ROUND TWO: TIGERS WIN AT BRICKHOUSE
When Yamhill-Carlton was told by the OSAA that they would be leaving the Val-Co and heading to the Cowapa League after the massive re-classification of 2005-6, little did they know that they would be creating a new rivalry.
Game on.
The top-ranked Tigers, without starting center Jake Williams, who was sitting out a one-game suspension after being ejected from the previous Cowapa League tilt against Seaside, overcame an early 11-point deficit, built a 12-point lead of their own, and held off a furious Astoria rally to grab a crucial Cowapa League win at the Brickhouse Friday night, 59-53.
The 4th ranked Fishermen (12-4, 2-1), playing without Senior swingman Nic Alfonse, came storming out of the gates, allowing an easy opening bucket by Yamhill-Carlton (15-1, 3-0) before going on a 10-0 run, then extending their lead to 19-8 before the Tigers woke up.
Scoring the last 5 points of the 1st Quarter, Yamhill-Carlton kept the momentum going by blitzing the swarming Fishermen defense by opening up the 2nd Quarter on an 8-0 run of their own, completing the comeback to take a 20-19 lead with 3:35 left in the first half. Led by Senior Zach Anderson, who buried Astoria with 29 points in the first meeting this year between the two teams just 10 days ago, the Tigers punished Astoria on the offensive and defensive glass and capitalized on numerous second-chance points to forge into the lead.
After the Fishermen tied the game at 20-20, Yamhill started another spurt, which saw their lead jump to 11 points. Astoria Senior guard Andy Murray, who drew a technical in the first meeting between the two schools and fouled out early in the 3rd Quarter of the 77-68 loss at Linfield College, drew yet another technical during the Tiger run, and had to sit for the remainder of the half, which saw Yamhill-Carlton head to the break, up 33-24.
Astoria, in foul trouble for most of the game, found themselves looking up at the Tigers for most of the 3rd Quarter, but started to show some signs of life behind the deft outside touch of Tony Robinson, who poured in 7 points, including a tough 3-point shot over the Tigers JT Sorenson to help keep the Fishermen close, but still down by 7 going into the final quarter, 42-35.
But behind Anderson, who was a constant disruptive force in the paint, blocking or deflecting 7 shots on the evening, kept Astoria at arm's length, until a crucial stretch of the 4th Quarter that seemed to turn the game towards the Tigers.
Down 12 with 4:12 left, Astoria turned up the intensity on the offensive side of the court, led by Murray, Brian Anderson, Jordan Poyer, and Nic Faulkner, who stemmed the onslaught of Yamhill's Anderson down low, and the Fishermen pulled within 3 at 45-42, with just under 3 minutes left.
But then it fell apart...came back together...and was gone again.
Astoria's Josie Macareno fouled out with 2:55 left and the Fishermen had lost one of their better pressure defenders. But Astoria kept driving and traded buckets with the taller Tigers, but were still down 49-46 with 37 seconds left in the contest. And what happened next will likely be replayed in the minds of Astoria fans for quite some time.
Running up court after a loose ball rebound, Andy Murray and Yamhill's Jake Weber collided, which gave Murray his 4th foul. But then Referee Tina Toyas called another technical on Murray, saying later that she saw Murray "shove" Weber after the play...Murray was ejected, Weber and Anderson sank 3 of the 4 free throws and Yamhill got the ball out of bounds. Two more free throws after yet another Astoria foul vaulted the score to 54-46, with just 34 seconds left.
Game, set, another win for the Tigers.
In all, Astoria was whistled for 25 personal fouls, had 3 players (Macareno, Murray, and Poyer) foul out. Yamhill was whistled for 14 fouls in the contest.
"It was tough because we never could get into a flow," said Astoria Coach Chris Hunt after the game. "Don't take anything away from Yamhill. They played very well, Anderson is just a great player, they've given us something to think about."
And as far as the Murray ejection is concerned?
"We're going to review the tape, " according to Hunt. "If it didn't happen the way they (the officials) saw it, we'll appeal." If the appeal is not granted, Murray will have to sit out the next game per OSAA rule.
This was the first loss at home of the season for Astoria. Yamhill has taken the early one game lead in the League race over both Astoria and Tillamook with the win.
Interestingly enough, in the last three meetings between the two teams, the home team has lost every time. Astoria will travel to Yamhill-Carlton for the re-match February 13th. Next up for the Fishermen, a home tilt against Banks on Tuesday night at the Brickhouse.
YAMHILL CARLTON 12 21 9 17 - 59
Anderson 26, White 12, Sorenson 8, Bryant 6, Weber 2, Skuzeski 2, Morgan, Garcia, Rhodes
ASTORIA 19 5 11 18 - 53
Murray 11, Robinson 11, Anderson 8, Macareno 2, Landwehr 6, Poyer 7, Faulkner 4, Culver 2, Davis
Game on.
The top-ranked Tigers, without starting center Jake Williams, who was sitting out a one-game suspension after being ejected from the previous Cowapa League tilt against Seaside, overcame an early 11-point deficit, built a 12-point lead of their own, and held off a furious Astoria rally to grab a crucial Cowapa League win at the Brickhouse Friday night, 59-53.
