Evadale vs. Vidor Game Thread/Vidor wins 46-41!

[WOSgrad]

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[texas2step4u]

Vidor won, 46-41.  Evadale is for real, though.  I expect them to make a deep run into the playoffs again this year.  They have a bunch of guys that just play smart basketball and are athletic.  The turnover hurt the Pirates again tonight and I would bet they had 30+ for the game.  If they can protect the ball, the Pirates should do much better on the offensive end of the floor.

[trophyman]

wow we shot about 20 percent the first half and we just need some together time tonight reminded me of an old song.
your as cold as ice , I'm here to tell you there is no way Vidor should beat  the Rebels.THEY ARE A GREAT BUNCH THOUGH.THEY HAVE HEART
AND DID NOT GIVE AN INCH.

[True Blue]

;D Wow should have gone watched this game, Get two different storys from 2 people that watched the same game. One said that Vidor had 30 turnovers and game should have never been close, And the other said that Evadale shot 20% and should have never lost the game :o :o :o

[BLUEDOVE3]

[quote name="True Blue" post="1128214" timestamp="1322061367"]
;D Wow should have gone watched this game, Get to different storys for 2 people that watched the same game. One said that Vidor had 30 turnovers and game should have never been close, And the other said that Evadale shot 20% and should have never lost the game :o :o :o
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[texas2step4u]

I never said the game shouldnt have been close.  The game was close because Evadale forced so many turnovers.  For every one of those turnovers, the Pirates didnt get a chance to score.  Evadale didnt shoot the ball very well, but Vidor didnt shoot well from outside, either.  Most all of Vidor's points came from close in, and mostly on driving layups or dish-offs.  Evadale will be a good team and I predict that they will win their district and should go far into the playoffs.  The Rebels have had about 2 hours of practice as a team since football ended, so I expect them to get better and better.  I know that the Pirates are very young and have two games of varsity experience for the whole team.  They have to grow up pretty fast and play fundamentally sound basketball to have a chance to win any game.  Had Evadale shot the ball well, it would have been a very different story last night, but give some credit, Vidor players tended to have a hand in the face of the shooters.  Sometimes you win ugly and I bet that the Pirates are glad for the win.

[mytwocents-28]

[quote name="trophyman" post="1128051" timestamp="1322024218"]
wow we shot about 20 percent the first half and we just need some together time tonight reminded me of an old song.
your as cold as ice , I'm here to tell you there is no way Vidor should beat  the Rebels.THEY ARE A GREAT BUNCH THOUGH.THEY HAVE HEART
AND DID NOT GIVE AN INCH.
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Yes yall didn't give an inch but yall didn't take one either. I mean 20% from the floor speaks for itself.

[robanadana]

Get ready because the rest of the Pirate basketball team will be taking the court now that football is over including Mr. Quirante and Mr. Dahlenburg.

[mytwocents-28]

[quote name="robanadana" post="1131012" timestamp="1322325048"]
Get ready because the rest of the Pirate basketball team will be taking the court now that football is over including Mr. Quirante and Mr. Dahlenburg.
[/quote]
And rumor has it Mr. Bolinger might be joining them.  8)

[robanadana]

[quote name="vp32" post="1131070" timestamp="1322329147"]
[quote author=robanadana link=topic=92089.msg1131012#msg1131012 date=1322325048]
Get ready because the rest of the Pirate basketball team will be taking the court now that football is over including Mr. Quirante and Mr. Dahlenburg.
[/quote]
And rumor has it Mr. Bolinger might be joining them.  8)
[/quote]

That would be a smart move on David's part....stay in shape for next year in college. It will take a couple of weeks to get in sinc but I believe Larry can get them there. I think we will surprise a few people come district.

[mytwocents-28]

[quote name="robanadana" post="1131114" timestamp="1322331338"]
[quote author=vp32 link=topic=92089.msg1131070#msg1131070 date=1322329147]
[quote author=robanadana link=topic=92089.msg1131012#msg1131012 date=1322325048]
Get ready because the rest of the Pirate basketball team will be taking the court now that football is over including Mr. Quirante and Mr. Dahlenburg.
[/quote]
And rumor has it Mr. Bolinger might be joining them.  8)
[/quote]

That would be a smart move on David's part....stay in shape for next year in college. It will take a couple of weeks to get in sinc but I believe Larry can get them there. I think we will surprise a few people come district.
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Yeah but if i had to choose any sport that would keep him in shape i would say go for soccer.

[texas2step4u]

He could try out for the basketball team, but I doubt he would make it.  Larry Sterling isnt about keeping football players in shape.  He is trying to build a program about basketball.

[mytwocents-28]

[quote name="texas2step4u" post="1131716" timestamp="1322347353"]
He could try out for the basketball team, but I doubt he would make it.  Larry Sterling isnt about keeping football players in shape.  He is trying to build a program about basketball.
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I wouldn't say that. Started his sophomore year on JV. I'm pretty sure he could get a spot if not start. Don't discount that kid cuz of his height.

