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Friday, July 17, 2009
County Teams Shut Out at Riddle
Warner improves; Lopez repeat attempt denied
Warner's side played much better basketball with the return of Soph PG Shelton Willis, who missed the week camp. Warner managed to defeat a quality Jupiter team before falling in the Quarterfinals.
Lopez were without James Cambronne and Brandon Serle, and the lack of their bigs caused the Wave to struggle, falling in the Round of 16.
Atlantic play solid but also fall early
Atlantic returned to action and faced a brutal schedule, including 5A champions Gainesville, but it was Alachua-Santa Fe which defeated the Sharks twice in close games, the last one being in the Quarterfinals.
Warner's side played much better basketball with the return of Soph PG Shelton Willis, who missed the week camp. Warner managed to defeat a quality Jupiter team before falling in the Quarterfinals.
Lopez were without James Cambronne and Brandon Serle, and the lack of their bigs caused the Wave to struggle, falling in the Round of 16.
Atlantic play solid but also fall early
Atlantic returned to action and faced a brutal schedule, including 5A champions Gainesville, but it was Alachua-Santa Fe which defeated the Sharks twice in close games, the last one being in the Quarterfinals.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Embry-Riddle Weekend Camp and Other News
LOPEZ LOOK TO IMPRESS AGAIN, JOINED BY ATLANTIC; WARNER
Father Lopez and Warner are both once again in this weekend Embry-Riddle Team Camp and they are joined by Atlantic. Its a much tougher field that includes reigning 5A champions Gainesville, 6A power Jupiter, and 6A Cypress Bay amongst others. Good luck to our local programs.
The Friday Schedule
Lopez: vs Lake Weir (5pm), vs Gainesville (8pm)
Warner: vs Westland Christian (5pm), vs Circle Christian (9pm)
Atlantic: vs Australia Select (5pm), vs Lake Weir (7pm)
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Local Area Player/Recruit Database in the works, and the first bios should be up in a few days. Stay tuned.
Father Lopez and Warner are both once again in this weekend Embry-Riddle Team Camp and they are joined by Atlantic. Its a much tougher field that includes reigning 5A champions Gainesville, 6A power Jupiter, and 6A Cypress Bay amongst others. Good luck to our local programs.
The Friday Schedule
Lopez: vs Lake Weir (5pm), vs Gainesville (8pm)
Warner: vs Westland Christian (5pm), vs Circle Christian (9pm)
Atlantic: vs Australia Select (5pm), vs Lake Weir (7pm)
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Local Area Player/Recruit Database in the works, and the first bios should be up in a few days. Stay tuned.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
DeLand Falls In Title Game To Oviedo, Atlantic in Semis
Lake Mary Prep Summer League Playoffs
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Semifinal 1: Oviedo 58, Atlantic 57 OT
The first half featured a back and forth offensive game and Atlantic led 30-27 at the break thanks to a buzzer 3. However Oviedo's zone frustrated Atlantic in the third, and Oviedo led 40-36 going to the 4th. Atlantic regained control and led 50-48, with the ball, with 15 seconds left but turned it over on the inbounds. Oviedo scored and got And 1, but missed the FT, and Atlantic missed a shot at the buzzer, 50-50. In OT Atlantic again took the lead 57-56 with 15 seconds left and the ball. However, they missed 2 free throws and Oviedo had ball with 8 seconds left. An Oviedo player tried to drive through a double team at the top of the key but was stripped, the ball rolled through the legs of 3 players and wound up under the Atlantic basket where a standing alone Oviedo player picked it up and layed it in with no time left for the stunning win.
Semifinal 2: DeLand 76, Spruce Creek 66
DeLand led after each quarter but Spruce Creek closed the lead to 1 with 4 minutes to play in the game. However DeLand was able to stretch out the lead late and put it away. DeLand junior Mike Mestre poured in 28 pts while Creek soph Dalton Barnes countered with 21.
