Final.

Vinson played great 2nd half.

What did he finish with?

Vinson played great 2nd half.

What did he finish with?

 

Believe 15 or 16. Player of game was Jacob Brass.

Tale of 2 halves. NCC built 10 point first half lead with Howard and Jefferson attacking the rim. Highlands had no answer for it.

 

Second half - NCC shifted to forcing the ball into the post and their offense fell flat. Highlands got Leigh and Vinson open after defensive breakdowns for 3’s and they buried them.

 

Questionable offensive strategy for NCC in second half - they only scored 22 points. Especially since Howard kid scored 24 first game and both Jefferson and Howard were in the lane at will in this one.

 

But credit Birds timely shooting and toughness to grind out a come from behind win.

Believe 15 or 16. Player of game was Jacob Brass.

 

Fact! His defense on Jefferson in the second half definitely changed the game.

Congrats to NewCath on a solid transition year, so many good young players on the Breds. Congrats to Coach Kevin and the Birds on a trip to the Regional.

Believe 15 or 16. Player of game was Jacob Brass.

Congrats to Sam and our Rossford Park buddy Jacob! I am so glad all those hours chasing the ball down the rocks and bushes into your yard paid off!

Congrats to Birds on advancing - they have had a very good year and it will be exciting District final.

 

NCC’s transition year is officially over -can’t use the youth / inexperience excuse anymore. Breds will be one of top teams in region next year and have to shore up roles on their team. Seems wrong guys are focal point of offense at times and personnel choices have been questionable all year.

 

Regardless: With all the close games around the other Districts - this region tourney will be fun.

Forced shots and critical turnovers in crunch time hurt NCC bad. Give Highlands credit for coming back.

I agree Tigerpride - goes to my thoughts above that wrong guys taking shots and being focal point.

 

Howard would have been on pick and roll with Mullikin every possession down the stretch if it’s me.

Howard and Mullikin are nice players but can’t fathom how you have one of the best shooters in region in Joel Iles and Ross pangallo that are not part of this offense! I also cannot believe some of the substitutions last night for NCC. I agree with NKYballcoach that next yr and a couple yrs after that NCC will be the team to beat in the 9th.

Personnel choices have been issue all year for NCC. I went to a dozen or so Breds games this year and;

 

Iles will certainly develop a more well rounded offensive game but right now he is primarily a spot up shooter (a really good one) dependent on others. Pangallo had moments this year but is another season away from being offensive go to guy. Both have a long way to go defensively but are only freshman and considering that had really nice years.

 

Saying that - both of those kids will have to (and will) average double figures next year as well as Howard and Mullikin being at close to 20 a game each for them to be regions top team. Along with Jefferson be the leader and facilitator.

Edited February 20, 20197 yr by NKYBallCoach

Next yr and a couple yrs after that NCC will be the team to beat in the 9th.

 

You left out "ONE OF" in your sentence. They will be in the mix with CovCath, Cooper, Beechwood, St. Henry...to be sure. I don't think they will be, singular, "...the team to beat..." in the region.