Tuesday, January 31, 2017
TCC Avenges Early Season Loss, Wins on Fan Appreciation Night
By TCCNN Reporter Randy Pifer
Updated at 12:15 am on 1/31/17
The fans came out in droves to see their Fightin' Reformers one last team this season and they did not leave disappointed as TCC used a balanced attack and unselfish play to dominate LCOS and walk away with a convincing 48-30 win. Super fan Kim Chasteen, who rarely misses a game, said this was the best she had seen The Reformers play all season. "It wasn't just one player tonight" she exclaimed! Typically Ryan LaPierre and Hugh Carson have to do the majority of the scoring if TCC is going to win, but tonight it was all about the team.
Daniel Brown and Randy Pifer both posted season high totals of 14 and 9 points respectively. Pifer also had 9 rebounds. Rome Lawson turned in another stellar night on the boards by corralling 11 more and ends the season 1 rebound shy of averaging 10 boards per game. When speaking about their efforts on the glass, Hollie Carson said "they were like animals out there going after every lose ball! They were not gonna be denied tonight!" Ben Elting has attended every fan appreciation night going all the way back to the CGBC days, and he remarked this was the best performance he had seen. Wife of star LaPierre, Hannah, attended her first game. She was awe struck at the support the team received. "They have the best fans in the whole over 30 church league division!"
The game was tight through the first half, and ended with the score tied 23-23. TCC, however, turned on the jets coming out of the 2nd half. A quick 5 point run by Pifer consisting of a hook shot in the lane and a deep, beautiful arching three put them ahead for good. LCOS called a timeout and you could just see the life had been sucked out of them. "I have that killer instinct" Pifer said.
Coach LaPierre ends the season with a 6-3 record, the best mark in TCC history. "We knew we had the talent to compete at a high level this season. We are kinda disappointed we let three get away from us. Next year we will improve and go for that undefeated season" he said at the post game press conference. New fan, Caitlan Reid, who just happened to catch the second half said the Reformers have a new fan for life. "They play with such enthusiasm for the game! It is infectious! I will be getting season tickets next year!"
The team presented an award to videographer Paula Karmin for all her efforts this season. Along with the award she was given a gift card from a collection taken up from the team. Sam Ali said of her after the game "she was just as valuable to this team as any of the players. How else would we have fed our egos by watching out videos and looking at our stats?" The TCCNN also thanks Karmin for her work, "without the videos there would be no blog or stats. Thanks Paula!"
Thanks for a great season! Looking forward to next year already!
Updated at 12:15 am on 1/31/17
The fans came out in droves to see their Fightin' Reformers one last team this season and they did not leave disappointed as TCC used a balanced attack and unselfish play to dominate LCOS and walk away with a convincing 48-30 win. Super fan Kim Chasteen, who rarely misses a game, said this was the best she had seen The Reformers play all season. "It wasn't just one player tonight" she exclaimed! Typically Ryan LaPierre and Hugh Carson have to do the majority of the scoring if TCC is going to win, but tonight it was all about the team.
Daniel Brown and Randy Pifer both posted season high totals of 14 and 9 points respectively. Pifer also had 9 rebounds. Rome Lawson turned in another stellar night on the boards by corralling 11 more and ends the season 1 rebound shy of averaging 10 boards per game. When speaking about their efforts on the glass, Hollie Carson said "they were like animals out there going after every lose ball! They were not gonna be denied tonight!" Ben Elting has attended every fan appreciation night going all the way back to the CGBC days, and he remarked this was the best performance he had seen. Wife of star LaPierre, Hannah, attended her first game. She was awe struck at the support the team received. "They have the best fans in the whole over 30 church league division!"
The game was tight through the first half, and ended with the score tied 23-23. TCC, however, turned on the jets coming out of the 2nd half. A quick 5 point run by Pifer consisting of a hook shot in the lane and a deep, beautiful arching three put them ahead for good. LCOS called a timeout and you could just see the life had been sucked out of them. "I have that killer instinct" Pifer said.
Coach LaPierre ends the season with a 6-3 record, the best mark in TCC history. "We knew we had the talent to compete at a high level this season. We are kinda disappointed we let three get away from us. Next year we will improve and go for that undefeated season" he said at the post game press conference. New fan, Caitlan Reid, who just happened to catch the second half said the Reformers have a new fan for life. "They play with such enthusiasm for the game! It is infectious! I will be getting season tickets next year!"
