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Monday, December 12, 2016
TCC Pulls Away From Northgate for Convincing Win
by TCCNN Reporter Randy Pifer
Updated on 12/12/2016 at 10:59 pm
The Fightin' Reformers put on their best performance of the season against the previously undefeated Northgate Baptist squad and won in convincing fashion 55-39. TCC called a press conference before the game to officially announce Randy Pifer's resignation as head coach and appointed Ryan LaPierre as the interim head coach for the remainder of the year. LaPierre, drunk with power in his new role, led the team in scoring with 15 points and Rome Lawson and Hugh Carson chipped in 12 apiece. The red hot outside shooting of Pifer, obviously relieved to no longer have the burden of coaching on his shoulders, was free to fire away with little to no care. He hit 3 of his first 4 from long distance to help build their biggest lead of the season when TCC was up by 22 point midway through the second half. "I don't like to really get down low as often as I probably should. I prefer to shoot from distance to avoid any contact whatsoever" he said after the game. Lawson took care of most of the dirty work down low including the highlight of the season when he blocked a layup attempt so hard off the backboard the ball had to be inspected to make sure it was not compromised. "I don't mind the contact. People remember contact with me and don't often want it again" he mused.
The win was not without its cost, however, as defensive dynamo Daniel Brown went down late in the second half with an ankle injury. Coach LaPierre was optimistic it was not serious and listed him as day to day. Sam Ali continued his strong 2016-17 campaign with key plays on both ends of the floor. Ali has cemented his starting role on this team and it seems to have given him confidence when he is out on the court. Jonathan Chasteen played a solid game defensively but LaPierre was encouraging him to take the open shots when they are available. "We have been working, as a team, on taking not good, but great shots. Sometime we settle for good shots, when there are great shots available. We just need to keep the ball moving and not be afraid to take an open shot" he said during the post game press conference.
Pifer ends his coaching career with a 7-7 record at TCC and 6-17 record at CGBC. He finishes with an overall career record of 13-24. He will remain in his roles as GM, TCCNN reporter, head statistician, big event planer, program writer, and player.
Updated on 12/12/2016 at 10:59 pm
The Fightin' Reformers put on their best performance of the season against the previously undefeated Northgate Baptist squad and won in convincing fashion 55-39. TCC called a press conference before the game to officially announce Randy Pifer's resignation as head coach and appointed Ryan LaPierre as the interim head coach for the remainder of the year. LaPierre, drunk with power in his new role, led the team in scoring with 15 points and Rome Lawson and Hugh Carson chipped in 12 apiece. The red hot outside shooting of Pifer, obviously relieved to no longer have the burden of coaching on his shoulders, was free to fire away with little to no care. He hit 3 of his first 4 from long distance to help build their biggest lead of the season when TCC was up by 22 point midway through the second half. "I don't like to really get down low as often as I probably should. I prefer to shoot from distance to avoid any contact whatsoever" he said after the game. Lawson took care of most of the dirty work down low including the highlight of the season when he blocked a layup attempt so hard off the backboard the ball had to be inspected to make sure it was not compromised. "I don't mind the contact. People remember contact with me and don't often want it again" he mused.
The win was not without its cost, however, as defensive dynamo Daniel Brown went down late in the second half with an ankle injury. Coach LaPierre was optimistic it was not serious and listed him as day to day. Sam Ali continued his strong 2016-17 campaign with key plays on both ends of the floor. Ali has cemented his starting role on this team and it seems to have given him confidence when he is out on the court. Jonathan Chasteen played a solid game defensively but LaPierre was encouraging him to take the open shots when they are available. "We have been working, as a team, on taking not good, but great shots. Sometime we settle for good shots, when there are great shots available. We just need to keep the ball moving and not be afraid to take an open shot" he said during the post game press conference.
Pifer ends his coaching career with a 7-7 record at TCC and 6-17 record at CGBC. He finishes with an overall career record of 13-24. He will remain in his roles as GM, TCCNN reporter, head statistician, big event planer, program writer, and player.
