#3 posting 4.5.2008
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MYAS PARK CENTER TOURNAMENT
17u POOL PLAY
X FACTOR 31, HOWARD LAKE 26
X Factor rallied from a four point half time deficit in beating Howard Lake 31-26. X Factor is made up of Class A players in the Park Region, and Prairie Conferences primarily. They used pressure and hustle in keeping Howard Lake in check. HL started two players that started in the AA state tournament a few weeks ago.
This tournament is in my back yard so to speak. I attended the early 16u games and then went home. This game was supposed to start at 6:20, but they got an early start. As soon as I walked in the gym, what I thought was 10 minutes early, the refs were throwing up the jump ball. This game was not a work of art, but provided plenty of hustle. Neither team was smooth on offense. Droughts were common place. HL had a drought of 8 in the first half, while X Factor a drought of 7 at the same time. Combined both teams had 15 straight empty trips. Later X Factor had another 6 possession drought. HL took advantage of that to break free from a 12 all tie with five points capped off by a three from Kayla Gross to put HL up 17-13 at half.
HL started the second half with a 7 possession drought. Yet XF didn't take adv
antage of that down time. They were only 1/7 during that phase. HL led 21-17 with 9:53 left. The remainder of the time XF outscored the Lakers 14-5. Megan Strese had four of the first six points in their rally. She scored the go ahead basket with 8:02 left on a secondary break. HL had a six possession drought at the start of that momentum shift. It was a three point game after an Ellie Wessling 12 footer 27-24. A second chancer by Sara Van Den Huevel bumped that margin back to five. The last three minutes were spent in a delay game by XF. A put back by Kaitlyn Klinker cut the margin to 29-26 with under 15 seconds. An intentional foul put Bridget Martini at the line for two. After converting both XF ran out the clock.
your daily dose of girls basketball news & information
MYAS PARK CENTER TOURNAMENT
17u POOL PLAY
X FACTOR 31, HOWARD LAKE 26
X Factor rallied from a four point half time deficit in beating Howard Lake 31-26. X Factor is made up of Class A players in the Park Region, and Prairie Conferences primarily. They used pressure and hustle in keeping Howard Lake in check. HL started two players that started in the AA state tournament a few weeks ago.
This tournament is in my back yard so to speak. I attended the early 16u games and then went home. This game was supposed to start at 6:20, but they got an early start. As soon as I walked in the gym, what I thought was 10 minutes early, the refs were throwing up the jump ball. This game was not a work of art, but provided plenty of hustle. Neither team was smooth on offense. Droughts were common place. HL had a drought of 8 in the first half, while X Factor a drought of 7 at the same time. Combined both teams had 15 straight empty trips. Later X Factor had another 6 possession drought. HL took advantage of that to break free from a 12 all tie with five points capped off by a three from Kayla Gross to put HL up 17-13 at half.HL started the second half with a 7 possession drought. Yet XF didn't take adv
antage of that down time. They were only 1/7 during that phase. HL led 21-17 with 9:53 left. The remainder of the time XF outscored the Lakers 14-5. Megan Strese had four of the first six points in their rally. She scored the go ahead basket with 8:02 left on a secondary break. HL had a six possession drought at the start of that momentum shift. It was a three point game after an Ellie Wessling 12 footer 27-24. A second chancer by Sara Van Den Huevel bumped that margin back to five. The last three minutes were spent in a delay game by XF. A put back by Kaitlyn Klinker cut the margin to 29-26 with under 15 seconds. An intentional foul put Bridget Martini at the line for two. After converting both XF ran out the clock. photos: #1 Jessica Fink of X Factor goes in for a lay up. Taylor Williams of HLWW is called for a blocking foul. #2. Bridget Martini is stripped by Alesha Remer. photos by kja. As close as PC is to coach Teas' home, he was out of town.
key: player, school, points, possessions, pp100, floor %
X FACTOR
STARTERS
Jessica Fink, Bertha-Hewitt 6, 9, 66.7, .333 guard, scored a couple of baskets in transition; put pressure on HL guards.
Betsy Olson, Sebeka 4, 11, 36.4, .182 guard
Bridget Martini, Sebeka 5, 11, 45.5, .182 guard. runs the floor. Needs to work on stops.
Missy Kassube, Eagle Valley 2, 5, 40.0, .200 perimeter player
Kendra Stokes, Bertha-Hewitt 0, 3, 0.0, .000
BENCH
Caitlin Robinson, Staples-Motley 3, 7, 42.9, .286 guard. needs to be ready for the ball. passes tend to be too far.
Katie Huttunen, Sebeka 0, 2, 0.0, .000
Sara Van Den Huevel, Bertha-Hewitt 2, 2, 100.0, .500
Megan Strese, Brandon-Evansville 9, 8, 112.5, .625 post player. gave away size inside to Gruenhagen. was snuffed out often, but kept battling back and wasn't intimidated. runs the floor.
HOWARD LAKE
STARTERS
Taylor Williams 4, 16, 25.0, .125 left handed point guard. had problems when doubled. picked up ball and passed into the trap. needs to keep better vision. has 3 range.
Ellie Wessling 6, 9, 66.7, .333 wing type. scored in transition. likes to drive too. stares down passes. needs to be more deceptive. needs to be stronger with the ball.
