Prep Hoops 10 Best: The Classical Academy vs. Mountain View
The Classical Academy traveled to Loveland for a first round playoff game vs Mountain View on Wednesday night. Mountain View led throughout the game, and entered the fourth quarter with an eleven point lead. TCA’s full court pressure and three…
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Continue ReadingThe Classical Academy traveled to Loveland for a first round playoff game vs Mountain View on Wednesday night. Mountain View led throughout the game, and entered the fourth quarter with an eleven point lead. TCA’s full court pressure and three point shooting brought the game within two points with thirty seconds left . Mountain View held off the rally, aided by two clutch free throws by Brian Flohr, to win the game 51-46.
Here are the ten best from the Mountain View vs. TCA first round playoff game:
MVP: Brexton Butcher, Mountain View
Butcher did it all for the Mountain Lions, leading his team in rebounds, steals, and assists. Butcher was especially effective on the defensive end with a game high six steals and five deflections. The Mountain Lions 1-2-2 press gave the Titans problems in the first half and it was in large part to Butcher creating turnovers on the back end of the press.
Best Offensive performance: Jeremiah Greylock, Mountain View
As one of only two seniors on the Mountain Lions roster, Greylock led his team in scoring with 13 points. Greylock scored in a variety of ways, off the dribble and pulling up in transition. He showed the ability to beat defenders off the dribble as well as create shots for other teammates.
Best Defensive Performance: Jonny Stephens, TCA
Stephens, a 6-3 junior was the most active player on the defensive end for either team on Wednesday night. Stephens caused havoc picking up players full court, and trapping in the half court. It’s rare to see a player that can guard any position on the court and still be effective, but Stephens did just that on Wednesday night.
Best underclassman: Trey Bruschke, Mountain View
Although held scoreless on Wednesday, Bruschke showed the ability to affect the game with hustle plays on both ends of the floor. He had a steal and two rebounds in limited minutes. On the season Bruschke is averaging 9 points per game. Keep an eye on Bruschke as the Lions face Northridge on Saturday.
Best player off the bench- Shane Shodowen, Mountain View
Shodowen, a sophomore for Mountain View made the most of his opportunities off the bench on Wednesday. Shodowen had four points, two rebounds, and two steals. He was active on the defensive end, creating multiple deflections as well.
Best Intangibles: Adam Selvage, TCA
There was no quit in Selvage, all game long. Offensively, Selvage struggled from the field, but as a leader there was no quit in the senior captain for TCA. Down eleven entering the fourth quarter Selvage helped rally his team to back within two points of the Mountain Lions. Selvage had great body language and was constantly encouraging his teammates throughout the game.
Best under the radar performance: Brian Flohr, Mountain View
The 6-3 junior center for the Lions showed confidence in his jump shot throughout the game. Flohr was patient on the offensive end and took what the defense gave him. He showed an improved confidence in his jump shot from earlier in the season, and scored 11 points to go along with 6 rebounds. Flohr is going to be a big part of the young Mountain View core moving forward.
Play of the game
With thirty seconds left TCA had just made a run to cut the lead to two points. With the momentum on TCA’s side after a basket, Mountain View inbounded to Greylock who was immediately trapped in the corner by two defenders. Rather than call a timeout Coach Jobmann trusted his senior point guard, who pivoted, and fired a pass to a wide open man on the other side of the floor. The player was immediately fouled, made both free throws, and Mountain View went on to win the game.
Other: TCA Bench
Can’t say enough about the TCA bench/ coaches and how positive they were throughout the game. Even down eleven entering the fourth quarter their body language was positive and they were poised on both ends of the floor during their comeback .Multiple bench players stepped onto the floor during the fourth quarter and hit big threes that helped the Titans almost complete the comeback.
The story moving forward for Mountain View
It’s very hard to beat a good team three times in the same season. Northridge will attempt to do that on Saturday night at home. In their previous matchup, Mountain View held a lead with under two minutes left, but ended up losing a close game by four. If the Mountain Lions can limit their turnovers and come through down the stretch there could be an upset on Saturday night.