The team presented an award to videographer Paula Karmin for all her efforts this season. Along with the award she was given a gift card from a collection taken up from the team. Sam Ali said of her after the game "she was just as valuable to this team as any of the players. How else would we have fed our egos by watching out videos and looking at our stats?" The TCCNN also thanks Karmin for her work, "without the videos there would be no blog or stats. Thanks Paula!"
Thanks for a great season! Looking forward to next year already!
Monday, January 30, 2017
Monday, January 23, 2017
TCC Flushes Fairview In Big Rivalry Win
by TCCNN Reporter Randy Pifer
Updated at 10:41 pm on 1/23/17
The Fightin' Reformers put together their most impressive 32 minutes of the season Monday night as they put away Fairview early in the second half. TCC kept their foot on Fairview's throat and coasted to an easier-than-expected 47-28 win. After the win, leading scorer and former Fairview star, Ryan LaPierre said "we still had way too many turnovers, but we were able to put some serious defensive pressure on them, and contest every shot. That allowed us to get out and run in transition." Jerome Lawson was a man possessed on the boards once again, constantly fighting 2 and 3 opposing players for the ball and coming down with each and every one. He finished with a season high 12 rebounds.
Jonathan Chasteen had his finest game of the season with a season high 4 assists and 3 rebounds to go along with 1 steal. His assist total would have been higher had some of his teammates helped him out by not missing easy layups. "We had a setback last week and I wanted to come out and help set the tone that this team won't play like that again" a determined Chasteen said. Daniel Brown seemed to have bought into that message as well. Brown, starting for the first time in weeks, was in attack mode from the beginning and we looking to drive and get fouled early and often. His poor free throw shooting was not a deterrent at all.
Sam Ali is starting to get a reputation as on opportunist. He seems to always find himself in the right spot for loose balls and he was able to do it again tonight, converting 2 easy layups by just being in the right place at the right time. "I pride myself on being a smart player. I always try to make the right play and be in the right spot. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't" he quipped. Team captain Hugh Carson had a nice bounce back game after last weeks dismal performance. He finished with 13 points and 9 rebounds. "We really focused this week on getting back to the fundamentals and playing defense and I think it showed on the scoreboard" he told the TCCNN after the game.
TCC has now beat Fairview two consecutive times, and has many questioning if this is even a rivalry at this point.
TCC's Fan Appreciation Night is next Monday Night at Taylors First Baptist Church at 7:30. There will be a team meal and autograph session at Fuddruckers on Wade Hampton prior to the game at 6:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend and get a chance to rub elbows with your favorite Reformer. TCC is asking that you please RSVP to Randy Pifer or Amber Mathis by Sunday Morning if you plan to attend the dinner portion of the night.
Updated at 10:41 pm on 1/23/17
The Fightin' Reformers put together their most impressive 32 minutes of the season Monday night as they put away Fairview early in the second half. TCC kept their foot on Fairview's throat and coasted to an easier-than-expected 47-28 win. After the win, leading scorer and former Fairview star, Ryan LaPierre said "we still had way too many turnovers, but we were able to put some serious defensive pressure on them, and contest every shot. That allowed us to get out and run in transition." Jerome Lawson was a man possessed on the boards once again, constantly fighting 2 and 3 opposing players for the ball and coming down with each and every one. He finished with a season high 12 rebounds.
Jonathan Chasteen had his finest game of the season with a season high 4 assists and 3 rebounds to go along with 1 steal. His assist total would have been higher had some of his teammates helped him out by not missing easy layups. "We had a setback last week and I wanted to come out and help set the tone that this team won't play like that again" a determined Chasteen said. Daniel Brown seemed to have bought into that message as well. Brown, starting for the first time in weeks, was in attack mode from the beginning and we looking to drive and get fouled early and often. His poor free throw shooting was not a deterrent at all.
Sam Ali is starting to get a reputation as on opportunist. He seems to always find himself in the right spot for loose balls and he was able to do it again tonight, converting 2 easy layups by just being in the right place at the right time. "I pride myself on being a smart player. I always try to make the right play and be in the right spot. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't" he quipped. Team captain Hugh Carson had a nice bounce back game after last weeks dismal performance. He finished with 13 points and 9 rebounds. "We really focused this week on getting back to the fundamentals and playing defense and I think it showed on the scoreboard" he told the TCCNN after the game.
