Tuesday's match up between Airport and Huron should be interesting.
Flat Rock's guards versus Dundee's big men this week.
Milan looks like they could be very good next year.
Jefferson is winless in the Huron League but they play hard.
SMCC looks as if they are turning things around a bit.
Looks like the bullseye will be on Riverview next season.
I wonder how Airport will fare in a Class A District.
I guess the only award that really matters is the League Championship.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
All League Teams
The Huron League coaches met this morning and voted on their all-league teams. These are the results:
Player of the Year Andrew Scarton Flat Rock
Coach of the Year JJ Hatzel Riverview
1st Team
Andrew Scarton (FR) *
Zac Richardson (H)*
Brad Stewart (R)*
David Stockert (H)
Daniel Jones (A)
Keenan Wetzel (CC)
* Denotes Unanamous Choice
2nd Team
Tyler Baker (A)
Mike Kowalski (R)
Andre Duffin (M)
CJ Luvene (M)
Edmond Shinnavare (SMCC)
Joe Conner (FR)
Player of the Year Andrew Scarton Flat Rock
Coach of the Year JJ Hatzel Riverview
1st Team
Andrew Scarton (FR) *
Zac Richardson (H)*
Brad Stewart (R)*
David Stockert (H)
Daniel Jones (A)
Keenan Wetzel (CC)
* Denotes Unanamous Choice
2nd Team
Tyler Baker (A)
Mike Kowalski (R)
Andre Duffin (M)
CJ Luvene (M)
Edmond Shinnavare (SMCC)
Joe Conner (FR)
Friday Night Scores
Riverview 59 Airport 50
Flat Rock 47 Jefferson 45
SMCC 79 Grosse Ile 63
Huron 59 Milan 41
Flat Rock 47 Jefferson 45
SMCC 79 Grosse Ile 63
Huron 59 Milan 41
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Friday Night Games
Airport @ Riverview Pick: Jets by 1 OT
Huron @ Milan Pick: Big Reds by 2
Jefferson @ Flat Rock Pick: Rams by 5
Grosse Ile @ SMCC Pick: Falcons by 5
Huron @ Milan Pick: Big Reds by 2
Jefferson @ Flat Rock Pick: Rams by 5
Grosse Ile @ SMCC Pick: Falcons by 5
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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S'il vous plaît prenez un moment pour participer à notre sondage joueur de l'Année. Le vote sera clôturé en six jours.
Si prega di prendere un momento per partecipare al nostro sondaggio Player of the Year. La votazione si chiuderà in sei giorni.
Por favor, tome un momento para participar en nuestro Jugador del Año de la encuesta. La votación finalizará en seis días.
Just trying to reach out to the worldwide audience!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday Night Games
Riverview 52 Milan 47
Airport 64 SMCC 54
Grosse Ile 51 Jefferson 44
Huron 61 Flat Rock 58 OT
(H)Richardson 29 (FR)Conner 25 Scarton 19
Recap: Great game! Huron brings out the best in Flat Rock and close games brings out the best in Huron. Joe Conner nearly stole the show but fouled out in regulation. Richardson and Scarton took over when necessary and it was fun to watch those two battle. Flat Rock held a 41-32 advantage late in the 3rd. Huron eventually tied it at 42 and it was a barn burner the rest of the way. I look forward to their rematch in districts. Huron clinched their 2nd straight outright Huron League title with the come from behind win.
Airport 64 SMCC 54
Grosse Ile 51 Jefferson 44
Huron 61 Flat Rock 58 OT
(H)Richardson 29 (FR)Conner 25 Scarton 19
Recap: Great game! Huron brings out the best in Flat Rock and close games brings out the best in Huron. Joe Conner nearly stole the show but fouled out in regulation. Richardson and Scarton took over when necessary and it was fun to watch those two battle. Flat Rock held a 41-32 advantage late in the 3rd. Huron eventually tied it at 42 and it was a barn burner the rest of the way. I look forward to their rematch in districts. Huron clinched their 2nd straight outright Huron League title with the come from behind win.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Tuesday Night Games
Riverview @ Milan Pick: Bucs by 1
Flat Rock @ Huron Pick: Chiefs by 4
Grosse Ile @ Jefferson Pick: Bears by 1 OT
SMCC @ Airport Pick: Jets by 1 OT
Flat Rock @ Huron Pick: Chiefs by 4
Grosse Ile @ Jefferson Pick: Bears by 1 OT
SMCC @ Airport Pick: Jets by 1 OT
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Huron League Thoughts and Questions
Congrats to Huron for winning their 2nd straight Huron League Championship.
