End of Game
Neches is heading to the state tournament. In a tough defensive contest, the Lady Tigers defeat Oakwood 32-25.
Fourth Quarter
:16 - Neches looks to have this one wrapped up, scoring four straight points and leads 32-23. Oakwood at the free-throw line but it may be a little too late
Fourth Quarter
1:01 - Oakwood's Tori Tucker scores to cut it to 28-23 and Lady Panthers start to foul, Neches misses first of one and one.
Fourth Quarter
2:03 - Raven McFarland big three pointer and Neches leads 28-21 and now is in stall mode. Oakwood has to think about fouling.
Fourth Quarter
3:01 - Oakwood is in the double bonus and Taylor Tucker hits one of two. Neches leads 25-21. Oakwood will have to make free throws down the stretch to come back in this game.
Fourth Quarter
3:31 - Oakwood calls timeout. The Lady Panthers just went 1-for-4 from the free throw line and trail 25-20. Oakwood is 4-of-11 on free throws and Neches is 3-of-9. Does Neches start running clock or do the Lady Tigers continue to keep the high tempo which is how they have played all year?
Fourth Quarter
4:02 - Neches' Raven McFarland hits two free thows to lead 25-19. Both teams in the bonus, this game could come down to who hits free throws.
Fourth Quarter
4:58 - Oakwood cut into the lead, Neches up 23-19
Fourth Quarter
6:33 - Neches has built a 23-15 lead as Raven McFarland had a putback after a missed free throw. With how this game has been played, this eight-point lead seems more like a 20-point lead. But plenty of time for Oakwood.
Fourth Quarter
7:35 - Oakwood's Tiara Tucker fouls out tring to go for a loose ball. Neches still leads 18-15.
End Third Quarter
A little more offense in the third quarter. Neches leads 18-15 with eight minutes to play to decide who heads to the state tournament. Both teams have primarily gone with their starters for most of this game, so fatigue may be a factor in the fourth quarter. With how this game has been played, every basket from here on out will be so valuable.
Third Quarter
3:43 - Neches' Roddricka Patton hits a three ponter and Neches leads 16-12. Lady Tigers finding the range from the outside.
Third Quarter
4:31 - Timeout Neches. Lady Tigers lead 13-12 as Raven McFarland hit a three pointer. She looked have made another three but was called for traveling before the shot went off. Oakwood broke the press and Taylor Tucker scored her 12th point of the game, prompting the Neches' timeout.
Halftime
Defense has been the name of the game for this regional finals. Oakwood and Neches are tied 10-10 at halftime. Oakwood's Taylor Tucker has all 10 of her team's points. Deana Patton has six of Neches' 10 points and Raven McFarland has the other four points. These two teams combined for 128 points in their wins Friday in the seminfinals. So is it good defense, cold shooting or both? Both teams are shooting 5-of-26 from the floor as most of the shots are being contested. The game is a high tempo but neither teams has been able to get into the open court.
Second Quarter
1:03 - Oakwood timeout. Neches has scored four straight points - the Lady Tigers first of the quarter - to take a 10-8 lead. Deana Patton scored the four points, including a basket after a Roddricka Patton steal.
Second Quarter
2:03 - Oakwood has taken an 8-6 lead as Taylor Tucker has scored all eight points for the Lady Panthers. Neches still has not scored in the quarter as the Lady Tigers are shooting 3-for-25
Second Quarter
4:08 - Oakwood timeout. Neither team has scored in the second quarter. Both teams are playing great defense, not allowing any open looks. For two teams that like to run the ball at all teams, only two points havebeen scored off the fast break.
End First Quarter
Neches leads 6-4 after the first quarter. A little lower scoring than some may have expected but both defenses have shown their speed to get back and not allow the fast breaks. Also, both teams cannot find the bottom of the bucket when they do shoot the ball. Neches is 3-of-15 shooting and Oakwood is 2-of-14.
First Quarter
3:01 - Neches leads 4-2 as both teams are struggling from the field. However, neither teams seems to be bothered by the other team's press.
