Saturday, January 14 Weiser traveled to Nyssa for the repeat girls basketball game. The frosh/soph team held it together to win 41-20. The JV did not have that success dropping the game. The varsity had a hard time finding the basket in a dismal shooting match. Weiser would lose the game 44-32. Weiser hit only seven of 42, two point shots and five of 15, three point shots. Also missing in action was Marquita Palmer.
Starters for Weiser were Rachael Lee, Sadie Shirts, Nella Redman, Kellyn Fuller and McKenzie Johnson. Nyssa scored a three point shot and then a field goal to take the early lead. Lee sank her shot. Nyssa built that lead to 11-2 before Redman hit her shot. Redman sank another shot. Lee put the ball through the hoop, 13-8 Nyssa. Shirts had an offensive rebound putback. With eight seconds on the clock, Shirts passed to Redman for the THREE! The teams were knotted 13-13 at the end of the first quarter.
Johnson hit a long two, her feet were just over the three point line, to start the second quarter. Johnson took a charge on defense. Nyssa began their run as Weiser struggled to even hit the rim. Johnson nailed a THREE! Redman to Johnson for her second THREE! Nyssa led 22-21. Lee with the "O" rebound putback. Nyssa would sink a shot at the buzzer to take a 28-23 lead in at the half.
Weiser did not score a single point in the third quarter while Nyssa scored seven to lead 35-23 with one quarter to play.
Shirts hit the baseline THREE! Fuller sank a THREE off an offensive rebound. Weiser trailed by just six points. Nyssa called time-out and came up with a new strategy called "keep away". Fuller sank a free throw and Johnson made two free throws. Nyssa would win the game 44-32.
Scoring: Johnson 10, Redman 7, Lee 6, Shirts 5 and Fuller 4.
1995 versus 2012
It was all for fun when the Alumni from 1995 challenged this years boys basketball team to a game.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Girls improve to 4-0 in SRV play
The Lady Wolverines have now played all four teams in the SRV. Payette hosted Weiser on Thursday, January 12. The frosh/soph team had a thrilling win coming on strong in the fourth quarter, 20-12. The varsity did not make a single three point basket in this game but their free throw shooting was outstanding. Weiser would defeat Payette 51-30 to improve their record to 4-0 in SRV play.
Starters for the game were Kellyn Fuller, Nella Redman, Marquita Palmer, McKenzie Johnson and Sadie Shirts. It was several trips up and down the court before a basket was made and that was three point shot by Payette. Fuller was fouled and made a free throw. Weiser had 11 missed shots halfway through the first quarter. Redman drained two free throws and then sank another one. Rachael Lee putback an offensive rebound. Fuller on the baseline passed into the key to Alex Mink for the open shot. Johnson drove as the clock was winding down and rolled the ball up the backboard and in. Weiser 10, Payette 7.
Shirts hit the first basket for Weiser in the second quarter. Fuller sank two free throws. Redman found Johnson cutting through the key for two. Fuller to Palmer for the turn around jumper. Weiser would lead 18-11 at half time.
Shirts had a block in the top of the third quarter. Redman sank two more free throws. Shirts stole the ball and used a great move in the key to find the hoop. Palmer had the rejection on defense. Palmer made a basket, drew the foul and finished off the three point play with the free throw, 25-16. Redman putback an "O" rebound and made the last shot of the quarter. Weiser held the slim lead 29-24.
The fourth quarter belonged to Weiser. Shirts was fouled making her first free throw. Redman for two. Redman sank two more free throws (she was 7 of 8 from the charity stripe tonight). Johnson was six for six from the free throw line in this quarter. What a great sound the net makes when it snaps on a shot that hits nothing but the net. Palmer made a free throw.
Payette went to a full court defense. Redman had the ball on the Payette end of the court. No one was open so Nella dribbled down the court, through the Weiser key and stopped for the pull-up jumper. Beautiful! Weiser called time-out with 1:44 to go leading 43-25. The next three buckets were lay-ups as Weiser broke the press, Mink to Palmer, Lee with the left side shot and Mink for two. Palmer would sink the last two free throws. Weiser 51, Payette 30.
Scoring: Redman 15, Palmer and Johnson 10, Shirts 5, Lee and Mink 4 and Fuller 3.
