Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
TCC Loses Heartbreaker in Season Opener
By TCCNN reporter Randy Pifer
Updated at 12:25 AM on 11/28
The Fightin’ Reformers opened the 2017-18 season against Taylor’s First Baptist Church and jumped out to an early lead thanks to strong play from new comers Jordan Cobb and Ben Davis. Cobb put on a show with his superb court vision finding open teammates for easy buckets time and time again. Davis, doing his best Jason Williams impression, put on a dazzling display before injuring his leg midway through the second half and was forced to the bench. Rome Lawson and Randy Pifer paced the early scoring and led TCC to a seven point lead at the half.
The second half started just like the first half with TCC stretching their lead to as many as twelve with just over six minutes left in the game. Then disaster struck. Whether it can be attributed to lack of stamina or not having practiced together ever, The Reformers imploded and blew their near insurmountable lead to drop a 43-45 decision. TCC’s undoing was at the free throw line as they converted a dismal 1-11.
Patrick Gomer, making his Reformer debut, looked rusty at times but showed that incredible talent in flashes that made management so excited when they signed him during the off season. Coach Ryan LaPierre, offering his thoughts after the game, said “we jumped out early, but couldn’t close the door. But make no mistake, that’s a great team we played out there tonight!” Team Captain Hugh Carson struggled getting a shot up, and was not getting any calls as every time he tried to drive the ball he was getting hit but no whistle.
Sam Ali summed up the teams feelings after the game by saying “we knew coming in we would have to put pressure on their shooters and hit the glass hard. We weren’t able to do that for sustained periods of time and it caught up to us”. Defensive stalwart Daniel Brown played his usual superb defense and hassled their ball handlers and led the team with four steals.
TCC will regroup and look to get back on track next week agaisnt rival Fairview Baptist. Jonathan Chasteen implored all TCC fans to make it out to support the team and cheer them to victory.
Updated at 12:25 AM on 11/28
The Fightin’ Reformers opened the 2017-18 season against Taylor’s First Baptist Church and jumped out to an early lead thanks to strong play from new comers Jordan Cobb and Ben Davis. Cobb put on a show with his superb court vision finding open teammates for easy buckets time and time again. Davis, doing his best Jason Williams impression, put on a dazzling display before injuring his leg midway through the second half and was forced to the bench. Rome Lawson and Randy Pifer paced the early scoring and led TCC to a seven point lead at the half.
The second half started just like the first half with TCC stretching their lead to as many as twelve with just over six minutes left in the game. Then disaster struck. Whether it can be attributed to lack of stamina or not having practiced together ever, The Reformers imploded and blew their near insurmountable lead to drop a 43-45 decision. TCC’s undoing was at the free throw line as they converted a dismal 1-11.
Patrick Gomer, making his Reformer debut, looked rusty at times but showed that incredible talent in flashes that made management so excited when they signed him during the off season. Coach Ryan LaPierre, offering his thoughts after the game, said “we jumped out early, but couldn’t close the door. But make no mistake, that’s a great team we played out there tonight!” Team Captain Hugh Carson struggled getting a shot up, and was not getting any calls as every time he tried to drive the ball he was getting hit but no whistle.
Sam Ali summed up the teams feelings after the game by saying “we knew coming in we would have to put pressure on their shooters and hit the glass hard. We weren’t able to do that for sustained periods of time and it caught up to us”. Defensive stalwart Daniel Brown played his usual superb defense and hassled their ball handlers and led the team with four steals.
TCC will regroup and look to get back on track next week agaisnt rival Fairview Baptist. Jonathan Chasteen implored all TCC fans to make it out to support the team and cheer them to victory.
Monday, November 20, 2017
2017-18 Schedule Released
by TCCNN Reporter Randy Pifer
Updated at 11:13 AM on 11/20/17
The 2017-18 Fightin' Reformers Schedule was released Monday morning. The schedule makers did not do any favors for TCC as they will have to play in three Midnight madness matches (that start at 9:30). They also will have to play an unprecedented five straight road games to end the season. "They obviously know we are the team to beat and want to make us earn it this year" said Coach Ryan LaPierre. Other highlights of the schedule are two games against crosstown Rival Fairview Baptist and the first games in franchise history to be played at Berea First Baptist's gym.
Fan Appreciation Night will be announced soon. The scheduling department must try and figure out how to deal with the challenges of having all 8:30 games at the end of the season. Committee chairwoman, Amber Mathis, could not be immediately reached.
