Gridley, Day 2

[kiddman32]

First game features Capital Christian and St. Pat’s St Vincent (“make up your mind already”, I heard one fan say last night)

I think CC’s young, athletic squad has an edge, but a very small one. Outside of the obviously huge Dishon Jackson, SPSV doesn’t really have a lot of size, at least not as much as CC does...

 

[larry legend33]

Kiddman you are amazing. I hope they comp you at all these events.

 

[kiddman32]

CC was dominant early, but SPSV has somehow turned it around... 3 buckets in a row, but they trail 11-9 late in the 1st.

 

[kiddman32]

CC scores to stop that run, but SPSV knocks down a 3 at the quarter buzzer to close to 13-12. CC by 1.

 

[kiddman32]

It was 11-2 CC at one point, but now it’s 18-18... but Jackson just got his 2nd foul.

 

[kiddman32]

CC gets it rolling a little, 24-18, 3:35 left in the half...

 

[kiddman32]

Jackson goes back in for SPSV... Try to stem the tide.

 

[kiddman32]

29-24 CC at the half. Jackson plugged up the holes on D, and avoided a 3rd foul before the half, a big key. Even had a nice drive from the elbow to the rack for their last bucket.

 

[ankleassassin]

i picked the wrong career path as you seem to be all over watching games while i sit at work online reading your work

 

[kiddman32]

CC has taken control in the 3rd quarter... 49-34 to end the quarter.

 

[kiddman32]

53-38 CC, 3:41 left.

 

[kiddman32]

CC having a good bit of trouble closing this one out, 55-47 with 1:41 left.

 

[kiddman32]

...but they managed to hang on without it really getting all that close... I think the closest was 7. Got almost that close again at the end, 62-54 final.

 

[kiddman32]

Time for Weston Ranch v. Gridley... If Ranch just settles down some, they should win handily... But that’s why they play the games.

 

[kiddman32]

17-9 Ranch after 1... They are just tooooooo quick for Gridley.

 

[kiddman32]

Gridley is showing no fear, hanging in tough... 19-11 now. I said it before, I’ll say it again. Gridley has a real shot at going undefeated in the reg. Season outside this tourney.

 

[kiddman32]

32-19 WR, 1:59 left in the half... Coilton has sunk a pair from Oroville (okay, 28-20 feet) in the quarter for WR.

 

[kiddman32]

35-21 at the half... WR definitely in control, but can’t figure out how to really put ‘em away.

 

[kiddman32]

i picked the wrong career path as you seem to be all over watching games while i sit at work online reading your work

Being retired does not suck.

 

[kiddman32]

42-31 WR with 2 min left 3rd...

Grant Tull is keeping Gridley within striking distance almost completely by himself.

 

[kiddman32]

End of 3... 45-37 WR. Tull scored yet again to end the quarter.

 

[kiddman32]

Tull again, 45-39. And Gridley turns ‘em over...

 

[kiddman32]

But no go.. and WR goes the length of the floor to go back up by 8.

 

[kiddman32]

WR now up by 9, 6:09 left. Gridley has looked like thy might get up into the game a few times, but jusssst not quite. 6:05 left

 

[kiddman32]

Gridley’s hopes appear dashed.. 64-48 with 2:24 left.

 

[kiddman32]

67-51 final... On to the championship bracket...

 

[kiddman32]

Dublin, Peckerwood’s choice takes on Riordan.

Hard to believe WR almost nipped Riordan at their place the way they’ve both looked here.

 

[DonniePeckerwood]

I got the Gaels in this one

 

[kiddman32]

Dublin nails a couple lonnnnnggggg 3’s, then two steals and layup.. They get out in front, 20-9, 2:32 left in the 1st.

 

[kiddman32]

Dublin is looking like worldbeaters here... 22-9.

 

[kiddman32]

Dublin putting on a show here... 26-11 to end the quarter.

 

[kiddman32]

36-17... Riordan finally getting dug in, but they have dug themselves a deep hole to get out of.

 

[kiddman32]

44-24 at the half... STELLAR performance by the Gaels!

 

[SF_Mikey]

Dublin putting on a clinic with Sanders, Jackson and Roy leading the way. Riordan getting rebounds but having difficult converting / hitting shots. Riordan also sloppy with the ball and Dublin has quite a few steals and points off turnovers.

 

[kiddman32]

Riordan opens the 3rd with three quick buckets, including a gorgeous drive by Monroe... 44-30, time out Dublin.

 

[kiddman32]

Clark for 3... watch out, Gaels!

 

[kiddman32]

47-35 now, Riordan at the line... 5:02 left 3rd.

 

[kiddman32]

Amazing driving layup by Clark... 49-38, 3 min left, but Dublin answers... 51-38.

 

[kiddman32]

53-40 after a Dublin fast break offf a rebound... 2:21 left 3rd.

 

[kiddman32]

57-45 Dublin after 3... Leaking oil, they’re trying to limp that racecar to the finish line...