FINALS: Oviedo 57, DeLand 38
DeLand had to play another game with a shorthanded roster of just 6 players following their semifinal win and fatigue showed. DeLand tried to slow the pace with a 2-3 zone but Oviedo had a field day with 11 3 pointers. At the half it was 36-20 and DeLand could not catch up, ending their undefeated run in the league and unfortunately the league championship goes out of area in Season 2.
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Semifinal 1: Oviedo 58, Atlantic 57 OT
The first half featured a back and forth offensive game and Atlantic led 30-27 at the break thanks to a buzzer 3. However Oviedo's zone frustrated Atlantic in the third, and Oviedo led 40-36 going to the 4th. Atlantic regained control and led 50-48, with the ball, with 15 seconds left but turned it over on the inbounds. Oviedo scored and got And 1, but missed the FT, and Atlantic missed a shot at the buzzer, 50-50. In OT Atlantic again took the lead 57-56 with 15 seconds left and the ball. However, they missed 2 free throws and Oviedo had ball with 8 seconds left. An Oviedo player tried to drive through a double team at the top of the key but was stripped, the ball rolled through the legs of 3 players and wound up under the Atlantic basket where a standing alone Oviedo player picked it up and layed it in with no time left for the stunning win.
Semifinal 2: DeLand 76, Spruce Creek 66
DeLand led after each quarter but Spruce Creek closed the lead to 1 with 4 minutes to play in the game. However DeLand was able to stretch out the lead late and put it away. DeLand junior Mike Mestre poured in 28 pts while Creek soph Dalton Barnes countered with 21.
FINALS: Oviedo 57, DeLand 38
DeLand had to play another game with a shorthanded roster of just 6 players following their semifinal win and fatigue showed. DeLand tried to slow the pace with a 2-3 zone but Oviedo had a field day with 11 3 pointers. At the half it was 36-20 and DeLand could not catch up, ending their undefeated run in the league and unfortunately the league championship goes out of area in Season 2.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Lake Mary Prep Summer League Playoffs -- Day 1
(8)Pine Ridge (2-6) vs (9)Deltona Trinity (0-8)
Pine Ridge stormed to a 24 pt halftime lead and played some great basketball. Trinity switched to a zone in the 2nd half, and combined with some hot shooting on their part cut the lead all the way down to 1 late in the 4th, but Pine Ridge managed to hang on for a 4 pt win to advance.
(2)Oviedo (6-2) vs (7)Freedom (3-5)
Oviedo's came out in a zone press and used it with an effective fast break game to outclass Freedom early and often. Oviedo jumped to a 17 pt halftime lead and coasted to a 20-pt win to advance.
(3)Atlantic (5-3) vs (6)Seminole (4-4)
The first game between these 2 physical squads resulted in a defensive struggle and a 3-pt win for Seminole. Round 2 would be another nailbiter with a different result. The first half featured both teams utilizing the fast break and hitting open shots, and Seminole led by 2 at the half thanks to a 30-foot buzzer beater. The game was 38-38 entering the 4th as the pace noticeably slowed. Atlantic switched to a zone defense which ground the Seminole offense to a halt, going scoreless for 5 crucial minutes of the 4th while Atlantic took an 8 pt lead. Seminole hit a few big 3s down the stretch and Atlantic missed quite a few free throws, but hung on 52-48 to advance.
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Today's Action @ LMP
(8)Pine Ridge (3-6) vs (1)DeLand (8-0) 5:30pm-- DeLand handled Pine Ridge easily the first time, but Pine Ridge has played better as of late, and DeLand could be missing some football players. Could be interesting between the western Volusia rivals.
(4)Spruce Creek (4-4) vs (5)Lake Mary Prep (4-4) 6:45pm -- Creek defeated LMP a week or two ago with both teams missing some players. Evenly matched sides.
(2)Oviedo (7-2) vs (3)Atlantic (6-3) 8:00pm -- Atlantic spotted Oviedo an early 10 pt lead but came back and won by 7 when they met, but round 2 should be close and exciting, a great matchup.
