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Girls basketball: Top-ranked Dwyer handles Boca Raton
Thursday, February 07, 2013
by
Matt Porter
In a December meeting with Dwyer, Boca Raton made 10 three-pointers and put a scare into the county's top-ranked team.
That game - a 67-61 Dwyer win - might have given the Panthers pause.
But Dwyer hits "fast forward" like few other teams in the state.
Allowing Boca just four points in the third quarter - a layup and a pair of free-throws -- Dwyer (21-4) slammed the door on the visiting Bobcats, 66-41 in a Class 8A regional quarterfinal matchup.
Up next for Dwyer, ranked No. 2 in Class 8A in the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches/Source Hoops state poll released this week, is a home game against Palm Beach Gardens on Tuesday in the regional semifinals. Gardens, an upset winner over Park Vista in the county's other 8A regional quarterfinal, lost to Dwyer 73-41 last Saturday in the District 9-8A final.
While Boca's sweet-shooting junior guard Jackie Strobis went 3-of-6 on 3-pointers, the Bobcats were just 6-of-21 as a team. In total, they shot 11-of-45.
"Our game plan was to play outside-in, but our shots weren't falling tonight," said Boca coach Nhu Nguyen, whose team finishes 18-9. "Live by the three, die by the three."
Speeding up Boca's demise: intense pressure from Dwyer's defense, especially senior guard Mykeria Lee. She had a game-high eight steals for Dwyer, which had 23 as a team. Even 6-foot-5 Kai James leaped in front of a pass and made a smart pass for a transition bucket.
Dwyer never trailed, but called timeout when Boca cut its second-quarter lead to 26-16. Dwyer scored 29 of the next 39 points and opened up a 55-26 lead after three quarters. It could have been more lopsided if Dwyer made the bunches of put-backs and free throws it missed.
"We were off under the basket," Panthers coach Jeryl Akins said. "We were big inside, so we were getting rebounds, but we missed that first putback. But we kept the pressure on elsewhere."
As usual, junior point guard Keyanna Harris was uncontainable, collecting 15 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds.
Boca played a 2-3 zone and had more size than Dwyer usually sees, with 6-foot-2 senior Lauren Janka presenting a fair matchup for 6-foot-3, Georgia-bound Sam Glodis. Janka had nine rebounds and eight blocks, including a second-quarter rejection of a Glodis jumper. But Dwyer still had James, the future Florida State post, roaming around, and a slew of quick, hardworking defenders.
"It's a challenge," Janka said. "Not many teams have that height. It's good for me. It's what I'll see in college."
Palm Beach Gardens 45, Park Vista 37: The Gators jumped out to a 27-13 halftime lead over the Cobras (17-10) and held on in the second half to win in Boynton Beach. Courtnie Gadson scored 17 points and Brigitte Zavithsanos added 13 for Gardens. Emily Lochten led Park Vista with 17 points and 11 rebounds.
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User Comments:
PVFAN commented on February 7, 2013 at 10:26 p.m.: report abuse
It is a shame that Park Vista Girls Basketball had an amazing season, won districts and played tonight in the regional quarter final and we could only get 4 lines of ink. RIDICULOUS!!!
Why does Dwyer get all the press, there were other teams/games tonight and you should give those teams some recognition and Kudos!!
Way to Go Cobras!!1
SHAME commented on February 7, 2013 at 10:44 p.m.: report abuse
numerous college teams play every night. Only top 25 teams make it to sport center. and once in a while they will show one play from other teams. Get over it and get better.
UhHh commented on February 7, 2013 at 11:11 p.m.: report abuse
Bcz park vista is not that good and is gonna get ROLLED next round? Maybe that's why. At least Boca is a decent team
ok.. commented on February 7, 2013 at 11:35 p.m.: report abuse
Why would the press focus on a LOSING team? Districts was last week. You got a lot of lines of press then, so stop complaining. Dwyer is the best team in the county and they deserve all the recognition. They play with class and have tremendous skill.
REALLY commented on February 8, 2013 at 1:19 a.m.: report abuse
OK
Not a question if you are a winning team or a losing team it is called even distribution, if you can comprehend that. And Dwyer plays with class and tremendous skill. They play with two men on their team that do not even dominate, One is 6'5 and only grabs what 9 rebounds a game.. skill are you serious that is rec ball.
