Thursday, January 23, 2014

From the Coach - Whiteout Game Vs. Trumansburg



From the Coach:
1/21 VBBB: Dryden improved to 7-5 overall and 5-4 in IAC with a 55-36 victory over visiting Trumansburg.  Dryden was led by sophomore Ali Abel-Ferretti who finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds.  Dryden also got 13 points and 5 assists from freshman Trevor Gardner, while sophomore Stu Stahlman added 9 points and 4 rebounds.  Trumansburg was led by freshman Austin Grunder who scored 11 points, all in the first half.   

Dryden would take a 14-9 lead after the first quarter.  Gardner with 5 in the opening quarter and Abel-Ferretti with 4.  Trumansburg got 4 points in the opening quarter from Mitchell Swartwood.  "We were very sluggish from the tip during the first quarter.  We had plenty of paint touches and opportunities to finish close to the rim, but we didn't."  Dryden would shoot 11-29 from 2-point range in the first half.  Dryden would take a 31-24 lead into the locker room at halftime.  Stahlman with 6 points in the second quarter and Abel-Ferretti with 5 points.  "Stu gave us great energy off the bench tonight.  His athleticism provides a different element for this team.  He was able to finish offensive put-backs and baseline catches."   

Dryden would lead 41-33 heading into the fourth quarter.  "We would establish a double-digit lead, but couldn't extend the lead until later in the game."  Dryden would outscore Trumansburg 14-3 in the final quarter.  Trevor Gardner with 4 points in the quarter.  "I thought we got better defensively as the game progressed.  We forced 18 turnovers, led by Ross Cole's 7 steals.  "Ross is a very smart, instinctual player who excels in a multitude of areas for us."  Dryden travels to Newark Valley Friday, 5:30 JV tip.  Dryden JV's lost to Trumansburg 53-35.  Sophomore Kevin Ellis led Dryden with 22 points. 

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