Reeder and Redskins Welcome Former Coach Back with Defeat
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Jacob Piper eyes a potential pass inside Saturday against Neoga.
December 17, 2014
Neoga foul trouble aids Redskin victory
by Aaron Dyer
Sullivan Reporter
Layne McMahon’s skill on the opening jump ball of Friday’s varsity boys’ basketball game against Neoga showed a preview of Chester Reeder, yet again, conquering his old mentor. Some believed Neoga’s head coach, Bob Lockart, would improve from last year’s loss to Sullivan but alas Lockart taught Reeder too well for his own good.
Sullivan started off strong in the first quarter scoring six points within the opening three minutes before Neoga had to call a timeout.
When the boys came out from their huddles, the game heated up as Neoga shot down Sullivan’s lead with a 2-pointer and two 3-pointers allowing Sullivan to score only two more points before the quarter ended with an 8-8 stalemate.
“[We] didn’t play very hard, and it showed, especially on defense” Reeder explained, referring to the four 3-pointers Neoga managed between the first and second quarters.
Even with similar moments in the second quarter, the Redskins still displayed their power via Ty Molzen, Nick Frerichs, and Zach Hrvol all draining 2-pointers, and if missed, bringing in the rebound.
While Neoga had racked up the fouls, Sullivan sat in the bonus without a single foul called on them by the end of the half.