GIRLS BBALL commented on February 8, 2013 at 1:23 a.m.: report abuse
I am a tremendous fan of girls basketball and I have to agree. Yes obviously Dwyer is stacked thus a premier team in the county, but there are other teams this year that accomplished a lot and they did not receive much if any recognition. Yes we should focus on the better teams but it is nice once in a while to hear about some of the other teams and their accomplishments etc. The reporting should be done fairly after all this is the High School Sports page not the NBA
SHAME commented on February 8, 2013 at 7:46 a.m.: report abuse
What part of get over it or get better don't we under stand? This is Varsity Basketball, not a charity. And they are the Palm Beach Post not "girls basketball news" Start a charity basketball website and post as many stories about your team as you like. Good job Dwyer, Park Vista and Boca. You guys are young ladies who loves to play basketball and you played hard all season. But in real life, only the best wins and gets the coverage.
pvfan commented on February 8, 2013 at 10:36 a.m.: report abuse
BOCA SHOT 11 for 45. I'M SORRY BUT THAT'S NOT A DECENT TEAM. & IF I'M NOT MISTAKEN. ..PV BEAT BOCA IN DISTRICTS SO I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHERE YOU'RE COMING FROM HAHAHA
REAL Shame commented on February 8, 2013 at 11:25 a.m.: report abuse
You want to hear about a REAL shame?
Boca Raton (Boys Soccer), is ranked fourth in the country (YES THE ENTIRE USA) by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), and will face Cypress Bay TONIGHT in the STATE semifinal.
And this got no press at all - PB POST IS GARBAGE !!
Wow. commented on February 8, 2013 at 12:09 p.m.: report abuse
Wow. Thats all I have to say.
PVfan: I hope you remember that Boca beat you twice this year. And all of the girls are taking AP classes and getting into high academic colleges. One girl got a basketball scholarship with an academic scholarship ontop of that.
Dwyer deserves all the press because they are the best team in the county! I'm not saying PV isn't good, because they are.. they made it far this year and have a good group of girls.
Stop with the nonsense! commented on February 8, 2013 at 3:18 p.m.: report abuse
All of you need to stop! All the girls in the sport are working hard and going out to compete every night! All of you sound bitter! All the teams at this level deserve to be here...don't take it away from the girls. Respect the game and respect yourselves and enjoy high school basketball. If you have ever played you would understand the tremendous effort it takes to win consistently. So...if you have never played then asked some one who has before you speak!
free speech commented on February 8, 2013 at 4:21 p.m.: report abuse
Stop with your nonsense !!
This is a place to comment, you have the right to your opinion. Some may not agree,
You still have the right . Why would you want anyone to STOP the comments?
It means some one is watching and paying attention. It's good for the sport....It is good for girls basketball. Not so long ago, No one Talked about High school girl basketball.... Now it is accepted.... Good or Bad: Right or Wrong:
Thats the American way. I would be more concerned if no one Commented.
FYI comments are posted here, because there are passionate FANS.
In love with their team.
Stop the nonsense! commented on February 8, 2013 at 4:34 p.m.: report abuse
It is not good for the sport when everyone is attacking each others character. If you want to be specific about the sport and the games that are being played that is perfectly ok. But when it becomes a bickering match between two obvious adults about whose kids are smarter...take that to the debate team forum... Talk girls basketball...know what you are talking about then it will benefit the sport.
GET A LIFE commented on February 8, 2013 at 6:13 p.m.: report abuse
Echo so what is your point... who cares, who asked.??? It is a great accomplishment that you can cut and paste, did they teach you that in the Marines??? This is for you... PARK VISTA DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!!!
COBRA FAN commented on February 8, 2013 at 6:21 p.m.: report abuse
TO WOW, make sure you know what you are talking about. PV girls are in advanced classes, medical programs, received academic scholarships and we have a player going on an athletic scholarship to play ball as well. So congratulations to your girls but don't dismiss the achievements of others and if you don't know what you are taking about than best be silent.
To Echo grow up already. I have watched this forum the whole season and all you do is come here and complain. You never say good job girls! You have obvious "coping" issues. PLease in future come here to congratulate but not to mock. Go find something productive to do with your time!
GET A LIFE commented on February 8, 2013 at 7:10 p.m.: report abuse
obviously they do not teach proper grammar and comprehension in the Marines. "PV did not compete Dwyer this year" what is that supposed to mean. Maybe English is not your first language otherwise you should go back to school with the girls from Boca.
PARK VISTA DISTRICT CHAMPS!!!!
GET A LIFE LOL commented on February 8, 2013 at 7:47 p.m.: report abuse
Last time I checked Boca High is one of the best schools in the COUNTRY. Maybe you should read USA Today's rankings. Forget basketball, you just crossed a line. Don't talk down to Boca High's educational system, because it beats just about everyone else's.
GET A LIFE commented on February 8, 2013 at 10:37 p.m.: report abuse
GET A LIFE, LOL
Did you graduate from Boca? Obviously you cant read. The previous post had nothing to do with the educational standards at Boca, it had to do with the stupidity of one of the parents, fans etc. It stated that the Marines did not teach grammar or comprehension, not Boca. Crossed the line, are you serious??? Whoa, I am shaking, lmao.
If you did graduate or still attend Boca than your post just crushed their "high educational ranking". Simple reading comprehension here. Hit the books!
