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Garber Downs Birch Run 61-50, Ties For Second

Dukes sweep Birch Run for the first time since 2001

March 1, 2009 Leave a Comment
By: John Keuvelaar

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Garber entered the game not only looking to sweep Birch Run for the first time since 2001, but more importantly, to pull into a tie for second place in the conference. Except for a hick up in the second quarter, they showed the determination worthy of those goals.

The Dukes started the first quarter showing solid movement and team ball. But Birch Run covered tightly from the outside and both teams made it tough in the middle. It was the Duke's passing and penetrating dishes that pulled them ahead 17-10.

Garber pulled out to a 10 point lead starting the second quarter and seemed in command. But when Brett Eichhorn had to leave the game with his third foul, Garber lost their field general and Birch Run took advantage. Pressuring the Dukes, they converted missed shots and turnovers into point taking a 32-31 halftime lead.

21 Dakotah Ellis gets a shot off under pressure from Mike Schroeder.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

40 Mike Schroeder with the rebound.
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10 Zach Wenzlick with the layup.
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34 Jesse Kenniston scores from the corner.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

1 Brett Eichhorn splits the defense on his way to the basket.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

Birch Run continued their momentum in the third quarter as Garber showed little spark but kept pace. Much like the previous Frankenmuth game, the Duke guards exploded with smothering defense led by Brett Eichhorn, Jake Hebert and Jesse Kenniston. Those steals turned into quick points. Then when Birch Run tried to go inside, Garber's Mike Schroeder swatted the shot as he blocked 6 shots for the game. This defense tallied seven quick points to propel the Dukes to a 46-39 lead by the end of the third quarter.

Garber looked to spread their lead as the quick handed guards generated turnovers for quick points. But Birch Run started inching back causing Garber to try and slow things down. This threw the Dukes out of their rhythm as missed shots resulted in fast points for the Panthers.

But Garber held off the Panthers for a 61-50 win.

34 Jesse Kenniston drives to the hoop.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

The Garber dancers put on a show.
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Garber Dance Team leaps into action.
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32 Shane O'Mara lays one in while 21 Dakotah Ellis puts on the pressure.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

40 Mike Schroeder rockets up in the air for a jump shot while Birch Run defenseman tries to screen.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

12 Jake Hebert launches a jump shot.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

1 Brett Eichhorn struggles to keep a grip onto the ball
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Garber Downs Birch Run 61-50, Ties For Second

Dukes sweep Birch Run for the first time since 2001

March 1, 2009 Leave a Comment By: John Keuvelaar

March 1, 2009 Leave a Comment
By: John Keuvelaar