Pregame
Oakwood and Neches are five minutes from the start of the Class A, Division II Region III finals in Nacogdoches. The winner of today's game will represent Region III at the state tournament next week in Austin. Oakwood comes int witha record of 33-2 and Neches has a record of 33-3. The two teams played twice during District 24-A with each team winning on their home court.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Oakwood versus Walnut Springs, Regional Semifinals
End Game
Oakwood defeats Walnut Springs 61- to reach the regional finals at noon Saturday against Neches. Taylor Tucker led Oakwood with 15 points and 11 rebounds and sat on the bench for the fourth quarter as Oakwood head coach Lori Shead rested her starters during the fourth quarter in preperation for Saturday's game.
While the two semifinal games were lopsided victories by Neches and Oakwood, that should not be the case Saturday. Expect a battle between the District 24-A teams for the chance to reach the state tournament.
Fourth Quarter
2:23 - Oakwood's Ava Walker goes down hard to the court after being fouled underneath the basket. It is the second time she has been hit to the floor. She stays on the floor for a couple of minutes before getting up on her own power and being taken to the bench where she looks like she is all right. Oakwood is leading 57-19 as the Lady Panthers have their bench players taking care of the fourth quarter.
End Third Quarter
Oakwood is in complete control of the regional semifinal game, leading Walnut Springs 47-14 at the end of the third quarter. Walnut Springs scored only two points in the quarter. Oakwood only had one starter on the court at the end of the third quarter. With a showdown Saturday against Neches, many of the Lady Panter starters may be done for the night so they will be well rested for the regional finals.
Third Quarter
2:37 - Oakwood continues to play strong defense, allowing only two points in the third quarter as the Lady Panthers lead 44-14. Taylor Tucker has a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Halftime
Oakwood leads Walnut Springs 35-12 at halftime. The Lady Panthers held Walnut Springs to four points in the second quarter. The game could be even worse but Oakwood only is shooing 34 percent from the field. However, Oakwood has taken more than twice as many shots as Walnut Springs. Taylor Tucker leads Oakwood with 13 points and eight rebounds and Tori Tucker has 10 points.
Second Quarter
5:26 - The quarter started slowly for the Lady Panthers but Oakwood scored six points in a span of 30 seconds including a pair of steals by Tori Tucker for four points. Oakwood leads 26-8.
End First Quarter
Oakwood leads 19-8 at the end of the first quarter. Taylor Tucker has scored eight points and grabbed five rebounds for the Lady Panthrs and Tiara Tucker and Tori Tucker each have scored four points.
First Quarter
4:06 - 30 second timeout by Oakwood. Lady Panthers lead 12-2 after Felicia Williams' defensive rebound which she took all the way down the court for a layup.
First Quarter
6:00 - The Oakwood Lady Panthers get out to a quick 8-0 lead in the first two minuts of the game. Oakwood's Tori Tucker and Taylor Tucker each have four points and Oakwood has four quick steals.
Oakwood defeats Walnut Springs 61- to reach the regional finals at noon Saturday against Neches. Taylor Tucker led Oakwood with 15 points and 11 rebounds and sat on the bench for the fourth quarter as Oakwood head coach Lori Shead rested her starters during the fourth quarter in preperation for Saturday's game.
While the two semifinal games were lopsided victories by Neches and Oakwood, that should not be the case Saturday. Expect a battle between the District 24-A teams for the chance to reach the state tournament.
Fourth Quarter
2:23 - Oakwood's Ava Walker goes down hard to the court after being fouled underneath the basket. It is the second time she has been hit to the floor. She stays on the floor for a couple of minutes before getting up on her own power and being taken to the bench where she looks like she is all right. Oakwood is leading 57-19 as the Lady Panthers have their bench players taking care of the fourth quarter.
