Cougars offense succumb to Patriots 71-63
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Coach Mike Showalter watches in the early moments of the Cougars' final regular season game.(MyBayCity Photos by Kevin Kula)
After the Cougar JV team narrowly added another win to their now 17-2 record, the Varsity Cougars hoped to end their shaky season on a good note before districts next week. Thursday night was dubbed "Senior Night" and thus five seniors would hit the court to start out the nights crusade.
Below:Seniors made a big impact on this game.(Left) Ollie Hull under pressure, still manages to score 12 points on the night. (Right) Preston Oakes put 2 of his 23 points on the board.(MyBayCity Photos by Kevin Kula)
When the Patriots drove one in in the first 15 seconds of game, the Cougars came to life and answered back with their own two pointer. This stalemate continued for the whole first period, and at its end, the score stood at 19-16 U.S.A. The second period was frustrating for the Cougars. Unable to connect on drives and fast breaks, as well as series of Cougar fouls and turnovers gave the Patriots an upper hand; and the chance they were waiting for. The Patriots surged ahead to gain an intimidating 36-24 lead at the end of the first half.
Despite the scoreboard, the Cougar Pom Pon team would dazzle the crowds one last time this year before ending what has been a incredible season for them. Regardless of some of the bumps along the way, the Pom Pon team would establish a legacy for the 2008 season that will be remembered by many, and forgotten by few.
All Saints Poms dazzle the home crowd!(MyBayCity Photos by Kevin Kula)
What no one outside the locker room knew was at the same time that the Pom Pon team was wrapping up their distinguished season, Coach Mike Showalter was telling his dejected team "When I go home tonight, I want to know who the tougher team out there was!" Coach would later comment that "...I definitely think that it was us tonight".
Below:Playing "tough" on defense was important.(Left) USA player blocked by all 5 Cougars including Senior Ricky Phillips #10 (Right) Hull blocks another USA scoring attempt.(MyBayCity Photos by Kevin Kula)
Responding to their coaches cry for strength, the Cougars would hit the court and play a "tough" second half. As unpatriotic as it may have seemed, the Cougars would hit the Patriots with everything they had learned from their season. Despite the Cougars effort, the Patriots would cling to their ten point lead that would endure till the end, when time finally ticked away on the Cougars. The Patriots would walk away with a 71-63 victory.
Below:Seniors end regular season.(Left)Marc Kwapiszewski and Kevin Klapish sub-in in the last minute of their regular season. (Right) Klapish and Ollie Hull share a laugh after the game.(MyBayCity Photos by Kevin Kula)
Pijaszek's fans BIG sign cheers him on to score 7 points.(MyBayCity Photos by Kevin Kula)
Although their record isn't anything to brag about, the Cougars would have a "learning season" that Coach Showalter said "would help them next season". Next year Showalter plans to once again lead the Cougar varsity - however next year the team will feature new faces from this years JV team, and some returning veterans. The Cougars may have ended their season, but they will get to travel to Port Hope on Monday to play in the districts. Sophomores Justin (6'6") and Thomas Villano (6'5"), will move up from the JV team.
Below: The 'Twin Towers' will join the Varsity from JV for the District games. (Left) Justin Villano blocks a shot on #10 Josh Lakie in the JV Win over USA. (Right) Thomas Villano puts up points in an early season win over Valley Lutheran.(MyBayCity Photos by Kevin Kula)
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