Saturday, March 27, 2010

CROSBY IRONTON TOOK ON PLAINVIEW-ELGIN-MILLVILLE IN THE CLASS AA SEMI FINAL BOYS STATE BASKET TOURNAMENT

Crosby Ironton took on Plainview-Elgin-Millville in the boys’ state high school class AA semi final game. The game started with a quick pace. Both teams really wanted to run.

The game was very close through out the first half. Neither team was able to go on a run. Crosby Ironton went on a run late in the first half.

Matthew Hudrlik found the basket in transition. He was able to score baskets easily in transition. He was played very scrappy. He was all over the floor. He dove on the ground after the loose balls.

At halftime the score was Crosby-Ironton 25 and Plainview-Elgin-Millville 19.

As the second half got underway Crosby-Ironton pushed the ball up the court. Mark Hoge felt his shot all night.

He was right on throughout the game. Crosby-Ironton looked to run and push the ball up the court.

Plainview-Elgin-Millville was able to hang with Crosby Ironton. Plainview-Elgin-Millville went on a run late in the second half.

Plainview-Elgin-Millville went on a run with 6:49 left in regulation the score was Plainview-Elgin-Millville 31 and Crosby Ironton 32.

Crosby Ironton went on a run late in the game. Micheal Pick hit a shot with 6.2 seconds left to tie the game at 44.

At the end of regulation the score was tied at 44.

In the overtime session both teams continued to play aggressively. Brock Tesdahl hit a 3 point shot that gave Crosby Ironton a 1 point lead.

Crosby Ironton was able to come away with the 51-48 victory over Plainview Elgin Millville

The leading scorers for Crosby Ironton were Mark Hoge with 19 points, Brock Tesdahl with 11 points and Mathew Hudrrlik with 9 points.

After the game I was able to talk to Crosby Ironton’s Brock Tesdahl, Matthew Hudrlik, Mark Hoge, and head coach David Galovich about the game.


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