The inaugural season of the CHESS Patriots (nee Crestwood Lady Cavalry) is complete. All in all, I would say it was a success. They finished with a record of 8-11.
The girls finished with a win, defeating the Home Run Kids U14 (junior high) team, 14-3. Yes, 14-3. The girls scored two touchdowns and held their opponent to a field goal. Or so I hear. Actually, the scores at the end of each quarter was 4-0, 8-1, 12-1, and the final of 14-3.
I was not able to attend this game, but again I have comprehensive stats from those in attendance. The problem is, more than one person took stats and some of the numbers don't equal, so I will do my best. Kara led in scoring with six; Mary had four and Cassidy and Michele had two each. Rebounds were as follows: Mary had 14 (team high for the season), Kara had seven, Michele had 4, Becca and Alyssa had two each and Julia had one. Kara had two assists while Becca and Mary had one each. Julia, Kara and Michele each had two steals while Cassidy and Mary had one apiece.
See you all at the banquet on March 3.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Waves
The girls took on the Crossroads top team yesterday, and the word of the game was waves. As in, waves of substitutions. Crossroads took advantange of the Patriots' short bench (Jackie couldn't make the game, so the Patriots only had two subs) by using their deep one, and ran the Patriots to a final of 42-18.
In contrast to many of the Patriots' games this year, they started strongly. They began in a man-to-man defense, which gave energy to the girls and resulted in the score at the end of one, 8-6 Crossroads. However, Coach recognized with such a short bench (pun intended) that he couldn't continue with that the whole game. Crossroad then made a couple of outside shots, worked the ball in for some more, got a couple of fast breaks and outscored the Patriots 14-2 in the quarter. Crossroads also cranked up the pressure defense, which resulted in some turnovers.
The third quarter brought more of the same, as Crossroads began to substitute five at a time, and our girls starting showing signs of tiring. Crossroads outscored our girls 12-2 in the quarter, resulting in a 34-12 score at the end of three. The Patriots got a second wind in the fourth, but were only able to keep the score for the quarter close, resulting in the final of 42-18.
Kara led in scoring (one of the bright spots were a couple of breakaways resulting from steals and good outlet passes) with eight; Mary had six and Michele and Alyssa had two each. Becca led in rebounding with six (Crossroads didn't miss many), Mary and Kara had four and Michele had three. Mary led in assists with four while Michele dished out three, and Kara had two steals and Mary and Becca had one each.
Next and final game is Friday, February 22 at 3:00 up in Gurnee against the Home Run Kids. I don't think I will be there, but I'm sure the stats team will step up again. Also, the team banquet is March 3 at Family of Faith Church in Monee, IL.
In contrast to many of the Patriots' games this year, they started strongly. They began in a man-to-man defense, which gave energy to the girls and resulted in the score at the end of one, 8-6 Crossroads. However, Coach recognized with such a short bench (pun intended) that he couldn't continue with that the whole game. Crossroad then made a couple of outside shots, worked the ball in for some more, got a couple of fast breaks and outscored the Patriots 14-2 in the quarter. Crossroads also cranked up the pressure defense, which resulted in some turnovers.
The third quarter brought more of the same, as Crossroads began to substitute five at a time, and our girls starting showing signs of tiring. Crossroads outscored our girls 12-2 in the quarter, resulting in a 34-12 score at the end of three. The Patriots got a second wind in the fourth, but were only able to keep the score for the quarter close, resulting in the final of 42-18.
Kara led in scoring (one of the bright spots were a couple of breakaways resulting from steals and good outlet passes) with eight; Mary had six and Michele and Alyssa had two each. Becca led in rebounding with six (Crossroads didn't miss many), Mary and Kara had four and Michele had three. Mary led in assists with four while Michele dished out three, and Kara had two steals and Mary and Becca had one each.
Next and final game is Friday, February 22 at 3:00 up in Gurnee against the Home Run Kids. I don't think I will be there, but I'm sure the stats team will step up again. Also, the team banquet is March 3 at Family of Faith Church in Monee, IL.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Valentine's Day, but no massacre
The girls traveled up to Arlington Heights last night to take on the Christian Liberty Chargers for the second time this season. We're not sure what team this was, as some of the girls were the same as last time we played and some were not. Whatever it was, they are still tall and skilled, and defeated the Patriots, 34-23.
The first quarter was the deciding one, as it often has been this year, with the girls falling far behind, and then having to play catch-up the rest of the game. Last night it was 14-2, Christian Liberty after one quarter. CL used a half-court trap in the quarter that the girls could not solve. That and the girls not being able to hang onto the ball nor being able to rebound resulted in the twelve point deficit.
The second quarter found CL dropping off on defense, which allowed the Patriots to rally, closing the gap to 20-13 at the half. (Also, three CL girls just up and left during the quarter. We found out later they were all heading to driver's ed.).
In the third quarter CL played tight man-to-man defense and outscored the Patriots 8-5. The fourth quarter was pretty even, with CL scoring six and the Patriots five, resulting in the final score.
Mary was nearly the entire offense in this one, scoring 16 of the 23 points. She also had five rebounds and two assists. Kara had four points (including a fast-break layup - yea!), one rebound, three assists and a steal. Becca, who just couldn't get a shot to fall, did end up with eight rebounds and a steal. Michele had the other field goal while also picking up two assists and a steal. Cassidy knocked down one free three to wrap up the scoring. Alyssa had a rebound and Jackie had two rebounds and a steal.
The Heritage game scheduled for tonight was cancelled due to their gym not being ready, so the next game is Monday at 2:30 against the Crossroads JV team in Yorkville, IL.