Christina Gruenhagen 0, 13, 0.0, .000 post player. again her passing needs to be stronger and she needs to quit advertising her passes. she needs to put the ball under her chin, anything lower and it has a chance to be stripped. She needs to use the glass on her post shots. and she needs to keep her balance. needs to finish and dominate like she does with her blocks and interior defense.
Alesha Remer 4, 5, 80.0, .400 perimeter, scored in transition. led both teams with 4 assists.
Kayla Gross 6, 8, 75.0, .375 perimeter.
BENCH
Katlyn Klinker 6, 4, 150.0, .750 played a strong offensive game.
Sam Hackbarth 0, 5, 0.0, .000
TRENCH PLAYER
Megan Strese
BY THE NUMBERS
X Factor 31, 58, 53.4, .276
Howard Lake 26, 60, 43.3, .217
made 3s: HL 2, XF 0
ftm/fta-ft%: XF 11/17-.647; HL 4/9-.444
bench: XF 14, HL 6
turnovers: HL 24, XF 17
key: player, school, points, possessions, pp100, floor %
X FACTOR
STARTERS
Jessica Fink, Bertha-Hewitt 6, 9, 66.7, .333 guard, scored a couple of baskets in transition; put pressure on HL guards.
Betsy Olson, Sebeka 4, 11, 36.4, .182 guard
Bridget Martini, Sebeka 5, 11, 45.5, .182 guard. runs the floor. Needs to work on stops.
Missy Kassube, Eagle Valley 2, 5, 40.0, .200 perimeter player
Kendra Stokes, Bertha-Hewitt 0, 3, 0.0, .000
BENCH
Caitlin Robinson, Staples-Motley 3, 7, 42.9, .286 guard. needs to be ready for the ball. passes tend to be too far.
Katie Huttunen, Sebeka 0, 2, 0.0, .000
Sara Van Den Huevel, Bertha-Hewitt 2, 2, 100.0, .500
Megan Strese, Brandon-Evansville 9, 8, 112.5, .625 post player. gave away size inside to Gruenhagen. was snuffed out often, but kept battling back and wasn't intimidated. runs the floor.
HOWARD LAKE
STARTERS
Taylor Williams 4, 16, 25.0, .125 left handed point guard. had problems when doubled. picked up ball and passed into the trap. needs to keep better vision. has 3 range.
Ellie Wessling 6, 9, 66.7, .333 wing type. scored in transition. likes to drive too. stares down passes. needs to be more deceptive. needs to be stronger with the ball.
Christina Gruenhagen 0, 13, 0.0, .000 post player. again her passing needs to be stronger and she needs to quit advertising her passes. she needs to put the ball under her chin, anything lower and it has a chance to be stripped. She needs to use the glass on her post shots. and she needs to keep her balance. needs to finish and dominate like she does with her blocks and interior defense.
Alesha Remer 4, 5, 80.0, .400 perimeter, scored in transition. led both teams with 4 assists.
Kayla Gross 6, 8, 75.0, .375 perimeter.
BENCH
Katlyn Klinker 6, 4, 150.0, .750 played a strong offensive game.
Sam Hackbarth 0, 5, 0.0, .000
TRENCH PLAYERMegan Strese
BY THE NUMBERS
X Factor 31, 58, 53.4, .276
Howard Lake 26, 60, 43.3, .217
made 3s: HL 2, XF 0
ftm/fta-ft%: XF 11/17-.647; HL 4/9-.444
bench: XF 14, HL 6
turnovers: HL 24, XF 17
X Factor had 12 points in transition, HL had 4. Also XF had a seven point advantage on free throws. They made 2 more than HL attempted.
DEFENSIVE WRAPS
X FACTOR
Bridget Martini 8
Missy Kassube 7
Jessica Fink 6
Kendra Stokes 6
Caitlin Robinson 3
Betsy Olson 2
Sara Van Den Huevel 2
Katie Huttunen 1
Megan Strese 1
totals 36
HOWARD LAKE
Christina Gruenhagen 7.5
Ellie Wessling 6
Kayla Gross 6
Katlyn Klinker 3
Taylor Williams 2.5
Alesha Remer 2
totals: 27
ASSISTS
X FACTOR
Caitlin Robinson 3
Jessica Fink 2
Bridget Martini 1
Katie Huttunen 1
Sara Vanden Huevel 1
totals: 8
HOWARD LAKE
Alesha Remer 4
Taylor Williams 3
Sam Hackbarth 2
Kayla Gross 1
totals: 10
Next up; Tomorrow morning
DEFENSIVE WRAPS
X FACTOR
Bridget Martini 8
Missy Kassube 7
Jessica Fink 6
Kendra Stokes 6
Caitlin Robinson 3
Betsy Olson 2
Sara Van Den Huevel 2
Katie Huttunen 1
Megan Strese 1
totals 36
HOWARD LAKE
Christina Gruenhagen 7.5
Ellie Wessling 6
Kayla Gross 6
Katlyn Klinker 3
Taylor Williams 2.5
Alesha Remer 2
totals: 27
ASSISTS
X FACTOR
Caitlin Robinson 3
Jessica Fink 2
Bridget Martini 1
Katie Huttunen 1
Sara Vanden Huevel 1
totals: 8
HOWARD LAKE
Alesha Remer 4
Taylor Williams 3
Sam Hackbarth 2
Kayla Gross 1
totals: 10
Next up; Tomorrow morning
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