LWFan commented on February 8, 2013 at 11:38 p.m.: report abuse
Girls Basketball: Park Vista captures first district crown
Friday, February 01, 2013
by Post Staff
What are you complaining about PV Fan? Many teams won districts and the post covered it all. Great job PB Post, keep up the good work with Girls Basketball. Great job to all of the District Champs out there!!!
GET A LIFE commented on February 9, 2013 at 12:16 p.m.: report abuse
Echofour ALpha
Sorry you are wrong, Got the meaning but the verb" compete" cant stand alone, try having to add a preposition. I know this is far beyond your educational base though. Only an English teacher from Boca or someone I guess from the Marines would not know this. Maybe you should go back to school, you must have missed that class.
To Cobra Fan... yes you are correct. All this person does is complain and degrade others. This site is for comments but he feels the need to come and belittle others. Must not be happy in life or productive and he comes here to vent and make himself feel better. Have to feel sorry him I guess.
GET A LIFE commented on February 9, 2013 at 6:09 p.m.: report abuse
EchoFour Alpha
Wrong again,but wouldn't expect anything less
Have to add the prep. Did PV compete AGAINST Dwyer this year? That is correct English.. But you re-read bc obviously English is your second language. We are talking 5th grade English class. Maybe you didn't get that far though. LOSER
BYE
PARK VISTA DISTRICT CHAMPS....GO COBRAS!!!!!
Just saying commented on February 9, 2013 at 6:44 p.m.: report abuse
It sounds like a parent from the PV team is crying! I think he is a the same person that always congratulates his daughter after every PV game in the comment section. Goes by the alias of "PVfan" and "Get A Life" (typical NY name). If he reads this he will know who I am talking about. The readers of these sports comments know its you. It will be different next year as his daughter is a senior!
PBGametime doesn't write about her so he try's to mention here for recognition!
PVgetsmentioned commented on February 9, 2013 at 6:52 p.m.: report abuse
Park Vista did get mentioned "Gardens, an upset winner over Park Vista"
GET A LIFE commented on February 9, 2013 at 9:41 p.m.: report abuse
JUST SAYING
Wrong he is a she. My daughter is a junior so it will be the same next year!!
Who is your daughter, probably sits the bench!
Take Care
Just Saying commented on February 10, 2013 at 10:58 a.m.: report abuse
Get A Life
My daughter will be at the same place as your daughter will be at the state final game.
IN THE STANDS WATCHING!!
Maybe you should spend your time training your daughter basketball skills and life skills instead of spending your free time on PBGametime's comment section.
Good Luck and see you in the stands!
GET A LIFE commented on February 10, 2013 at 12:32 p.m.: report abuse
Her skills are perfectly fine. You must be related to Echo. Enjoy the game!!
GET A LIFE commented on February 10, 2013 at 4:14 p.m.: report abuse
PARK VISTA COBRAS.... DISTRICT CHAMPIONS !!!!!!
WAY TO GO LADIES!!!!
GET A LIFE commented on February 10, 2013 at 5:13 p.m.: report abuse
PARK VISTA DISTRICT CHAMPS!!!
Way to take that title away from BOCA!!!
Our season may be over but we beat you for the district championship!!
WAY TO GO COBRAS!!!!
GET A LIFE commented on February 10, 2013 at 6:38 p.m.: report abuse
Echo your soooo easy
PV won the game that meant the most. DISTRICT CHAMPS!!
Way to go Lady Cobra's for bringing home the championship. Good job Boca with raining three's but they didn't help you in districts or regionals!!
WAY TO GO COBRAS!!!!!!
GET A LIFE commented on February 10, 2013 at 7:39 p.m.: report abuse
Nothing else matters other than
PARK VISTA DISTRICT CHAMPS!!!!
WAY TO GO LADY COBRAS!!!!!
Get A Life commented on February 11, 2013 at 4:22 p.m.: report abuse
WAY TO GO PV LADY COBRAS.... DISTRICT CHAMPS!!!!!
GREAT JOB!!!!
GET A LIFE commented on February 12, 2013 at 9:43 a.m.: report abuse
Marine wanna be!!
Nothing to weep about
PARK VISTA DISTRICT CHAMPS!!!
WAY TO GO COBRAS!!!!
GET A LIIFE commented on February 12, 2013 at 5:08 p.m.: report abuse
Way to go PARK VISTA COBRAS>>> DISTRICT CHAMPS!!!!
GET A LIFE commented on February 13, 2013 at 12:44 p.m.: report abuse
KEY WORDS: WAS, WERE and PAST.... TIme is passing you by!!!
WAY TO GO COBRAS
PARK VISTA DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!!!!
GET A LIFE commented on February 13, 2013 at 2:25 p.m.: report abuse
PARK VISTA DISTRICT CHAMPS!!!
WAY TO GO COBRAS!!!!
GET A LIFE commented on February 14, 2013 at 1:02 p.m.: report abuse
Way to go PARK VISTA COBRAS!!!
DISTRICT CHAMPIONS!!!!!
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