Birds played good, but congrats to the Dawgs on the nice comeback.

 

Since it was the 1st game for both there were quite a few things that you would expect to see.....too many missed gimmes (especially Holmes) and turnovers. Both teams got after it on both sides of the court.

 

If game one is any indication how the season will go for the Birds, If they are open from anywhere on the floor, they will launch from distance. I was really impressed with the play of Finfrock, he is a load down low. His size only is enough to warrant the ball in the paint on EVERY trip down the floor. Unfortunately the Birds failed to get him the ball in the 2nd half, as they did in the 1st......but give the Dawgs defense some credit for that.

 

Jaiden Greene for the Dawgs is going to give some teams fits with his length and ability to drive to the glass and Hollis is a very nice addition to the Holmes line-up. The Dawgs definitely have the talent to run the floor.

 

I know it's only the 1st game, but this Birds team looked a lot better than last year's.

 

That is what I was expecting, but this score was closer than I thought it'd be. I'd say Highlands would be improved though. Could be a good season for Highlands!

That is what I was expecting, but this score was closer than I thought it'd be. I'd say Highlands would be improved though. Could be a good season for Highlands!

. We sure hope so! Still have to find ways to win, this one credit Holmes for being in relevant games and knowing how to win. HHS will compete and I truly believe we are seeing a program in transition.

Is the CCH transfer playing for HHS?

Is the CCH transfer playing for HHS?

He is on the team and currently being evaluated. He has missed the last week or so. I hope all goes well and we see him back soon.

Nice debut by Rico Hollis tonight for Holmes.

 

Hollis 20, Green 17, Commodore 13

 

Finfrock led the Birds with 22.

 

9 rbs for Hollis to go with his 20 pts.

 

7 rbs each for Commodore and Greene.

 

Junior Raekwon Sterling finished with 6 pts, 9 rbs. Unknown right now but definitely has potential in that Holmes' jr class. 6'3 kid with nice athleticism.

 

Finfrock finished with 15 rbs. LaFrange had 9 rbs.

 

Highlands was 7-23 from outside compared to 2 of 7 for Holmes.