Federal Hocking Vs South Webster - winner plays Southern Tornadoes

[LucasDavenport]

Bradley Russell #4?

30 scored a few and 34 did likewise.

[The Ghost of Swanker]

Buddy you left too soon. south Gallia with the win on a last second layup!

[Maroon2018]

Bradley Russell #4?

30 scored a few and 34 did likewise.

Bradley Russell is #34

[LucasDavenport]

Thanks. When I scout I don’t pay attention to names —- just numbers.

The coaching staff decided to put Blevins on #3 after seeing him twice and switch if Shiloah got an early foul. He did an amazing job defending him — kinda took it as a challenge— he scored 25 of the 51 but I was equally impressed with his effort defensively on #3. His length and athleticism made it very difficult—- couple that with the tight rims at Meigs — and it’s easy to understand why #3 struggled. Hopefully it’s motivation for him in the offseason and he comes back even better and stronger. He’s a much better player than we witnessed last night but Blevins is an absolute freak and last night his defensive effort was A+.

Also shout out to Braden Bockway—- the kid is growing every game. When his motor and defensive effort match his arch on his jump shot he can be amazing.

The only negative about last night (besides leaving at halftime of the SG/E Game) was that the Southern coaching staff finally were able to get a good look at us. They had seen the New Boston game and the Minford game and neither was a full composition for us. Southern is very well coached and will present another set of obstacles for The Jeeps. I think the Sectional Final on 2/28 will be a 50/50 game and along with Whiteoak v Peebles (ironically the 2 v 7 at NW sectional) will be 1 of the best 2 Sectional Finals in our district.

[Hornetz_Fan32]

I think #3 probably learned a lot last night after being matched up against blevins. Hopefully a learning lesson where he is and what he needs to get him there.

[LucasDavenport]

Exactly. I’m rooting for him.

[Maroon2018]

Thanks for the kind remarks for #3 Nathaniel Massie. He is a good player, but last night truly devestated him. He's been playing since 4th grade and never had a game he hasn't scored in. He did have a few open looks last night, but couldn't " buy" a basket, lol. Yes, I think it will be a learning experience for him. As for Blevins......All I can say is WOW!!!!! That young man is very talented on both sides of the ball.

[LucasDavenport]

We noticed. My wife —who keeps a mean shooting chart and is the mother of 2 coaches and the sister of 2 coaches — and understands the game —- started rooting for him to score last night and then I did too. Hopefully that disappointment gets turned into motivation and the sooner the better.

When we scout we just report what we see. We aren’t on the coaching staff nor have anything to do with decisions. We keep shooting charts and scoring and foul shooting and tendencies. We order the opposing players or rank them in importance —- #3 was definitely at the top of the hierarchy. The fact you scored 27 total last night showed what a good job Blevins did on Massie.

Best of luck in the future.

[Vike73]

Following up, is Massie a senior this year?

[JC2124]

Following up, is Massie a senior this year?

Massie graduated. Lancers have to replace 4 of the starting five from last year. They still have some very talented kids so I look for another good year.