South Webster vs Eastern Score was 34-27.
Just want to give a little evaluation on what I saw in each team tonight. I was only able to stay for the first 6 games, so if anyone has anything to add please feel free
SOUTH WEBSTERNew coach again this year for the Jeeps in Steven Ater. I like what I'm seeing so far. Saw them play in a foundation game on Monday, in which they beat New Boston by 30+ and looked extremely quick and played tough, in your face defense the whole 32 minutes. Didn't play anything like they did tonight. Basically just showed up because they had to tonight. Look for great things out of the senior Loop and effective play making ability out of Scott...This team will surprise a lot of people this year...
BEAVER EASTERNWell- balanced scoring team for the most part. Every player will get on the floor for every loose ball there is. Scrappy players, but solid defenders. As we all know, good defense will eventually lead to progressive offense.
OAK HILLDefending State Champs...Obviously not the team they were last year, but still should have a strong season...Ondera looks as he will be one of the elite point guards in the area, and Slone & Hale both will provide good scoring. Would like to see better things out of the big guys inside than was shown tonight, but I'm sure as the season goes on Coach Persin will have them do the things it takes to get the job done...
WESTERN LATHAMRebuilding year for the Indians, as they lost a lot of talent last year in Shanks & company graduating. This year's team has a couple of nice spot up shooters and a couple big boys inside who can bang around and get some good offensive boards and putbacks. Should be a fairly decent team as the season goes on....
NORTHWESTLooks as if Leslie will have the burden of carrying the team on his back this year. The other big guy showed some scoring support, but guard play needs to improve. I know this team has a couple of guys who can shoot the ball, but they need attack the basket more often to create some openings for other teammates...Wasn't as impressed as I thought I'd be with the Mohawks this evening...
EASTThis is a team full of quick, aggressive guards looking to score on each and every possession. Will gain a little bit of height when the Haywood kid becomes eligible, but not much. The Garrett twins are the leaders, but they obviously can't do it all. Opponents must be ready for a track meet when playing the Tartans, as they like to push the ball and get a quick score...
WHEELERSBURGWasn't hardly impressed with the Pirates at all this evening. Found themselves having to fight their way back into the game, as we all know Coach Barrick can make adjustments to do so easily. No real offensive threat other than Stegman. Scoring should be well balanced throughout the season. Talent level will increase when (and if) Bendolph and Shankwieler return this season.
SYMMES VALLEYTibbs was pretty much shut down the whole game by Burg's defense, but had some supporting cast to help the Vikings pull out a narrow win...Another scrappy team with some height and quickness. Should do well in the SOC 1 this year...
WAVERLYFrontcourt is the heart and soul of this team. Martin & #15 do a great job of attacking and looking to score... Guard play needs to improve to balance out scoring, and ball handling needs to be more precise. Look for the Tigers to finish near the top or middle of the SOC 2....
CLAYMUCH IMPROVED from last year's team. Good height inside, big guys really crash the boards well. With Burchett & Valentine being solid outside threats and good penetrators, it should make for some good inside-out playing. Look for the Panthers to finish at the top of the SOC 1 this year.
VALLEYVERY impressed with the play of Utley. This kid can score from anywhere on the floor, and his play making ability opens up the offense for all of his teammates to get an open look. Notre Dame obviously wasn't a good matchup for the Indians, but nonetheless, they showed some solid winning potential for this season...
NOTRE DAMESeemingly young, inexperienced team this year. Haven't really followed the Titans that much over the years. The team has a couple of players that do a good job looking to create some plays, but the offense never really was in sync from my perspective. I'm sure the pieces will all fall together as the season furthers and the team will only get better...
This was all the teams that I was able to see play tonight.
Overall, it looks to be another exciting, interesting year in the SOC, and I can't wait to see how each team's season unfolds. Good luck to all teams, and have a safe & healthy season of 09-10 HS Basketball!
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