. Thomas More vs. St. Matthew/Nantyr Shores
(14) Notre Dame vs. (10) HB Beal
....the above "upsets" guarantee a double-digit seed will place at least 4th!
(13) St. Anne vs. (4) Eastern Commerce
(5) Vaughan vs. (11) Bluevale
(1) Pickering vs. (6) Oakwood
(3) J. Clarke Richardson vs. (8) Campion
(9) St. Michael's College vs. (6) D'Youville
(2) Mother Teresa vs. JF Ross/Pope JP II winner
A at Sturgeon Falls
(7) Waterford 54, (13) Holy Trinity 45
Big win for the Wolves in their opener. They will now play #10 ES Algonquin, who lost to #4 ES Lajeunesse 62-53. On the line? A trip to the OFSAA quarterfinals.
Royals Drop First at AAAA OFSAA

The Royals, thanks in part to the play of forward Ryan Cook, hung around in the early going. In fact, Ross held a brief lead before Vaughan went on a quick run to close the first frame (with a 17-12 lead).
The second quarter saw Vaughan's pressure begin to wear down Ross. A few turnovers coupled with Vaughan's slashing drives to the hoop gave them a sizeable 38-17 edge at the break.
The Royals fared better offensively in the second half, but could not get any closer than 25 points. When all was said and done, Vaughan ended up with a 74-42 win.
Cook was Ross' player of the game with 19 points. Dinjiyi Walker led all scorers with 20 for Vaughan.
The Royals don't have a lot of time to dwell on the loss --- they're back on the court at 8:30pm tonight against #15 Pope John Paul II of Scarborough, who dropped a 73-58 decision to #4 Eastern Commerce. PJP II was up 33-30 at the break, but a strong second half from EC propelled them to the victory.
AAA OFSAA: (7) North Park 46, (13) Midland St.Theresa's 39

OFSAA AAAA: JF Ross vs. Vaughan
Link is here.
Early on, Ross is hanging with Vaughan --- down 15-12. They are, however, having all kinds of problems with Vaughan's full court pressure.
End of First Quarter: (5) Vaughan 17, (17) JF Ross 12
-More trouble with full court pressure for the Royals. An inbound steal under their own basket and a quick 2, and in the blink of an eye it's a double digit lead for Vaughan (23-12).
-For a brief second, the "score" in the top of the feed read "JF Ross 125, Vaughan 27". If only. It's 27-15 Vaughan after a Ross three to end a 10-0 run. 3:47 left to play in the half.
-The Voyageurs have taken this game over and are wearing down the Royals. 34-17 Vaughan with 2:00 left first half.
Halftime: (5) Vaughan 38, (17) JF Ross 17
-Some sloppy play by both teams to start the third. Vaughan has increased their lead to 45-21.
-Ross continuing to fight hard, and they're starting to find some room inside now that they're attacking. An "and one" has them down 50-27 with 3:00 left.
-Not good for Ross. Turnovers on a couple straight possessions and Vaughan is running the other way for layups.....
End of Third Quarter: (5) Vaughan 60, (17) JF Ross 29
-With a 31 point lead, the fourth quarter is going to be a formality. That said, it's a good opportunity for Ross' young team to get some valuable OFSAA experience. They'll have another game later this evening against either Pope John Paul or Eastern Commerce.
-Vaughan leads 64-36 with 4:00 left.
-Ross got within 25, but back-to-back 3's have stretched this one to 70-39 for Vaughan.
And the Royals do break 40, but fall to Vaughan by a 76-42 final.
OFSAA AAA: North Park vs. St. Theresa (Midland)
I'll post some periodic updates here as well.
Quarter 1
Starting for North Park: #22 Cale McDonald, #23 Marcus Hamilton, #32 Mark Dickens, #42 Dave Eves, and #44 Mike Dulmage.
-Tip to North Park. St. Theresa's starts in a 2-3 zone.
-A couple misses early. North Park has also settled into a 2-3 on defense.
-The Trojans have taken control early by cashing a couple three-pointers early, 6-0 4:00 into the game.
-North Park hits a layup by fast breaking off a made free throw and lead 8-4 with 2:00 left in the first.
-North Park leads 10-6 with just over 1:00 left in the first, but they are starting to get in some foul trouble. Another foul and 2 St. Theresa's FTs make it 10-8.
-HUGE fall-away three at the buzzer for the Trojans! 13-8 NP after one. Cale McDonald leads North Park with 6 points, while Marcus Hamilton has 3 after one. A couple Trojans are in trouble, including starting centre Mike Dulmage with 2.
-ANOTHER three by McDonald is cause for a Thunder timeout (16-10, 6:51 left 2Q). I think they have got to be considering coming out of their zone now.
(Off to grab some lunch....be back soon!)
-Looks like St. Theresa's went on a big 12-2 run to close the half, and lead 22-18 at the break. Cale McDonald leads NP with 9 points, while Brandon Slote has 7 for the Thunder. Note: OFSAA website is incorrectly showing 22-18 North Park score, I'm getting this directly from the scoreboard.
Third Quarter
-Quick three by St. Theresa's off the bat increases the lead to 25-18.
-27-20 St. Theresa's with 5:15 left.
-A quick 6-0 run by North Park has them down one (27-26), with 3:20 left in the third.
-The Trojans lead, 29-28 after three quarters. McDonald has 13 of their points.
Fourth Quarter
-35-30 North Park, technical foul on Dave Eves after he scored a NPC basket gives the Thunder two FTs and they cut it to 35-32 with 5:40 left.
-Still 35-32 with just over 4:00 to play, North Park has switched to man-to-man defensively.....
-Shooting foul on St. T's and 1-of-2 for NPC give them the two-possession advantage (36-32) now with under 4:00 to play.
-Some more free-throws for both sides and it's 38-33 North Park with 3:00 to play.
-The Trojans are coming closer to closing this one out ---- now lead 40-33 with 2:15 left.
-Ouch. A 5-second call on NPC with them up 7 gives the ball to St. T's, who get an "and one" to cut the lead to 40-36.
-Full court pressure causes a turnover, St. T's has the three but missed it.....and foul NPC on the rebound. 40-36 with 1:47 left.
-Things getting a little shaky late ---- still 40-36 with 1:15 left, St. T's in possession after a jump ball.
-An AND ONE by St. T's has them down 40-39 with 41.7 left, NPC back to the line ---- where they make 2 to lead 42-39. 36.1 seconds left.
-North Park gets a huge steal and Mark Dickens is fouled with 19.9 left. Makes 1-of-2 but NPC secures the offensive board and makes 2 more FTs to lead 45-39 with 15 seconds left. This one looks to be over....
-Another FT at the end makes the final North Park 46, St. Theresa's 39.
-Looks like #10 Frontenac held off #4 Jarvis CI by 3 (39-36). So it actually doesn't get easier for NPC --- they'll take on Jarvis tomorrow.
OFSAA AAA: Top Teams Off to Shaky Start

