Sunday, November 11, 2007

Out & About: Rogers/Rockford

#6 posting 11.11.2007
your daily dose girls basketball news & information

BREAKDOWN FALL LEAGUE
BECKER DIVISION
ROGERS royals 44,
ROCKFORD rockets 25

Despite not having Casey Mann or Jennifer Dowd in uniform today the Rogers Royals were able to do what no fall team had done yet---hit the gold standard in points per 100 and floor percentage. It was fitting it was the last game of the fall season. Rogers hit 102.3 pp100 and .558 floor percentage. Their defense was very successful as well. They held Rockford scoreless 14 straight possessions to start the second half---18 across the halves.

In the beginning however it was Rockford that was hot. They led 11-4 at their widest margin. The Rockets had a 4 of 5 scoring spurt in the early portion of the game. Rogers and the free throw line were friends for their first nine points. Amanda Chesness opened the scoring with a traditional three point play. After that it was all free throws up to point #9. Rogers finished up with four straight scores and claimed an 18-16 lead at half time.

After half time Rockford was held scoreless for 14 straight possessions. Going back to the first half it was a grand total of 18 straight dry spells. Rogers continued their hot hand with a four of five offensive sequence. Added with the first half that was a 8/9 sequence. All in all it was a 22-0 run. Rogers had offensive streaks of four and six.
photo: Amanda Chesness goes up over a Rockford defender. photo by kja

ROGERS
STARTERS
Heather Brunn 4, 5, 80.0, .400 handled the point guard duties. will take long 2s.
Amanda Chesness 8, 6, 133.3, .667 inside presence. was able to score even when hit. Went to the line three times.
#40, 5, 8, 62.5, .375 guard. anticipates well on defense. moves well.
Camille Loughlin 9, 6, 150.0, .833 scored from the baseline corners, and elbow shots.
Heather Johnson 9, 7, 128.6, .714 perimeter, scored in transition. has range.
BENCH
Amy Stone 2, 3, 66.7, .333 guard
Britni Tokheim 0, 2, 0.0, .000 guard. looks to shoot outside.
Emily Dosmann 4, 4, 100.0, .500 post. picked up a charge call.
Jordan Bernens 1, 1, 100.0, 1.000 guard
Sarah McDonough 2, 1, 200.0, 1.000

ROCKFORD
STARTERS
Katie Netherton 4, 7, 57.1, .286 inside presence. did hit the defensive boards.
Ashley Stevens 6, 10, 60.0, .300 was the only player to score at the line for Rockford. That is because the others didn't attack the basket.
Caitlin Sipe 4, 8, 50.0, .250 needs to work on ball handling against pressure
Kelsey Lofstad 4, 7, 57.1, .286 perimeter. Hit the only three in the game.
Alli Henrichs 3, 7, 42.9, .143
BENCH
Sara George 4, 4, 100.0, .500

TRENCH PLAYER
Camille Laughlin

BY THE NUMBERS
Rogers 44, 43, 102.3, .558
Rockford 25, 44, 56.8, .273
made 3s: Rockford 1, Rogers 0
made fts: Rogers 14, Rockford 2
bench: Rogers 9, Rockford 4
8 different Rogers players went to the line.
Rogers moved the ball well on offense, taking shots they wanted.

DEFENSIVE WRAPS
ROGERS
Johnson 5
#40 3
Amanda Chesness 2
Camille Laughlin 2
Bernens 2
Heather Brunn 1
Stone 1
Dosmann 1
totals 17

ROCKFORD
Katie Netherton 5
Ashley Stevens 5
Alli Henrichs 3
Kelsey Lofstad 1
totals: 14

postscript---#40 for Rogers went down with what looked like a knee injury in the next game.

Next up: tomorrow's opening day extravaganza with three special reports after the general news of the day.