Randolph coach Kevin Hind, right, is pictured with his son, Drew, after Drew scored his 1,000th career point during the Cardinals’ 47-42 non-league win over Hamburg on Friday night in Randolph. Photo courtesy of Mike Frame
BUFFALO — The Jamestown boys basketball team played what coach Billy Miley called “probably our best defensive game” of the young season in the Tom Keenan Memorial Tournament Saturday afternoon at Bernard J. Kennedy Fieldhouse.
There was one problem.
The Red Raiders had trouble putting the ball in the basket.
Jamestown led 16-12 after the first quarter, but managed only 14 points the rest of the game, including any in the final eight minutes, and suffered a 45-30 loss to host Canisius.
The setback drops the Red Raiders to 3-1. They will be back in action next Saturday for a 2:30pm tip-off at Park.
“At halftime I told (the team), ‘We’re down four goals to Canisius. I’ll take that all day. We’re on the road against one of the best teams in Western New York, and we know we can play better.’
Unfortunately for Miley, the offensive struggles continued as Jamestown only managed to score 10 points after the break – all in the third quarter.
“They took advantage of every little mistake we made, and they were able to do that for most of the game,” he said. “Overall, I was definitely happy with the defensive effort.”
Bishop Potts led the Red Raiders with 11 points and seven rebounds, while Jaydean Johnson had 10 points and seven boards, but Jamestown shot just 11 of its 39 points from the field.
Canisius (2-0), which shot 18-of-55 from the floor, was led by Nick Purdy with 14 points and Alex Hayes with 10.
Jamestown (30)
Farmer 1 0 2, Gonzalez 1 4 7, Promagen 0 0 0, Potts 5 1 11, Johnson 4 1 10. Total 11 6 30.
Canisius (45)
Benzer 3 0 7, Clarke 2 1 5, Purdy 6 2 14, Esposito 1 0 2, McDonald 3 0 7, Hayes 3 2 10. Total 18 5 45.
3-point goals: Gonzalez, Johnson, Penzer, McDonald, Hayes 2.
Jamestown 16 4 10 0 – 30
Canisius 12 12 14 7 – 45
Four Red Dragons reach double figures
SOUTH DAYTON — Four Maple Grove players scored in double figures as the Red Dragons beat Pine Valley 59-35 on Saturday.
Jack Mansfield led Maple Grove with 14 points, followed by Gavin Rodgers (13), Nathan Crisanti (10) and Caleb Barton (10).
The Red Dragons led 33-22 at halftime.
Myles Faulk led the Panthers with 17 points.
Maple Grove (59)
Crisanti 5 0 10, Foley 1 0 2, Lombardo 1 0 2, Rodgers 5 0 13, Mansfield 6 1 14, Laney 3 0 6, Bliss 1 1 3, Verboski 2 0 5, Barton 4 0 10, Colburn 0 0 0. Total 28 2 59.
Pine Valley (35)
Slade 1 0 2, Seabolt 2 1 7, Gosheldon 3 3 9, Faulk 6 5 17. Total 12 9 35.
3-point goals: Rodgers 3, Mansfield, Verboski, Barton 2, Seabolt 2.
Maple Grove 15 18 16 10 – 59
Pine Valley 10 12 9 4 – 35
Friday
India up to 1000,
Randolph wins
RANDOLPH — Drew Hind scored 17 points and passed the 1,000-point mark for his career to lead defending Class C state champion Randolph to a 47-42 nonleague win over Hamburg.
The junior guard is one of eight Cardinals to reach the milestone in the history of the boys program, including big brother, Tyler.
“He’s worked hard to get where he is now,” said Randolph coach Kevin Hind, Drew’s father. “I couldn’t be more proud of the baby.
“The celebration (of reaching that milestone) was at the end of the third quarter. It was a one-point game. They literally took our picture and I said, ‘We have a game to play.’ At that point it was more important to win the game.”
Rowan Kelly scored 11 points, Griffin Nelson scored 7, and Kevin McIlwain and Cooper Freeman each scored 5 for Randolph, which outscored the Bulldogs 23-18 in the second half after tying the game at 24 at intermission.
James Stephen led Hamburg with 13 points, and Ash Hunter and Bryce Terry each added 6 points.
Hamburg (42)
Hunter 2 0 6, Stephen 4 2 13, Terry 3 0 6, Boyle 0 0 0, Witton 1 0 2, Kinkela 1 0 3, Meader 2 0 4, Capozzi 1 0 2, Jasculka 1 0 3, Khun 1 0 3, Jasper 0 0 0, Gaara 0 0 0. Totals 16 2 42.
Randolph (47)
Morrison 1 0 2, Kelly 4 0 11, Hind 7 1 17, Nelson 2 2 7, McIlwaine 2 0 5, Freeman 2 0 5, Brooks 0 0 0, Huntington 0 0 0. Totals 18 3 47.
Triple goals: Hunter 2, Stephen 3, Kinkella, Jasculka, Khune, Kelly 3, Hind 2, Nelson, McIlwaine, Freeman.
Hamburg 15 9 12 6 – 42
Randolph 11 13 13 10 – 47
In a competitive basketball matchup, Jamestown suffered a tough loss against Canisius, but it was not all bad news for the team. Star player Hind reached an impressive milestone by scoring his thousandth point, marking a significant achievement in his career. The game was filled with excitement and unforgettable moments, showcasing the talent and determination of the players. Despite the defeat, the team received an outpouring of support from their fans and the community, proving that they are a force to be reckoned with.