Semi-Finals Region 2-AAA Basketball Tournament
FA 78 - Trinity Christian 47
We came out strong in the first quarter of the game and never looked back. You never know how the flow of a game will be in the first game of any tournament, so the unexpected was expected. I was pleased with our focus and how we approached the game. Everyone had a chance to play and all but one player scored. I was more pleased with our defense and rebounding. We got a lot of deflections and steals to go along with offensive and defensive rebounds. We played extremely hard, and that is always fun to watch.
William Jobe led us in scoring with 16 points, followed by Xavier Preston with 12, Vic Riden with 11, Jordan Tripett with 9, Bryce Reilly with 8, Rashon Jackson with 7, Jacob O'Connor with 6, Grant Moore with 4, Isaiah Preston with 3, and Thomas Jackson with 2.
Championship Game Region 2-AAA Basketball Tournament
FA 44 - St. Andrews 47
It was hard to swallow this loss. We played okay, but St. Andrew's always finds a way to get us at the end. Turnovers and bad shots led to easy scores from St. Andrew's. That's always the theme of this game. We just happen to do both of those more than they do. St. Andrew's is very athletic and explosive at the guard positions. They will strip you of a dribble or pass and score before you can say turnover. We did a poor job of taking care of the ball and took quick shots in the second quarter.
St. Andrew's made their push in the second quarter, leading 32-24 at the half, but we came back in the third to tie up the game at 36. They hit a big three in the fourth quarter, and that was the difference of the game. They disrupted our last possession, and that sealed the win for them. They are a tough opponent; however, I know we have the capability to beat them, and we may have our chance in the State Tournament.
William Jobe led us in scoring with 12 points and 13 rebounds, followed by Jacob O'Connor with 11 points, Vic Riden with 10 points and 5 rebounds, Bryce Reilly with 4 points and 9 rebounds, Jordan Triplett with 4 points and, Xavier Preston with 3 points.
Please come cheer on your Knights this Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., as we take on Trinity Christian at home in the first round of the State Tournament.
Go Knights!
Coach Carl Nash