A Game: Memorial notched a win in the opening game by a wide margin. It was the first time that the teams had met this season, and the Mustangs took control from the get-go. Offensively, the visitors were able to get what they wanted, when they wanted it.
Coach Hoegh says: "This can be a tough place to play, but our guys were ready to go as usual. Thane H set a good tone for our offense, and Isaac N continues to play really good, consistent basketball. We have another game on Friday, in another challenging place to play. It should be fun."
B Game: The Mustangs continued their strong play in the second game, defeating Whittier 43-18. Memorial used a balance scoring attack on offense, while causing a lot of turnovers on defense. The game was highlighted by several unselfish passes that led to scores by the visiting Mustangs.
Coach Hoegh says: "As always, there are some things we need to improve on - boxing out and fighting through screens come to mind -- but we played very well today. Justin A did a great job of getting us into our offense, and Karraye R had a nice floor game. Hopefully we can finish this week off the right way on Friday."
2/29/12
Mustangs split with Patrick Henry
A Game: Memorial hosted Patrick Henry in a battle of undefeated teams, but fell short in an extremely competitive atmosphere. The Mustangs got off to a very slow start and trailed at halftime, 27-12. Memorial charged back in the 3rd and 4th quarter, coming within four points, but could not finish off the comeback. The two teams meet again in the last game of the season.
Coach Hoegh says: "The poor start hurt, and we lacked some intensity in the beginning. I am proud of how we came back. As I told the guys after the game, losses will make teams worse or they can make them better - it's our choice. If we point fingers at others, we'll get worse. If we come together as a team, there's no question in my mind that we'll be better because of it.
B Game: The Mustangs were able to exert their will in the second game, defeating Patrick Henry 45-34. Memorial used a great start, and dominated the contest offensively and defensively for the first three quarters. Patrick made a furious comeback in the fourth quarter before the Mustangs again took a stranglehold of the game.
Coach Hoegh says: "We absolutely played our best game of the season. Our guys played solid team D, and we were able to finish a ton of great plays on offense, too. Sam G was relentless on both sides of the court, and Dalton G had some nice finishes in the post. I hope that we can build on this win, and continue to play the way we did tonight.
Coach Hoegh says: "The poor start hurt, and we lacked some intensity in the beginning. I am proud of how we came back. As I told the guys after the game, losses will make teams worse or they can make them better - it's our choice. If we point fingers at others, we'll get worse. If we come together as a team, there's no question in my mind that we'll be better because of it.
B Game: The Mustangs were able to exert their will in the second game, defeating Patrick Henry 45-34. Memorial used a great start, and dominated the contest offensively and defensively for the first three quarters. Patrick made a furious comeback in the fourth quarter before the Mustangs again took a stranglehold of the game.
Coach Hoegh says: "We absolutely played our best game of the season. Our guys played solid team D, and we were able to finish a ton of great plays on offense, too. Sam G was relentless on both sides of the court, and Dalton G had some nice finishes in the post. I hope that we can build on this win, and continue to play the way we did tonight.
2/23/12
Mustangs come away with two victories at Edison
A Game: The Mustangs used a strong defensive first half to get the opening game at Edison. The visiting team maintained defensive intensity for the game's entirety to win 50-20. The Mustangs also took care of the ball well, and scored many points on offensive rebounds and post entries.
Coach Hoegh says: "We played a really nice team game today. I thought Austin K, Alex F, and Davis J led the way with their defensive intensity and help on that end. Carter C got a lot of buckets by hustling for loose balls and rebounds, like he always does. The whole team was fun to watch today."
B Game: Memorial took early control in the second game of the night, defeating Edison 54-23. The Mustangs caused a lot of turnovers for the opposition, which led to some easy baskets on offense. Despite committing nearly 20 fouls in the game, Memorial showed enough determination to win other phases of the game.
Coach Hoegh says: "It was nice to see our posts, Andrew J and Dalton G, finish as well as they did today. Alex D made some sweet plays for himself and others. Flynn Y made some impressive hustle plays as well. Nice job, team. We have three games next week, so that will be a big test for us."
Coach Hoegh says: "We played a really nice team game today. I thought Austin K, Alex F, and Davis J led the way with their defensive intensity and help on that end. Carter C got a lot of buckets by hustling for loose balls and rebounds, like he always does. The whole team was fun to watch today."
B Game: Memorial took early control in the second game of the night, defeating Edison 54-23. The Mustangs caused a lot of turnovers for the opposition, which led to some easy baskets on offense. Despite committing nearly 20 fouls in the game, Memorial showed enough determination to win other phases of the game.
Coach Hoegh says: "It was nice to see our posts, Andrew J and Dalton G, finish as well as they did today. Alex D made some sweet plays for himself and others. Flynn Y made some impressive hustle plays as well. Nice job, team. We have three games next week, so that will be a big test for us."
2/8/12
Memorial splits with visiting Brandon Valley
A Game: The Mustangs defeated the Lynx 53-47 to take the first game of the night. Fans of offensive basketball were not disappointed with what they witnessed at Memorial's gym as both teams hit shot after shot in a true basketball battle. Memorial had a slim lead after each quarter of play, and then took control of the game late in the 4th quarter. The opposing team hit six three pointers, many of them with a high degree of difficulty, but the Mustangs were strong enough to answer each time.
Coach Hoegh says: "This was a fun, physical game. They hit some really tough shots and so did we. Our posts took control on the offensive boards, and our guards really ran the show nicely at the end."
