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Saturday, December 30, 2017
ACCHS Beats PMW to Win Christmas Tournament
ACCHS Boys Varsity Basketball Squad, 2017-18
In a weekend filled with Christmas basketball tournaments all over the Lehigh Valley, Allen's 62-52 victory over Emmaus was the one that garnered most local interest. But just over a mile away, another game was going on at Rockne Hall that had all the feel of an EPC playoff game. That's because Pocono Mountain West (PMW), rated Number 3 in Lehigh Valley Basketball's 12/20 power rankings, was squaring off against the Allentown team ranked second. It's not Allen. It's not Dieruff. It's Allentown Central Catholic. The Vikings, which failed to even qualify for the EPC playoffs last year, had an 8-0 record going into the game against the Panthers. That record is now 9-0.
MVP Jay Vaughan and All-tournament Dat Lambert
Central, a team known for its shots beyond the arc, nailed 10 from downtown last night, but only after a slow start. It looked at first as though the Panthers might run away with the game. Kevin Kern (9 points) was getting a lot of pressure under the boards from PMW Senior Travis Elmore, who led both teams in scoring for the night with 24 points, including 10 buckets and 4 free throws.
Ordinarily, Kern could look for help from Keyshawn "the beast" Kellman. But he's been sidelined by a back injury, so it was up to John Mickley and Dennis Csenscits to help.
All tournament Travis Elmore and Lee Mosley
When PMW spread itself out to prevent the 3-point shot, Central just went inside and drew fouls. Dat Lambert scored 10 of his 22 points with free throws and still managed to sink two from beyond the arc and two field goals.
While PMW keyed in on Lambert and PG Jay Vaughan, Sophomore Nick Filchner sunk 5 from downtown. Junior Sam Vaughan and Senior Jordan McChristian added two more apiece
Just two points separated these two teams after three quarters, but that's when PMW started getting into foul trouble with Lambert, Filchner and Chad Kratzer
If last night's game proves anything, it's that Allentown Central Catholic is a real threat this year They may stumble at times, as all high school kids tend to do.
No i don’t. Those bands protect the knees of athletes. Whether those athletes are students is irrelevant to that question. And these young men are not elected officials. If you want to attack thess kids bc your own high school Life was miserable, do it somewhere else.
Not top be a contrarian but in regards to ann3:01, the rubber bands. I watch a lot of college basketball and am not familiar with rubber bands on the legs. I think it may be an inner city high school thing unrelated to playing.
Inner city high school thing? You are aware that PMW is hardly the inner city, right? What you’re really saying is “ugh, black people.” You are a bigot.my bet is you voted Trump, too.
As I said at the start, those bands protect the knee.
"Alleviates knee stress and pain through pressurized tubing that provides compression to the knee area. Designed to support the tendons around the knee by lifting the kneecap. Helps prevent cartilage wear and inflammation. Breathable and stretchable for a comfortable fit. (For correct sizing, measure the circumference of the leg just below the knee)."
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What's with the rubber bands around their legs?
ReplyDeleteThey protect the knees of athletes.
ReplyDeleteYou mean athlete-student....errrrrr.....student-athletes lol
ReplyDeleteNo i don’t. Those bands protect the knees of athletes. Whether those athletes are students is irrelevant to that question. And these young men are not elected officials. If you want to attack thess kids bc your own high school
ReplyDeleteLife was miserable, do it somewhere else.
Great job Dat !!! Are they keeping you away from the scorer's table Bern?
ReplyDeleteI’m right behind it at home games.
ReplyDeleteNot top be a contrarian but in regards to ann3:01, the rubber bands. I watch a lot of college basketball and am not familiar with rubber bands on the legs. I think it may be an inner city high school thing unrelated to playing.
ReplyDeleteInner city high school thing? You are aware that PMW is hardly the inner city, right? What you’re really saying is “ugh, black people.” You are a bigot.my bet is you voted Trump, too.
ReplyDeleteAs I said at the start, those bands protect the knee.
"Alleviates knee stress and pain through pressurized tubing that provides compression to the knee area. Designed to support the tendons around the knee by lifting the kneecap. Helps prevent cartilage wear and inflammation. Breathable and stretchable for a comfortable fit. (For correct sizing, measure the circumference of the leg just below the knee)."
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