Pine Ridge stormed to a 24 pt halftime lead and played some great basketball. Trinity switched to a zone in the 2nd half, and combined with some hot shooting on their part cut the lead all the way down to 1 late in the 4th, but Pine Ridge managed to hang on for a 4 pt win to advance.
(2)Oviedo (6-2) vs (7)Freedom (3-5)
Oviedo's came out in a zone press and used it with an effective fast break game to outclass Freedom early and often. Oviedo jumped to a 17 pt halftime lead and coasted to a 20-pt win to advance.
(3)Atlantic (5-3) vs (6)Seminole (4-4)
The first game between these 2 physical squads resulted in a defensive struggle and a 3-pt win for Seminole. Round 2 would be another nailbiter with a different result. The first half featured both teams utilizing the fast break and hitting open shots, and Seminole led by 2 at the half thanks to a 30-foot buzzer beater. The game was 38-38 entering the 4th as the pace noticeably slowed. Atlantic switched to a zone defense which ground the Seminole offense to a halt, going scoreless for 5 crucial minutes of the 4th while Atlantic took an 8 pt lead. Seminole hit a few big 3s down the stretch and Atlantic missed quite a few free throws, but hung on 52-48 to advance.
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Today's Action @ LMP
(8)Pine Ridge (3-6) vs (1)DeLand (8-0) 5:30pm-- DeLand handled Pine Ridge easily the first time, but Pine Ridge has played better as of late, and DeLand could be missing some football players. Could be interesting between the western Volusia rivals.
(4)Spruce Creek (4-4) vs (5)Lake Mary Prep (4-4) 6:45pm -- Creek defeated LMP a week or two ago with both teams missing some players. Evenly matched sides.
(2)Oviedo (7-2) vs (3)Atlantic (6-3) 8:00pm -- Atlantic spotted Oviedo an early 10 pt lead but came back and won by 7 when they met, but round 2 should be close and exciting, a great matchup.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Father Lopez Are Embry-Riddle Champs
GREEN "TIDAL" WAVE COAST THROUGH PLAYOFFS
Warner won a play-in opening round game while Calvary and Lopez both advanced easily in the Round of 16. Warner ran up against a too-tough Miami Palmetto squad to be eliminated in the Round of 16. Calvary faced Lake Highland Prep in the Quarterfinals who had previously handed them a 30-pt defeat, but the tables were turned as a very inspired effort led by PG Cam Hadley turned a 1st half 10 pt deficit into a 6 pt victory to move Calvary to the Final 4. Unfortunately we would not have an all-County Finals as Lopez and Calvary met in the Semifinals. Calvary jumped out to a 5 pt halftime lead, but unfortunately ran out of steam, as a much deeper Lopez side owned the 2nd half for a comfortable win.
In the Finals, Lopez faced a Miami Southwest squad that had lost only once so far, but again Lopez' superior depth and team play, especially from SF Taylor Crimmins (the Camp 3-Pt Shooting Champion) and PF Brandon Serle led them to an easier than expected double digit victory to take home the crown.
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DELAND FAVORITES @ LAKE MARY PREP SUMMER LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
The DeLand Bulldogs have engineered an 8-0 record in the LMP Summer League despite playing with an inconsistent roster, missing some key football players. They have been able to win close games with exellent defense and now will try to become the champions in Season 2 of the League. Atlantic, the defending league champions, have dropped 3 razor-close contests and will be the 3-seed. Spruce Creek started slow but is playing better as of late and earned the 4-seed, while Pine Ridge and Trinity Christian will face off in the 8 vs 9 game, with the winner getting DeLand.
The full schedule is posted to the right.
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BEST WAY TO PROMOTE AREA PLAYERS DISCUSSION
I would very much like to hear opinions from area coaches on how to best use this resources to promote our area players. One thing I dont think I want to do is a "ranking" since those are subjective. However, I was thinking of a list for each class, and for each player with college aspirations include a short bio and their statistics, along with any college offers received to that point. Id love to hear more opinions on this either by email or on the message board.
