Out & About: Bloomington Kennedy/Mpls Washburn

#6 posting 11.22.2006
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BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY eagles 88,
MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN millers 30

The only mystery in this game was how large the margin was going to be---58 points. This was the only game in town and the first to kick off the season. Kennedy played the last game of the year last year and opened the season against a depleted Washburn squad. As the only HS game in town it was a chance to see how the players on each side would handle a blow out. Many times teams play down to the level of the opposition. That didn't happen tonight. Kennedy put the hammer down and the score reflected the differences between the two teams.

The only thing Washburn won on the night was the opening tip. Both teams had problems early in the contest finding the basket. Kennedy scored their first point on their 3rd possession and didn't make their first field goal until their 7th. They opened 2/9 but after that they got into rhythm and their was no holding them back. Kennedy had a 5/6 scoring possession run to accelerate the process with four different players converting. Washburn scored their first their first points on their 14th possession on a transition basket off the Kennedy press. Washburn just didn't have the same skill sets, or athletic ability. Also players that were options 3 or 4 last year were no counted on to be options 1 and 2. Washburn shot selection spent most of the night hovering around the 3 point line.

The second half was much like the first, but with the Kennedy bench getting into the act. Washburn , after scoring on their second possession in the second half, went 15 straight possessions without a score. The first four all ended in turnovers. Not a classic confrontation tonight.

NUMBERS EXPLAINED
player, points, possessions, pp100, floor %
BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY
STARTERS
Tara Steinbauer, 24, 19, 126.3, .632 Wisconsin signee, big strong, The main straw that stirs the drink and the focus of Kennedy offense. Is now the main inside presence. Isn't out on the 3 line (at least tonight) as much. Had a double double. RF: exposes ball in the paint, faded from contact; didn't hold follow through and walked away at the ft line which resulted in a missed shot.
Kesha Brown, 14, 7, 200.0, .857 played a smart game and delivered on her shot. cashed in from behind the arc twice. ran floor. shot spot seemed to be working from the short corner.
Brittany Zins, 12, 13, 92.3, .462 had some nice sharp passes into the post. hustler,
Shakila Boler, 6, 6, 100.0, .500 point guard, confident and poised. active on defensive boards. active hands. nice stop & pop.
Alexis Holt, 11, 6, 183.3, .833 involved in a nasty collision, and came back. energetic and active. Made the other 3 for JFK.
BENCH
Coach*, 0, 1, 0.0, .000 (technical due to book violation)
Aubrey Davis , 2, 4, 50.0, .250 quick youngster
Ameshia Kearney, 3, 6, 50.0, .500
Sheridan Reiners, 4, 4, 100.0, .500 another diaper dandy
Kelly Boelter, 0, 1, 0.0, .000 nice interior passing. aware RF: not a scoring threat tonight
Sierrra Howard, 2, 2, 100.0, .500 moved well without the ball.
Bailey Lund, 6, 6, 100.0, .667 aggressive to the glass, active. RF: could have passes off on the break, but took the lay up herself.
Courtney Blunt, 0, 1, 0.0, .000 good anticipation on defense.
Whitney Luhring, 4, 2, 200.0, 1.000
Stephanie Rutherford, 0, 1, 0.0, .000

MINNEAPOLIS WASHBURN
STARTERS
Katie Gardner, 2, 5, 40.0, .200
Jennifer Castillo, 3, 5, 60.0, .400 the other experienced starter from last year counted on to do more. RF: needs to step up into the leadership role.
Liz Shay, 8, 21, 38.1, .190 the primary ball handler, and primary scoring threat. would be better off if she could focus on the shooting guard spot. RF: got involved in too many turnovers on the press, mainly with the pass.
Jatonna Andrews, 0, 1, 0.0, .000
Morgan Solomon, 2, 4, 50.0, .250
BENCH
Julie Smith, 4, 12, 33.3, .250 RF: took too many 3s, also had five fumbles on the night. free throw miss off the back rim, hand dropped.
Tarvanisha Boyd, 2, 8, 25.0, .125 RF: footwork, violations
Ciarra Howard, 2, 11, 18.2, .091
Lacey Ferguson, 1, 2, 50.0, .500
Allie Shuford, 0, 2, 0.0, .000
Jermisha Watson, 4, 4, 100.0, .500
Breyanna Lewis, 0, 1, 0.0, .000
Artisha Knight, 2, 3, 66.7, .333

TRENCH PLAYER
Kesha Brown

BY THE NUMBERS
Kennedy 88, 79, 111.4, .544
Washburn 30, 80, 37.5, .213

Made 3s, Kennedy 3, Washburn 1
Made FTs Kennedy 17, Washburn 7
transition lay ups: Kennedy 18 pts, Washburn 6 points
second chance points: Kennedy 28 points, Washburn 2 points

JFK won every stat category that was a postive. The Washburn floor % was the second lowest I have seen in my viewings of HS ball. But they did hit a new low for pp100. The previous low was 41.27 set by Fridley vs North Branch in last year's sections.

If you notice all five of JFK's players were near the gold standard of 100 for 100ppg. Zins wasn't far off at 92.3. Castillo was tops for Washburn at 60 pp100.

Next up: tomorrow morning.