Monday, December 22, 2008

Innovative Ends Season on High Note

The Innovative Staff Solutions first and second grade boys' basketball team ended the season with an impressive 45-18 victory over SKK. With the win, Innovative finishes the season with a won-loss mark of 5-2.

Donovan Ferguson started things off on the right foot for Innovative as he drove the length of the court on the opening possession for his only 2 points of the game. Donovan did not take another shot until the 4th period as he was content on working the ball to his teammates and setting excellent screen after excellent screen throughout the contest. He had a season high 4 assists in the game, but he easily could have had a dozen more. Donovan pulled down 5 rebounds, he had 2 blocked shots and he committed no turnovers in the game. As usual, Donovan played outstanding defense, leading the team with 6 steals.
(Isaac Ray and Donovan Ferguson in picture on right. Donovan Ferguson has his hands in the air. Isaac is setting a pick for Donovan, who is calling for the ball.)

Isaac Ray, cousin and best friend of Donovan, continued to take his game to a higher level as he had a season high 6 points as he connected on 2 three point shots, the first one coming on an assist and a pick from Donovan. Isaac also had a season high 4 steals while pulling down 2 boards. Isaac did not commit any turnovers, either, as Innovative took care of the ball at the offensive side of the game.

It really was a team victory as each of the players scored for the second straight game. Jackson Nichols led all scorers with 16 points. Lance had 5, including one 3 pointer, Myles had 6, Jordan had 8 and Landon Kasey had 2 to round out the scoring.

Donovan's stats for the season:

10.1 points per game
6.0 steals per game
8.0 rebounds per game
2.6 blocks per game
1.1 turnovers per game
1.4 assists per game

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