MORGANTOWN YOUTH BASKETBALL NEWS

DECEMBER 4,2009

 

 

9TH GRADE GAME AT BRIDGEPORT POSTPONED, BUT HOST JM TOMORROW

 

The 9th grade game scheduled for this evening has been postponed and will be rescheduled at another time. The game with John Marshall tomorrow, is at 10:00 am at the Rowdy Center at Morgantown High.

 

 

VARSITY SCRIMMAGE SET FOR TOMORROW

 

The Morgantown High Varsity and JV teams will host George Washington from Charleston, tomorrow at the Rowdy Center at MHS. Game time is 12:00 noon and is free and open to the public. Come out and watch two of the stateÕs finest battle it out as they prepare for the upcoming season.

 

 

 

South 8th Grade Roster Announced

 

Coach Hines has announced the roster for the upcoming season and they are listed below.

Jeffrey Leftridge, Shaun Carden, Sam Heinzman, Ben Hertzog, Alex Anderson, Deondre Hudson, Deion Neal, Deshon Gibson, Dustin Barnett, Trevor Russell, Shane Henderson, Nick Gallagher, and Zach Whisler. The 7th grade roster will be announced in next weekÕs newsletter.

 

South 7th Grade Roster still needed

SUNCREST 7TH AND 8TH GRADE ROSTER SET

 

Coach Dalton and Furman have announced the rosters for their teams for the upcoming season. They are listed below:

 

7th grade: Antonio Morgano. Jake Jaquez, Felipe Costellanos, Jamel White, Denver Goldsmith, Alex dale, Thomas Selby, Alex Cooke, Lamont Payne, Alex Shahan, Jacob Workman, and Michael keller

 

8th grade: Todd Turner, Andy Vac, Adam Shaw, Derek Deem, Kyle Gresak, Scottie Core, Logan Hatch, Dakota Carr, Joey DAmico, Matt Johnson, Alex Burns, and Andre Collins

 

 

SOUTH COMES FROM BEHIND AND HANGS ON FOR WIN AT CENTRAL PRESTON

 

The South Stallions traveled to Kingwood and had to Òfight and clawÓ for a victory on Thursday evening. But Coach Hines said any win in Kingwood is good. ÒWe missed a lot of uncontested lay ups and didnÕt play our best, but everyone played and we found out a lot about our team.Ó Alex Anderson's two 3 pointer in the first half helped South to a 19 - 13 halftime lead.  South was able to withstand a furious rally by Central Preston which took a four point lead with 3:30 minutes left in the game.  The Stallions came from behind to win 39-38.  Jeff Leftridge had two key baskets in the second half in addition to some key steals on defense.  Sam Heinzman led South with 14 points including 2 clutch free throws late in the game to help secure the victory. The Stallions will travel to Ben Franklin in Uniontown next Tuesday at 3:30 (for 7th grade) and 5:00 for the 8th grade.

 

SUNCREST 8TH RALLIES FOR HUGE VICTORY

 

Logan Hatch, number 33 shown above traps Dakota Mouser from West Fairmont as Scott Core denies the reversal and Todd Turner takes the middle away in the second half of their victory over West Fairmont on Thursday evening. Photo sunmitted by Byron Witt

 

It was sweet revenge for the Suncrest 8th grade team as they avenged a couple of losses from last year against West Fairmont Middle on Thursday night at Suncrest, by a score of 43-25. Trailing 21-15, the up-tempo and pressure of the Seals helped them go on a 24-0 run in a 9 minute span of the second half to seal the victory. Leading the way for the Seals was Andy Vac with 13 points and Logan Hatch added 12 points. Adding to the cause were: Scott Core and Matt Johnson with 4 points each and Todd Turner, Andre Collins and Dakota Carr with 2 points each. Austin Norman had 11 points to lead the Patriots. Next Tuesday the Seals will travel to Masontown to take on West Preston. Gametime 7:15.

 

7th Grade Seals Ease to Victory Over Patriots

 

It is a tall, talented team at Suncrest this year, and on Thursday evening it was that depth that led the Seals to victory over the West Fairmont Patriots by a score of 40-32.

However, it was the sharp shooting of Denver Goldsmith that propelled the Seals as West Fairmont packed in the zone to counter the size of the Seals. Goldsmith led the team with 19 points and several nice assists.

 

In the first half, the Seals had significant foul trouble and had to rely on their bench to maintain a lead which they held throughout the game. Michael Keller added 11 points while Thomas Selby contributed 6 points, many assists and was tough on the boards. Alex Cooke and Alex Dale contributed much on the boards. The three guard combo of Antonio Morgano, Felipe Costellanos and Jake Jaquez split the Patriot 1-3-1 for several assists.

 

Tavon Horton led West with 14 points and Joyce Riley banged the boards to add 12 points. The Seal will be in action on Tuesday West Preston, at 5:45.

 

 

PICTURES NEEDED AND ARTICLES NEEDED

Anyone with pictures from South or Morgantown High Games, please email them to swiftyshaver@comcast.net, or jeffhoffman@mohiganbasketball.com.

We are also looking for a reporter fro the games at Suncrest and South. Any player wishing to work on his journalism skills, get in touch with Coach Hoffman at jeffhoffman@mohiganbasketball.com

 

WMHS, To Stream Live Broadcasts

WMHS- Mohigan radio will be broadcasting games this season for most Mohigan Varsity basketball games as well as 9th and selected middle school games. The games will be streamed live on www.mohiganbasketball.com or at the game site on your FM tuner. WMHS is looking for Morgantown High students to help with broadcasts. If anyone knows of any businesses interested in advertising, please put them in touch with Coach Hoffman at jeffhoffman@mohiganbasketball.com.

WEST TV IN NEED OF ADVERTISERS

Again this year, Mohigan Varsity home games will be televised on Comcast channel 3. We are looking for businesses to advertise. If interested, please contact Mike Ellis at 304-290-5767.

 

 

ANYONE THAT WISHEs TO HAVE PAST NEWSLETTERS EMAILED TO THEM, CONTACT Coach Hoffman at jeffhoffman@mohiganbasketball.com

 

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BE ADDED TO NEWSLETTER EMAIL LIST

Please pass this newsletter on to others and have them email jeffhoffman@mohiganbasketball.com to be added to the email list. The purpose of the newsletter is to bring the Morgantown High attendance area basketball players and families closer together and to promote our boys in the community. During the season, we will cover the middle school, 9th JV and Varsity teams and keep everyone up to date about our teams.

 

 

 

 

 

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