[robanadana]

[quote name="texas2step4u" post="1131716" timestamp="1322347353"]
He could try out for the basketball team, but I doubt he would make it.  Larry Sterling isnt about keeping football players in shape.  He is trying to build a program about basketball.
[/quote]

Montana, David and Steve were on the basketball team last year and they are dedicated players. I'm a long time Vidor basketball fan and can assure you Coach Sterling will be happy to get these players back to round them out before district. I'll bet they don't ride the pine for too long before they start....

[texas2step4u]

[quote name="robanadana" post="1132600" timestamp="1322374366"]
[quote author=texas2step4u link=topic=92089.msg1131716#msg1131716 date=1322347353]
He could try out for the basketball team, but I doubt he would make it.  Larry Sterling isnt about keeping football players in shape.  He is trying to build a program about basketball.
[/quote]

Montana, David and Steve were on the basketball team last year and they are dedicated players. I'm a long time Vidor basketball fan and can assure you Coach Sterling will be happy to get these players back to round them out before district. I'll bet they don't ride the pine for too long before they start....
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Montana, you bet.  But David and Blake(Steve) werent there all summer long playing with the rest of the basketball players during the summer leagues.  David could give Jay some rest at times at point and Blake could be some help to Reagan in the paint.  Montana is going to take a lot of pressure off of Jay and he can play down low and rebound with the best of them.  I was at practice yesterday and I can tell you that the attitude that Montana brings has already helped. 

This season will be very difficult for the Pirates and I dont think anyone is saying anything different.  Coach Sterling is a great coach and he is building a program, not unlike Brian English did....and we will reap the rewards.  The addition of Montana brings one thing that no one else on that team has....experience at the varsity level.  He knows that the gulf between JV and varsity is very wide.  He is a proven winner and his basketball skills really improved while on varsity last year.  His play this past summer proved that to me.  I do know that Blake will be tasked with rebounding and defense.  He is a smart kid and he likes basketball.  And I know that Reagan need lots of help in the paint.  David didnt play last year at all and I honestly dont know if he has talked to Larry Sterling or not but basketball skills are like any other skills...you have to work them or they leave you.  Handling a basketball against varsity pressure is not an easy thing so David would have to work very hard just to give Jay some rest for a few minutes a game.  Just my opinions.

[mytwocents-28]

[quote name="texas2step4u" post="1132825" timestamp="1322411893"]
[quote author=robanadana link=topic=92089.msg1132600#msg1132600 date=1322374366]
[quote author=texas2step4u link=topic=92089.msg1131716#msg1131716 date=1322347353]
He could try out for the basketball team, but I doubt he would make it.  Larry Sterling isnt about keeping football players in shape.  He is trying to build a program about basketball.
[/quote]

Montana, David and Steve were on the basketball team last year and they are dedicated players. I'm a long time Vidor basketball fan and can assure you Coach Sterling will be happy to get these players back to round them out before district. I'll bet they don't ride the pine for too long before they start....
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Montana, you bet.  But David and Blake(Steve) werent there all summer long playing with the rest of the basketball players during the summer leagues.  David could give Jay some rest at times at point and Blake could be some help to Reagan in the paint.  Montana is going to take a lot of pressure off of Jay and he can play down low and rebound with the best of them.  I was at practice yesterday and I can tell you that the attitude that Montana brings has already helped. 

This season will be very difficult for the Pirates and I dont think anyone is saying anything different.  Coach Sterling is a great coach and he is building a program, not unlike Brian English did....and we will reap the rewards.  The addition of Montana brings one thing that no one else on that team has....experience at the varsity level.  He knows that the gulf between JV and varsity is very wide.  He is a proven winner and his basketball skills really improved while on varsity last year.  His play this past summer proved that to me.  I do know that Blake will be tasked with rebounding and defense.  He is a smart kid and he likes basketball.  And I know that Reagan need lots of help in the paint.  David didnt play last year at all and I honestly dont know if he has talked to Larry Sterling or not but basketball skills are like any other skills...you have to work them or they leave you.  Handling a basketball against varsity pressure is not an easy thing so David would have to work very hard just to give Jay some rest for a few minutes a game.  Just my opinions.
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Who's Jay?

[texas2step4u]

Williamson....the starting point guard, and a real warrior out there. You might want to get to know those guys who do this all year long.  We dont have any height, or experience, but we do have some guys that will battle with anybody.  And that's before you add a couple of football guys.  Montana is a real difference maker, but dont anoint this team because he is now playing.  It takes time for this team to come together and dont forget that we have 3 sophomores who will see quite a bit of playing time.  Very young team that hasnt gelled just yet.  Again, Larry Sterling is a great coach who WILL build a program that can compete with anybody, but there will be some growing pains this year.  Keep supporting the team.  They need people in the stands cheering for them just like the football team, believe me.

