B Game: Memorial fell just short in the first game. It didn't look there'd be much of a game at all until midway through the 3rd quarter, when the Panthers of Patrick Henry held a commanding 24-10 lead. At that point the Mustangs charged back, and they came within three points before the home team solidified the win.
Coach Hoegh says: "I'm very proud of the way our guys fought back. That was a great comeback that showed how tough we can be mentally. This group had an outstanding season with some memorable moments and games, and that includes tonight."
A Game: Patrick Henry hosted Memorial in a match-up of two teams with just one loss - a contest that would decide which one would have the best record in the city. The Panthers got out to a hot start, and Memorial found themselves down by 8 to 10 points for most of the first three quarters. Memorial took command in the decisive 4th quarter, turning a nine point deficit into an 8-point victory.
Coach Hoegh says: "That was something else. It was probably the biggest game of the year, and our guys came through when it counted the most. Every single one of our guys made a huge impact in the game. It was great to see our guys play so well together - their best ball of the season - when they could easily have gotten down. Resiliency is such an important quality, and Memorial had it tonight. I had a great time coaching these players - on each team - and I hope they have success for the rest of the school year."
3/8/12
Mustangs notch two more victories
B Game: Memorial was able to defeat Whittier 48-15 in the first game. The Mustangs were able to establish a large edge in several facets of the game, including rebounding and turnovers. It was the last home game of the year for the Mustangs, and the win extended the B Team's winning streak to six games.
Coach Hoegh says: "We got a lot of guys involved offensively, and had some really good ball movement. Diante and Cole led us in a huge scoring 2nd quarter. We have one more game, and our plan is to play as hard as we can to get that last game."
A Game: The Mustangs stayed hot in the second game, defeating Whittier 51-36. The team used a balanced scoring attack and a dominant 3rd quarter to put the game out of reach. Nine different Mustangs scored in the contest.
Coach Hoegh says: "We've got a really good team and our record shows that, but these guys have a drive to get better. We'll need to do the seemingly 'little things', like setting good screens, boxing out, eliminating turnovers, etc., in order to win our last game on Monday. I think we all believe it can (and will) happen."
Coach Hoegh says: "We got a lot of guys involved offensively, and had some really good ball movement. Diante and Cole led us in a huge scoring 2nd quarter. We have one more game, and our plan is to play as hard as we can to get that last game."
A Game: The Mustangs stayed hot in the second game, defeating Whittier 51-36. The team used a balanced scoring attack and a dominant 3rd quarter to put the game out of reach. Nine different Mustangs scored in the contest.
Coach Hoegh says: "We've got a really good team and our record shows that, but these guys have a drive to get better. We'll need to do the seemingly 'little things', like setting good screens, boxing out, eliminating turnovers, etc., in order to win our last game on Monday. I think we all believe it can (and will) happen."
Mustangs complete season sweep of Edison
B Game: Memorial used a dominant start to defeat Edison 46-21 in action on Tuesday night. Many Mustang players were at their best in their second-to-last home game of the season. Ten different players scored in the game, and the defense refused to give up easy shots.
Coach Hoegh says: "We really came out of the gate well, and I think that was due to our emotional leaders on the team. Everybody was ready to go. I hope we can continue to peak as the end of the season draws near."
A Game: The Memorial Mustangs survived in the second game, winning the game by a score of 54-33. The game was more competitive than the final score suggested, but Memorial took complete command of the game in second half. The game featured a wild pace in the 2nd quarter, and then the Mustangs flexed some defensive muscle in the 3rd quarter.
Coach Hoegh says: "Edison can be a scary team to play if you're on your heels. Give our guys credit for turning it on in the last few quarters. With a deep bench, we have to be aggressive every single second when we're on the court. The guys are awfully fun to watch when we can get rebounds and loose balls that lead to fast break opportunities."
Coach Hoegh says: "We really came out of the gate well, and I think that was due to our emotional leaders on the team. Everybody was ready to go. I hope we can continue to peak as the end of the season draws near."
A Game: The Memorial Mustangs survived in the second game, winning the game by a score of 54-33. The game was more competitive than the final score suggested, but Memorial took complete command of the game in second half. The game featured a wild pace in the 2nd quarter, and then the Mustangs flexed some defensive muscle in the 3rd quarter.
Coach Hoegh says: "Edison can be a scary team to play if you're on your heels. Give our guys credit for turning it on in the last few quarters. With a deep bench, we have to be aggressive every single second when we're on the court. The guys are awfully fun to watch when we can get rebounds and loose balls that lead to fast break opportunities."
3/4/12
Memorial sweeps season series with O'Gorman with two more thrillers
B Game: In the first game of the night, the Mustangs used a huge 4th quarter to take the game by a final score of 23-20. Memorial scored most of their total points in the decisive frame. Alex D and Kyle G paced the team in scoring, but the whole team contributed to the victory.
Coach Hoegh says: "We got a little too comfortable with a small lead in the first half, and failed to put the "pedal to the metal" when we could have. Then, in the second half, we played the aggressive game that we need to play. Our guys came through when it counted."
A Game: The Mustangs prevailed in dramatic fashion in the second game, downing O'Gorman 66-63 in triple overtime. The game went back and forth for the game's entirety, and each team had to overcome late deficits at different times (regulation and the overtimes) just to stay alive. Austin B scored 22 points to lead the team offensively.
Coach Hoegh says: "Holy cow... that was crazy. This game featured some awesome stuff. Kaedyn B made a huge coast-to-coast layup to keep us alive in the first overtime. Austin B obviously had a clutch game. Davis J played about as well as anyone could have played - defending several positions, scoring, rebounding - he did it all. We needed the huge efforts that we got from everybody tonight. That was heart-wrenching and fun at the same time."
Coach Hoegh says: "We got a little too comfortable with a small lead in the first half, and failed to put the "pedal to the metal" when we could have. Then, in the second half, we played the aggressive game that we need to play. Our guys came through when it counted."
A Game: The Mustangs prevailed in dramatic fashion in the second game, downing O'Gorman 66-63 in triple overtime. The game went back and forth for the game's entirety, and each team had to overcome late deficits at different times (regulation and the overtimes) just to stay alive. Austin B scored 22 points to lead the team offensively.
Coach Hoegh says: "Holy cow... that was crazy. This game featured some awesome stuff. Kaedyn B made a huge coast-to-coast layup to keep us alive in the first overtime. Austin B obviously had a clutch game. Davis J played about as well as anyone could have played - defending several positions, scoring, rebounding - he did it all. We needed the huge efforts that we got from everybody tonight. That was heart-wrenching and fun at the same time."
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