TCC vs Northgate Boxscore and Updated Season Averages
TCC vs Northgate Boxscore
Updated Season Averages
Monday, December 5, 2016
TCC vs Taylor's First Boxscore and Updated Season Averages
TCC vs Taylor's First
Updated Season Averages
TCC Drops to 2-2 After Controversial Loss
by TCCNN Reporter Randy Pifer
Updated on 12/5/2016 @ 10:45 PM
The Fightin' Reformers lost a tough game to Taylors First Baptist 51-42. TCC was led by Hugh Carson's 16 points and Ryan LaPierre's 15, but cold shooting and turnovers doomed TCC yet again. "We have struggled these last 2 games with our shot and you won't win many games shooting as poorly as we did" said Sam Ali. Ali was 0-6 from the field on the night. Randy Pifer's slump continued with another horrific shooting performance only connecting on 1 of his 10 shots. "I felt like I had good looks, they just weren't falling for me tonight" he exclaimed.
Sharpshooter Dan Wheeler made his season debut but looked a little gun shy once he was inserted into the game and never attempted a three. He ended 0-1 and 0 points. "Our dream season is turning into a nightmare" said Daniel Brown. "We need to get back to fundamentals and smart basketball" he continued. TCC was extremely confident in their abilities in the preseason and there was even talk of a coveted perfect season. That dream is long gone and if they do not address their issues and make the appropriate adjustments this season will not be able to be saved.
The loss was squarely on the shoulders of the players, but there was significant chatter in the press box about the questionable calls being called in favor of Taylors. The first significant missed call was early when 2 points were taken away from TCC. After the game the head of officials was asked to comment on what happened and he just shrugged his shoulders and gave a sly wink. It was also quite noticeable that Taylors took 16 free throws and TCC took 0. "It's hard to beat any team in this league 5 on 5. Its almost impossible to beat them 7 on 5. Those officials should be suspended for their abysmal performance tonight" said a clearly frustrated LaPierre. LaPierre seemed to be the officials favorite target as one official targeted him and called foul after foul that were questionable at best. League director Michael Cater did not return TCCNN's call by the time this article went to print.
TCC has one game left before the Christmas break. "We need to get that win! I guarantee we will play better and have a better outcome next week" said Jerome Lawson. Lawson finished with 4 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Their midseason finale game is at 7:30 pm next Monday night at St Giles where they will take on Northgate Baptist.
Updated on 12/5/2016 @ 10:45 PM
The Fightin' Reformers lost a tough game to Taylors First Baptist 51-42. TCC was led by Hugh Carson's 16 points and Ryan LaPierre's 15, but cold shooting and turnovers doomed TCC yet again. "We have struggled these last 2 games with our shot and you won't win many games shooting as poorly as we did" said Sam Ali. Ali was 0-6 from the field on the night. Randy Pifer's slump continued with another horrific shooting performance only connecting on 1 of his 10 shots. "I felt like I had good looks, they just weren't falling for me tonight" he exclaimed.
Sharpshooter Dan Wheeler made his season debut but looked a little gun shy once he was inserted into the game and never attempted a three. He ended 0-1 and 0 points. "Our dream season is turning into a nightmare" said Daniel Brown. "We need to get back to fundamentals and smart basketball" he continued. TCC was extremely confident in their abilities in the preseason and there was even talk of a coveted perfect season. That dream is long gone and if they do not address their issues and make the appropriate adjustments this season will not be able to be saved.
The loss was squarely on the shoulders of the players, but there was significant chatter in the press box about the questionable calls being called in favor of Taylors. The first significant missed call was early when 2 points were taken away from TCC. After the game the head of officials was asked to comment on what happened and he just shrugged his shoulders and gave a sly wink. It was also quite noticeable that Taylors took 16 free throws and TCC took 0. "It's hard to beat any team in this league 5 on 5. Its almost impossible to beat them 7 on 5. Those officials should be suspended for their abysmal performance tonight" said a clearly frustrated LaPierre. LaPierre seemed to be the officials favorite target as one official targeted him and called foul after foul that were questionable at best. League director Michael Cater did not return TCCNN's call by the time this article went to print.
TCC has one game left before the Christmas break. "We need to get that win! I guarantee we will play better and have a better outcome next week" said Jerome Lawson. Lawson finished with 4 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Their midseason finale game is at 7:30 pm next Monday night at St Giles where they will take on Northgate Baptist.
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