Day 3 Recap Championship Day of the McDonald’s Classic
First game
Vanden vs Gregori
Both teams have struggled this weekend trying hard to get their first Win. They both come into tonight 0-2 in the tournament. It was a hard fought battle with Vanden pulling it out down the stretch. Just to much size inside lead by Takai Emerson-Hardy who finished with 27points and making the All Tourney team. Don’t let Vandens record fool you. This is a very loaded squad that’s well coach,and despite what their record says, they are a confident bunch. Gregori was lead by guards Kody Nunes 17 pts and Kyle Monk 22pts who also both made the All Tourney team
Final score Gregori 53 Vanden 61
Second game
Folsom vs Oakland Tech
If you’re a defensive person this was the game for you. Both teams playing very disciplined help defense which made it tough for either team to score. Folsom with it’s tough half court man and tech with the full court pressure. Omar Staples got going for tech and scored the first 6 points however Folsom’s size seemed to be a problem for Tech. Folsoms Brycen Shackelford had his way inside scoring 19 points for the game and controlled the paint all night. Tech is a solid young team with a pair of great young guards in Ahmaree Muhammed and Mahlik Smith. The Future will be bright for them. Folsom ended up pulling away.
Final Tech 49-Folsom 56
3rd game
Edison vs Central
Turnovers was the name of this game. Both teams was pretty much equally matched but Edison’s turnovers was the deciding factor in the game. Edison struggled scoring due to missing a few starters one being away (Devan Thompkins) on a college visit to University of Southern California. I will definitely come watch Edison again at full strength. I believe they could be a special group. Kejean Johnson chipped in 14 points and had a solid game for Edison but Central guards Terik Streets and LaDanian Streets both had solid games controlling the backcourt on both sides of the ball. Central wins a close and hard fought game.
Final 41-49 Central
Championship game
Inderkum vs Grant.
This is the game everybody wanted to see and it didn’t disappoint one bit. Grant starting the game in a full court press and Inderkum in their man to man defense. Inderkum jumped out to an early lead with a monster dunk by Anthony Williams which set a tone for what seemed to be the rest of the game. Coach Wilson also went to his bench early and brought in Damarieah Osby who hits three 3’s in the second quarter. Halftime score was 30-36. Grants guard Rishon Brown showed why he is a top player in the area. He’s a true competitor and competed to the final buzzer ending the game with 25 points. Rishon also made the All Tournament team. Inderkum Derrick Claxton finished the game with 22 points and was MVP of the tournament. He did it all. Played both sides of the ball and has such a nice midrange game he was unstoppable all weekend. Inderkum lead this game from beginning to end and pushed the score to as much as 19 in the 3rd quarter. Grant opened the 4th quarter on a quick 4-0 run but Inderkums size and well balanced attack from inside - out was just to much for Grant tonight.
Inderkum looks extremely good and their team chemistry seems to be great. Coach Wilson is doing an excellent job with his group. They’ll be a fun team to watch as the season goes on.
Final inderkum 69-Grant 54
What a great High school tournament. Stay tuned for more coverage of great High School Basketball in the area.
First game
Vanden vs Gregori
Both teams have struggled this weekend trying hard to get their first Win. They both come into tonight 0-2 in the tournament. It was a hard fought battle with Vanden pulling it out down the stretch. Just to much size inside lead by Takai Emerson-Hardy who finished with 27points and making the All Tourney team. Don’t let Vandens record fool you. This is a very loaded squad that’s well coach,and despite what their record says, they are a confident bunch. Gregori was lead by guards Kody Nunes 17 pts and Kyle Monk 22pts who also both made the All Tourney team
Final score Gregori 53 Vanden 61
Second game
Folsom vs Oakland Tech
If you’re a defensive person this was the game for you. Both teams playing very disciplined help defense which made it tough for either team to score. Folsom with it’s tough half court man and tech with the full court pressure. Omar Staples got going for tech and scored the first 6 points however Folsom’s size seemed to be a problem for Tech. Folsoms Brycen Shackelford had his way inside scoring 19 points for the game and controlled the paint all night. Tech is a solid young team with a pair of great young guards in Ahmaree Muhammed and Mahlik Smith. The Future will be bright for them. Folsom ended up pulling away.
Final Tech 49-Folsom 56
3rd game
Edison vs Central
Turnovers was the name of this game. Both teams was pretty much equally matched but Edison’s turnovers was the deciding factor in the game. Edison struggled scoring due to missing a few starters one being away (Devan Thompkins) on a college visit to University of Southern California. I will definitely come watch Edison again at full strength. I believe they could be a special group. Kejean Johnson chipped in 14 points and had a solid game for Edison but Central guards Terik Streets and LaDanian Streets both had solid games controlling the backcourt on both sides of the ball. Central wins a close and hard fought game.
Final 41-49 Central
Championship game
Inderkum vs Grant.
This is the game everybody wanted to see and it didn’t disappoint one bit. Grant starting the game in a full court press and Inderkum in their man to man defense. Inderkum jumped out to an early lead with a monster dunk by Anthony Williams which set a tone for what seemed to be the rest of the game. Coach Wilson also went to his bench early and brought in Damarieah Osby who hits three 3’s in the second quarter. Halftime score was 30-36. Grants guard Rishon Brown showed why he is a top player in the area. He’s a true competitor and competed to the final buzzer ending the game with 25 points. Rishon also made the All Tournament team. Inderkum Derrick Claxton finished the game with 22 points and was MVP of the tournament. He did it all. Played both sides of the ball and has such a nice midrange game he was unstoppable all weekend. Inderkum lead this game from beginning to end and pushed the score to as much as 19 in the 3rd quarter. Grant opened the 4th quarter on a quick 4-0 run but Inderkums size and well balanced attack from inside - out was just to much for Grant tonight.
Inderkum looks extremely good and their team chemistry seems to be great. Coach Wilson is doing an excellent job with his group. They’ll be a fun team to watch as the season goes on.
Final inderkum 69-Grant 54
What a great High school tournament. Stay tuned for more coverage of great High School Basketball in the area.