The 4th ranked Fishermen (12-4, 2-1), playing without Senior swingman Nic Alfonse, came storming out of the gates, allowing an easy opening bucket by Yamhill-Carlton (15-1, 3-0) before going on a 10-0 run, then extending their lead to 19-8 before the Tigers woke up.
Scoring the last 5 points of the 1st Quarter, Yamhill-Carlton kept the momentum going by blitzing the swarming Fishermen defense by opening up the 2nd Quarter on an 8-0 run of their own, completing the comeback to take a 20-19 lead with 3:35 left in the first half. Led by Senior Zach Anderson, who buried Astoria with 29 points in the first meeting this year between the two teams just 10 days ago, the Tigers punished Astoria on the offensive and defensive glass and capitalized on numerous second-chance points to forge into the lead.
After the Fishermen tied the game at 20-20, Yamhill started another spurt, which saw their lead jump to 11 points. Astoria Senior guard Andy Murray, who drew a technical in the first meeting between the two schools and fouled out early in the 3rd Quarter of the 77-68 loss at Linfield College, drew yet another technical during the Tiger run, and had to sit for the remainder of the half, which saw Yamhill-Carlton head to the break, up 33-24.
Astoria, in foul trouble for most of the game, found themselves looking up at the Tigers for most of the 3rd Quarter, but started to show some signs of life behind the deft outside touch of Tony Robinson, who poured in 7 points, including a tough 3-point shot over the Tigers JT Sorenson to help keep the Fishermen close, but still down by 7 going into the final quarter, 42-35.
But behind Anderson, who was a constant disruptive force in the paint, blocking or deflecting 7 shots on the evening, kept Astoria at arm's length, until a crucial stretch of the 4th Quarter that seemed to turn the game towards the Tigers.
Down 12 with 4:12 left, Astoria turned up the intensity on the offensive side of the court, led by Murray, Brian Anderson, Jordan Poyer, and Nic Faulkner, who stemmed the onslaught of Yamhill's Anderson down low, and the Fishermen pulled within 3 at 45-42, with just under 3 minutes left.
But then it fell apart...came back together...and was gone again.
Astoria's Josie Macareno fouled out with 2:55 left and the Fishermen had lost one of their better pressure defenders. But Astoria kept driving and traded buckets with the taller Tigers, but were still down 49-46 with 37 seconds left in the contest. And what happened next will likely be replayed in the minds of Astoria fans for quite some time.
Running up court after a loose ball rebound, Andy Murray and Yamhill's Jake Weber collided, which gave Murray his 4th foul. But then Referee Tina Toyas called another technical on Murray, saying later that she saw Murray "shove" Weber after the play...Murray was ejected, Weber and Anderson sank 3 of the 4 free throws and Yamhill got the ball out of bounds. Two more free throws after yet another Astoria foul vaulted the score to 54-46, with just 34 seconds left.
Game, set, another win for the Tigers.
In all, Astoria was whistled for 25 personal fouls, had 3 players (Macareno, Murray, and Poyer) foul out. Yamhill was whistled for 14 fouls in the contest.
"It was tough because we never could get into a flow," said Astoria Coach Chris Hunt after the game. "Don't take anything away from Yamhill. They played very well, Anderson is just a great player, they've given us something to think about."
And as far as the Murray ejection is concerned?
"We're going to review the tape, " according to Hunt. "If it didn't happen the way they (the officials) saw it, we'll appeal." If the appeal is not granted, Murray will have to sit out the next game per OSAA rule.
This was the first loss at home of the season for Astoria. Yamhill has taken the early one game lead in the League race over both Astoria and Tillamook with the win.
Interestingly enough, in the last three meetings between the two teams, the home team has lost every time. Astoria will travel to Yamhill-Carlton for the re-match February 13th. Next up for the Fishermen, a home tilt against Banks on Tuesday night at the Brickhouse.
YAMHILL CARLTON 12 21 9 17 - 59
Anderson 26, White 12, Sorenson 8, Bryant 6, Weber 2, Skuzeski 2, Morgan, Garcia, Rhodes
ASTORIA 19 5 11 18 - 53
Murray 11, Robinson 11, Anderson 8, Macareno 2, Landwehr 6, Poyer 7, Faulkner 4, Culver 2, Davis
posted by Danny Havel at 2:44 PM
2 Comments:
As a parent having both boy and girl athletes involved in sports for the last 15 years I can not see how anyone in the sports community can stomach Tena Toyas. Every time she is on the floor it is all about her. She does not watch the entire floor game she has her 2 or 3 players she watches and everyone else can push,shove,throw elbows right in front of her and she will not call a foul. If one of her targets is running up the floor and she is 5 steps behind you can bet she will call something. AS a parent I would like to see the North Coast Officils disband. She is the worst but there are a few others who have way to many personal adgendas..PAY MORE & GET THEM FROM PORTLAND.....
Her officiating appeared to have been affected by her emotions. We expect teenage players to keep their emotions in check on the court, regardless of whether a call is just. An adult official should be held to the same standard.
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