#4 posting 10.5.2007
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THE FALL WEEK THAT WAS #2
The Showcases topped the agenda last weekend with players from as far away as Kansas and Michigan taking part in the dueling events. Fortunately both events were in the same neighborhood meaning I got to see about half the totals for each. Both events had strong players, the difference was the MN Stars event had 16 teams, while North Tartan had 7.
Both events had players that have not had a lot of varsity experience and that showed up in the numbers when I analyzed performance. No more was it going against the same age group. Now it was head to head with All State caliber players. A lot of the 11s and 12s got baptized into the real heavy duty world of hoops. Now is the time for the youngsters to ramp it up before the real events start in the winter.
Missing in action was a lot of the 2008 class. Either they have already made choices, or they had fall sports conflicts. These events, despite a few players coming in from out of state, were primarily metro oriented. For example the Badgers in the MN Stars event had 11 players, 10 of which were Metro based. The Blue Devils, also at the stars was 9 for 11. For Team One at North Tartan the numbers were similar with 7 of 9 Metro oriented.
Again both organizations treated this reporter well. Thanks to both.
WISH LIST
uniforms with numbers on the front & back.
uniforms with clear, contrasting, readable numbers
TEAM OF THE WEEK
The Spartans were the only team that cracked the gold standard of 100 pp100. So they get crowned team of the week. They had inside (Cassie Rochel) and outside (Kelsie Ammann and Tanya Dickey). It is hard to throw players together and have them execute. Many times there is miscommunication or no communication. Many times players aren't aware of the tendencies of their new found teammates. This team recognized open players and they delivered.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
6-4 Cassie Rochel delivered at both ends in the game I watched with a double double in points and wraps. Not only does she have height, but she also runs the floor very well and can finish off a break. Long arms make it difficult to shoot around her. Nice hands. Is showing more aggressive offensive attitude. All this going against a player that is three inches bigger (Amber Dvorak). She is a game changer on both ends.
How the teams were selected: for those unfamiliar #1. I had to see the player during the course of the week. That meant many players at both events were left off the list. #2 player had to have more than five possessions. #3 Winning goes into the equation.
FIRST TEAM
Kelsie Ammann, Lakeville North, Spartans-MN Stars Event
Leah Dietel, Jordan, Wildcats-MN Stars Event
Cassie Rochel, Lakeville North, Spartans--MN Stars Event
Theairra Taylor, St. Paul Central, Gophers----MN Stars Event
Brittany Thiesfeld, Glencoe-Silver Lake, Tar Heels---MN Stars Event
SECOND TEAM
Abby Busch, Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop, Gophers--MN Stars Event
Brooke Brown, Chaska, Team 5--North Tartan Event
Jennifer Dowd, Rogers, Gophers--MN Stars Event
Emily Kaus, Eastview, Cyclones---MN Stars Event
Reyan Robinson, Becker, Team 5---North Tartan Event
DEFENSIVE TEAM
T-Yanna Devericks, West Central, SD, Wildcats, MN Stars Event
Sam Ostarello, Stanley County, SD, Team 7, North Tartan Event
Cassie Rochel, Lakeville North, Spartans, MN Stars Event--captain
Theairra Taylor, St. Paul Central, Gophers, MN Stars Event
Shannon Thompson, Apple Valley, Tar Heels, MN Stars Event
This is the second week Theairra Taylor has made both lists
PREVIOUS WINNERS
team-Player of the Week-Defensive Player of the Week
St. Paul Central----Megan Howard, St. Paul Central----Megan Howard
FALL BALL RANKINGS
1. St. Paul Central
2. Centennial White
3. Hopkins
4. Woodbury
5. Centennial Red
6. Osseo White
7. Forest Lake Maroon
8. Suns
9. 43 Hoops
10. Barnum Gold
BEST GAMES ON TAP SUNDAY, OCT 7
9:00 am Centennial White vs Centennial Red at Blaine
10:05 am Rascals vs Maple Grove #1 at Blaine
12:15 pm Hopkins vs Osseo White at Armstrong
1:20 pm St. Paul Central vs 43 Hoops at Kennedy
1:20 pm Midtown Lady Monarchs vs River Falls, WI at Forest Lake
Thanks to the readers for the help. If you have news, go to my profile and email me.
next up: tomorrow
your daily dose of girls basketball news & information
THE FALL WEEK THAT WAS #2
The Showcases topped the agenda last weekend with players from as far away as Kansas and Michigan taking part in the dueling events. Fortunately both events were in the same neighborhood meaning I got to see about half the totals for each. Both events had strong players, the difference was the MN Stars event had 16 teams, while North Tartan had 7.