Warner won a play-in opening round game while Calvary and Lopez both advanced easily in the Round of 16. Warner ran up against a too-tough Miami Palmetto squad to be eliminated in the Round of 16. Calvary faced Lake Highland Prep in the Quarterfinals who had previously handed them a 30-pt defeat, but the tables were turned as a very inspired effort led by PG Cam Hadley turned a 1st half 10 pt deficit into a 6 pt victory to move Calvary to the Final 4. Unfortunately we would not have an all-County Finals as Lopez and Calvary met in the Semifinals. Calvary jumped out to a 5 pt halftime lead, but unfortunately ran out of steam, as a much deeper Lopez side owned the 2nd half for a comfortable win.
In the Finals, Lopez faced a Miami Southwest squad that had lost only once so far, but again Lopez' superior depth and team play, especially from SF Taylor Crimmins (the Camp 3-Pt Shooting Champion) and PF Brandon Serle led them to an easier than expected double digit victory to take home the crown.
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DELAND FAVORITES @ LAKE MARY PREP SUMMER LEAGUE PLAYOFFS
The DeLand Bulldogs have engineered an 8-0 record in the LMP Summer League despite playing with an inconsistent roster, missing some key football players. They have been able to win close games with exellent defense and now will try to become the champions in Season 2 of the League. Atlantic, the defending league champions, have dropped 3 razor-close contests and will be the 3-seed. Spruce Creek started slow but is playing better as of late and earned the 4-seed, while Pine Ridge and Trinity Christian will face off in the 8 vs 9 game, with the winner getting DeLand.
The full schedule is posted to the right.
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BEST WAY TO PROMOTE AREA PLAYERS DISCUSSION
I would very much like to hear opinions from area coaches on how to best use this resources to promote our area players. One thing I dont think I want to do is a "ranking" since those are subjective. However, I was thinking of a list for each class, and for each player with college aspirations include a short bio and their statistics, along with any college offers received to that point. Id love to hear more opinions on this either by email or on the message board.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
ERAU/LMP Roundup
ERAU Playoffs begin today and 2 local teams have a chance to defend home turf.
Yesterday saw Father Lopez handle Lemon Bay with ease. Lopez has assembled a legitimate squad this year with many scoring options. Calvary Christian looked fatigued in a big loss to Lake Highland Prep, though it does not diminish their solid week of play. Warner faced Miami Southwest, and played tough, but fell in a close match.
Lopez and Calvary have earned high seeds and should have favorable enough draws to make a deep run in today's camp playoff. Warner has its work cut out for it, having to play the opening round early in the morning.
Good luck to our 3 local programs!
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At the Lake Mary Prep Summer League, DeLand and Atlantic continue to top the standings, both hanging on for closer than it should have been wins over Sanford Seminole and the hosts Lake Mary Prep respectively, while Spruce Creek dispatched Pine Ridge. Today begins the final regular season day of the league with the playoffs coming next week.
Yesterday saw Father Lopez handle Lemon Bay with ease. Lopez has assembled a legitimate squad this year with many scoring options. Calvary Christian looked fatigued in a big loss to Lake Highland Prep, though it does not diminish their solid week of play. Warner faced Miami Southwest, and played tough, but fell in a close match.
Lopez and Calvary have earned high seeds and should have favorable enough draws to make a deep run in today's camp playoff. Warner has its work cut out for it, having to play the opening round early in the morning.
Good luck to our 3 local programs!
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At the Lake Mary Prep Summer League, DeLand and Atlantic continue to top the standings, both hanging on for closer than it should have been wins over Sanford Seminole and the hosts Lake Mary Prep respectively, while Spruce Creek dispatched Pine Ridge. Today begins the final regular season day of the league with the playoffs coming next week.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
ERAU Week Camp Part II, LMP Summer League
CALVARY HOT
Calvary Christian has rolled up a solid 6-1 record so far, including a win over rivals Warner Christian, only dropping a game to Miami Killian. They have also defeated Ocala Trinity Prep, Hudson, and Tampa Seminole Ridge.