End Third Quarter
Oakwood is in complete control of the regional semifinal game, leading Walnut Springs 47-14 at the end of the third quarter. Walnut Springs scored only two points in the quarter. Oakwood only had one starter on the court at the end of the third quarter. With a showdown Saturday against Neches, many of the Lady Panter starters may be done for the night so they will be well rested for the regional finals.
Third Quarter
2:37 - Oakwood continues to play strong defense, allowing only two points in the third quarter as the Lady Panthers lead 44-14. Taylor Tucker has a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Halftime
Oakwood leads Walnut Springs 35-12 at halftime. The Lady Panthers held Walnut Springs to four points in the second quarter. The game could be even worse but Oakwood only is shooing 34 percent from the field. However, Oakwood has taken more than twice as many shots as Walnut Springs. Taylor Tucker leads Oakwood with 13 points and eight rebounds and Tori Tucker has 10 points.
Second Quarter
5:26 - The quarter started slowly for the Lady Panthers but Oakwood scored six points in a span of 30 seconds including a pair of steals by Tori Tucker for four points. Oakwood leads 26-8.
End First Quarter
Oakwood leads 19-8 at the end of the first quarter. Taylor Tucker has scored eight points and grabbed five rebounds for the Lady Panthrs and Tiara Tucker and Tori Tucker each have scored four points.
First Quarter
4:06 - 30 second timeout by Oakwood. Lady Panthers lead 12-2 after Felicia Williams' defensive rebound which she took all the way down the court for a layup.
First Quarter
6:00 - The Oakwood Lady Panthers get out to a quick 8-0 lead in the first two minuts of the game. Oakwood's Tori Tucker and Taylor Tucker each have four points and Oakwood has four quick steals.
Neches verus Aquilla - Regional Semifinal Game
End Game
Neches wins 57-33 and will play at noon Saturday in regional finals vs. Oakwood or Walnut Creek. Neches dominated in the semifinal game because of the Lady Tigers' defense. Neches had eight players score, led by Dianna Patton's 10 points and 11 rebounds. She also had five steals. Roddricka Patton had a solid game with points, nine assists and nine steals.
Fourth Quarter
3:07 - Neches' Dianna Patton has put together a quality game as she has recorded a doubel-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds and she only is two assists away from a triple double. Neches leads 55-30.
End Third Quarter
Neches is on cruise control in the regional seminfal game. The Lady Tigers lead 49-15 at the end of the third quarter. Neches held Aquilla to four points in the fourth quarter.
Halftime
Neches leads 37-11 at halftime. Neches has showcased its speed and pressure defense with 17 steals and forcing 20 turnovers. Neches has seven girls in the scorebook, led by Raven McFarland's eight points. Kristen Green, Deana Patton and Neshiyer Linchon each have six points.
Second Quarter
3:23 - Aquilla finally stops the Neches' scoring run at 19-0, but then the Lady Tigers' Kristen Green hits back-to-back three pointers and Neches leads 29-6.
End of First Quarter
Neches leads 19-2 after going on a 15-0 run in the final 5:35 of the quarter. Raven McFarland has eight first-quarter points, Dianna Patton has five points and Roddricka Patton has four points. Neches has nine steals and 15 points off of turnovers. Aquilla is forcing up shots once the Lady Cougars get into half-court sets due to Neches' menacing defense.
First Quarter
1:49 - Neches on a 13-0 run to lead 17-2. Neches' press too much for Aquilla. Lady Tigers have eight steals and 15 of 17 points off of turnovers.
First Quarter
5:04 - Neches has an early 7-2 lead and Aquilla calls a 30-second timeout. Raven McFarland has scored four points for Neches and Dianna Patton had a three-point play. Aquilla is struggling with Neches' speed as the Lady Cougars have four turnovers.
Neches wins 57-33 and will play at noon Saturday in regional finals vs. Oakwood or Walnut Creek. Neches dominated in the semifinal game because of the Lady Tigers' defense. Neches had eight players score, led by Dianna Patton's 10 points and 11 rebounds. She also had five steals. Roddricka Patton had a solid game with points, nine assists and nine steals.