Starters for the game were Kellyn Fuller, Nella Redman, Marquita Palmer, McKenzie Johnson and Sadie Shirts. It was several trips up and down the court before a basket was made and that was three point shot by Payette. Fuller was fouled and made a free throw. Weiser had 11 missed shots halfway through the first quarter. Redman drained two free throws and then sank another one. Rachael Lee putback an offensive rebound. Fuller on the baseline passed into the key to Alex Mink for the open shot. Johnson drove as the clock was winding down and rolled the ball up the backboard and in. Weiser 10, Payette 7.
Shirts hit the first basket for Weiser in the second quarter. Fuller sank two free throws. Redman found Johnson cutting through the key for two. Fuller to Palmer for the turn around jumper. Weiser would lead 18-11 at half time.
Shirts had a block in the top of the third quarter. Redman sank two more free throws. Shirts stole the ball and used a great move in the key to find the hoop. Palmer had the rejection on defense. Palmer made a basket, drew the foul and finished off the three point play with the free throw, 25-16. Redman putback an "O" rebound and made the last shot of the quarter. Weiser held the slim lead 29-24.
The fourth quarter belonged to Weiser. Shirts was fouled making her first free throw. Redman for two. Redman sank two more free throws (she was 7 of 8 from the charity stripe tonight). Johnson was six for six from the free throw line in this quarter. What a great sound the net makes when it snaps on a shot that hits nothing but the net. Palmer made a free throw.
Payette went to a full court defense. Redman had the ball on the Payette end of the court. No one was open so Nella dribbled down the court, through the Weiser key and stopped for the pull-up jumper. Beautiful! Weiser called time-out with 1:44 to go leading 43-25. The next three buckets were lay-ups as Weiser broke the press, Mink to Palmer, Lee with the left side shot and Mink for two. Palmer would sink the last two free throws. Weiser 51, Payette 30.
Scoring: Redman 15, Palmer and Johnson 10, Shirts 5, Lee and Mink 4 and Fuller 3.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Ladies continue to win with THREE's
Weiser played back to back games against Ontario in girls basketball in less than a week. Weiser won game one and two with the second being played in Ontario, Tuesday, January 10. Weiser would win 57-45.
Starters for the game were Rachael Lee, McKenzie Johnson, Nella Redman, Marquita Palmer and Sadie Shirts. Weiser's first points came off the give and go when Redman passed to Shirts for the shot. Redman nailed a THREE off a long offensive rebound (keep track of this statistic). Johnson sank a THREE! Redman sank her second THREE! Ontario wanted a timeout with Weiser up 11-5. Redman sank her third THREE and then her fourth THREE! Palmer stole a defensive rebound and shot the ball true. Johnson to Palmer for the bucket. Weiser led 21-13 at the end of the first quarter.
Ontario scored the first two baskets of the second quarter. Shirts was fouled making both free throws. Palmer put in two baskets in a row. Johnson drained a THREE! Palmer made her third shot of the quarter. At halftime, Weiser led by six points, 32-26.
The pace was much faster in the third quarter. Johnson sank a shot. Johnson to Palmer off Palmer's screen inside the key for two. Shirts to Palmer for two. Redman sank a THREE, her fifth on the night. Shirts for two. Johnson struggled for the offensive rebound, wrangled it away from her defender and underhanded the shot in, 45-34. Johnson made a free throw. Lee intercepted an inbound pass with an incredible leap. Kellyn Fuller to Palmer for the bucket. Alex Mink with a rejection on defense. At the end of the third, Weiser 48, Ontario 37.
Palmer putback an offensive rebound to begin the fourth quarter. Lee hit her shot. Fuller to Palmer for two more. Shirts was perfect from the free throw line. Redman made a free throw. Weiser played keep-away the last two minutes to seal the win 57-45.
Scoring: Palmer 20, Redman 16, Johnson 11, Shirts 8 and Lee 2.
