#7 posting 7.30.2007
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NORTH TARTAN MELTDOWN
Diamond Division Gold Bracket Semifinals
IBCA SELECT I 50, NEW MEXICO HEAT 45
IBCA Select I took a step to the championship with rally win over the New Mexico Heat. IBCA cured their free throw shooting woes they suffered on Friday morning with 10 of their last points coming at the line.IBCA started off the game with a 5-1 advantage after a three by Trisha Nesbitt. NMH came back with their only lead in the first half with an 8-3 run to lead 9-8. IBCA bounced back with a 9-0 run to take their biggest lead of the game 17-9 on a 4/5 offensive sequence. Nesbitt nailed another three to finish the run. IBCA led at half 25-20.
IBCA stretched the lead early in the second half to 29-22. NMH took off
on a 12-0 run. Telisha Joe scored eight of the points as NMH led 34-29. Chelsie Trask narrowed the gap with a three for IBCA, and Nesbitt tied the contest on a drive at 34 all. Joe answered the call with a three to give NMH some breathing room 37-34. NMH pushed the lead out to 43-38 and led 45-41 with 2:44 left. But already IBCA was on the road to victory with the first two possessions of a seven possession avalanche to close the game. Kelly Krei had a "&1" to put IBCA within striking distance after the 5 point NMH lead. Katelin Oney tied the game with a pair of free throws, and then put IBCA up with another two charity tosses. IBCA cashed in at the line one their last six possessions. NMH picked the wrong time to go cold with their last five possessions coming up empty. Joe was the leader and had the hot hand. Nesbitt was assigned to take her as IBCA went to a 1/3 defense. That threw a wrench in the Heat's plans. IBCA SELECT I
STARTERS
Kelly Krei, Iowa City 12, 8, 150.0, .750 went to the line five times and converted eight free throws out of nine attempts. scored on the key drive &1 that gave big momentum shift to IBCA. likes facing the basket. takes the top on their 1/3/1 half court defense.
Katelin Oney, Cedar Rapids Washington 12, 9, 133.3, .556 plays with verve and fervor. She takes it to the basket with authority and explosion. not afraid of contact and relishes it. does have 3 range.
Kaisha Brown, Spirit Lake 0, 3, 0.0, .000 3 shooter
Trisha Nesbitt, Ames 9, 8, 112.5, .500 point guard. was a lock down on Joe forcing her to take shots out of her comfort zone and forcing her to work for her shots. played the majority of the game as she is the only true point they have. willing to take the charge
Amber Kirschbaum, Spirit Lake 2, 3, 66.7, .333 low possessions due to a hand/finger injury
BENCH
Indy Uhlenhopp, North Butler 4, 10, 40.0, .200 rangy. forced to play in. will play out post HS
MacKenzie Westcott, Williamsburg 2, 3, 66.7, .333 worked the defensive boards.
Ashton McClairen, WDM Valley 6, 5, 120.0, .600 took the ball to the basket
Chelsie Trask, RRMR 3, 4, 75.0, .250 3 shooter
NEW MEXICO HEAT
STARTERS
Brandi Valencia, Moriarty 6, 10, 60.0, .300 has 3 range. faces the basket.
Telisha Joe, Gallup 16, 14, 114.3, .500 the heart and soul of this team. has 3 range. creates. clever and deft passing. knows who is open. goes hard to the basket. also picked up four steals. active hands
Mary Rose Paiz, Albuquerque St. Pius X 6, 10, 60.0, .300 moves with out the ball. active on defense.
Ebony Walker, Sandia 6, 5, 120.0, .600 post player. needs to be more of a force on defense
Kristin Valencia, Moriarty 8, 9, 88.9, .444 took the shots at the end when Joe was covered.
BENCH
Kya Degarmo, Eldorado 0, 1, 0.0, .000
Jordan Unverzagt, Grants 0, 1, 0.0, .000
Lindsey Trainor, Albuquerque Academy 1, 1, 100.0, 1.000
Britteny Brown, Eldorado 0, 1, 0.0, .000
Ellen Cruz, Penasco 2, 1, 200.0, 1.000
TRENCH PLAYER
Trisha Nesbitt
BY THE NUMBERS
IBCA Select I 50, 53, 94.3, .434
New Mexico Heat 45, 53, 84.9, .415
made 3s: IBCA 4, NMH 3
made fts: IBCA 16, NMH 4
bench: IBCA 15, NMH 3
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DEFENSIVE WRAPS
IBCA SELECT I
MacKenzie Westcott 6
Ashton McClairen 5
Katelin Oney 3
Indy Uhlenhopp 3
Kelly Krei 2
Kaisha Brown 2
Trisha Nesbitt 1
totals: 22
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NEW MEXICO HEAT
Telisha Joe 6
Mary Rose Paiz 5
Brandi Valencia 3
Kristin Valencia 3
Jordan Unverzagt 2
Ebony Walker 1
totals: 20
Nesbitt was matched up for the second straight game (that I saw) with another #11. On Friday it was Kamille Wahlin from North Tartan Larson, this game it was Telisha Joe.
Next up: tomorrow morning
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