Cu Chulainn

Correct, I was 100% addressing negative comments about how bad Orangefield would get beaten on this post. The boys used it as motivation and played a great game against a great opponent. Brought up margin of victory because it is what some folks used to figure their own lines on the game. Just meant our boys have more fire power than what is shown on the scoreboard in some cases.

Yes ma'am, it was your previous comment above in bold that led me to believe you were from Kountze. Im sorry I have upset you, but this is a sports blog where a lot of things get said, where we all have to "turn the other cheek". The negative comments on this very blog were printed and hung (not by me and I had no knowledge until my son sent me a pic of it) on our players lockers as motivation! They were one of the biggest reasons they were so dialed in last night, so we thank the haters for that! In my initial statement, notice I said, "To all the haters" and that showed who I was addressing, which wasn't you. It was simply to say that a challenge was issued, our boys accepted and delivered. I do apologize for upsetting you ma'am, but please know I felt I was being as respectful as possible when talking about how proud we are of our team.

We have had several games that we were scored near 50 at half, but let off the gas. It wasn't a shot, its just pointing out who our boys are and how their coaching staff leads them. Actions always speak louder than words, so we choose to represent ourselves that way. I have read over and over again on these threads how it was "personal for Kountze this year and they were sending a message". I read how Kountze would have killed us the first game "but they just had an off night shooting". Nobody cares about all that bull. We just know what we got and believe in our boys, we know what they are made of! It's nothing personal, and if yall had 40 pieced us then I wouldn't have been able to say a word, but the fact is yall didn't, so these boys don't have to take a backseat to that crap anymore. They played yall down to the wire in two close games and ended up splitting 1/2 with yall. This is an actual sample and says what we were capable of in District even if the scores didn't reflect it on the point differential. Our boys and Coaches deserve the same credit for winning tonight and playing the game the way they do, that yall would have gotten if yall had beaten us playing the game the way yall do! Life is about choices, and our lives are a reflection of the choices we have previously made, nothing more, nothing less ..............

Guys, it wont let me "like" anymore posts tonight but I really appreciate the kind words about our son! He is special and I love the big games because it gives him the opportunity to put that on display! I have always told him, "cream rises to the top" and he always has, so it is what it is! Great talent on both sides of the ball and great coaching as well, but we knew what we had, and knew what our boys are capable of. They are brothers and we are all family! If you are going to go into battle, make it be with folks you love! To all the haters, humble pie is best served cold and that is exactly what happened tonight! We dont run it up on folks because that isnt who we are. We play the game the right way with respect for our opponents. Not saying Kountze doesnt respect their opponents, but we dont care what our average points per game is or even average margin of victory. We care about the win loss column, but want our boys to understand compassion and empathy for their opponents. Coach Whitmire and his staff are teaching more than basketball! Ghost put on an MVP performance in tonights game as well as Game 1, but what Im most proud of is how when is brother Mason Donald form Kountze went down he asked our trainer to go to his locker and get his pickle juice, he ran that over to Kountze's bench during the timeout! Proud of my dawg for loving his brother and knowing some things are bigger than basketball. So proud of all of these young men, Orangefield and Kountze! Seeding Game Im sure will be another barn fire! I'D LOVE TO PLAY THAT ONE IN WOS'S NEW ARENA AND SHOW SOME LOVE TO THEM!

Guys, girls, we can't thank you enough for all of the positivity on this thread! I promise you I show him everything that is said, some for encouragement, and then some of the other threads to fuel his fire, lol! Just please know that over the years folks haven't always been too kind because its easier to spread negativity and dog someone else rather than actually go and outwork them. We have learned to really embrace those that show support, because those kinds of genuine folks are very rare in today's World! We sincerely thank you! May God bless you all!

Thank you so very much! That really means a lot coming from you because you know the game, and I promise you I mean that!

We really appreciate you saying that sir. He has worked real hard and is on pace so that is a real possibility. Honestly, he tells me, "Daddy, I want to put banners on the wall and win! The points are just a bonus." I'm super proud that his goal is to win and just let the personal accolades come naturally. When you hit goals while doing things the right way, they seem to mean that much more. Thank you all again for the kind words!

Thank you sir!

Thank you sir!

Yes sir, as a team we didnt shoot it well either. Both teams were playing very good defense and closing out quickly limiting the number of open looks. I believe Game #2 comes down to who can take care of the ball and whose supporting cast can settle in under the bright lights to help put points on the board, just like Game #1 did. In Game #1 Scales (7/12 - 21pts) and Wrinkle (7/13- 15pts) had 36 of the 46 points Orangefield scored, while Kountze's Role Players scored 22 of their 55. Couple that with Orangefield turning the ball over 27 times as well as only shooting 8 free throws in the game, and it was a recipe for our disaster. We'll adjust at home and be ready this Friday. Kountze no doubt is deeper than we are, but our ceiling is just as high and our rims seem to like us at home way more than they do our opponents, lol. I'm hoping we win Friday, split with yall, and then play the "Seeding Tie-Breaker" in WOS's new awesome arena! Just wishful thinking I guess, but that story would definitely live up to the hype!

Game 1 felt like a Playoff Game, so this one should be an all out movie! Real talent on both sides of the ball, great coaching, awesome fanbases and the stakes don't get much higher. SETX's basketball shines in this one no matter what! Can't wait for Friday night!

We appreciate you sir!

Thank you sir!

We really appreciate you sir! Thank you for the kind words and support!

Coach Wilson is back, correct?

This is his Varsity Total. He had 401 as a freshman and the rest this year as a sophomore. He averaged a little less than 8 shot attempts per game last year, but now the ball is in his hands so he has been able to add to that count at a pretty good clip.

OF @ EC Game is rescheduled for Saturday at 7:30

Man, I wondered that too, especially during the 2nd half of District Games. It is a Regional Swim Meet though, so I understand it being a different type of situation.

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Yes, its been ongoing and understandable for both sides on our end as well. We really thought we'd have heard a decision before now, but I guess situations like this have more red tape than what it may seem.

Apparently EC has a swim meet on Friday and it went to a Superintendent Vote as to which day we will have to play. We all want the game on Friday night like it was originally scheduled. Our other kids have LD's games on Saturday and some of our players work the games as refs or keeping the books.

He is at 985 now after getting 29 last night. He'd like to cross at home rather than against EC in their place this Friday or Saturday depending on what UIL decides, but the game will determine what he has to do.

Wow, that is tough to read. He is a fine young man with great character! I can personally attest to that and how he has carried himself through the years. Everyone is capable of making a mistake I guess, but he really is a great kid. Sad that another big part of his season is being wasted.

Are we talking about Jacaleb Johnson A.K.A. Draymond?

Didnt say it was only the refs, but getting 16 less free throw attempts (OF-8 / Kountze -24) than the opposing team in a 9 point contest is glaringly obvious. There are multiple factors that attributed to the outcome of the game. Our big 2 did their job including getting into the paint and making plays (Stats show that). They did need more help from their supporting cast, but that is why it is a game and it gets played. All of the kids get another shot at it on Feb 9th, should be another good one.