OFSAA Previews: Owen Sound & Waterford DHS
Owen Sound, the #13 seed in AA, will face #7 Timmins. The Falcons are making their first OFSAA appearance, while Timmins has 16 OFSAA medals in their school's history, including 5 gold, 4 silver and 7 bronze. They have a solid club (34-10 on the year) here seeking to add to that total.
The Blues have had respectable losses to top GTA teams (68-55 to #2 AAAA school Mother Teresa, 74-55 to #3 AAAA school JC Richardson), and have some size that should help them contain Owen Sound's big man Ben Singbeil to an extent.
I'm thinking the Blues will use their experience from their extremely difficult schedule to be able to power past the Falcons in this first round game ---- especially as OSCVI gets their feet wet.
Meanwhile, up in Sturgeon Falls, the #7 Waterford Wolves start out their OFSAA schedule against #13 Holy Trinity CSS of Cornwall. The Wolves (in my humble opinion) are a little underrated here as a #7 seed --- though to be fair, the "A" tournament is by far the hardest of all to seed.
Look for Waterford, who gained valuable experience at last year's OFSAA championships, to take the first steps towards a possible medal by defeating Trinity in their first round game.
OFSAA AAAA Preview: (2) Mother Teresa vs (11) Bluevale CI

OFSAA AAAA Preview: (5) Vaughan CI vs (17) John F. Ross

OFSAA AAA Preview: (7) North Park vs. (13) Midland St. Theresa

Friday, March 05, 2010
Alumni: Dietrich Named to OCAA All-Rookie Team

Aside from the award winners that we've been mentioning here lately, we'll try and get a run-down to see how the rest of our CWOSSA alums fared this season. Stay tuned.
Alumni: Bradbury Named to OCAA All-Rookie Team
Bradbury's Fanshawe (London) College Falcons finished the year 14-4 in OCAA play. As for Bradbury, he provided steady guard play averaging 10.6 PPG, 1.7 RPG and 1.1 steals per contest. He knocked down 33 three-pointers in Fanshawe's 18 games.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Alumni: McIntyre, MacDonald Named 2nd Team OUA West All-Stars

Cam McIntyre (KCI '06) and Jesse MacDonald (Assumption '05) were named to the OUA West 2nd All-Star team.
The complete list of award recipients (thanks to oua.ca) is below:
2010 OUA WEST MEN'S BASKETBALL AWARD WINNERS
West Player of the Year: Keenan Jeppesen (McMaster)
West Rookie of the Year: Clinton Springer-Williams (Brock)
West Defensive Player of the Year: Greg Carter (Lakehead)
West Ken Shields Award: Jamie Searle (Lakehead)
West Coach of the Year: Scott Morrison (Lakehead)
WEST FIRST-TEAM ALL-STARS
Keenan Jeppesen (Stoney Creek, Ont.) - McMaster
Isaac Kuon (Mississauga, Ont.) - Windsor
Jamie Searle (Belleville, Ont.) - Lakehead
Clinton Springer-Williams (London, Ont.) - Brock
Andrew Wedemire (Sarnia, Ont.) - Western
WEST SECOND-TEAM ALL-STARS
Ryan Barbeau (Belleville, Ont.) - Western
Nigel Johnson-Tyghter (Brampton, Ont.) - Windsor
Jesse MacDonald (Brantford, Ont.) - Laurier
Cam McIntyre (Kitchener, Ont.) - Waterloo*
Jay Mott (Burlington, Ont.) - Guelph
Yoosrie Salhia (Toronto) - Lakehead*
WEST ALL-ROOKIE TEAM
Maxwell Allin (Chatham, Ont.) - Laurier
Josh Collins (Thornhill, Ont.) - Windsor
Victor Raso (Hamilton, Ont.) - McMaster
Clinton Springer-Williams (London, Ont.) - Brock
Ryan Thompson (Oakville, Ont.) - Lakehead