Updated: October 9, 2012, 9:34 PM ET
Everyone is in a good mood around the team complex as the Fightin’ Reformers run their streak to four and set their sights on the top of the league. League president Wayne Fowler said “in all the years of running this league, The Fightin’ Reformers are one of the teams that have played in the North Greenville Baptist Association Basketball League”. Jon Goforth, once again, led the team in scoring but in a downright shocking turn of events, Benji Hutson helped the Reformers grab a small half time lead by hitting shots all over the court from both inside and out. YouTube sensation and basketball legend Jason McElwaine described his first half play as "he was hot like a pistol!"
Michael Moon was once again grabbing every rebound within his reach and the team was able to overcome a less than 100% effort from the ailing Josh Harbert. The team was without defensive standout Aaron Cline and it showed as the opposition was able to continue to take advantage of both the zone and man defenses that CGBC threw at them.Thomas Richardson was able to get some penetration and find open teammates and Zack Blount overcame some early trouble and was able to finish a few big shots. Randy Pifer was a non-factor with six points.
Player/Coach Blount was not too happy with the team’s performance, but did concede “a wins a win, we will take it. We have to remember that you can’t take any team for granted in the NGBABL.” At 4-3, the Reformers are climbing themselves out of the hole the dug at the beginning of the season. “We just needed time to gel. More specifically, I needed my teammates to understand that I need the ball in my hands every possession” a decidedly more blunt Goforth said. Front office staffer Rachel Wyatt, when asked about her impressions of the game, was only able to muster a half hearted smile. “We are going to the championship, we are number ONE!” said number one fans, and world class optimists, Paul Lazar and Jordan Lazar. Team GM Pifer was happy with the teams progress but did state that “if we don’t improve we will be embarrassed on Fan Appreciation Day next Thursday”!
News and Notes: Fan Appreciation Day has been moved to Thursday Oct 18 at 6:30 PM at Renfrew Baptist to accommodate the expected high number of fans who are going to attend. G Donny Mathis II missed his second straight game to be with his wife and newborn son. G Karly Stache has been released and is now a free agent and is eligible to sign with another team or could choose to resign with CGBC after a 30 day wait period. Perhaps the most troubling news involves F Ben Skaug. His injury seems to be more serious than originally thought. He is flying to Boston at the end of the week to be evaluated by a specialist to determine the extent of damage he has done, and if his career is in fact over. Stay tuned for all your Fightin’ Reformers Breaking news!
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