Both events had players that have not had a lot of varsity experience and that showed up in the numbers when I analyzed performance. No more was it going against the same age group. Now it was head to head with All State caliber players. A lot of the 11s and 12s got baptized into the real heavy duty world of hoops. Now is the time for the youngsters to ramp it up before the real events start in the winter.
Missing in action was a lot of the 2008 class. Either they have already made choices, or they had fall sports conflicts. These events, despite a few players coming in from out of state, were primarily metro oriented. For example the Badgers in the MN Stars event had 11 players, 10 of which were Metro based. The Blue Devils, also at the stars was 9 for 11. For Team One at North Tartan the numbers were similar with 7 of 9 Metro oriented.
Again both organizations treated this reporter well. Thanks to both.
WISH LIST
uniforms with numbers on the front & back.
uniforms with clear, contrasting, readable numbers
TEAM OF THE WEEK
The Spartans were the only team that cracked the gold standard of 100 pp100. So they get crowned team of the week. They had inside (Cassie Rochel) and outside (Kelsie Ammann and Tanya Dickey). It is hard to throw players together and have them execute. Many times there is miscommunication or no communication. Many times players aren't aware of the tendencies of their new found teammates. This team recognized open players and they delivered.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK6-4 Cassie Rochel delivered at both ends in the game I watched with a double double in points and wraps. Not only does she have height, but she also runs the floor very well and can finish off a break. Long arms make it difficult to shoot around her. Nice hands. Is showing more aggressive offensive attitude. All this going against a player that is three inches bigger (Amber Dvorak). She is a game changer on both ends.
How the teams were selected: for those unfamiliar #1. I had to see the player during the course of the week. That meant many players at both events were left off the list. #2 player had to have more than five possessions. #3 Winning goes into the equation.
FIRST TEAM
Kelsie Ammann, Lakeville North, Spartans-MN Stars Event
Leah Dietel, Jordan, Wildcats-MN Stars Event
Cassie Rochel, Lakeville North, Spartans--MN Stars Event
Theairra Taylor, St. Paul Central, Gophers----MN Stars Event
Brittany Thiesfeld, Glencoe-Silver Lake, Tar Heels---MN Stars Event
SECOND TEAM
Abby Busch, Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop, Gophers--MN Stars Event
Brooke Brown, Chaska, Team 5--North Tartan Event
Jennifer Dowd, Rogers, Gophers--MN Stars Event
Emily Kaus, Eastview, Cyclones---MN Stars Event
Reyan Robinson, Becker, Team 5---North Tartan Event
DEFENSIVE TEAM
T-Yanna Devericks, West Central, SD, Wildcats, MN Stars Event
Sam Ostarello, Stanley County, SD, Team 7, North Tartan Event
Cassie Rochel, Lakeville North, Spartans, MN Stars Event--captain
Theairra Taylor, St. Paul Central, Gophers, MN Stars Event
Shannon Thompson, Apple Valley, Tar Heels, MN Stars Event
This is the second week Theairra Taylor has made both lists
PREVIOUS WINNERS
team-Player of the Week-Defensive Player of the Week
St. Paul Central----Megan Howard, St. Paul Central----Megan Howard
FALL BALL RANKINGS
1. St. Paul Central
2. Centennial White
3. Hopkins
4. Woodbury
5. Centennial Red
6. Osseo White
7. Forest Lake Maroon
8. Suns
9. 43 Hoops
10. Barnum Gold
BEST GAMES ON TAP SUNDAY, OCT 7
9:00 am Centennial White vs Centennial Red at Blaine
10:05 am Rascals vs Maple Grove #1 at Blaine
12:15 pm Hopkins vs Osseo White at Armstrong
1:20 pm St. Paul Central vs 43 Hoops at Kennedy
1:20 pm Midtown Lady Monarchs vs River Falls, WI at Forest Lake
Thanks to the readers for the help. If you have news, go to my profile and email me.
next up: tomorrow
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