Fourth Quarter
3:07 - Neches' Dianna Patton has put together a quality game as she has recorded a doubel-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds and she only is two assists away from a triple double. Neches leads 55-30.
End Third Quarter
Neches is on cruise control in the regional seminfal game. The Lady Tigers lead 49-15 at the end of the third quarter. Neches held Aquilla to four points in the fourth quarter.
Halftime
Neches leads 37-11 at halftime. Neches has showcased its speed and pressure defense with 17 steals and forcing 20 turnovers. Neches has seven girls in the scorebook, led by Raven McFarland's eight points. Kristen Green, Deana Patton and Neshiyer Linchon each have six points.
Second Quarter
3:23 - Aquilla finally stops the Neches' scoring run at 19-0, but then the Lady Tigers' Kristen Green hits back-to-back three pointers and Neches leads 29-6.
End of First Quarter
Neches leads 19-2 after going on a 15-0 run in the final 5:35 of the quarter. Raven McFarland has eight first-quarter points, Dianna Patton has five points and Roddricka Patton has four points. Neches has nine steals and 15 points off of turnovers. Aquilla is forcing up shots once the Lady Cougars get into half-court sets due to Neches' menacing defense.
First Quarter
1:49 - Neches on a 13-0 run to lead 17-2. Neches' press too much for Aquilla. Lady Tigers have eight steals and 15 of 17 points off of turnovers.
First Quarter
5:04 - Neches has an early 7-2 lead and Aquilla calls a 30-second timeout. Raven McFarland has scored four points for Neches and Dianna Patton had a three-point play. Aquilla is struggling with Neches' speed as the Lady Cougars have four turnovers.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
How scary is Cayuga?
Just how scary are the Cayuga Wildcats entering the Class A state playoffs? Very scary.
"They just keep sending more and more off the bench at you," one area coach said last week about the Wildcats.
Cayuga is one of the hottest teams as the playoffs started this week. Cayuga has a 14-game winning streak including warm-up victories over Bogata-Rivercerst and Laneville, going into Friday night's area playoff game against Broaddus in Rusk.
The last two years, Cayuga's downfall once the Wildcats reached the regional tournament was half-court offense and free-throw shooting. But on Wednesday, Cayuga head coach Greg Jenkins said his team is shooting the ball well, including from the free-throw line. That is good news for the Wildcats and scary news for their opponents.
Cayuga will be even stronger in the playoffs with the return of Caleb Summerville. The junior has missed most of the season after a football injury and has gotten a couple of games under his belt the last couple of weeks.
Summerville was Cayuga's leading scorer last year and this year, he will add more depth to what is already deep Cayuga rotation.
"Caleb is going to bring a scoring punch and add depth for us," Jenkins said. "He gives us another good inside presence."
Summerville is still trying to get back into form after having to watch from the sidelines and going through rehab. According to Jenkins, Summerville still is a few months away from being able to do certain things on the basketball court like last year, including taking an opponent off the dribble.
"The mental aspect of the game is the hardest for Caleb because he physically cannot do everything he did before," Jenkins said.
But Summerville is making the adjustment to fill a role needed by Cayuga.
"Caleb has watched this team from the bench and understands what we need," Jenkins said. "He can fit in a role."
"They just keep sending more and more off the bench at you," one area coach said last week about the Wildcats.
Cayuga is one of the hottest teams as the playoffs started this week. Cayuga has a 14-game winning streak including warm-up victories over Bogata-Rivercerst and Laneville, going into Friday night's area playoff game against Broaddus in Rusk.
The last two years, Cayuga's downfall once the Wildcats reached the regional tournament was half-court offense and free-throw shooting. But on Wednesday, Cayuga head coach Greg Jenkins said his team is shooting the ball well, including from the free-throw line. That is good news for the Wildcats and scary news for their opponents.
Cayuga will be even stronger in the playoffs with the return of Caleb Summerville. The junior has missed most of the season after a football injury and has gotten a couple of games under his belt the last couple of weeks.
