Christmas Tournament Schedules and Results

You guys are missing a key point, which is the fact that Ali Ford always gets her points. That's what Freedom's offense is designed to do. The game will not be one or lost on whether or not Ali Ford scores 20+, if so then Mcdowell would be in trouble.

I think the key to the game is just how hard McDowell works. If McDowell plays as hard as they did last night (which wasn't very hard) then it will be a long game. McDowell MUST get back on defense because Freedom is gonna push the ball hard and kick ahead. Freedom also plays a lot of people. They are a very deep team so McDowell must have the mindset that they are gonna run and work from beginning to end.

McDowell in my mind is the more talented team and should win this ballgame if they come out and give 100%. They can't take any minutes off or with ford it will be a 7-0 or 5-0 run.

Good Luck lady Titans!!

 

I think we're saying Ford has to have 20+ because Washington usually gets 20+. Then, who's gonna step up? I think you have to look at Morrison or Hamilton to get in double digits.

I also think you'll see somebody like Gellman or Ward have a good game for McDowell. They were just a little overwhelmed by Indy, though Ward played a decent game.

I agree rebounding is a key for both teams, but a running game favors the Lady Titans.

 

Valid points Ruckus76...Ford and Washington both are gonna score their fair share of points. Both teams for the most part run their offense around the two players

I've only seen Freedom play twice this season and that's been the last two nights. Both Madison and West Caldwell IMO are not the type of teams to prepare you for a championship game in any tournament. Freedom does love to run and they like to press, the only problem is that same style works right into McDowell's favor.

I think the Hamilton/Morrison matchup is going to be interesting. I saw some things in last night's game that leads me to believe Freedom might try to exploit that matchup. On the otherhand, I'm courious as to what Freedom is gonna do defensively when you have Gellman down low along side Hamilton.

 

Other scores from area tournaments on Wednesday night...

First Charter Classic Quarterfinals

Forestview 78
Mooresville 22

Providence 49
Southlake Christian 42

East Gaston 69
East Lincoln 47



Lady Hilltopper Classic Semifinals

R-S Central 61
East Rutherford 56

Frances Hernandez (R-S) 25 points



Shelby 52
Butler 50

Lindsey Montgomery (Shelby) 21 points

BTW: How does one of the so-called best 4A teams in Charlotte lose to a 2A team?

Consolation Bracket

Crest 47
McDowell JV 40

Gaffney 73
Chase 23

 

Catawba Valley Classic from Wednesday (12/27)

Hickory over Newton-Conover

Maiden over East Burke

St.Stephens over Fred T. Foard

Bunker Hill over Alexander Central



Todays Games 12/28

Semi-Finals
Hickory vs. Maiden
St.Stephens vs. Bunker Hill

Consolations
East Burke vs. Newton-Conover
Fred T. Foard vs. Alexander Central

 

Freedom Christmas Invitational Girls Championship

Freedom 82
McDowell 78

McDowell blew a 12 point lead at the start of the 4th quarter. Freedom deserved to win the game. Now that they have finally beaten us for the first time in a long while, we may have a three team dog fight in the Northwestern 4A.

Kurie Washington 33 points
Ali Ford 29 points



All Tournament Team

MVP: Ali Ford (Freedom)

Kurie Washington (McDowell)
Brianna Morrison (Freedom)
Ebonique Hamilton (McDowell)
Chelsea Connelly (Freedom)
Leandra Doomes-Stephens (Independence)


BTW, Indy beat Madison by about 20 or so points to win third place.

 

Pioneer Holiday Classic

Game 1
North Surry 36
TC Roberson 47

Leading scorers:
Whitley Culler NS 21
Tee Ara Copney TCR 10

Game 2
Watauga 67
West STokes 42

Leading Scorers:
Ashlyn Baird W 12
Paris Brown W 11
Anna Romano W 10
Jazmine Travis WS 12

Watauga held West Stokes to 4 field goals in the second half.

I'll update the games tomorrow as soon as I can.

 

Forestview 54
South Caldwell 49

 

Yeah, it's hard to understand why McDowell started the 4th with several quick, low percentage shots, when they could have used some clock. They had a good lead to work with.

But, Freedom deserves all the credit. They sensed the momentum change, and really poured it on! There was some fine shooting going on out there.

It's great to see Ali Ford swish (what? 8 straight free throws down the stretch, why foul her?), the pressure foul shots, when a lot of pros can't make 6 out of 10. Go figure.

To those of you who missed this game, you might think of catching all the rematches. Great job both teams!

 

This took on the feel of the rivalry that FHS-McDowel had developed over the last 25yrs...Fox gets her 1st win over Silver and her star (FORD) nails the game with 8 straight free-throws.
I like to look and the not so obvious(,but the obvious is that the Washington-Ford match-up didn't disappoint and these 2 are by far the best 2- NW4A girl players)
The not so obvious:
*Ford's 36% of the patriot scoring makes them a better team than when she has been scoring 50% of the offense. Man! does this girl see the floor and keep pressure on you every possession.
*at end of 3rd Quarter McD was up 56-44...that means 50pts were scored in the 4th Quarter!
*Ebonique played a solid low post game and made some very tough turn arounds
* the C. Conley freshman (all-tourney means FHS may be tough for a couple more years)
*McDowell need some points from K. Greene, who I think had 1 basket-Ford was guarding her.
*I wouldn't try predict the outcome of the next 2 match-ups ..i believe both teams will be better from this type effort at Christmas...
It was good to see the fans of both teams so into a game again!