Starters for the game were Rachael Lee, McKenzie Johnson, Nella Redman, Marquita Palmer and Sadie Shirts. Weiser's first points came off the give and go when Redman passed to Shirts for the shot. Redman nailed a THREE off a long offensive rebound (keep track of this statistic). Johnson sank a THREE! Redman sank her second THREE! Ontario wanted a timeout with Weiser up 11-5. Redman sank her third THREE and then her fourth THREE! Palmer stole a defensive rebound and shot the ball true. Johnson to Palmer for the bucket. Weiser led 21-13 at the end of the first quarter.
Ontario scored the first two baskets of the second quarter. Shirts was fouled making both free throws. Palmer put in two baskets in a row. Johnson drained a THREE! Palmer made her third shot of the quarter. At halftime, Weiser led by six points, 32-26.
The pace was much faster in the third quarter. Johnson sank a shot. Johnson to Palmer off Palmer's screen inside the key for two. Shirts to Palmer for two. Redman sank a THREE, her fifth on the night. Shirts for two. Johnson struggled for the offensive rebound, wrangled it away from her defender and underhanded the shot in, 45-34. Johnson made a free throw. Lee intercepted an inbound pass with an incredible leap. Kellyn Fuller to Palmer for the bucket. Alex Mink with a rejection on defense. At the end of the third, Weiser 48, Ontario 37.
Palmer putback an offensive rebound to begin the fourth quarter. Lee hit her shot. Fuller to Palmer for two more. Shirts was perfect from the free throw line. Redman made a free throw. Weiser played keep-away the last two minutes to seal the win 57-45.
Scoring: Palmer 20, Redman 16, Johnson 11, Shirts 8 and Lee 2.
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Lady Wolverines cage Lady Tigers 54-32
After watching the game against Fruitland, this game was not nearly as exciting but once a Weiser fan, always a Weiser fan. We love our girls and no matter what, a win is a win.
Weiser hosted Ontario on Saturday, January 7th to a diminished crowd as compared to the night before when the ladies faced off against Fruitland. Never the less, Weiser dominated the game winning 54-32.
Starters were Sadie Shirts, McKenzie Johnson, Kellyn Fuller, Nella Redman and Marquita Palmer. Redman would hit the early bucket off the pass from Johnson. Johnson hit a THREE to put Weiser in the lead, a lead that was never relinquished. Palmer had one of several rejections on defense. Shirts drained two free throws. Rachael Lee stuffed the pass, Fuller picked up the loose ball, tip-toed the sideline to stay inbounds and finished with the shot. Sweet! Palmer hit her shot. Lee inbound to Palmer for two. At the end of the first quarter Weiser led 13-10.
Palmer putback an offensive rebound in the top of the second quarter. Lee had the block. Redman hit the bucket off the give and go from Palmer. Shirts nailed her shot off the fast break, 19-12. Palmer with the "O" rebound putback. Shirts to Lee for the jumper. Redman made a free throw. Johnson to Redman for two more, 26-12. Johnson sent the pass over the top to Palmer for the finish. Palmer with the rejection. Ontario hit a three and that was answered when Johnson hit her second THREE 10 seconds later.
This next play epitomizes the word "hustle". Weiser had a turnover on the Ontario side of the court. Ontario dribbled down towards their basket but Johnson tracked the player, tipped the ball away and corralled it before it went out of bounds. Johnson then dribbled up the sideline past the teams, saw an opening and drove straight for the backboard making the shot and drawing the foul. What a way to end the first half. Weiser 33, Ontario 16.
Palmer had the turn-around jumper in the top of the third quarter. Redman drained a THREE with a defender's hand in her face, 38-17. Johnson made the underhanded lay-up. Ontario hit a three. Johnson answered seconds later with her third THREE! Redman and Palmer each had a rejection. Palmer took the ball away on an attempted Ontario shot. Alex Mink putback an "O" rebound. Palmer for two more. Mink was in the key calling for the ball. Johnson gave it to her for the hoop. Weiser led 49-20 with a quarter to play.
Weiser only scored five points in the last quarter. Shirts made a free throw. Ontario scored and scored and scored. With under two minutes to play, Redman hit a shot. Mink to Lee just before the buzzer for the bucket. Weiser had the win 54-32.
Scoring: Palmer 14, Johnson 13, Redman 12, Shirts 5, Lee and Mink 4 each and Fuller 2.
