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Probably one of the worst games Calvary has played all season. Needed the tenacity that they had when they beat Brossart. Had an opportunity tonight and just couldn’t get the momentum going their way. Congrats to Scott.

I'll take a whack at it. This is hindsight and not second guessing.

First of all, Mason Rusch is very, very, good and extremely quick. He was the best player on the floor on that afternoon, and since we play man to man, exploited our guards who could not contain him on defense, which contributed to his scoring 26 points, which is a bunch when our offense was less than stellar.

Me thinks that most of the D-III teams that have defeated them play 2-3 zones which would encourage them to shoot from the perimiter where they would be ordinary.

We played with nothing close to the intensity that we brought with us to the Fieldhouse tonight.

I think that a combination of them being better against man to man, where Rusch can shine and our not being at the top of the game contributed to our demise.

 

I also think, after watching us play tonight, that we need to send them gift cards for perhaps providing a welcome wake up call.

Zones have definitely slowed Calvary and Rusch down this year. Making for some boring, drawn out games. Against Dayton (at Dayton), Calvary literally held the ball for the whole 3rd quarter up by 5 waiting for Dayton to come out of their packed zone. They did not come out of their zone and Calvary won the chess match in the end and then blew Dayton out at home. Calvary is fun to watch in the open floor. I wonder has mcpapa seen Calvary play? One of the reporters from the region finally came to a Calvary game, but it was at Silver Grove, because he thought that he would see a good game between the two teams. That seemed a little insulting, especially to Calvary who plays at a much higher level. It was sad that they didn't know that. Who covers the upper 10th region and the 37th district besides Mustang? I appreciate the positive, honest, and thorough job he does in covering Brossart and who they play against.

Great game played by the Cougars. Rusch (26 pts.) finds Moran for last second layup.

The kid is just fun to watch play the game. Congrats to him and Calvary Christian. Well deserved.

Game was a lot closer than the 14 point win by Scott. Calvary had a chance to steal one from Scott tonight. Missed free throws down the stretch for Calvary really did them in. Scott was not themselves tonight. They looked tired and Calvary just wouldn't go away.

Mason Rusch for Calvary out with a foot injury tonight.

Calvary should have won by 20. Rusch for the Cougars didn’t get going till the 2nd half. He finished with 28. Wildcats still trying to figure things out without Allen.

Campbell didn't miss. Very disciplined. Probably shot over 75% from everywhere. Too strong. They doubled and at times triple teamed Rusch for Calvary. Should have been a little closer, but Campbell is no joke and will make a solid run into state this year.

Final as per scoreboard.

Calvary 104 Silver Grove 66.

Calvary held Macke to 13 pts. Rusch had 32 for the Cougars.

Second half Robertson Co. didn’t miss from 3, Devil’s bigs too much for Calvary. Rusch couldn’t find his rhythm for the Cougars.

Talent-wise, he's definitely top 10.

point.QUOTE=XregCoach;6637545]Only reason Mason Rusch isnt in the Top 10 to watch is 1) He's sub 6 foot, 2) He plays at Calvary Christian.

So that doesn't make much sense. If he is top 10, he's top 10. Regardless of where he plays and his height. Funny how he averaged more and anyone in the NKY region except Allen (Pendleton) and still not top 10. Not sure who does the rankings, but the marginalization of smaller schools is ridiculous. School choice should not play into talent recognition. If you can play, you can play. He has more than proven himself. He has to show out this season though to get any looks. Best of luck to him and hope to get out and see him play this season at some point.

I thought I was replying to a quote. My bad. I was replying to a thread about Mason Rusch. I will re apply to the quote.

So that doesn't make much sense. If he is top 10, he's top 10. Regardless of where he plays and his height. Funny how he averaged more and anyone in the NKY region except Allen (Pendleton) and still not top 10. Not sure who does the rankings, but the marginalization of smaller schools is ridiculous. School choice should not play into talent recognition. If you can play, you can play. He has more than proven himself. He has to show out this season though to get any looks. Best of luck to him and hope to get out and see him play this season at some point.

Calvary sophomore duo Mason Rusch with 34 pts. and Josh Moran with 16. Good season for the Cougars. Well deserved win for Campbell.

Agree about Sowder. He’s a gym rat. Puts in the time and has already had good success as a head coach for AAU. Great guy too!!

Shocked to see Calvary drop in rankings after beating Villa and St. Pat. Congrats to those players and Coach Brown and his staff, as they won their conference going 9–1 which hasn’t been done in nearly 9-10 years at that program. All sophomore starters and will be fun to watch the next few years.

Should have been a 50 point win by the Cougars. The Rusch kid has consistently been in the top 10 in scoring avg. this season. They should have beat Robertson Co. and would have made a much closer game with Pendleton Co. if it wasn't for the refs taking the cougars out of the game and double T'ing up Coach Brown. (He returns Monday from his 3 game suspension in which the cougars swept Bellvue, Dayton, and St. Pats). They just wrote an article on Mason Rusch in the Lexington Herald, but no press up in his own neck of the woods? Link to the article below.

Former Kentucky player says Calvary Christian sophomore is a Division I player | Lexington Herald Leader

Shows him practicing with the St. Pats team on his social media account....