GRIDLEY!!

[kiddman32]

Can you guess I’m pumped ??

Dublin v. St’ Pat’s the first game... 9 minutes til tip!!

 

[kiddman32]

In another thread, I said “speed v. Size”... Not really true. While Dublin doesn’t have a huge big man, they are anything BUT small. Program says two 6-7’s, a 6-5, and three 6-4’s on the Gaels’ side.

 

[kiddman32]

Other than the gigantic D. Jackson, it’s the SPSV Bruins who are not-so-big. They PLAY big, tho...

 

[kiddman32]

First thing to notice for SPSV... Jalen Scott is in uniform, and looks like he’ll start.

 

[kiddman32]

9-6 Dublin in the early going, after SPSV scored the first four points of the game.

 

[kiddman32]

First quarter ends 18-13 Dublin, but their coach’s kid, who fits every possible stereotype about “coaches kid” has 2 fouls.

 

[kiddman32]

27-17 Dublin, 4:50 left in the half... It’s actually threatening to get ugly here... Dublin on the floor after every loose ball, SPSV not so much... SPSV coach is letting his kids hear jusssssst that.

 

[kiddman32]

SPSV answers with a quick run... 30-23 Dublin, SPSV at the line for and and-1.

 

[DonniePeckerwood]

Dublin is gonna take this tournament. Dark horse of 2020

 

[kiddman32]

35-29 Dublin at the half... SPSV fighting hard now, but can’t quite pull them down...

 

[kiddman32]

Gaels threatening to run off again... 44-32, 3:28 left in the 3rd.

 

[kiddman32]

49-35 Gaels to end the 3rd...

 

[kiddman32]

Gaels putting on a clinic now... 61-45, 1:14 left.

 

[kiddman32]

.... And that’s how it ends. Impressive performance by the Gaels!

 

[kiddman32]

On we go to Riordan vs. Capital Christian... Capital comes off an upset win over Salesian, Riordan comes off a solid win over Weston Ranch a couple nights ago.

 

[kiddman32]

In the early going, Capital showing zero fear... 12-6 Capital, 2:39 left in the 1st.

 

[kiddman32]

15-11 Capital to end the 1st... High-level ball being played here.

 

[SF_Mikey]

CC has a nice team - as KD32 mentioned they aren't backing down from the challenge. They hit multiple 3's in the first quarter.

 

[kiddman32]

Riordan onn a 7-1 run... 18-17 Capital

 

[kiddman32]

Capital up 22-19 despite missing 4 in a row from the charity stripe

 

[kiddman32]

Now 26-19...

 

[kiddman32]

Seck just got foul #3... but Capital is only up 28-26. Missed FT;s killing Capital.... and that’s the half.

 

[SF_Mikey]

CC missed at least six FTs in a row there in 2nd quarter! Ironically they shot well from intermediate to long range in the first half though.

 

[kiddman32]

Seck with a gigantic finish on an alley oop... but it’s still Cap in front by 2. 32-30

 

[kiddman32]

35-32 Capital, Riordan time out, 3:28 left 3rd.

 

[kiddman32]

Riordan finally manages to catch up, even get the lead 37-35, but CC comes right back with a pair of buckets... After a Riordan miss, they get final possession of the 3rd... leading 39-37, and that’s how the quarter ends.

Wotta battle!

 

[kiddman32]

CC at the line, same score... swish, swish. 41-37.

 

[kiddman32]

Same score, 6 minutes left, Cap has ball back in forecourt.

 

[Renard Monroe]

Facing guarding Bryce all night is working...no adjustments

 

[kiddman32]

Oop to Seck... from Clark. Suddenly a 1-point game... 42-41 CC, 4:29 left, but Seck just got foul #4.

 

[kiddman32]

Seck stays in... CC just had a minute-long possession after offensive boards and such... made a FT and another... 44-41 CC, 3:28 left.

 

[kiddman32]

Seck taken out... CC has ball after a missed 3... GREAT def. play by Riiny, but stii CC ball.

 

[kiddman32]

Seck back in, fouls out immediately. CC at the line again... still 44-41. Double bonus... one for 2.

 

[kiddman32]

Clark scores on a drive, CC scores right back. 47-43. Time out, 1:56 to go. Riordan ball.

 

[kiddman32]

Monroe drives, is hacked.. 2 ft’s. Down 4.

Made 1. 3-point game. Time out, CC ball with 3-point lead and ball... 1:29 left.

 

[Renard Monroe]

10-4 on the foul count...smh

 

[kiddman32]

Riordan rebound, race down, Clark scores a twisting layup...and 1 no good. Riordan wins a scrable for the rock, gets it to Vaihloa who sinks a hook in the lane.. CC can’t score... Clark take a 10-foot floater, nothing but net! Riordan suddenly up 50-47, 22.8 seconds left... CC has ball, time out in forecourt.

 

[kiddman32]

Wild hotly-contested 3 by Caden Flowers GOES!! Tie ball game, 2.6 seconds left... Riordan will take a quick run to try and win it...

 

[kiddman32]

Clock adjustment to 4.4... Riordan on own end... Monroe fouled in backcourt, no bonus... 3.4 left, another time out. Next one’s bonus, if it happens.

 

[Renard Monroe]

Always foul up 3