Weiser hosted Ontario on Saturday, January 7th to a diminished crowd as compared to the night before when the ladies faced off against Fruitland. Never the less, Weiser dominated the game winning 54-32.
Starters were Sadie Shirts, McKenzie Johnson, Kellyn Fuller, Nella Redman and Marquita Palmer. Redman would hit the early bucket off the pass from Johnson. Johnson hit a THREE to put Weiser in the lead, a lead that was never relinquished. Palmer had one of several rejections on defense. Shirts drained two free throws. Rachael Lee stuffed the pass, Fuller picked up the loose ball, tip-toed the sideline to stay inbounds and finished with the shot. Sweet! Palmer hit her shot. Lee inbound to Palmer for two. At the end of the first quarter Weiser led 13-10.
Palmer putback an offensive rebound in the top of the second quarter. Lee had the block. Redman hit the bucket off the give and go from Palmer. Shirts nailed her shot off the fast break, 19-12. Palmer with the "O" rebound putback. Shirts to Lee for the jumper. Redman made a free throw. Johnson to Redman for two more, 26-12. Johnson sent the pass over the top to Palmer for the finish. Palmer with the rejection. Ontario hit a three and that was answered when Johnson hit her second THREE 10 seconds later.
This next play epitomizes the word "hustle". Weiser had a turnover on the Ontario side of the court. Ontario dribbled down towards their basket but Johnson tracked the player, tipped the ball away and corralled it before it went out of bounds. Johnson then dribbled up the sideline past the teams, saw an opening and drove straight for the backboard making the shot and drawing the foul. What a way to end the first half. Weiser 33, Ontario 16.
Palmer had the turn-around jumper in the top of the third quarter. Redman drained a THREE with a defender's hand in her face, 38-17. Johnson made the underhanded lay-up. Ontario hit a three. Johnson answered seconds later with her third THREE! Redman and Palmer each had a rejection. Palmer took the ball away on an attempted Ontario shot. Alex Mink putback an "O" rebound. Palmer for two more. Mink was in the key calling for the ball. Johnson gave it to her for the hoop. Weiser led 49-20 with a quarter to play.
Weiser only scored five points in the last quarter. Shirts made a free throw. Ontario scored and scored and scored. With under two minutes to play, Redman hit a shot. Mink to Lee just before the buzzer for the bucket. Weiser had the win 54-32.
Scoring: Palmer 14, Johnson 13, Redman 12, Shirts 5, Lee and Mink 4 each and Fuller 2.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Ladies polish off Fruitland 56-37
It was raining THREE's!
The best games seem to be between Weiser and Fruitland in nearly every sport. It is the one rivalry that brings all manner of fans to the game, even those who do not attend on a regular basis. The Lady Wolverines hosted the Lady Grizzlies on Friday, January 6th with almost a packed house. What a game they were treated to. The two younger squad's games would go to Fruitland but not the varsity - no siree!
Let's hit you with some statistics just to set the mood. Weiser hit 5 of 8 three point shots in the first half and ended the night 8 for 15, better than 50%. The normal field goal percentage was not nearly as good but that's okay too. Senior Nella Redman had her best game on the season, and perhaps in her entire life. Redman would earn high point honors for both squads with a total of 22 points. Sadie Stutzman of Fruitland had 19. Redman would make 6 of 10 field goals and 3 or 4 three point shots. How's that for percentages? Now you're ready for the game to begin.
Starters were Redman, McKenzie Johnson, Marquita Palmer, Kellyn Fuller and Sadie Shirts. Palmer controlled the tip. Weiser wasted no time scoring on their first trip when Johnson found Redman for the bucket. Palmer had a rejection on defense. Palmer putback an offensive rebound. Shirts inbound to Johnson to Redman outside for the THREE! Palmer to Fuller for a THREE! Palmer had her second rejection on defense. Palmer would putback an "O" rebound with under a minute to go in the first quarter. Weiser would lead 12-4 at the end of it.
Second quarter action was just as exciting as the first. Fuller to Palmer for the bank shot. Johnson nailed a THREE! Shirts hit the jumper as Weiser built their lead to 19-4. Lee had a terrific move into the key for the elevated two. Johnson to Fuller for her second THREE, 24-9. Johnson took a charge on defense and the student body went WILD! Redman hit a two point shot and the next trip hit nothing but the net on the THREE! Johnson sank the shot off Palmer's screen. Weiser took a 31-16 lead in at halftime.
