Hamden Hall Country Day School
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St Luke's Stops Hamden Hall 92-82
This was a Fairchester League Game and one that helps measure the progress of the Hornets.
It was a game of Offense and not Defense, but as many know it is “Defense that Wins Championships.”
This was a disappointing loss and St. Luke’s made it known who was the defending League and New England Champion.
The Hornets and the Red Storm traded baskets in the first half with T.J Rountree scoring 15 of his season high 28 points and Vin Baker Jr. chipping in 10 points to keep the half time score close 42-38 St. Luke’s.
In the second half, the score was within 2 points for the Hornets with 8 minutes left on the clock until the Red Storm went on a 19-5 run led by 6’6 Senior Walter Whyte (15 points), who will be playing at Boston University in the fall. Whyte scored 22 points for the entire game. Joel Boyce and Jonas Harper each scored 18 points for St. Luke’s to take command of first place in the League.
Four Hornet players scored in double figures led by T.J Rountree with 28, Vin Baker Jr. with 18, Andrew Rice with 14 and Dan Draffan with 12 points.
St. Luke’s came to play, they knew Hamden Hall was improving, but clearly wanted to show who was the team to beat. This was a tough loss at Home, because of the lack of real commitment to Defense.
Defense has always been our trademark and giving up 92 points in 32 minutes is hard to accept. We will meet them again later in the season and expect the game to be different.
Now it is back to basics and get ready for Green Farms (who just lost to St. Luke’s by 2 points) tomorrow. It doesn’t get any easier after Green Farms with the trip to Florida playing 3 games in the National Kreul Showcase Tournament.
The Physical Talent is there with the Hornets, but often that is not enough. You need to understand the game. You need to have discipline and commitment to play both ends of the court.
Yes, we are young and several players lack real experience at the Varsity level, but that shouldn’t be any excuse. Sometimes you may be able to outscore your opponent, but in the long run when you play defense and don’t allow them to score victory is within your grasp.
Box Score: T.J Rountree-4-5-5/7-28 pts. Baker-6-1-3/4-18 pts.Rice-5-0-4/4-14 pts.Draffan-4-0-4/4-12 pts. Villano-2-0-0-4 pts.C.Wright-1-0-1/3-3pts.M.Wright-1-0-0-2 pts.Pettway-0-0-1/2-1 pt.Brown-0-0-0-,Walters-0-0-0,Schoonmaker-0-0-0,A.Rountree-0-0-0/1-0
23-6-18/25-82 pts
Leading Scorer-TJ Rountree-28 pts.
Leading Rebounder-Draffan-T.J.Rountree-7 each
Leading Assists-Rice-6
Leading Steals-TJ Rountree and Rice each with 3
Record
4-1 (2-1)
Next up will be a task when we take on the Dragons of Green Farms Academy, another League Opponent at their Gym.
The Season Continues……….
1108 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden, Connecticut 06517
Phone: 203-752-2600
Fax: 203-752-2651
admissions@hamdenhall.org
Hamden Hall Country Day School, located less than two miles from Yale University, is one of the best private schools in Connecticut to enroll elementary, middle, and high school students. Our nurturing and inclusive community provides a dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence by understanding each child and fostering their individual growth.