TCC has now beat Fairview two consecutive times, and has many questioning if this is even a rivalry at this point.
TCC's Fan Appreciation Night is next Monday Night at Taylors First Baptist Church at 7:30. There will be a team meal and autograph session at Fuddruckers on Wade Hampton prior to the game at 6:00 PM. Everyone is welcome to attend and get a chance to rub elbows with your favorite Reformer. TCC is asking that you please RSVP to Randy Pifer or Amber Mathis by Sunday Morning if you plan to attend the dinner portion of the night.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
TCC Loses Ugly, Poorly Officiated Game to Earle Street
by TCCNN Reporter Randy Pifer
Updated on 1/17/2017 at 12:08 AM
The majority of The Fightin' Reformers could not buy a basket for much of the night despite another strong showing from Ryan LaPierre, who led the team with 26 points. The rest of the team struggled to only combine for 9 points and TCC lost its third game of the year to drop to 4-3. The score was close through much of the game, but horrible officiating and bad shots doomed TCC. Earlier in the year TCC dismantled Earle Street, but the extra week off seemed to have affected the Reformers as their rust was evident. "That was about as bad as we could play" said Hugh Carson as he glanced over the box score. "14% shooting! Not gonna win many games shooting like that" he said disgustedly.
TCC seemed to have looked past Earle Street with the huge win over Edwards Road last time out and their big rivalry game up next week. "I would never use that excuse" said Randy Pifer who was abysmal yet again shooting 3 air balls before checking himself out midway through the second half. When pressed after the game why he went to the bench he simply replied "that was where I belonged".
Daniel Brown had one of the highlight plays of the year when he turned the ball over, but made up for it with a chase down block from behind. The Earle Street player was 10 feet in front of him when the turnover occurred, but Brown's impressive closing speed and superior athleticism won the day, just unfortunately not the game. Brown's block and Jerome Lawson's block against Northgate are both in the running for the TCC Play of the Year.
Next game up for TCC is their chief rival, Fairview Baptist. Fairview, led by John Miller and Stephen Donovan, hope to keep TCC reeling when they face off at St. Giles next Monday night. Fan Appreciation Night was scheduled for next Monday night, but a logistical issue has forced the festivities to be postponed to the following Monday night at Taylor's First Baptist when TCC takes of LCOS. Make plans now to attend Fan Appreciation Night at Taylor First Baptist. You will not want to miss out on this years surprise collectible item! "If you though the collectible cards from last year were great, wait till you see what we have in store for you this year" said GM Pifer.
Updated on 1/17/2017 at 12:08 AM
The majority of The Fightin' Reformers could not buy a basket for much of the night despite another strong showing from Ryan LaPierre, who led the team with 26 points. The rest of the team struggled to only combine for 9 points and TCC lost its third game of the year to drop to 4-3. The score was close through much of the game, but horrible officiating and bad shots doomed TCC. Earlier in the year TCC dismantled Earle Street, but the extra week off seemed to have affected the Reformers as their rust was evident. "That was about as bad as we could play" said Hugh Carson as he glanced over the box score. "14% shooting! Not gonna win many games shooting like that" he said disgustedly.
TCC seemed to have looked past Earle Street with the huge win over Edwards Road last time out and their big rivalry game up next week. "I would never use that excuse" said Randy Pifer who was abysmal yet again shooting 3 air balls before checking himself out midway through the second half. When pressed after the game why he went to the bench he simply replied "that was where I belonged".
Daniel Brown had one of the highlight plays of the year when he turned the ball over, but made up for it with a chase down block from behind. The Earle Street player was 10 feet in front of him when the turnover occurred, but Brown's impressive closing speed and superior athleticism won the day, just unfortunately not the game. Brown's block and Jerome Lawson's block against Northgate are both in the running for the TCC Play of the Year.
