In Case You Missed It...(Saturday Edition)
It was, politely, brought to my attention this evening that Robby Ptacek was omitted from our "Top Players in Long Island" poll question.
(OK, who am I kidding...There was some attitude attached to the reader's e-mail. But to be honest, it was deserved.)
Robby Ptacek DEFINITELY should be on that list...and to be honest, I'm kind of embarrassed I missed him.
Apparently, the senior guard was checking the polls, too, because he made me look like an even bigger idiot by dropping 43 on Sayville tonight. He set a career-high and new school record, going 14-for-18 from the floor (3-for-4 from three-point range) and 12-for-12 from the line. It was the second time he’s scored 40 or more points in a ballgame (the first came against Copiague last week.)
Oh, did I forget to mention that he single-handedly tied Sayville's total points for the game? Yeah, this kid's legit.
So, with that said, please accept my apology "TAZMANIA3D."
In other news....
I was shocked when I saw this score: Southampton 67, East Hampton 57.
But then I looked at the box score and realized Mikey Russell didn't play. Not to take anything away from Southampton and Troy Pender's 21-point performance in the second half -- but playing East Hampton without the Mikey Russell-Marcus Edwards combo is VERY different. But I'm sure Mariners coach Herm Laminson cares little about that right now. A win's a win.
Out of curiosity, I called up Ed Petrie tonight to make sure Russell wasn't injured. He said 'No.' Turns out, Mikey got himself into some trouble and was suspended from school. To be honest, it was news to me (and almost everyone in the office) because box scores have been getting called in with the last name "Russell." Naturally everyone assumed it was Mikey but, in fact, it was his cousin Jerome.
Petrie confirmed that Mikey hasn't played since the Bonackers beat Floral Park in the season opener (also the coach's 700th win). The team's hoping to get him back by January, but Petrie doesn't sound too sure.
Also....
Glenn got its revenge against Kings Park in overtime, beating the Kingsmen by seven (68-61) in a rematch of last year's Suffolk Class A final. Kings Park took home the title last season, but this time around it couldn't do anything to stop Phil Izevbehai (22 points, five assists and five rebounds). I know it's still early, but it definitely was a good win for the Knights, who now improve to 5-3.
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Comments (4)
I'm curious if anyone feels that the glory days of LI basketball are behind us for a while. No more powerhouses in states like the Hempsteads, Bridgehamptons and Amityvilles of the past...even Marys and Doms seem down...what is going on? Our best teams (at least A and AA) might not make the playoffs in section 1. Is it coaching, lack of interest, too many privates drawing the best athletes or is it my imagination?
Kim, everybody knew M.R. was suspended. And B.T.W. did you know that coach Petrie is Mickeys grandfather...
Kim
Robert Placek his H.S coach is leaving him in the game in the fourth quarter when his team is up 30 points aganist bum teams. He's pading his stata.
To LIfan, its probably the private school draw that has caused players to leave there public schools. One school that has lost alot of good players in recent years to Private schools is North Babylon. Prentice Smalls, Danny Green, Rashad Green, Byron Freeman,Thomas Beverly, Anthony Parris are all from North Babylon. Thats just a few not including soccer and football players I have another list for those sports. I have always said its not the school you go to But the schooling you get at home that makes the difference in a student. I've seen many local private schools to busy trying to get their rosters filled with local talent that the education becomes second to the sports program and when graduation comes around the athlete who would have been able to play at the Division 1 level has to go to a prep school. after paying all that money thats crazy.