2008 Woodie Awards
Both squads tip off at Savannah tourney
Sam Robinson
Last updated: 1/11/07 at 1:11 PM CST Section: Community Sports
Both Maryville High School basketball teams are in the midst of a busy week as the Savannah tournament tipped off Monday night.
While the young girls' squad stumbled out of the blocks Monday night in the form of a 52-34 loss to St. Joseph-Lebond, the boys took the court at 9 p.m. Tuesday as they and Savannah treated the tourney crowd to a thrilling overtime nightcap.
The Spoofhounds would ultimately come up short falling 56-53 to the Savages. The game featured the 'Hounds rallying back from a seemingly insurmountable 17-point deficit to force overtime.
Assistant coach Ryan Tool thought the team showed a lot of determination in coming back in the second half, but getting down early in overtime and having its leading scorer foul out soon after was too much to overcome.
"Andy Walter fouling out with two minutes remaining was a big loss offensively," Tool said. "We were trying to play catch-up and shifted into full court pressure and we just couldn't get that last basket we needed."
Walter's presence was missed as the junior scored 17 points prior to his exit in overtime.
The 'Hounds came out firing early, notching a first quarter lead, but that quickly evaporated as the Savages defense took the 'Hounds out of their rhythm. Four three pointers from reserve Travis Partridge helped give Savannah a 12-point halftime lead.
Maryville's struggles continued as the Savannah lead ballooned up to 17 points in the third period before Walter and the 'Hounds stormed back.
Behind Walter's dribble drives and penetration leading to several successful free throw opportunities, the 'Hounds forced a 48-48 deadlock at regulation's end. Stephen Staashelm and John Hart, who scored 10 and 12 respectively, also helped Maryville close the gap.
"My shots weren't falling from three so I ended up shooting all from the inside after that," Walter said. "I got fouled a lot and took what they gave me. We fought back in the second half but we just couldn't quite finish it."
While the young girls' squad stumbled out of the blocks Monday night in the form of a 52-34 loss to St. Joseph-Lebond, the boys took the court at 9 p.m. Tuesday as they and Savannah treated the tourney crowd to a thrilling overtime nightcap.
The Spoofhounds would ultimately come up short falling 56-53 to the Savages. The game featured the 'Hounds rallying back from a seemingly insurmountable 17-point deficit to force overtime.
Assistant coach Ryan Tool thought the team showed a lot of determination in coming back in the second half, but getting down early in overtime and having its leading scorer foul out soon after was too much to overcome.
"Andy Walter fouling out with two minutes remaining was a big loss offensively," Tool said. "We were trying to play catch-up and shifted into full court pressure and we just couldn't get that last basket we needed."
Walter's presence was missed as the junior scored 17 points prior to his exit in overtime.
The 'Hounds came out firing early, notching a first quarter lead, but that quickly evaporated as the Savages defense took the 'Hounds out of their rhythm. Four three pointers from reserve Travis Partridge helped give Savannah a 12-point halftime lead.
Maryville's struggles continued as the Savannah lead ballooned up to 17 points in the third period before Walter and the 'Hounds stormed back.
Behind Walter's dribble drives and penetration leading to several successful free throw opportunities, the 'Hounds forced a 48-48 deadlock at regulation's end. Stephen Staashelm and John Hart, who scored 10 and 12 respectively, also helped Maryville close the gap.
"My shots weren't falling from three so I ended up shooting all from the inside after that," Walter said. "I got fouled a lot and took what they gave me. We fought back in the second half but we just couldn't quite finish it."
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