Saturday, November 11, 2017
2017-18 TCC Fightin' Reformers Basketball Team
by TCCNN Reporter Randy Pifer
updated on 11/11/17 at 4:05 PM
Returning stars Ryan LaPierre and Hugh Carson lead a retooled roster on a quest for an undefeated season. The TCC Fightin' Reformers are about to embark on their third season and look to have their deepest and most talented team yet. The additions of Jordan Cobb, Ben Davis and Patrick Gomer along with the entire 2016-17 team that went 6-3 should make for a tough challenge for any team to prepare. TCC veteran Donny Mathis also looks to make his return after missing the entire 2016-17 season with an undisclosed injury that he suffered on Fan Appreciation Night during the 2015-16 season finale. Head Coach LaPierre has a tough challenge of trying to find playing time for eleven players, but he seems to be up for the challenge. "We are playing in the 30 and over league for a reason. These guys get tired quickly" he said during the preseason coaches meetings. "We will make it work" he said emphatically.
The team will be without Pifer for a few weeks as he pursues a volleyball championship in the Pavilion indoor volleyball league. "Volleyball is my new love. Basketball takes a back seat at this juncture of my life" he quipped. Other reporters were quick to point out that Pifer was, without question, going to lose his starting spot to newcomer Gomer, and this was just his way of deflecting that painful fact. Pifer categorically denied that was the case.
The front court appears to be the strength of the team with Gomer, Carson and Rome Lawson looking to dominate with superior size and skill. "There is not another team in this league that can compete with us down low" said guard Daniel Brown. TCC will look to play a much faster tempo this year. "With this many bodies, it doesn't make sense to not run as hard as we can each trip down the court. If we get tired there is a fresh body on the bench who can come in" said assistant coach Sam Ali.
The backcourt, led by leading scorer LaPierre and defensive dynamo Brown, will have more open shots this year as opposing defenses will have to focus on stopping the Triplet Towers down low. "We will play inside-out and look for open shots on the perimeter" said Mathis, who has never met a shot he didn't like.
The TCCNN will announce the schedule when it is released as well as when the much anticipated Fan Appreciation Night will be held. "Fan Appreciation Night promises to be a real spectacle every year, but this year we have some real fun things planned" said team captain Carson. "I hope everyone will plan on coming out for as many games as possible this year" he exclaimed.
updated on 11/11/17 at 4:05 PM
Returning stars Ryan LaPierre and Hugh Carson lead a retooled roster on a quest for an undefeated season. The TCC Fightin' Reformers are about to embark on their third season and look to have their deepest and most talented team yet. The additions of Jordan Cobb, Ben Davis and Patrick Gomer along with the entire 2016-17 team that went 6-3 should make for a tough challenge for any team to prepare. TCC veteran Donny Mathis also looks to make his return after missing the entire 2016-17 season with an undisclosed injury that he suffered on Fan Appreciation Night during the 2015-16 season finale. Head Coach LaPierre has a tough challenge of trying to find playing time for eleven players, but he seems to be up for the challenge. "We are playing in the 30 and over league for a reason. These guys get tired quickly" he said during the preseason coaches meetings. "We will make it work" he said emphatically.
The team will be without Pifer for a few weeks as he pursues a volleyball championship in the Pavilion indoor volleyball league. "Volleyball is my new love. Basketball takes a back seat at this juncture of my life" he quipped. Other reporters were quick to point out that Pifer was, without question, going to lose his starting spot to newcomer Gomer, and this was just his way of deflecting that painful fact. Pifer categorically denied that was the case.
The front court appears to be the strength of the team with Gomer, Carson and Rome Lawson looking to dominate with superior size and skill. "There is not another team in this league that can compete with us down low" said guard Daniel Brown. TCC will look to play a much faster tempo this year. "With this many bodies, it doesn't make sense to not run as hard as we can each trip down the court. If we get tired there is a fresh body on the bench who can come in" said assistant coach Sam Ali.
The backcourt, led by leading scorer LaPierre and defensive dynamo Brown, will have more open shots this year as opposing defenses will have to focus on stopping the Triplet Towers down low. "We will play inside-out and look for open shots on the perimeter" said Mathis, who has never met a shot he didn't like.
The TCCNN will announce the schedule when it is released as well as when the much anticipated Fan Appreciation Night will be held. "Fan Appreciation Night promises to be a real spectacle every year, but this year we have some real fun things planned" said team captain Carson. "I hope everyone will plan on coming out for as many games as possible this year" he exclaimed.
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