WARNER HOT...THEN COLD
Warner jumped out to a 3-0 record, but is now 3-4 after tough defeats to Ocala Trinity Prep, Calvary, Coral Springs Christian, and Miami Palmetto
LOPEZ RESULTS INC.
No full report on Lopez, but I have results from 3 of their games and they are 3-0, beating Lake Highland Prep and Seminole Ridge today. Ill know more tommorrow.
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LAKE MARY PREP SUMMER LEAGUE WEEK 4
5 Area teams still in action here.
Weds Night: DeLand vs Seminole 5:45, Atlantic vs Lake Mary Prep 7:00, Pine Ridge vs Creek 8:15
Thurs Night: Atlantic vs Freedom 5:45, DeLand vs Deltona Trinity 7:00
Calvary Christian has rolled up a solid 6-1 record so far, including a win over rivals Warner Christian, only dropping a game to Miami Killian. They have also defeated Ocala Trinity Prep, Hudson, and Tampa Seminole Ridge.
WARNER HOT...THEN COLD
Warner jumped out to a 3-0 record, but is now 3-4 after tough defeats to Ocala Trinity Prep, Calvary, Coral Springs Christian, and Miami Palmetto
LOPEZ RESULTS INC.
No full report on Lopez, but I have results from 3 of their games and they are 3-0, beating Lake Highland Prep and Seminole Ridge today. Ill know more tommorrow.
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LAKE MARY PREP SUMMER LEAGUE WEEK 4
5 Area teams still in action here.
Weds Night: DeLand vs Seminole 5:45, Atlantic vs Lake Mary Prep 7:00, Pine Ridge vs Creek 8:15
Thurs Night: Atlantic vs Freedom 5:45, DeLand vs Deltona Trinity 7:00
Monday, June 22, 2009
Embry-Riddle Week Camp......UF/FSU camp results?
The ERAU week camp started Sunday with just 3 local teams, and all 3 won their first games easily. Father Lopez defeated Leesburg, Calvary defeated Bermuda High Select, and Warner crushed Boca Raton Christian.
Monday's action:
Lopez vs Lake Highland Prep @ 10am, vs Miami Southwest @ 2:30, vs Lake City Columbia @ 6:45
Calvary vs Ocala Trinity Prep @ 12:30, vs Hudson @ 5:15, vs Miami Killian @ 9pm
Warner vs Ocala St John Lutheran @ 11:20am, vs Bermuda High Select at 3:50, vs Ocala Trinity Prep @ 9pm
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The UF team camp was this past weekend and FSU was held recently too. If any local school participated and have results, email them in.
Monday's action:
Lopez vs Lake Highland Prep @ 10am, vs Miami Southwest @ 2:30, vs Lake City Columbia @ 6:45
Calvary vs Ocala Trinity Prep @ 12:30, vs Hudson @ 5:15, vs Miami Killian @ 9pm
Warner vs Ocala St John Lutheran @ 11:20am, vs Bermuda High Select at 3:50, vs Ocala Trinity Prep @ 9pm
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The UF team camp was this past weekend and FSU was held recently too. If any local school participated and have results, email them in.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Introduction
Welcome to what I hope will be one small step/giant leap for high-school basketball here in the Volusia/Flagler area. Neil Armstrong I am not, but I am John Joffey, assistant coach at Atlantic HS for the last 3 years, and just a big fan of coaching, watching, and playing basketball.
"Why create this blog? Why are you doing this"
A few reasons
1)The local media coverage of high-school basketball is underwhelming, to put it nicely. The Sentinel technically includes Volusia County in its "Varsity" section, but rarely ventures out here for real coverage, and the News-Journal's cutbacks have led to far decreased coverage of stats, records, and games that leaves alot to be desired when it comes to basketball.
