September 8, 2010 Games

GAME 1 JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM STEPHENS VS TEAM JENKINS

These two defenses flexed their muscles to start the game, holding each other scoreless until James Young scored the first two points for Team Stephens two minutes into the game. Team Stephens ran the ball quickly up the court while their zone defense held Team Jenkins scoreless for the first six minutes of the game, building an 8-0 lead. Patrick Stowell scored the only field goal for Team Jenkins and at the end of the first quarter the score was JENKINS 4 - STEPHENS 10

The second quarter showed more scoring early with Patrick Stowell and Levi Peterson hitting early 3 pointers. Team Stephens played physically with offensive rebounds leading to easy layups and short jump shots and halfway through the second quarter they led 18-13. Team Stephens substituted in a tall lineup and their zone defense held Team Jenkins to only four more points. Jonathan Reynolds lead his team to a halftime lead of 26 – 17 with 10 first half points and 7 first half rebounds. JENKINS 17 STEPHENS 26

Andrew Miller lead Team JENKINS in the third quarter, assisting and scoring to lower the lead to four, 26 – 30 (Team Stephens leading). Charles Reynolds and Jared Stephens led team Stephens with good teamwork to bring their lead back up to 10 points with one minute left in the third quarter, 26-36. In the last minute, Patrick Stowell hit a 3 and Andrew Miller hit a last second shot to end the quarter strong. Third Quarter Score JENKINS 31 STEPHENS 36

The last quarter started with high intensity, both teams showing that they wanted the win. Team Stephens was able to make the most of their early possessions, sinking two early baskets using skilled passes and short jump shots to lead 40-31. The team battled hard through the fourth quarter, but traded buckets until there were 2 minutes left in the game. Score 37-45 Stephens up. In the end, Stephens zone defense help up and Team Stephens took a well played game, with Jonathan Reynolds leading his team with 18 points and 14 rebounds. FINAL SCORE JENKINS 39 STEPHENS 48

GAME 2 JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM JOHNSON VS TEAM MILLER

The game started with both teams showing off their offenses with and early score of 6-6. Austin Stowell grabbed a few offensive rebounds and hit a pair of early buckets, while on the other team Benjamin Peterson was leading his team with shooting and acting as the point guard. Braden hit a three to give team Johnson a four point lead 9-13 with three minutes left in the first quarter. Team Johnson worked together to assist each other to some easy layups, and they led going into the second. JOHNSON 18 MILLER 14

The second quarter started slower, and Team Miller didn’t score a point for the first four minutes of the quarter. Andrew Johnson scored two baskets and Team Johnson led 14-25 with 4 minutes left in the half. James Bryant had a fast break jump shot that he sank and got fouled, and converted for a 3 point play. Shaun drove through the defense and scored a tough layup to put Team Johnson up by 16 points 30-14. Benjamin Peterson wouldn’t quit though and he helped his team score some quick points. Halftime score JOHNSON 34 MILLER 22

Lucas J. started strong with assist to Dalton Strong and scoring the teams 25^th and 26^th points. Both teams to struggled shoot and getting there rebounds. Austin Stowell put forth a lot of effort and forced a jump ball. Team Miller fought back to be within 5 points with 1:42 to go in the third. But team Johnson fought back and ended the quarter with a 9 point lead. JOHNSON 48 MILLER 39

The fourth quarter started with anticipation for a Miller comeback. James B. an unknown bench player started the fourth quarter with two points to put team Johnson ahead by 11 points. Both teams went back and forth scoring on four point runs. Team Johnson ended up winning the end score being 62 to 50. Seth Johnson had 14 points and Austin Stowell had a double double with 11 points and 15 rebounds.

GAME 3 VARSITY TEAM JOHNSON VS TEAM STEPHENS

Team Stephens revs up the game with a quick defense. Both teams are at each others neck. Ethan uses his advantage to make a few easy shots. James Obrien blocked Loren early with a quick hand. Both teams keep each others defense on a leach letting no points. Justin Hull is 100% for free throws in the first quarter. Team Johnson begins to get easy points. Both teams still following each other by 2 points. Loren Reynolds shoots an amazing 3 to help his team get back into it. Dean Stephens enters the game with an amazing steal. JOHNSON 15 STEPHENS 10

Both teams equally matched the other offensively; however team Johnson defensively takes the lead by quick steals. Ethan starts the 2^nd quarter with 50% on his free throws. Again each team following by 2 or 3 points. The second quarter is neck to neck. Back on forth on the quart both teams are struggling offensively to get any points. Team Johnson leads the first half in fouls 4-0. Team Johnson plays with Team Stephens on their side of the court with 3 consecutive steals, however at the half, teamwork from Team Stephens helps them to a half time of 6 points. JOHNSON 25 STEPHENS 31

The third quarter began with Darren Jenkins helping his team to calm down and start the second half passing the ball for an easy layup. Team Johnson begins to work together and Darren Johnson makes two three pointers to tie the game. However, on an attempt to get an offensive rebound, James Stephens twisted his ankle and had to leave the game. The word so far on his injury is a severe ankle sprain, and he will miss 4-6 weeks. As he left the game, Team Johnson took advantage and build a lead by the end of the third quarter.

At the start of the fourth, Team Johnson looked in control and began scoring back and forth between Team Stephens. Darren Jenkins had a quick steal and on the fast break, got fouled and twisted his knee, causing him to leave the game as well. The word so far on his injury is that he will be out for the entire season rehabbing his knee. After he left the game, Team Stephens began to press Team Johnson and cause turnovers, which led to some easy buckets. With 45 seconds left in the game, Team Johnson led but Brett Jenkins hit a 3 pointer and got fouled, converting for a four point play. On Team Stephens next possession, Brett hit a free throw line jumper to put his team up by 1 with 3.9 seconds left. Darren Johnson slipped on the last play and passed the ball off to Dean Stephens, who heaved a contested 3-point shot that missed the mark and Team Stephens won a thriller.

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