Chaminade 65, Oak Park 55 FINAL

[thetophat2021]

This will depend on the fact the prior game just ended but should tip no later than 8:15. Here are some pre-game notes for each:

Oak Park (27-3): Been waiting for this team's huge chance literally since the buzzer sounded at Staley last year and here we go! Best win was an OT early season thriller over Vashon while worst loss probably was blowout (injury altered as it was) at Father Tolton. All season I touted the NKCSD this team swept the other C6 teams 4-0 (Staley, NKC).

Chaminade (21-9): Just like Cardinal Ritter the record is skewed by several (including a 6 game losing streak midseason) out of state top gun games. Like Oak Park their top win was over Vashon by 3 plus they swept recently crowned C5 champ DeSmet while worst loss had to be that blowout vs. Cardinal Ritter. Back to that losing streak remember they got blown out by Nationally infamous Imhotep out of Philly then had to turn around and play recent Nebraska largest class runner up Millard North out of Omaha the next day.

Unlike last year (Staley) I have a far more guarded optimism about Oak Park as they have been "getting by" more than I like of late but, to their credit, have not been toppled although Staley did take them to the buzzer losing by 1 in their district final. Chaminade is another STL school which I think (greatly) benefits from playing a top out of state slate. This one smells tossup but I will be a shameless homer and say the Northmen eke it out late.

 

[thetophat2021]

Chaminade's big 2 quick fouls.

 

[ChaoticFanatic]

Oak Park with the mo right now to end the quarter.

 

[thetophat2021]

Nice finish for OP there. Allen is playing extremely well and the lefty top of key 3 was key to that late run. No real feel for favorite here just yet.

 

[thetophat2021]

Red Devils cold from charity strip this game thus far.

 

[thetophat2021]

Red Devils cold from charity strip this game thus far.

And all these point blank misses.................

 

[thetophat2021]

#11 is flying all over the court for OP.

 

[thetophat2021]

Back and forth we go. OP getting a smidge lax with lead like Ritter did first semi.

 

[quadzilla200]

Hopefully one public school can make a good showing this weekend against all these all star private STL/IL teams

 

[thetophat2021]

Chaminade with the 3s rolling take the lead.

 

[thetophat2021]

Allen for OP doing all he can just needs more help. Hit a major 3 to tie this one.

 

[thetophat2021]

Allen doing his best Kian Evans impression so far.

 

[thetophat2021]

Allen doing his best Kian Evans impression so far.

Another trifecta!

 

[ChaoticFanatic]

Still anyones game.

 

[thetophat2021]

Half ended ugly but Northmen attain a 4 point advantage has been the #11 show so far. Just my opinion but need more balance second half to win. Had Chaminade converted from charity stripe and down low this would be a different game.

 

[thetophat2021]

Still anyones game.

As stated pregame the Northmen seem to find themselves in games like this one after another down the stretch.

 

[thetophat2021]

#11 is everywhere getting position causing huge early Chaminade foul.

 

[thetophat2021]

Halftime adjustments. Chaminade is in huge foul trouble but forcing OP to hit deep 3s that are not falling plus going inside where they have a big edge.

 

[thetophat2021]

Allen out with 3 fouls this is critical territory for OP.

 

[thetophat2021]

Allen out with 3 fouls this is critical territory for OP.

Was jawing with HC, too, when taken out of game.

 

[thetophat2021]

Can OP hang in? They are on the verge but that 3 kept them in range for now.

 

[thetophat2021]

Miracle bank shot to end 3rd may be a harbinger. Chaminade going Boeheim zone D in third with huge height advantage inside OP not hitting 3s one and done. Allen et al already look a bit gassed. Uncharted waters for OP.

 

[thetophat2021]

#11 is out of gas darn it.

 

[thetophat2021]

#11 is out of gas darn it.

Chaminade is forcing others to beat them in the second half.

 

[thetophat2021]

Chaminade TO realizing OP trying to speed game up with press down 4.

 

[thetophat2021]

The halftime D adjustment worked for Chaminade they are gonna get that blowout rematch with Ritter tomorrow night for the C6 title.

 

[thetophat2021]

Unforced error OP a slight shot.

 

[thetophat2021]

Allen fouls out at 59 secs to go.

 

[thetophat2021]

And that will do it for tonight! All STL championships boys and girls tomorrow. Not sure that has ever happened. Great season for OP and I know they have nucleus back next year PLEASE up that schedule!

 

[thetophat2021]

11-loss Cardinal Ritter vs. 9-loss Chaminade. The loss ledgers alone read like a who's who of HSBB................I know some get sick of me saying it but schedule matters.

 

[quadzilla200]

Allen fouls out at 59 secs to go.

This has been their weakness versus last year. His 6'6 older brother guarded the paint last year. Unfortunately, it put him into a lot more bad spots for foul trouble filling his spot.
They would've won state last year if not for the historically great Staley team.
Wouldn't be surprised if Allen transfers to Link for his senior year. His brother is in their college prep school now

 

[ChaoticFanatic]

All STL Private finals for C5 & C6 right?

 

[thetophat2021]

All STL Private finals for C5 & C6 right?

C4 private JB and Vashon. C6 Ritter and Chaminade yes and DeSmet won C5.

 

[thetophat2021]

This has been their weakness versus last year. His 6'6 older brother guarded the paint last year. Unfortunately, it put him into a lot more bad spots for foul trouble filling his spot.
They would've won state last year if not for the historically great Staley team.
Wouldn't be surprised if Allen transfers to Link for his senior year. His brother is in their college prep school now

I would say you could be right he certainly is good enough. Chaminade won because they clamped down on him and nobody else could pick up the slack.

 

[thetophat2021]

This will depend on the fact the prior game just ended but should tip no later than 8:15. Here are some pre-game notes for each:

Oak Park (27-3): Been waiting for this team's huge chance literally since the buzzer sounded at Staley last year and here we go! Best win was an OT early season thriller over Vashon while worst loss probably was blowout (injury altered as it was) at Father Tolton. All season I touted the NKCSD this team swept the other C6 teams 4-0 (Staley, NKC).

Chaminade (21-9): Just like Cardinal Ritter the record is skewed by several (including a 6 game losing streak midseason) out of state top gun games. Like Oak Park their top win was over Vashon by 3 plus they swept recently crowned C5 champ DeSmet while worst loss had to be that blowout vs. Cardinal Ritter. Back to that losing streak remember they got blown out by Nationally infamous Imhotep out of Philly then had to turn around and play recent Nebraska largest class runner up Millard North out of Omaha the next day.

Unlike last year (Staley) I have a far more guarded optimism about Oak Park as they have been "getting by" more than I like of late but, to their credit, have not been toppled although Staley did take them to the buzzer losing by 1 in their district final. Chaminade is another STL school which I think (greatly) benefits from playing a top out of state slate. This one smells tossup but I will be a shameless homer and say the Northmen eke it out late.

Pre-championship Chaminade schedule augment: Imhotep is Maxpreps #30 in the Nation and Millard North is #63.

 

[SWMOhardwood]

This has been their weakness versus last year. His 6'6 older brother guarded the paint last year. Unfortunately, it put him into a lot more bad spots for foul trouble filling his spot.
They would've won state last year if not for the historically great Staley team.
Wouldn't be surprised if Allen transfers to Link for his senior year. His brother is in their college prep school now

Link guards are 5*, and top 75 in the country. He’ll never play there.