The annual Chester Basketball "banquet" will be held on April 1, 2008 in the evening. Awards will be presented that night, including the trophies for the regular season championship and for the post-season tournament championship. It is requested that all players attend as it is likely that the Bulls will collect the regular season championship trophy and it makes for good relations with the teams from Chester.
Dinner - pizza - will be served.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Standings: Look Who's Number One!
W L PCT GB
BULLS 8 1 .888 -
Magic 7 2 .777 1
Nets 6 3 .666 2
Celtics 4 5 .444 4
Cavaliers 2 4 .333 4.5
Nuggets 1 6 .143 6
Lakers 1 8 .111 7
BULLS 8 1 .888 -
Magic 7 2 .777 1
Nets 6 3 .666 2
Celtics 4 5 .444 4
Cavaliers 2 4 .333 4.5
Nuggets 1 6 .143 6
Lakers 1 8 .111 7
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Bulls Hang on to Defeat Nets, 36-30
The Bulls traveled to Chester looking to defeat one of their top rivals for the regular season championship. The first time the two teams met, they went to overtime, with the Bulls winning by one point.
The Bulls dominated the first half, building a 20-8 halftime lead behind the lights out shooting of Walter Rivas, who scored six point in a second quarter explosion. They built a 15 point lead after three quarters with a balanced attack in the fourth.
Then the Nets came roaring back with timely shooting and a stifling defense. They climbed withing four points. Their full-court press had the Bulls pinned back in the backcourt, unable to break the press. It looked as if the lead would completely evaporate until Sawyer Kilgore stole the ball and went the length of the court for a layup to build the lead back to six points, which is where it remained.
Sawyer Kilgore finished the game with eight points. Beyond the scoring, his leadership was crucial down the stretch. He remained calm and did what needed to be done to win the game.
Walter Rivas had his best game as a Bull, adding six points to his always strong defense and rebounding. Devon Levine chipped in with a key bucket and again rebounded like a person twice his size.
The Bulls, now 8-1 and sporting a six game winning streak will face the Cavaliers in the season finale.
The Bulls dominated the first half, building a 20-8 halftime lead behind the lights out shooting of Walter Rivas, who scored six point in a second quarter explosion. They built a 15 point lead after three quarters with a balanced attack in the fourth.
Then the Nets came roaring back with timely shooting and a stifling defense. They climbed withing four points. Their full-court press had the Bulls pinned back in the backcourt, unable to break the press. It looked as if the lead would completely evaporate until Sawyer Kilgore stole the ball and went the length of the court for a layup to build the lead back to six points, which is where it remained.
Sawyer Kilgore finished the game with eight points. Beyond the scoring, his leadership was crucial down the stretch. He remained calm and did what needed to be done to win the game.
Walter Rivas had his best game as a Bull, adding six points to his always strong defense and rebounding. Devon Levine chipped in with a key bucket and again rebounded like a person twice his size.
The Bulls, now 8-1 and sporting a six game winning streak will face the Cavaliers in the season finale.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Big Week for the Bulls (Week of 2-25-08)
The Bulls can achieve their goal of a regular season championship this coming week. The showdown with the Magic on Wednesday will probably determine first place. The schedule for the big week will be:
Monday 2-25 - practice from 4:30 to 5:30
Tuesday 2-26 - practice from 6:00 to 7:30
Wednesday 2-27 - away game against the Magic - please arrive by 5:45.
Monday 2-25 - practice from 4:30 to 5:30
Tuesday 2-26 - practice from 6:00 to 7:30
Wednesday 2-27 - away game against the Magic - please arrive by 5:45.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
All Alone in First Place!
The league has updated the standings for our division, and the Bulls are all alone in first place. We are now the only team in our division with one loss. The Nets and the each have lost two games. The standings are as follows:
W L PCT GB
Bulls 7 1 .875 -
Magic 6 2 .750 1
Nets 6 2 .750 1
Cavaliers 2 2 .500 2 1/2
Celtics 2 5 .286 4 1/2
Nuggets 1 5 .167 5
Lakers 1 7 .125 6
Closing in on the end of the regular season, the Bulls' goal of winning a regular season championship trophy is within reach. We control our own destiny. If we win each of our remaining games, the trophy is ours.
W L PCT GB
Bulls 7 1 .875 -
Magic 6 2 .750 1
Nets 6 2 .750 1
Cavaliers 2 2 .500 2 1/2
Celtics 2 5 .286 4 1/2
Nuggets 1 5 .167 5
Lakers 1 7 .125 6
Closing in on the end of the regular season, the Bulls' goal of winning a regular season championship trophy is within reach. We control our own destiny. If we win each of our remaining games, the trophy is ours.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Bulls hold off feisty Nuggets, 23-11
The first place Bulls had trouble scoring against the swarming Nuggets defense today at the Peapack-Gladstone gymnasium. The Nuggets held the Bulls to 23 points, nearly 20 points under their season average.
Fortunately, the Bulls' defense was strong as well, allowing 11 points. They tied a world and national record by not allowing any points in the third quater. During the third quarter, the Bulls ran the Bermuda Triangle defense, and swallowed the ball each time down the court.
The Bulls struggled without Sawyer Kilgore. At times they just couldn't buy a basket. Will Howes scored 9 points to break the century mark for scoring this year. Will "Magic" Kenny pitched in with 8 points. "Pistol" Blaine Schimoler put the icing on the cake by hitting a ten-footer late in the fourth quarter.
The Bulls will be idle for the Presidents Week holiday, and will return to action on February 27 in a game that will determine first place. Have a good holiday.
Fortunately, the Bulls' defense was strong as well, allowing 11 points. They tied a world and national record by not allowing any points in the third quater. During the third quarter, the Bulls ran the Bermuda Triangle defense, and swallowed the ball each time down the court.
The Bulls struggled without Sawyer Kilgore. At times they just couldn't buy a basket. Will Howes scored 9 points to break the century mark for scoring this year. Will "Magic" Kenny pitched in with 8 points. "Pistol" Blaine Schimoler put the icing on the cake by hitting a ten-footer late in the fourth quarter.
The Bulls will be idle for the Presidents Week holiday, and will return to action on February 27 in a game that will determine first place. Have a good holiday.
First Place Bulls to Play Shorthanded Today
The first place Peapack-Gladstone Bulls will play at home this morning at 11:45 am. They will be without the services of one of their starters, Sawyer Kilgore. Sawyer adds a level of maturity and common sense to the team to add to his scoring, rebounding, passing and defense. The other Bulls players will have to work hard to make up for Sawyer's absence.
Barring something completely unforseen, Will the Thrill Howes will pass the century mark in scoring today. He has scored 99 points in 7 contests. Not far behind are Will "Magic" Kenny and Andrew Martin, who are on pace to pass the century mark before the end of the regular season. The Bulls are fortunate to have three players averaging double digit scoring.
After today, the Bulls will be idle due to the Presidents Week break. Our next game will be on February 27.
Barring something completely unforseen, Will the Thrill Howes will pass the century mark in scoring today. He has scored 99 points in 7 contests. Not far behind are Will "Magic" Kenny and Andrew Martin, who are on pace to pass the century mark before the end of the regular season. The Bulls are fortunate to have three players averaging double digit scoring.
After today, the Bulls will be idle due to the Presidents Week break. Our next game will be on February 27.
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