B Game: The visiting Lynx won the second game of the night, 26-22. The athleticism and will of both teams led to an intense contest. It was the second in three games that the B Team played in a game that went down to the wire.
Coach Hoegh says: "We showed some mental toughness to keep coming back like we did. We just couldn't quite get over the hump to complete the comeback. Basketball is a great game where any one play can make the difference. Everyone was trying their best to make that play, but it never came. If we all believe this can make us better, it will."
Coach Hoegh says: "This was a fun, physical game. They hit some really tough shots and so did we. Our posts took control on the offensive boards, and our guards really ran the show nicely at the end."
B Game: The visiting Lynx won the second game of the night, 26-22. The athleticism and will of both teams led to an intense contest. It was the second in three games that the B Team played in a game that went down to the wire.
Coach Hoegh says: "We showed some mental toughness to keep coming back like we did. We just couldn't quite get over the hump to complete the comeback. Basketball is a great game where any one play can make the difference. Everyone was trying their best to make that play, but it never came. If we all believe this can make us better, it will."
2/4/12
Mustangs take two from Axtell Park
A Game: Memorial got out to an early lead and never looked back, winning the game 54-13. The wide margin was the result of stifling team defense which led to many fast-break opportunities. Ball movement and unselfish play also helped the Mustangs pull away.
Coach Hoegh says: "Our guys were really fun to watch today. They were scrappy on defense, and Piercen E made some awesome passes. Plays like that get everybody involved, and that's when we're at our best. Austin B did a solid Kevin Love impression, too, scoring and rebounding like he did. As always, we still need to get better at some facets of the game, and our guys know that. We'll be looking forward to our games and practices next week."
B Game: The Mustangs notched another victory in the second game, defeating Axtell Park 40-11. The game was a scoreless tie until midway through the first quarter, when the figurative lid on top of the hoop came off for good. Ten different players scored for the home team, led by Sam G's nine points.
Coach Hoegh says: "I have a lot of trust in this team so far. You can't expect every decision on the court to be a good one, but our team made a ton of good decisions today. Garrett P made some seriously athletic defensive plays, and Diante D had a great floor game getting himself and others in spots to score. Anytime that ten different players score for us, that's a good sign."
Coach Hoegh says: "Our guys were really fun to watch today. They were scrappy on defense, and Piercen E made some awesome passes. Plays like that get everybody involved, and that's when we're at our best. Austin B did a solid Kevin Love impression, too, scoring and rebounding like he did. As always, we still need to get better at some facets of the game, and our guys know that. We'll be looking forward to our games and practices next week."
B Game: The Mustangs notched another victory in the second game, defeating Axtell Park 40-11. The game was a scoreless tie until midway through the first quarter, when the figurative lid on top of the hoop came off for good. Ten different players scored for the home team, led by Sam G's nine points.
Coach Hoegh says: "I have a lot of trust in this team so far. You can't expect every decision on the court to be a good one, but our team made a ton of good decisions today. Garrett P made some seriously athletic defensive plays, and Diante D had a great floor game getting himself and others in spots to score. Anytime that ten different players score for us, that's a good sign."
2/2/12
Mustangs win first two games with style
Memorial began the 2012 slate of games with O'Gorman, coming out victorious in the A and B games.
A Game: After a quick start, the A team found themselves behind by three at halftime. They found their stride offensively in the second half, and pulled away from the visitors at the end to win 42-35. Aluong K. scored all of his 12 points in the second half, and the Mustang squad got some key steals at the end to ensure victory.
Coach Hoegh says: "We definitely showed some mental toughness and grit to pull this one out. I thought Kaedyn B gave us a real spark defensively that we all needed. This was a fun one, but there are some things we need to improve on before our next game. We plan on doing just that."
B Game: The second game of the night was a see-saw battle that featured multiple lead changes in the 4th quarter. The Mustangs won the game 33-31 on a go-ahead three-pointer from Kyle G with only 5 seconds left. Memorial got key contributions from many players, and executed some great plays during a wide open game.
Coach Hoegh says: "The B Game was memorable for a variety of reasons. I hope Kyle G remembers that game-winner for a long time. Other things were awesome, too. I've never seen somebody foul out as fast as Cole Z did - about 4 minutes - and he still scored 6 points! Payton B did a great job of rebounding for us. It's exciting to be a part of those games, when both teams are working so hard. Hopefully we can continue that trend."
A Game: After a quick start, the A team found themselves behind by three at halftime. They found their stride offensively in the second half, and pulled away from the visitors at the end to win 42-35. Aluong K. scored all of his 12 points in the second half, and the Mustang squad got some key steals at the end to ensure victory.
Coach Hoegh says: "We definitely showed some mental toughness and grit to pull this one out. I thought Kaedyn B gave us a real spark defensively that we all needed. This was a fun one, but there are some things we need to improve on before our next game. We plan on doing just that."
B Game: The second game of the night was a see-saw battle that featured multiple lead changes in the 4th quarter. The Mustangs won the game 33-31 on a go-ahead three-pointer from Kyle G with only 5 seconds left. Memorial got key contributions from many players, and executed some great plays during a wide open game.
Coach Hoegh says: "The B Game was memorable for a variety of reasons. I hope Kyle G remembers that game-winner for a long time. Other things were awesome, too. I've never seen somebody foul out as fast as Cole Z did - about 4 minutes - and he still scored 6 points! Payton B did a great job of rebounding for us. It's exciting to be a part of those games, when both teams are working so hard. Hopefully we can continue that trend."
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