Wednesday, November 07, 2007

Out & About: Eastview/Eden Prairie

#5 posting 11.7.2007
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BREAKDOWN FALL LEAGUE
LAKEVILLE SOUTH DIVISION
EASTVIEW lightning 31
EDEN PRAIRIE eagles 28

In a battle between two Lake conference rivals it was Eastview coming back to beat Eden Prairie 31-28. The physical nature of the game can be noted in the 25 combined free throws made during the contest. That is one reason why the possessions were down in this game. With running time more clock was spent on the line than in actual play.

It should be noted that a mystery two points was on the board for Eden Prairie. It was up there early and I am using what was on the scoreboard since that is what the players and fans felt the game reflected. I have no idea where they pulled the two points for EP.

EP scored first in this contest and led 12-6 with about 9 minutes to go in the half after a three by Mikayla Clark. EP went through a five possession drought at the tail end of the first half. Eastview couldn't get traction either. Eastview made three field goals the first half, EP only two. Nothing came easy, and nothing was given easily.

At the start of the second half EP endured another 7 possession dry spell. So over the course of the end and beginning of the halves EP was 1/13 in their possessions. Eastview had their own five possession drought fairly early so could not exploit the advantage. Eastview did put together a 7-2 run in the middle of the half to take a narrow 24-23 lead on a pair of DaNae Moore free throws. On EP's next possession Kjersten Bradley converted an old fashioned three point play to go up 26-24. Brittany Rud scored after a steal by Sam Mehr to make it 27-26 with under a minute to go. Kelsey Faber drained her only two points for EP's last lead at 28-27. Again it was Rud for the basket on a pass from Moore to make it 29-28. McSparron added a pair of free throws for the final margin.

It should be noted that Laura Weber and Carly Rothfusz did not play for EP. Also during the contest Eastview's Emily Kaus left with an injury.
photos: #1 Lauren Wittman launches a three for EP with Laura Siebenaler defending. #2. DaNae Moore, after being fouled, releases a shot. #3. Brittany Rud's game winner--notice the score. Eastview is home. photos by kja

EASTVIEW
STARTERS
Sam Mehr 4, 8, 50.0, .250 did have one three in a rather quiet performance. Passing wasn't sharp. Called for traveling twice.
Brittany Rud 7, 8, 87.5, .375 delivered in the clutch with two key baskets. prefers baseline shots. passing is predictable
Brittnye McSparron 10, 8, 125.0, .625 extremely quick point guard. got to the gaps and attacked the basket with relish. takes contact. went to the line four times. Likes to score off the dribble
Emily Kaus 2, 6, 33.3, .167 post player. stands her ground. drew a charge.
DaNae Moore 6, 8, 75.0, .500 slasher. Likes baseline drives. Also will get hit. Went to the line four times. Will crash the offensive boards. needs to know where lines are.
BENCH
Laura Siebenaler 2, 3, 66.7, .333
Kelsey North 0, 2, 0.0, .000 looked to the others on offense
Brittany Rayman 0, 0, 0.0, .000

EDEN PRAIRIE
STARTERS
Kelsey Faber 2, 9, 22.2, .111 guard. needs to have receivers come to her, or she should not pick up her dribble too soon. six turnovers against pressure
Kjersten Bradley 3, 6, 50.0, .167 guard. didn't show her range.
Lauren Wittman 5, 4, 125.0, .500 left handed perimeter player. more active in first half than in the second
Michelle Tobin 6, 8, 75.0, .375 post player. took in six defensive rebounds. All her points came at the line. passing decisions need improving
Keely Brennan 2, 3, 66.7, .333 scored on a drive as she was hit.
BENCH
Mikayla Clark 4, 5, 80.0, .400 guard, hit a three.
Gibson 0, 2, 0.0, .000
Morgan Van Riper-Rose 4, 5, 80.0, .400 moves well without the ball.
#12 0, 1, 0.0, .000

TRENCH PLAYER
Brittnye McSparron

BY THE NUMBERS
Eastview 31, 43, 72.1, .372
Eden Prairie 28, 43, 60.5, .279
made 3s: Eastview 1, EP 1
made fts: EP 13, Eastview 12
bench: EP 8, Eastview 2
A true gritty, grind it out Lake game. Both teams figure to be playing into March 08.

DEFENSIVE WRAPS
EASTVIEW
Laura Siebenaler 4
Emily Kaus 4
DaNae Moore 4
Brittany Rud 3
Sam Mehr 2
Brittnye McSparron 2
Kelsey North 2
Brittany Rayman 2
totals: 23

EDEN PRAIRIE
Michelle Tobin 8
Kelsey Faber 2
Kjersten Bradley 2
Lauren Wittman 1
Mikayla Clark 1
Morgan Van Riper-Rose 1
Keely Brennan 1
totals: 16

Next up: tomorrow morning, unless news breaks