Redman hit back to back buckets to start the third quarter. Johnson sank another THREE! Redman made a free throw. Redman for two more. Palmer for two off the fast break, 43-23. Lee drained a free throw. Redman sank a shot. Johnson hitting her third THREE would close out the third quarter. Weiser 49, Fruitland 28.
Weiser only scored seven points in the fourth quarter as the legs just weren't there to finish the shots. Up to this point, the shooting percentage was very high. Alex Mink was fouled and sank both free throws. Redman had another THREE! Shirts sank two free throws. What a spectacular night of shooting as Weiser savored the win 56-37.
Scoring: Redman 22, Johnson 11, Palmer 8, Fuller 6, Shirts 4, Lee 3 and Mink 2.
The best games seem to be between Weiser and Fruitland in nearly every sport. It is the one rivalry that brings all manner of fans to the game, even those who do not attend on a regular basis. The Lady Wolverines hosted the Lady Grizzlies on Friday, January 6th with almost a packed house. What a game they were treated to. The two younger squad's games would go to Fruitland but not the varsity - no siree!
Let's hit you with some statistics just to set the mood. Weiser hit 5 of 8 three point shots in the first half and ended the night 8 for 15, better than 50%. The normal field goal percentage was not nearly as good but that's okay too. Senior Nella Redman had her best game on the season, and perhaps in her entire life. Redman would earn high point honors for both squads with a total of 22 points. Sadie Stutzman of Fruitland had 19. Redman would make 6 of 10 field goals and 3 or 4 three point shots. How's that for percentages? Now you're ready for the game to begin.
Starters were Redman, McKenzie Johnson, Marquita Palmer, Kellyn Fuller and Sadie Shirts. Palmer controlled the tip. Weiser wasted no time scoring on their first trip when Johnson found Redman for the bucket. Palmer had a rejection on defense. Palmer putback an offensive rebound. Shirts inbound to Johnson to Redman outside for the THREE! Palmer to Fuller for a THREE! Palmer had her second rejection on defense. Palmer would putback an "O" rebound with under a minute to go in the first quarter. Weiser would lead 12-4 at the end of it.
Second quarter action was just as exciting as the first. Fuller to Palmer for the bank shot. Johnson nailed a THREE! Shirts hit the jumper as Weiser built their lead to 19-4. Lee had a terrific move into the key for the elevated two. Johnson to Fuller for her second THREE, 24-9. Johnson took a charge on defense and the student body went WILD! Redman hit a two point shot and the next trip hit nothing but the net on the THREE! Johnson sank the shot off Palmer's screen. Weiser took a 31-16 lead in at halftime.
Redman hit back to back buckets to start the third quarter. Johnson sank another THREE! Redman made a free throw. Redman for two more. Palmer for two off the fast break, 43-23. Lee drained a free throw. Redman sank a shot. Johnson hitting her third THREE would close out the third quarter. Weiser 49, Fruitland 28.
Weiser only scored seven points in the fourth quarter as the legs just weren't there to finish the shots. Up to this point, the shooting percentage was very high. Alex Mink was fouled and sank both free throws. Redman had another THREE! Shirts sank two free throws. What a spectacular night of shooting as Weiser savored the win 56-37.
Scoring: Redman 22, Johnson 11, Palmer 8, Fuller 6, Shirts 4, Lee 3 and Mink 2.
Pictures
Hi There,
If you are enjoying the photos I am posting then thanks is given to Keith Bryant of Weiser Classic Candies. He has graciously sent those to me to post on this blog. You are a lifesavor Keith.
Joyce
If you are enjoying the photos I am posting then thanks is given to Keith Bryant of Weiser Classic Candies. He has graciously sent those to me to post on this blog. You are a lifesavor Keith.
Joyce
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Ladies boast SRV win over Parma 55-39
Do not let the score convince you that the game between Parma and Weiser played on Tuesday, January 3rd at their place was a blow out. Parma led at half time but Weiser's shooting percentage in the second half was nearly stellar. Consider this: Weiser was 2 made of 14 attempted shots in the first quarter. The only statistic to brag about was the free throw shooting as Weiser hit 23 of 29 chances. The Lady Wolverine varsity team had the only win on the night 55-39.