2)There is no Major AAU team in the area. Sure there are quite a few USSSA teams and smaller squads, and while their efforts are to be commended and most are good people with the right intentions, but the fractionalization of talent between all of these teams combined with the "superstars" going to play for Team Stat or another statewide big dog team doesnt really help. It would be nice to have at least 1 bigtime AAU program located HERE that helps get OUR kids maximum exposure. (And if you agree here, please email me, as I know of a few people who would love to hear any ideas or offers of help)
3)I want to use this blog as an outlet, from me, a local basketball "insider", and for my fellow coaches, players, and fans, to help student-athletes in this area in any way. I want to have fully updated year round schedules, stats, results, etc. I will post athlete videos sent to me, and Id love to get input from other coaches. Basically I am open to anything.
The bottom line is we should not and no longer need to rely on the traditional media for coverage! No more complaining, now we are doing something about it!
"But you are a biased source since you coach at an area school"
While I will offer opinions on this site, I will do my best to avoid conflicts of interest. One thing that helps is that Atlantic is not in the Mega-District with the 8 6A schools, so really, I am completely neutral when it comes to reporting there as I have no ties to any of those schools or the local private schools whatsoever. This is NOT a blog for me to stand on a pedestal and rant and rave. I am not Rush Limbaugh.
"When can we expect updates?"
Hopefully at the LEAST...several times a week! I am getting started right away, as I will be attending the Embry-Riddle Week Camp to catch some action. While Atlantic wont be (we are doing the Weekend Camp in a few weeks) Im sure several area teams will be in attendence and I will be reporting on it. This blog is going to be a year-round resource of information!
I tried to answer the 3 questions Id expect most people have. If you have one for me, feel free to post a comment or email me. Id love to hear constructive comments and ideas from anybody!
"Why create this blog? Why are you doing this"
A few reasons
1)The local media coverage of high-school basketball is underwhelming, to put it nicely. The Sentinel technically includes Volusia County in its "Varsity" section, but rarely ventures out here for real coverage, and the News-Journal's cutbacks have led to far decreased coverage of stats, records, and games that leaves alot to be desired when it comes to basketball.
2)There is no Major AAU team in the area. Sure there are quite a few USSSA teams and smaller squads, and while their efforts are to be commended and most are good people with the right intentions, but the fractionalization of talent between all of these teams combined with the "superstars" going to play for Team Stat or another statewide big dog team doesnt really help. It would be nice to have at least 1 bigtime AAU program located HERE that helps get OUR kids maximum exposure. (And if you agree here, please email me, as I know of a few people who would love to hear any ideas or offers of help)
3)I want to use this blog as an outlet, from me, a local basketball "insider", and for my fellow coaches, players, and fans, to help student-athletes in this area in any way. I want to have fully updated year round schedules, stats, results, etc. I will post athlete videos sent to me, and Id love to get input from other coaches. Basically I am open to anything.
The bottom line is we should not and no longer need to rely on the traditional media for coverage! No more complaining, now we are doing something about it!
"But you are a biased source since you coach at an area school"
While I will offer opinions on this site, I will do my best to avoid conflicts of interest. One thing that helps is that Atlantic is not in the Mega-District with the 8 6A schools, so really, I am completely neutral when it comes to reporting there as I have no ties to any of those schools or the local private schools whatsoever. This is NOT a blog for me to stand on a pedestal and rant and rave. I am not Rush Limbaugh.
"When can we expect updates?"
Hopefully at the LEAST...several times a week! I am getting started right away, as I will be attending the Embry-Riddle Week Camp to catch some action. While Atlantic wont be (we are doing the Weekend Camp in a few weeks) Im sure several area teams will be in attendence and I will be reporting on it. This blog is going to be a year-round resource of information!
I tried to answer the 3 questions Id expect most people have. If you have one for me, feel free to post a comment or email me. Id love to hear constructive comments and ideas from anybody!
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