TCCNN Reporter Randy Pifer
Updated 11:34pm 11/16/15
The 2015-16 season got off to a rocky start Monday night as TCC dropped a sloppy game to The Taylors First Baptist Big Orange. Star forward Hugh Carson struggled with his shot and was only able to muster 4 points. Daniel Brown was the lone offensive bright spot as his hustle and gritty determination was able to keep his team in the game for most of the night. He set a TCC record for steals and hard fouls drawn and was making his living at the free throw line for most of the night. He finished with a team high 9 points. Jonathan Chasteen was able to hits a few shots as well and chipped in 8 points. Sam Ali and Randy Pifer each scored 2 points apiece to round out the scoring. The final score was 34-25.
"These sixteen minute halves go by very quickly! You can't start off struggling and still have a shot to win the game" said guard Malcolm Burgess. TCC seemed to be suffering from early season jitters and will most assuredly rebound in a big way against their bitter rival, Fairview Baptist. The rivalry with Fairview started during the summer when Fairview's starting point guard Stephen Donovan had joined The Fightin' Reformers only to switch to Fairview at the last moment. "He knows what he did was unethical and he will pay on the court next Monday night" said Pifer. Pifer played for Fairview last season.
TCC was without starting guard Donny Mathis who was serving a one game suspension for a violation of team rules. Mathis is expected to return to the team this week and coach Jonathan Chasteen has said he will start against Fairview next Monday night. When Mathis was contacted for a statement he only offered the following; "I am sorry for what I did and will take every recourse mandated by the coaching staff to rectify the situation." (There is a rumor that his violation was missing a mandatory practice, but this reporters source is unreliable at best.)
Forward Brian Henderson, who will play a big role as an enforcer this season, was quoted as saying "they are gonna have to earn their points against me". There was an almost maniacal look in his eyes as he grinned creepily. Johnroy Joseph played some solid minutes in relief and should be proud of his all out effort on the court. "He has showed some marked improvement over the course of preseason training and it showed tonight" said Ali.
TCC's next game is at 8:30 at Taylor's First Baptist Church Court #1 vs. Fairview Baptist Church. Fans are encouraged to attend and cheer on their Fightin' Reformers against their bitter crosstown rival.
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