Summerville was Cayuga's leading scorer last year and this year, he will add more depth to what is already deep Cayuga rotation.
"Caleb is going to bring a scoring punch and add depth for us," Jenkins said. "He gives us another good inside presence."
Summerville is still trying to get back into form after having to watch from the sidelines and going through rehab. According to Jenkins, Summerville still is a few months away from being able to do certain things on the basketball court like last year, including taking an opponent off the dribble.
"The mental aspect of the game is the hardest for Caleb because he physically cannot do everything he did before," Jenkins said.
But Summerville is making the adjustment to fill a role needed by Cayuga.
"Caleb has watched this team from the bench and understands what we need," Jenkins said. "He can fit in a role."
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Showdown on the Horizon
With regional quarterfinal wins by Neches over Slocum on Monday and Oakwood over Roxton on Tuesday, the showdown between Neches and Oakwood moves one step closer.
The two Dogwood Circle teams have reached the Class A, Division II regional tournament at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches this weekend. With wins on Friday by both teams in the regional semifinals, it will set up a District 24-A showdown to reach the state tournament.
It seems like it is destined that Neches and Oakwood would meet to decide who goes to the state tournament. The two teams finished tied for the District 24-A title, with each team losing to the other once for their only district losses.
It also would be fitting that one of the teams makes it to the state tournament as District 24-A was the strongest district in Region III. At the end of the regular season, third place in the district had to be settled by a tie-breaker between Slocum and Kennard. Slocum won the game and Kennard, who went to the state tournament the last two years, had to stay home.
"We had a team that was sitting home that would have won a title in other district," Neches head coach Andy Snider said after the win over Slocum Monday night. "That says a lot about our district."
District 24-A was only one of two district in Division II that had all three teams make the regional quarterfinals — District 5-A was the other.
But while it may seem fitting that Neches and Oakwood end up in the regional finals, there is still work to be done by both teams on Friday. Neches plays Aquilla at 3 p.m. and Oakwood take on Walnut Creek at 5 p.m.
I will be doing live updates on the blog for both games and hopefully again for Saturday.
The two Dogwood Circle teams have reached the Class A, Division II regional tournament at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches this weekend. With wins on Friday by both teams in the regional semifinals, it will set up a District 24-A showdown to reach the state tournament.
It seems like it is destined that Neches and Oakwood would meet to decide who goes to the state tournament. The two teams finished tied for the District 24-A title, with each team losing to the other once for their only district losses.
It also would be fitting that one of the teams makes it to the state tournament as District 24-A was the strongest district in Region III. At the end of the regular season, third place in the district had to be settled by a tie-breaker between Slocum and Kennard. Slocum won the game and Kennard, who went to the state tournament the last two years, had to stay home.
"We had a team that was sitting home that would have won a title in other district," Neches head coach Andy Snider said after the win over Slocum Monday night. "That says a lot about our district."
District 24-A was only one of two district in Division II that had all three teams make the regional quarterfinals — District 5-A was the other.
But while it may seem fitting that Neches and Oakwood end up in the regional finals, there is still work to be done by both teams on Friday. Neches plays Aquilla at 3 p.m. and Oakwood take on Walnut Creek at 5 p.m.
I will be doing live updates on the blog for both games and hopefully again for Saturday.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Welcome to my blog
I used to think that I was technology savvy. Those days have passed me by and now it is time to try and play catch up by having my first blog. My wife keeps telling me I need to start a blog where I could get my sports thoughts out to others like me. Actually, I really think she was getting tired of me telling her all my random and sometimes bizarre sports thoughts and this is a way to save her sanity.
In this blog, I will be talking area high school sports along with college and professional sports. As well, I hope to be able to do live updates from area games that I am covering.
I welcome comments and feedback and leave your own sports thoughts as well.
In this blog, I will be talking area high school sports along with college and professional sports. As well, I hope to be able to do live updates from area games that I am covering.
I welcome comments and feedback and leave your own sports thoughts as well.
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