[mytwocents-28]

[quote name="texas2step4u" post="1132938" timestamp="1322423734"]
Williamson....the starting point guard, and a real warrior out there. You might want to get to know those guys who do this all year long.  We dont have any height, or experience, but we do have some guys that will battle with anybody.  And that's before you add a couple of football guys.  Montana is a real difference maker, but dont anoint this team because he is now playing.  It takes time for this team to come together and dont forget that we have 3 sophomores who will see quite a bit of playing time.  Very young team that hasnt gelled just yet.  Again, Larry Sterling is a great coach who WILL build a program that can compete with anybody, but there will be some growing pains this year.  Keep supporting the team.  They need people in the stands cheering for them just like the football team, believe me.
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Well i apologize then. I guess i haven't don't much research on our basketball team to know that we have another Williamson there. Yes he is a cousin but hey there all the same lol. And trust me i will be there in the thick of it. I've been there since the days of Jake McWilliams and George Williamson.

[robanadana]

[quote name="texas2step4u" post="1132825" timestamp="1322411893"]
[quote author=robanadana link=topic=92089.msg1132600#msg1132600 date=1322374366]
[quote author=texas2step4u link=topic=92089.msg1131716#msg1131716 date=1322347353]
He could try out for the basketball team, but I doubt he would make it.  Larry Sterling isnt about keeping football players in shape.  He is trying to build a program about basketball.
[/quote]

Montana, David and Steve were on the basketball team last year and they are dedicated players. I'm a long time Vidor basketball fan and can assure you Coach Sterling will be happy to get these players back to round them out before district. I'll bet they don't ride the pine for too long before they start....
[/quote]
Montana, you bet.  But David and Blake(Steve) werent there all summer long playing with the rest of the basketball players during the summer leagues.  David could give Jay some rest at times at point and Blake could be some help to Reagan in the paint.  Montana is going to take a lot of pressure off of Jay and he can play down low and rebound with the best of them.  I was at practice yesterday and I can tell you that the attitude that Montana brings has already helped. 

This season will be very difficult for the Pirates and I dont think anyone is saying anything different.  Coach Sterling is a great coach and he is building a program, not unlike Brian English did....and we will reap the rewards.  The addition of Montana brings one thing that no one else on that team has....experience at the varsity level.  He knows that the gulf between JV and varsity is very wide.  He is a proven winner and his basketball skills really improved while on varsity last year.  His play this past summer proved that to me.  I do know that Blake will be tasked with rebounding and defense.  He is a smart kid and he likes basketball.  And I know that Reagan need lots of help in the paint.  David didnt play last year at all and I honestly dont know if he has talked to Larry Sterling or not but basketball skills are like any other skills...you have to work them or they leave you.  Handling a basketball against varsity pressure is not an easy thing so David would have to work very hard just to give Jay some rest for a few minutes a game.  Just my opinions.
[/quote]

I totally agree with you. Larry Sterling was a great pick for head coach and I believe he'll round the Pirates out....I have a lot of optimism for this season and think we will do better than predicted. The infusion of the football players will help IMO; anytime you bring in the enthusiasm of winning it's contagious. I really just don't like the idea that kids shouldn't play more than one sport in school; they shouldn't be penalized for playing football and then coming over to the basketball team. If they are good enough to start (i.e. Montana) then they should start. I know Bryan English had a different opinion but it's not one I agree with. I hope that Larry doesn't carry the same opinion. I also don't want to see that football vs. basketball vs. soccer vs. baseball mentality strike @ Vidor and ruin a good athletics department. We only have so many athletes to go around and cross training is a good thing. Saying all this, I'm a bigger fan of the basketball team than football but support all Pirate sports. See you in the stands this winter.

[texas2step4u]

I wouldnt say that the kids would be penalized for playing football and then coming over and playing basketball.  Its just a tough thing if you just came out of football at a high level and expect to be at a high level in basketball.  Montana is a rare athlete that can and will start, Im sure.  Heck, maybe as early as tomorrow night in Orangefield.  I believe that Larry Sterling will put his best players on the floor and expect them and the subs to go out and perform to the best of their abilities.  No matter if they were there last week or not.

[robanadana]

[quote name="texas2step4u" post="1133890" timestamp="1322520309"]
I wouldnt say that the kids would be penalized for playing football and then coming over and playing basketball.  Its just a tough thing if you just came out of football at a high level and expect to be at a high level in basketball.  Montana is a rare athlete that can and will start, Im sure.  Heck, maybe as early as tomorrow night in Orangefield.  I believe that Larry Sterling will put his best players on the floor and expect them and the subs to go out and perform to the best of their abilities.  No matter if they were there last week or not.
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Agreed. See you tomorrow night in Orangefield.