I look forward to seeing Airport and Huron play now that the Jets are back at full strength and firing on all cylinders.
I remember not to long ago when state ranked Flat Rock and state ranked SMCC would play games in the 40's against each other.
Andrew Scarton's 91% free throw percentage is amazing.
As is Brad Stewart's 141 attempts from the free throw line through 15 games.
It's nice to see one of my preseason all league picks Edmond Shinevarre playing well right now.
Is Milan starting to come back to earth or are other teams playing that well right now?
It's hard to argue that a player averaging 21 ppg on the league's only undefeated team isn't the Player of the Year in the league.
When will Grosse Ile be a league contender again?
This may sound crazy but after looking at the Regional pairings Huron has a chance to win the schools first regional in Boy's Basketball.
I look forward to seeing Airport and Huron play now that the Jets are back at full strength and firing on all cylinders.
I remember not to long ago when state ranked Flat Rock and state ranked SMCC would play games in the 40's against each other.
Andrew Scarton's 91% free throw percentage is amazing.
As is Brad Stewart's 141 attempts from the free throw line through 15 games.
It's nice to see one of my preseason all league picks Edmond Shinevarre playing well right now.
Is Milan starting to come back to earth or are other teams playing that well right now?
It's hard to argue that a player averaging 21 ppg on the league's only undefeated team isn't the Player of the Year in the league.
When will Grosse Ile be a league contender again?
This may sound crazy but after looking at the Regional pairings Huron has a chance to win the schools first regional in Boy's Basketball.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Friday Night Scores
Riverview 56 Grosse Ile 43
Huron 62 Jefferson 47
SMCC 71 Flat Rock 65
Airport 65 Milan 45
Huron 62 Jefferson 47
SMCC 71 Flat Rock 65
Airport 65 Milan 45
Friday Night Games
Flat Rock @ SMCC Pick: Falcons by 5
Jefferson @ Huron Pick: Chiefs by 9
Milan @ Airport Pick: Jets by 1 OT
Riverview @ Grosse Ile Pick: Bucs by 7
Jefferson @ Huron Pick: Chiefs by 9
Milan @ Airport Pick: Jets by 1 OT
Riverview @ Grosse Ile Pick: Bucs by 7
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Airport Hammers Flat Rock
Airport scored 24 points in the opening quarter in rout to a 16 point lead and cruised to a 69-49 win over defenseless Flat Rock.
Daniel Jones scored 16 points including 4 three pointers while Jimmie Fiddler scored 14. The Jets led 41-17 at half time and stretched the lead to 57-29 at the end of three.
Andrew Scarton tossed in 18 for Flat Rock, half of which came in the 4th quarter while the Airport starters were taking the rest of the evening off. Scarton did have a nice two foot left handed dunk in the 4th.
The win improves Airport to 5-5 in the league and 8-7 overall. Flat Rock falls to 5-5 in the league and 6-9 overall.
The highlite of the night for me was the Airport pep bands rendition of Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville during the halftime festivities.
On another note it was nice to see fellow St. John's Waltz member Jeremy Pidgeon score 9 points in the game on three long range bombs.
Daniel Jones scored 16 points including 4 three pointers while Jimmie Fiddler scored 14. The Jets led 41-17 at half time and stretched the lead to 57-29 at the end of three.
Andrew Scarton tossed in 18 for Flat Rock, half of which came in the 4th quarter while the Airport starters were taking the rest of the evening off. Scarton did have a nice two foot left handed dunk in the 4th.
The win improves Airport to 5-5 in the league and 8-7 overall. Flat Rock falls to 5-5 in the league and 6-9 overall.
The highlite of the night for me was the Airport pep bands rendition of Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville during the halftime festivities.
On another note it was nice to see fellow St. John's Waltz member Jeremy Pidgeon score 9 points in the game on three long range bombs.
