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.