The first quarter was the deciding one, as it often has been this year, with the girls falling far behind, and then having to play catch-up the rest of the game. Last night it was 14-2, Christian Liberty after one quarter. CL used a half-court trap in the quarter that the girls could not solve. That and the girls not being able to hang onto the ball nor being able to rebound resulted in the twelve point deficit.
The second quarter found CL dropping off on defense, which allowed the Patriots to rally, closing the gap to 20-13 at the half. (Also, three CL girls just up and left during the quarter. We found out later they were all heading to driver's ed.).
In the third quarter CL played tight man-to-man defense and outscored the Patriots 8-5. The fourth quarter was pretty even, with CL scoring six and the Patriots five, resulting in the final score.
Mary was nearly the entire offense in this one, scoring 16 of the 23 points. She also had five rebounds and two assists. Kara had four points (including a fast-break layup - yea!), one rebound, three assists and a steal. Becca, who just couldn't get a shot to fall, did end up with eight rebounds and a steal. Michele had the other field goal while also picking up two assists and a steal. Cassidy knocked down one free three to wrap up the scoring. Alyssa had a rebound and Jackie had two rebounds and a steal.
The Heritage game scheduled for tonight was cancelled due to their gym not being ready, so the next game is Monday at 2:30 against the Crossroads JV team in Yorkville, IL.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Long way to go for a loss
Well, we had heard that the Home Run Kids varsity girls' team is favored to win the Illinois homeschool basketball tournament, and last night we found that out in person. Well, not me exactly, as I wasn't there. But apparently everyone stepped up to take stats, so I have a lot of data.
What I heard was that the opponents had some skilled girls and some height. They have been playing together for three years, and that was evident in the game. The scores at the ends of the quarter indicated a steady pulling away by the HRK. They were as follows: 13-5, 24-10, 32-15, and the final of 44-21.
Stats are as follows: Mary had 11 points, Becca and Jackie four each and Michele with two. Becca led (again) in rebounds with 10; Mary had 6, Alyssa had five, Jackie had four and Michele had three. Michele had four assists, while Mary, Alyssa, and Kara had one each. Steals (new stat!): Kara with four, Michele and Jackie with two and Mary, Becca, Alyssa each had one.
Next game: Thursday, February 14 at Christian Liberty in Arlington Heights at 4:00.
What I heard was that the opponents had some skilled girls and some height. They have been playing together for three years, and that was evident in the game. The scores at the ends of the quarter indicated a steady pulling away by the HRK. They were as follows: 13-5, 24-10, 32-15, and the final of 44-21.
Stats are as follows: Mary had 11 points, Becca and Jackie four each and Michele with two. Becca led (again) in rebounds with 10; Mary had 6, Alyssa had five, Jackie had four and Michele had three. Michele had four assists, while Mary, Alyssa, and Kara had one each. Steals (new stat!): Kara with four, Michele and Jackie with two and Mary, Becca, Alyssa each had one.
Next game: Thursday, February 14 at Christian Liberty in Arlington Heights at 4:00.
Friday, February 8, 2008
Start of a new streak
What a difference a day makes. Or, in this case, a week.
Or should I say, what a difference a ref makes.
The Patriots completed a season sweep of Stone Academy last night, 30-20, winning for the third time against the fiesty but overmanned (whatever their nicknames are. Does anyone know?) The game began with strong defense played by both teams, but the Patriots' long arms prevented Stone from getting many shots, while Stone's defense forced the Patriots into missed shots. Kara had several steals in the quarter, which ended with the Patriots ahead, 10-4.
The second quarter was similar to the first, with the exception of an unexpected three from Stone. The scoring mirrored the first quarter, and the halftime score was 20-8.
The third quarter found several starters on the bench for the Patriots, so the quarter was more competitive. Stone threw up some seemingly wild shots that went in. Despite this, the Patriots still outscored Stone 8-6 for the quarter, making the score at the end of three, 28-14.
In the fourth, the subs played significant minutes as well, but the fact that Stone outscored the Patriots 6-2 was more due to the shots not falling for the Patriots. They were also playing to protect the lead and did not take as many shots as they did earlier.
Mary led in scoring with 14, followed by Becca with six, Kara and Jackie with four and Michele had a basket. Becca led in rebounds with 10, with Mary and Alyssa following with five. Michele had three assists to lead the team.
The Patriots will have a quick turnaround for their next game, which is today at 3:15 at the Home Run Kids homeschool team in Gurnee. I won't be there, so hopefully somebody will track rebounds and assists for me.
Or should I say, what a difference a ref makes.
The Patriots completed a season sweep of Stone Academy last night, 30-20, winning for the third time against the fiesty but overmanned (whatever their nicknames are. Does anyone know?) The game began with strong defense played by both teams, but the Patriots' long arms prevented Stone from getting many shots, while Stone's defense forced the Patriots into missed shots. Kara had several steals in the quarter, which ended with the Patriots ahead, 10-4.
The second quarter was similar to the first, with the exception of an unexpected three from Stone. The scoring mirrored the first quarter, and the halftime score was 20-8.
The third quarter found several starters on the bench for the Patriots, so the quarter was more competitive. Stone threw up some seemingly wild shots that went in. Despite this, the Patriots still outscored Stone 8-6 for the quarter, making the score at the end of three, 28-14.
In the fourth, the subs played significant minutes as well, but the fact that Stone outscored the Patriots 6-2 was more due to the shots not falling for the Patriots. They were also playing to protect the lead and did not take as many shots as they did earlier.
Mary led in scoring with 14, followed by Becca with six, Kara and Jackie with four and Michele had a basket. Becca led in rebounds with 10, with Mary and Alyssa following with five. Michele had three assists to lead the team.
The Patriots will have a quick turnaround for their next game, which is today at 3:15 at the Home Run Kids homeschool team in Gurnee. I won't be there, so hopefully somebody will track rebounds and assists for me.
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