BV Sweeps!

A Game: BV 45, Brookings 44
(Brookings, SD)--It was the season opener for both teams tonight and it looked every bit like it. Both teams struggled to find an offensive rhythm, instead relying on fast break points and second chance points. The boys of BV started the game with a jolt of energy that led one to think it might turn into a laugher. Nothing could be further from the truth, though, as the Bobcats clawed their way back into it and over took the Lynx toward the end of the first quarter.
The second quarter saw more of the same as both teams continued to battle. At times during the second quarter, it appeared as if some of the Lynx players were still on Winter Break, struggling to find an offensive flow. After a spirited half time speech by Coach Bisbee, the troops rallied coming out for the third quarter with an impressive run to take the lead by six. The Bobcats refused to lie down, however, answering with a run of their own to take back the lead. The fourth quarter was not for the faint of heart, in which action reached a feverish pace. The Lynx, down by seven with a little over a minute remaining in the game, used feisty defense and key three pointers by Tony Tripp and Chase Marso to get within one point. After Tripp committed a foul, Coach Bisbee called a timeout to ice the free throw shooter. It proved effective, as the shooter for the Bobcats missed both shots. With no timeouts left, down by one point, and only twenty seconds left in the game, Marvelous Marso pushed the ball down the court. He was quickly tripled team, but still managed to get a shot off. The Lynx caught a break, because even though there was no chance the shot was going in, Marso was fouled. Marso strolled to the line and with ice water running through his veins and managed to knock down both free throws to give the Lynx a one point lead. The Bobcats pushed the ball up the court quickly and their best player, who the Lynx could not stop during the football season, missed a two foot shot. The victorious Lynx erupted with jubilation as the win was theirs, 45-44.
Adam Bauer did a fine job at point guard, tallying thirteen points and six assists. “Bauer played well at point tonight. He does a nice job pushing the ball up the court,” said coach Bisbee. Marso was the second leading scorer with eleven, all of which came in the fourth quarter. “I thought Chase played a steady game coming off his back injury. He really stepped up in the fourth quarter, especially with his two free throws,” Klumper said.
A win is a win, especially in the tough ESD, but if the A team is looking to have a great year and meet expectations; they must improve their focus on offense and rebound on defense.



B Game: BV 51, Brookings 18
(Brookings, SD)--The B Teams boys came out fast and did not look back. They scored early and often as they continued to push the ball up court, get steals, and finish layups. The Lynx team speed and superior athleticism was no match for the lowly Bobcats. Despite the fact that BV missed fourteen layups in the first quarter, they came on strong in the second quarter, holding the Bobcats to only six points. After coach Klumper gave a below average halftime speech, comprising of jokes and some life lessons, the young men of BV came out of the locker room poised to blow the game open. At times in the second half, it appeared as though BV had eleven players on the court as the bobcats struggled to even keep the ball for one second without it getting stolen. “Our defense was amazing tonight, we completely mauled the opponent. My neck started to get a cramp because of the faced paced action going up and down the court,” said Klumper. Philip Volk made his 2009 debut with a splash, as he could not be contained. Playing with what appeared to be limitless energy, Volk continued to steal the ball and score or push the ball up to a teammate. “Volk was a machine tonight. He made this game into a track meet with his continual running up and down the court for lay ups and steals,” complimented coach Klumper. The Bobcats were only able to eek out five points in the entire second half, providing proof to the Lynx defensive dominance.
The boards were controlled by the four headed monster in the paint of Garret Martinmaas, Adam Guthmiller, Tom Gardner, and Zach Vanede. "We pretty much got every rebound," commented Klumper, "and our guard play was phenomenal. Trey Etrheim, Cole VanderBeek, and the highly touted Mulder twins had their way all game. It was a lot of fun to watch." Leading the scoring for the Lynx was Tom Gardner with eleven points, most coming from his silky-smooth post moves and Philip Volk with ten.


C Game: BV 32, Brookings 18
(Brookings, SD)-- After wins by both the A team and the B team, it was up to the C team to complete the sweep. They proved up to the task, as they dominated the Bobcats 32-15. With a ball-hawking defense and steadiness on offense, the Lynx would not be denied what was rightfully theirs-the victory. Coach Reese was particularly impressed with their offensive flow, stating "The kids did a great job with running the offense and getting some continuity, especially with only three days of practice to work on it." The guard play was outstanding, continually making steals and pushing the ball up the court. Not only did the Lynx play better than the Bobcats, they wanted it more. Numerous times Lynx players were on the floor scrapping for the loose ball. "I am pleased with their efforts tonight," said Reese, "but we can't be satisfied. We have to stay hungry." Leading the way for the Lynx was Dylan Tibke and Nick Wilde with 8 points, respectively. Harlan Smouse did a fine job at point guard, handling the ball with confidence. Spencer Smith pulled down what seemed to be a hundred rebounds. "The kids played really hard, up and down the roster. We had a good balanced effort from everyone on the team." concluded Coach Reese.


(Game summaries by Coach Klumper)