Tuesday Night Scores
Airport 69 Flat Rock 49
Huron 72 Grosse Ile 56
Milan 60 Jefferson 43
Riverview 59 SMCC 55
Huron 72 Grosse Ile 56
Milan 60 Jefferson 43
Riverview 59 SMCC 55
Tuesday Night Games
Flat Rcok @ Airport Pick: Jets by 1 OT
SMCC @ Riverview Pick: Falcons by 2
Milan @ Jefferson Pick: Big Reds by 5
Huron @ Grosse Ile Pick: Chiefs by 6
SMCC @ Riverview Pick: Falcons by 2
Milan @ Jefferson Pick: Big Reds by 5
Huron @ Grosse Ile Pick: Chiefs by 6
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Huron League Thoughts and Questions
Barring a major collapse Huron should win their 2nd straight league title.
Riverview looks like they should be a solid league contender next season.
Milan's youth is starting to show.
Brad Stewart sure gets to the line a lot.
SMCC seems to be finding their comfort zone with the new coach.
Where was Dex Teen Friday?
Flat Rock is playing like the team many thought they would be this year.
Airport has a lot of offensive weapons in the line up now.
Will Huron lose a game in the league or will they run the table?
Riverview looks like they should be a solid league contender next season.
Milan's youth is starting to show.
Brad Stewart sure gets to the line a lot.
SMCC seems to be finding their comfort zone with the new coach.
Where was Dex Teen Friday?
Flat Rock is playing like the team many thought they would be this year.
Airport has a lot of offensive weapons in the line up now.
Will Huron lose a game in the league or will they run the table?
Friday, February 12, 2010
Friday Night Scores
Flat Rock 57 Grosse Ile 52
(FR)Scarton 21 Conner 20 (GI)Nussbaum 20
Huron 62 Riverview 53
(H)Richardson 20 Wint 13 (R)Stewart 28
Airport 67 Jefferson 54
(A)Fidler 14 (J)Oley 22
SMCC 55 Milan 45
(CC)Wetzel 27 (M)Luvene 14
(FR)Scarton 21 Conner 20 (GI)Nussbaum 20
Huron 62 Riverview 53
(H)Richardson 20 Wint 13 (R)Stewart 28
Airport 67 Jefferson 54
(A)Fidler 14 (J)Oley 22
SMCC 55 Milan 45
(CC)Wetzel 27 (M)Luvene 14
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Friday Night Games
Huron @ Riverview Pick: Bucs by 1 OT
Grosse Ile @ Flat Rock Pick: Rams by 5
SMCC @ Milan Pick: Big Reds by 1 OT
Airport @ Jefferson Pick: Jets by 6
Grosse Ile @ Flat Rock Pick: Rams by 5
SMCC @ Milan Pick: Big Reds by 1 OT
Airport @ Jefferson Pick: Jets by 6
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tuesday Night Games
Airport @ Huron Pick: Chiefs by 5 *Postponed Snow*
Riverview @ Flat Rock Pick: Pirates by 3 *Postponed Snow*
Jefferson @ SMCC Pick: Falcons by 7 *Postponed Snow*
Milan @ Grosse Ile Pick: Big Reds by 8 *Postponed Snow*
Riverview @ Flat Rock Pick: Pirates by 3 *Postponed Snow*
Jefferson @ SMCC Pick: Falcons by 7 *Postponed Snow*
Milan @ Grosse Ile Pick: Big Reds by 8 *Postponed Snow*
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Huron League Thoughts and Questions
Who is the best player in the league?
Will any of these guys play college ball?
GI over SMCC by 7, Airport by 36 over GI, Huron over SMCC by 3.
Does that make any sense?
Coaches coach, players play and referees ref. I think that says enough.
Is the Huron League any good?
Kalbfleisch won another close one.
Is shooting a lost art?
Andre Duffin was unbelieveable last night.
Riverview keeps winning.
Jefferson seems to be getting better.
Airport seems to like having Jeremy Pidgeon back.
Will any of these guys play college ball?
GI over SMCC by 7, Airport by 36 over GI, Huron over SMCC by 3.
Does that make any sense?
Coaches coach, players play and referees ref. I think that says enough.
Is the Huron League any good?
Kalbfleisch won another close one.
Is shooting a lost art?
Andre Duffin was unbelieveable last night.
Riverview keeps winning.
Jefferson seems to be getting better.
Airport seems to like having Jeremy Pidgeon back.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Flat Rock Surprises Milan
With the "Coming Home" festivities happening in Flat Rock tonight I thought I would go check out my alma mater against Milan.
