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Unofficially, Bach with 45 and Monroe with 39.

 

For the record, papa predicted a 12-point Wildcat victory. I'm not perfect. So sue me.

39 for Monroe. My bad. Will post more when I get home.

^ No worries. Tough for a 7 year-old to keep track of those dizzying numbers, I expect.

Wow, was there any defense played tonight?

 

Great performances by Bach and Monroe !!!

 

Lane got to see a couple of great players that is for sure.

How many points were from the free throw line I wonder?

Final thread started per RP's demand in the update thread.

 

Unofficially, Bach with 45 and Monroe with 39.

 

For the record, papa predicted a 12-point Wildcat victory. I'm not perfect. So sue me.

 

Sorry but I am going to sue you. You predicted a 74-60 Pendleton victory. According to my math that is a 14 point margin of victory. And you were off of the total score by 57 points. If I'm mcpapa I stay away from Vegas.:lol:

Within 30 seconds of the opening tip, maybe less than that, Mason Monroe & Brent Bach both hit 3-pointers. Monroe started it & then Bach answered. It was a sign of things to come, as Bach finished with 45 points & Monroe 39. I believe Monroe's 39th point was Pendleton County's 100th point.

 

I don't have any other numbers or stats, but the supporting cast for Pendleton County pulled their weight tonight. Antrobus hit some threes. Appleman hit one or two. But I really thought Gibson & Moore played pretty well tonight. Not sure what they had numbers-wise, but I was impressed with how they played.

 

Game was tight in the first quarter. Wildcats led it 23-22 after the first 8 minutes. Early in the second, Pendleton made a nice little 9-1 run. Tanner Kelsch picked up his second during that run & Pendleton basically maintained that lead for the remainder of the game. I think they led by as many as 16 at one point, but for the most part this was a 9-13 point game. Augusta never could get enough stops to make a bigger dent into the lead, but Pendleton really didn't stop the Panthers either. That early 2nd quarter run really made the difference IMO.

 

I mentioned in the update thread that Transy's Brian Lane was in attendance. From what I have been told, they've been recruiting Monroe pretty hard. I briefly chatted with Coach Lane & just asked him if he was there to see Monroe. He said yes & then stated, "Pretty nice game, huh?" He seemed impressed. Coach Lane was also destroying a bag of popcorn at halftime. Must not have stopped for supper on the drive from Lexington.

 

Really, though, this game was about Monroe vs. Bach. They are undoubtedly two of the finest scorers we have in the 10th. They go about their business in different ways, but both are efficient. Both have an ability to get to the free throw line & convert. Bach probably hit a dozen free throws tonight. I don't believe he missed a single one. I also joked in the update thread that Bach hit one from McDonald's at the start of the game. No kidding, he was behind the volleyball line & drew nothing but net.

 

Monroe's mid-range game is simply fabulous. He can penetrate, stop on a dime & drill that ten to fifteen footer as well as anybody. I thought he did really well at not forcing the action tonight & just taking advantage of opportunities when they came his way. I can only think of one play where he might have been out of control. Just a solid, solid player.

 

Great game overall. A lot of up-and-down play & a ton of points scored. Great effort by both squads! :thumb:

Edited December 7, 201213 yr by Randy Parker

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:lol:

 

Tough for a 7 year-old to keep track of those dizzying numbers, I expect.

 

:lol:

 

I was sitting next to a good friend & we were trying to keep track. I had another friend who also thought Monroe had 41. With that many points, it's hard to keep up.

One other thing...Pendleton County retired the jersey of Nate Jones, now a reliever with the Chicago White Sox. Nice ceremony at halftime to honor a young man that by all accounts is as good as they come. The PC faithful should be more than proud, but it was great to see everyone in attendance give Nate a standing ovation.

One other thing...Pendleton County retired the jersey of Nate Jones, now a reliever with the Chicago White Sox. Nice ceremony at halftime to honor a young man that by all accounts is as good as they come. The PC faithful should be more than proud, but it was great to see everyone in attendance give Nate a standing ovation.

 

 

I love seeing guys come back to their high school to be honored.

When I go to basketball games I get a popcorn and a Dr. Pepper. Leave Coach Lane alone. :lol:

I'd have loved to have watched this game. My kind of game.

When I go to basketball games I get a popcorn and a Dr. Pepper. Leave Coach Lane alone. :lol:

 

I had a popcorn & Dr. Pepper tonight as well.

 

Are you me?

Leave Coach Lane alone. :lol:

 

Super nice guy, but a super nice guy who wasn't coming up for air until that bag was empty. :lol:

I love seeing guys come back to their high school to be honored.

 

He has done a lot of stuff in his home area & even surrounding communities. Very humble guy with a wonderful Mom & Dad.