Starters for Weiser were Sadie Shirts, Marquita Palmer, McKenzie Johnson, Nella Redman and Kellyn Fuller. Weiser also had six rejected balls on defense with Palmer making the first one right out of the gate. Redman was fouled making both shots. Johnson hit a THREE. Palmer sank a shot. Parma led after the first quarter 10-7.
Second quarter action wasn't much better. Shirts to Redman for two. Johnson was fouled making both shots count. Johnson was fouled and was perfect from the line, 13-13. Redman sank two free throws, 16-15 Parma. Redman with a block on defense. Redman sank two more free throws then slammed the ball into the wall on the rejection. Parma made the last shot before the buzzer to take a one point lead 18-17 at halftime.
Redman hit the early bucket in the top of the third quarter to put Weiser ahead. Shirts drained a shot, 21-20 Weiser. Johnson picked off a pass and dribbled down the court looking for a teammate to pass to. No such luck so she hit the shot herself. Redman with a block on defense. Palmer sank two shots in a row. Shirts made a free throw. Palmer made four free throws in a row. Palmer with a rejection. Redman putback an offensive rebound. Palmer sank two more free throws as Weiser led 35-24 with a quarter to play.
Weiser's first basket of the fourth quarter came via the THREE from Fuller. Alex Mink made a bucket as Weiser continued to pour in shots. Palmer with back to back "O" rebound putbacks, 44-33 Weiser. Palmer with the rejection. Johnson continued to drain shots from the free throw line, a perfect 8 for 8 on this night. Redman launched a full court pass that Fuller just caught up with and laid in, 48-35 Weiser. Shirts made three free throws. Fuller inbound to Johnson for two. Johnson would finish out the night at the free throw line sinking both shots. Weiser had the win 55-39.
Scoring by quarters. Weiser scored respectively, 7, 10, 18 and 20. Parma scored 10, 8, 6 and 15. Palmer and Johnson shared high point honors with 15 each, Redman 12, Shirts 6, Fuller 5 and Mink 2.
Starters for Weiser were Sadie Shirts, Marquita Palmer, McKenzie Johnson, Nella Redman and Kellyn Fuller. Weiser also had six rejected balls on defense with Palmer making the first one right out of the gate. Redman was fouled making both shots. Johnson hit a THREE. Palmer sank a shot. Parma led after the first quarter 10-7.
Second quarter action wasn't much better. Shirts to Redman for two. Johnson was fouled making both shots count. Johnson was fouled and was perfect from the line, 13-13. Redman sank two free throws, 16-15 Parma. Redman with a block on defense. Redman sank two more free throws then slammed the ball into the wall on the rejection. Parma made the last shot before the buzzer to take a one point lead 18-17 at halftime.
Redman hit the early bucket in the top of the third quarter to put Weiser ahead. Shirts drained a shot, 21-20 Weiser. Johnson picked off a pass and dribbled down the court looking for a teammate to pass to. No such luck so she hit the shot herself. Redman with a block on defense. Palmer sank two shots in a row. Shirts made a free throw. Palmer made four free throws in a row. Palmer with a rejection. Redman putback an offensive rebound. Palmer sank two more free throws as Weiser led 35-24 with a quarter to play.
Weiser's first basket of the fourth quarter came via the THREE from Fuller. Alex Mink made a bucket as Weiser continued to pour in shots. Palmer with back to back "O" rebound putbacks, 44-33 Weiser. Palmer with the rejection. Johnson continued to drain shots from the free throw line, a perfect 8 for 8 on this night. Redman launched a full court pass that Fuller just caught up with and laid in, 48-35 Weiser. Shirts made three free throws. Fuller inbound to Johnson for two. Johnson would finish out the night at the free throw line sinking both shots. Weiser had the win 55-39.
Scoring by quarters. Weiser scored respectively, 7, 10, 18 and 20. Parma scored 10, 8, 6 and 15. Palmer and Johnson shared high point honors with 15 each, Redman 12, Shirts 6, Fuller 5 and Mink 2.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)