The Rams didn't disappoint the big crowd as they basically led wire to wire. Flat Rock scored the first basket of the night and led the whole way until C.J Luvene tied the game at 52 on a freethrow with 17.1 seconds to go in the game.
The Rams won the game on a layup at the buzzer by Andrew Scarton. The ball rolled around the rim and fell in to give the Rams their biggest win of the year by a score of 54-52.
Flat Rock led the Big Reds 23-20 at the half and quickly built a 13 point lead on a series of layups and solid defense. The game hovered around the 10 point mark until about 5 minutes to go in the 4th quarter.
Milan Sophomore Andre Duffin decided to take over and scored 17 of his game high 31 points in the 4th. The sweet shooting youngster hit five three's in the game and had two dunks while leading the Big Reds.
Duffin basically did everything for Milan and it is rumored that he even helped the Ram Boosters sell popcorn at halftime.
Scarton led the victors with 16 points while Tim Cottingim added 14. Flat Rock improves to 4-4 in the Huron League while Milan drops to 6-2.
The Rams didn't disappoint the big crowd as they basically led wire to wire. Flat Rock scored the first basket of the night and led the whole way until C.J Luvene tied the game at 52 on a freethrow with 17.1 seconds to go in the game.
The Rams won the game on a layup at the buzzer by Andrew Scarton. The ball rolled around the rim and fell in to give the Rams their biggest win of the year by a score of 54-52.
Flat Rock led the Big Reds 23-20 at the half and quickly built a 13 point lead on a series of layups and solid defense. The game hovered around the 10 point mark until about 5 minutes to go in the 4th quarter.
Milan Sophomore Andre Duffin decided to take over and scored 17 of his game high 31 points in the 4th. The sweet shooting youngster hit five three's in the game and had two dunks while leading the Big Reds.
Duffin basically did everything for Milan and it is rumored that he even helped the Ram Boosters sell popcorn at halftime.
Scarton led the victors with 16 points while Tim Cottingim added 14. Flat Rock improves to 4-4 in the Huron League while Milan drops to 6-2.
Friday Night Scores
Riverview 47 Jefferson 41 OT
Airport 67 Grosse Ile 31
Flat Rock 54 Milan 52
Huron 59 SMCC 56
Airport 67 Grosse Ile 31
Flat Rock 54 Milan 52
Huron 59 SMCC 56
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Friday Night Games
Huron @ SMCC Pick: Chiefs by 5
Milan @ Flat Rock Pick: Rams by 1 in OT
Jefferson @ Riverview Pick: Pirates by 9
Grosse Ile @ Airport Pick: Jets by 5
Milan @ Flat Rock Pick: Rams by 1 in OT
Jefferson @ Riverview Pick: Pirates by 9
Grosse Ile @ Airport Pick: Jets by 5
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Huron Nips Milan 55-52
Milan put a scare into Huron this evening but the Chiefs did what they had to do down the stretch in defeating an upstart Big Red squad 55-52 in New Boston.
The Chiefs were led by Zac Richardson who scored 18 points but was forced by a stingy Milan defense to earn everything he got. Dave Stockert dodged foul trouble enough to drop in 11 while Caleb Tavtigian scored 9 including 2 freethrows late in the game to help seal the win.
The youthful Big Reds were led in scoring by C.J. Luvene with 17 and Andre Duffin who scored 15. Milan's coach Josh Tropea was a joy to watch as he coached as hard as anyone I have seen in quite some time.
Huron improves to 13-0 with the win and 7-0 in the Huron League. Milan falls to 6-1 in league play and 6-5 overall.
The Chiefs were led by Zac Richardson who scored 18 points but was forced by a stingy Milan defense to earn everything he got. Dave Stockert dodged foul trouble enough to drop in 11 while Caleb Tavtigian scored 9 including 2 freethrows late in the game to help seal the win.
The youthful Big Reds were led in scoring by C.J. Luvene with 17 and Andre Duffin who scored 15. Milan's coach Josh Tropea was a joy to watch as he coached as hard as anyone I have seen in quite some time.
Huron improves to 13-0 with the win and 7-0 in the Huron League. Milan falls to 6-1 in league play and 6-5 overall.
Tuesday Night Scores
Riverview 56 Airport 55
Huron 55 Milan 52
Flat Rock 46 Jefferson 38
Grosse Ile 67 SMCC 60
Huron 55 Milan 52
Flat Rock 46 Jefferson 38
Grosse Ile 67 SMCC 60
Monday, February 1, 2010
Game of the Week
At the beginning of the league schedule nobody would have predicted that Tuesday night's game between Milan and Huron would be a battle for first place.
