Garber Boys' Defense Shuts Down North Branch For A 50-40 Win

Garber scoring was led by Mike Schroeder's 20 points

February 21, 2010       Leave a Comment
By: John Keuvelaar

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Garber needed a win against second place North Branch to pull within one game of the Broncos. Using a dominating inside defensive effort, the Dukes held the Broncos to ten second half points. The effort helped them overcome a six point half time deficit to post a 50-40 TVC win.

Both Garber and North Branch started with a fast pace but struggled to score. With good ball movement and quick defensive hands, each team mustered 11 points for the quarter.

Play loosened up in the second quarter as shooters found their range. Mike Schroeder controlled the skies for Garber as he scored six points in the quarter. North Branch had an answer of their own as Chris White and Kyle Cline each popped in six points.

The difference in the quarter came on a double technical foul called against Garber. After a substitution, the officials started play before the player could get off the court. Not recognizing the mistake, they called Garber for 6 players on the floor. Garber earned the second technical for sharing their thoughts on the call. The result was a five point swing as the Broncos hit 3 of 4 free throws then scored the possession helping them build a 30-24 half time lead.

Jesse Kenniston tosses the ball to the hoop,
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

Mike Schroeder twists in the air to shoot the jumper.
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Michael Schroeder prepares to shot as he flies up to the basket .
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Travis Britko launches a quick chest pass.
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A Schroeder rejection.
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Garber put in a gem of a defensive effort in the third quarter. Mike Schroeder affirmed he is the Chairman of the Boards by rejecting three consecutive shots in a spectacular fashion. Todd Walraven and Lee Madziar had his back as they controlled the point. Travis Britko and Jesse Kenniston handled the offense. This allowed the Dukes to come back and tie the game 36 all heading into the fourth quarter.

Garber kept their defensive domination throughout the fourth quarter. Having held the Bronco's to six points in the previous quarter, Garber turned it up a notch allowing only four fourth quarter points. This powered the offense as they pulled away with fourteen points for a 50-40 win.

Garber was led by Mike Schroeder's 20 points with Jesse Kenniston scoring 14 and Lee Madziar adding 8.

The Broncos were led by Kyle Cline who pumped in 12 points with Chris White adding 8. <

Jesse Kenniston finds an opening and takes the shot.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

The Dukes tough defense like this held North Branch to 10 second half points.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

Garber Fans stand as the game slowly draws near the end.
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Lee Madizar fights to block the shot attempt from Steve LaFavor.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

Todd Walraven rises above the rest as he fires a shot at the hoop.
(MyBayCity Photo by John Keuvelaar)

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John Keuvelaar is a college student at Midwest Photography Workshops and Delta College. More from John Keuvelaar

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