Next game up for TCC is their chief rival, Fairview Baptist. Fairview, led by John Miller and Stephen Donovan, hope to keep TCC reeling when they face off at St. Giles next Monday night. Fan Appreciation Night was scheduled for next Monday night, but a logistical issue has forced the festivities to be postponed to the following Monday night at Taylor's First Baptist when TCC takes of LCOS. Make plans now to attend Fan Appreciation Night at Taylor First Baptist. You will not want to miss out on this years surprise collectible item! "If you though the collectible cards from last year were great, wait till you see what we have in store for you this year" said GM Pifer.
Monday, January 16, 2017
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Monday, January 2, 2017
TCC vs Edwards Road Boxscore and Updated Season Averages
TCC vs Edwards Road Boxscore
Updated Season Averages
TCC Wins Overtime Thriller
by TCCNN Lead Reporter Randy Pifer
updated at 11:23 pm on 1/2/17
In a game for the ages, TCC squeaked out an impressive overtime win against the formidable Edwards Road Baptist squad 53-47. The Reformers were led by star forward Ryan LaPierre 24 points and Hugh Carson's 12. Rome Lawson came up big with 13 rebounds and defensively dominating their big man, number 5, frustrating him time and time again with blocked shots and tipped passes. In one play early on, Lawson blocked him so well it caused the big fella to tumble to the ground and the referee called a held ball. "He got into his head early and he spent the rest of the game trying to go at Rome with no success" said Randy Pifer
TCC almost won the game in regulation when Carson hit two free throws with 3 seconds left to give the Reformers a 2 point lead. But a horrible defensive lapse by Pifer allowed a wide open layup at the buzzer to force overtime. It was all TCC in the extra session as they ran away from Edwards Road with timely shooting and all out hustle to push their record to 4-2. With 4 games remaining on the schedule TCC is 2 wins away from clinching the best record in TCC history.
TCC has been on fire the last few games and it can be traced back to a players only meeting in which Lawson lit into some of his teammates. The team seems to have responded with improved play on both ends of the court. "He is definitely an emotional leader on this team" said Jonathan Chasteen. "When he speaks, we listen" said Sam Ali. "Mostly cause he is huge and scary" added Daniel Brown.
Brown, a Clemson fan, looked a little sluggish having just arrived earlier in the day from his trip out to Arizona. When asked what was more important than the team that he had to travel out west he simply replied "just wanted to take in some sights". Coach LaPierre benched him at the start of the game to remind him of where his priorities should lie. Ali, also a Clemson fan, was benched to start the game as well for conduct detrimental to the team. "He broke some team rules and had to sit out. We talked about it before the game and he understood why and accepted his punishment" said GM Pifer, a noted Buckeye fan.
updated at 11:23 pm on 1/2/17
In a game for the ages, TCC squeaked out an impressive overtime win against the formidable Edwards Road Baptist squad 53-47. The Reformers were led by star forward Ryan LaPierre 24 points and Hugh Carson's 12. Rome Lawson came up big with 13 rebounds and defensively dominating their big man, number 5, frustrating him time and time again with blocked shots and tipped passes. In one play early on, Lawson blocked him so well it caused the big fella to tumble to the ground and the referee called a held ball. "He got into his head early and he spent the rest of the game trying to go at Rome with no success" said Randy Pifer
TCC almost won the game in regulation when Carson hit two free throws with 3 seconds left to give the Reformers a 2 point lead. But a horrible defensive lapse by Pifer allowed a wide open layup at the buzzer to force overtime. It was all TCC in the extra session as they ran away from Edwards Road with timely shooting and all out hustle to push their record to 4-2. With 4 games remaining on the schedule TCC is 2 wins away from clinching the best record in TCC history.
TCC has been on fire the last few games and it can be traced back to a players only meeting in which Lawson lit into some of his teammates. The team seems to have responded with improved play on both ends of the court. "He is definitely an emotional leader on this team" said Jonathan Chasteen. "When he speaks, we listen" said Sam Ali. "Mostly cause he is huge and scary" added Daniel Brown.
Brown, a Clemson fan, looked a little sluggish having just arrived earlier in the day from his trip out to Arizona. When asked what was more important than the team that he had to travel out west he simply replied "just wanted to take in some sights". Coach LaPierre benched him at the start of the game to remind him of where his priorities should lie. Ali, also a Clemson fan, was benched to start the game as well for conduct detrimental to the team. "He broke some team rules and had to sit out. We talked about it before the game and he understood why and accepted his punishment" said GM Pifer, a noted Buckeye fan.
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