The Big Reds were struggling record wise and and entered January without a win. Meanwhile, Huron simply picked up where they left off last season. The Chiefs plowed through their non-conference scehdule and were the odds on favorite to repeat as Huron League champs.
What a difference a month has made for Milan. The Big Reds led by first year headcoach Josh Tropea have yet to lose in 2010. Milan was just 2-19 last season but the arrival C.J. Luvene from Ypsi Lincoln along with the emergence of underclassman Andre Duffin, Tory Martinson and C.J. Turnage have changed the fortunes of the Milan hoop program. Those four form what many are calling the most athletic team in the league and a team that could give Huron fits.
Huron has been riding high on succcess over the last two years much in part behind the athleticism of a very strong 2010 class and the excellent coaching of veteran Jim Kalbfleisch. Kalbfleisch has shown a knack for making the right move in nearly every close game over the last two seasons. Huron is led by four seniors who are multi sport athletes and probably none of them can claim that basketball is their best sport. Zac Richardson was the Huron League and Monroe County Region Player of the Year as a goalie in soccer. Tyler Weclowski was the Defensive Player of the Year in Monroe County as a linebacker. Caleb Tavtigian and Dave Stockert both excelled on the football field as well and use their competitiveness, athleticism and size to their advantage on the hardwood.
Tuesday night's game is everything that High School basketball should be about; an up and coming team challenging the defending league champs, a big crowd and excellent players are on both sides of equation.
Look for this to be a fast paced highly competitive game. The team who plays the best defense will probably win this game. Look for my preseason all-league choices of Zac Richardson and C.J. Luvene to have a major hand in the outcome. I anticipate that Huron's veterans, defensive pressure and homecourt advantage will lead the Chiefs to a 56-55 overtime victory.
The Big Reds were struggling record wise and and entered January without a win. Meanwhile, Huron simply picked up where they left off last season. The Chiefs plowed through their non-conference scehdule and were the odds on favorite to repeat as Huron League champs.
What a difference a month has made for Milan. The Big Reds led by first year headcoach Josh Tropea have yet to lose in 2010. Milan was just 2-19 last season but the arrival C.J. Luvene from Ypsi Lincoln along with the emergence of underclassman Andre Duffin, Tory Martinson and C.J. Turnage have changed the fortunes of the Milan hoop program. Those four form what many are calling the most athletic team in the league and a team that could give Huron fits.
Huron has been riding high on succcess over the last two years much in part behind the athleticism of a very strong 2010 class and the excellent coaching of veteran Jim Kalbfleisch. Kalbfleisch has shown a knack for making the right move in nearly every close game over the last two seasons. Huron is led by four seniors who are multi sport athletes and probably none of them can claim that basketball is their best sport. Zac Richardson was the Huron League and Monroe County Region Player of the Year as a goalie in soccer. Tyler Weclowski was the Defensive Player of the Year in Monroe County as a linebacker. Caleb Tavtigian and Dave Stockert both excelled on the football field as well and use their competitiveness, athleticism and size to their advantage on the hardwood.
Tuesday night's game is everything that High School basketball should be about; an up and coming team challenging the defending league champs, a big crowd and excellent players are on both sides of equation.
Look for this to be a fast paced highly competitive game. The team who plays the best defense will probably win this game. Look for my preseason all-league choices of Zac Richardson and C.J. Luvene to have a major hand in the outcome. I anticipate that Huron's veterans, defensive pressure and homecourt advantage will lead the Chiefs to a 56-55 overtime victory.
Tuesday Night Games
Milan (6-0) @ Huron (6-0) Pick: Chiefs by 1 OT
Riverview (4-2) @ Airport (2-4) Pick: Pirates by 2
Flat Rock (2-4) @ Jefferson (0-6) Pick: Rams by 2
SMCC (3-3) @ Grosse Ile (1-5) Pick: Falcons by 5
*League records are in parenthesis*
Riverview (4-2) @ Airport (2-4) Pick: Pirates by 2
Flat Rock (2-4) @ Jefferson (0-6) Pick: Rams by 2
SMCC (3-3) @ Grosse Ile (1-5) Pick: Falcons by 5
*League records are in parenthesis*
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