9th Grade tournament @ Fed-Hock

Gib25 · Post by **Gib25** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:58 pm

Athens defeated Vinton County 57-53 in the first round of the tourney. Athens led 21-12, 32-25, 43-36, and 57-53. Dean
Maffin had 28 points for Athens to lead all scorers. Joey Germano had 11, Ian Dixon 7, Andrew Zoulek 6, Trey Harris 5 to round out Athens scoring.
Ritchie Fairchild had 15 points for Vinton County, followed by Jason Wiseman's 13, Shaun Amerine 12, Bobby Walton 7, Lance Rose 4, and Bo Marlowe 2. Athens will play Belpre on Tuesday at 5:30 pm. Belpre came from behind in the final 20 seconds to win by one.

Coach Skinner · Post by **Coach Skinner** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:21 pm

Good Job Bulldogs!!!!

freethrow · Post by **freethrow** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:08 pm

there is another thread on this with some argument on freshman playing in two tournament. According to someone in that thread Belpre played a dressed a freshman in the varsity's tournament and also let him play in the TVC tournament against Alexander on Saturday. Maybe Coach and Bulldog64 can clarify the ruling. I'm understanding that you only get one tournament no matter if it's sanctioned by OHSAA. Any help?

Gib25 · Post by **Gib25** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:09 pm

I did not stay for the Belpre-Alexander game, but I did not see Waddaker on the floor. He played in the tournament on Friday night and he probably is not playing with the freshmen team. He played two quarters when we played them earlier in the season. He is a very nice player for a freshman. Watkins did play on Saturday, but I have no idea if he played in the tournament game with the varsity. I also don't have any idea whether they can play in an unsanctioned tournament after the sectional, but knowing the ruling concerning baseball, I would say you can't. Athens will play whoever shows up. Belpre has a very nice team, but Athens has battled good teams all season. The kids love to play!!

Flounder · Post by **Flounder** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:22 am

Because of numbers OHSAA was contacted and as long as Belpre was out of the Varsity tourny it was OK. It's not like they are just now playing Freshman ball they played on and off all year so Belpre could have a 9th grade team for the first time in several years. Plus they never hit the 90 quarter limit.

freethrow · Post by **freethrow** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:13 am

I'll be suprised if Alexander doesn't check with the state to see if it was ok

Flounder · Post by **Flounder** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:32 pm

freethrow wrote:I'll be suprised if Alexander doesn't check with the state to see if it was ok

Did you not read above remarks?

Gib25 · Post by **Gib25** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:38 pm

Belpre defeated Athens59-41 in the semi-final game. Tyler Watkins had 22 points and Rushawn Miller had 19 to lead Belpre. Watkins added 10 rebounds and Miller had 8. Joey Germano had 12 points for Athens, Johnny Young had 9 and Dean Maffin had 8 points, Ian Frampton and Ian Dixon 4, & Trey Harris and Jake Canter 2. Germano had 8 rebounds and Maffin had 6. Athens will play in the consolation on Thursday. Game time will be 5:30 or 6:00.