They looked the part in the first half. Folsom zone has hurt them in the 2nd half big time.First game I have watched Salesian and I was expecting a top ranked team, they don’t look like a nationally ranked team at all???? Can anyone shoot on this team?
Was the Zone D that throttling? All I saw was OT.Forbes huge dunk to start OT!!
Folsom up 2!
The second half zone allowed them to stay in the game and hang around. Huge difference for sure.Was the Zone D that throttling? All I saw was OT.
Streak you had Salesian taking this game no problem. Thoughts?Folsom wins 75-70 in overtime. Bulldogs came from 10 down in the fourth to win. Closed on a 24-9 run.
Folsom's zone was the key with Forbes anchoring it at the rim. Salesian never found an answer for it.
Jones and McCain combined for 34 for Folsom.
Salesian went most of the game with two starters not scoring. Tough to find non Akinjo offense after the first quarter. Akinjo finished with 28
Gallegos made some big free throws to ice it
The FT difference is amazing to me. I'm sure Salesian has made more than folsom has taken.
True story lolIn fairness, Folsom would have shot more FTs had they made the front end of their 1 on 1s.
They were down 10 with I believe 4 min to play in this one.Folsom needs to start better.... No more spotting good teams that many points.
Streak you had Salesian taking this game no problem. Thoughts?
You were close. I posted some quotes below from the predictions thread.I think I said it would be competitive well into the fourth with Salesian pulling away late. Through about 28 minutes, that was spot on. Did I say something different?
Folsom's success with the zone and Salesian settling late in Q4 erased that lead and the Folsom made some really big plays in OT
Salesian Over Folsom 50-45. Folsom will be right there but Salesian too deep and will grind out a win. If Folsom is to win they need a big night from Forbes.
Salesian over Folsom 62-50. Guard play to much for Folsom to handle. I’m sure Forbes will have a field day but not enough for the quicker Salesian. James Akinjo will be big time in that game.
Salesian's guards just ridiculously quick, and one of 'em is Akinjo. They have a great shot at going all the way, even over whatever SoCal coughs up... Pride beats Folsom 65-57.
I must admit I'm a little shocked some are picking Folsom winning or the game being close. The guard play of Folsom is good, it does not compare to the Pride. Defensively Salesian is a machine. They take your best player out of the equation and force role players to win games. Forbes has to be some sort of factor, and quite frankly indent see it happening against Salesian.
For the upper half, Salesian gets to the norcal finals easily
Salesian over Foslom: Ball pressure and Akinjo end up wearing out Folsom
The only teams who have a shot at beating Salesian are in SoCal
I can’t say it enough about Salesian, for all the hype I was so unimpressed! So Cal is going to hurt whoever comes out of NorCal so bad
First game I have watched Salesian and I was expecting a top ranked team, they don’t look like a nationally ranked team at all???? Can anyone shoot on this team?
Some great bulletin board stuff for this week for the Bulldogs!
Was it that huge?Huge Upset.........Salesian's goes home early.
and I will eat my crow
Doubtful. The #1 seed (Mater Dei) in the south open just lost last night to the #8 seed (Fairfax).I can’t say it enough about Salesian, for all the hype I was so unimpressed! So Cal is going to hurt whoever comes out of NorCal so bad
Dudes in the front row from Salesian were in absolute shock. They just couldn't believe it. It was quite the scene live for sure.Forbes messed around and got a triple double..... 13, 14, 11... Wow. Best performance I've seen by him. He was dominant. Overall best player on the floor the way he changed the game. Akinjo had a really hard time scoring at the rim in the 2nd half. Better learn to pull up more because in the big east that stuff is getting thrown back as well. People forget forbes had an offer from the #1 team in the country... Virginia. There is a reason for that.
I kept hearing how good Salesian D was... I didn't see it. Folsom had no trouble getting shots they wanted. I think Sheldon would have had similar results to be honest.
As for Folsom they have 4+ kids that will play in college at D1, D2 level. And they have a big soph who will be a national recruit in football. They are very talented. Sheldon game should be amazing.