The Sophomore Boys Team continued their District run getting to 10 wins with no losses on the season and an overall record of 16-1 with a hot-shooting game versus Cy Ridge and a physical win versus Memorial. They continue to win with aggressive defense and an offense that seems to adapt to the weaknesses presented by the opponent.
vs. Cy Ridge
Tuesday against Cy Ridge, 3-point shooting was the difference with the team hitting 11 threes led by Andrew Marks' four 3's and Thomas Buchert with two 3's. Five other players made 3's in the game. Cole Messer (4 assists) and Ethan White (3 assists) were generous distributors and have been all season. Inside they were led by Cameron Cocheu with 5 rebounds, but eight players recorded 3 or more rebounds for the game.
Andrew Marks-16 pts, 3 reb, 3 steals
Cameron Cocheu-10 pts, 5 reb, 5 steals, 4 def
Parker Johnson-7 pts, 4 reb, 2 steals, 1 def
Kolton Kurek-6 pts, 4 reb, 2 steals, 1 def
Thomas Buchert-6 pts, 3 reb
Cole Messer-3 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast, 1 def
Ethan White-3 reb, 3 reb, 3 ast, 1 steal
Luke Pine-3 pts, 3 reb, 3 ast
Joseph Selesky-1 pt, 2 ast, 1 steal, 2 def
Caden Bush-2 pts, reb, ast, 2 def
Vlad Vatrachki- 2 reb, 1 def
vs. Memorial
The Memorial game always brings a little extra energy and intensity, and Friday night was no different. Stratford pushed the lead to 38-24 after 3 quarters and held on in the 4th to win 50-46 after a 22-point barrage by Memorial in the 4th. The entire roster had to contribute for this one and the depth of the Spartans was the difference as it has been all season.
Cole Messer-8 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast
Vlad Vatrachki- 8 pts, 8 reb, 1 block, 2 steals, 2 def
Andrew Marks-8 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast, 4 def
Kolton Kurek-9 pts, 4 def
Joseph Selesky-5 pt, 5 reb, 1 block, 2 steal
Parker Johnson-4 pts, 7 reb, 1 steals, 3 def
Ethan White-3 reb, 4 reb, 2 ast, 1 block, 3 def
Cameron Cocheu-2 pts, 4 reb, 1 steals, 6 def
Thomas Buchert-2 points, 1 reb, 1 steal
Caden Bush-3 reb, ast, 2 steals, 2 def
Luke Pine-4 reb, 1 steal