Smith Auto wins youth hoops championship
Friday, March 30, 2012
The members of the Clinton Youth Basketball champion Smith Auto Recycling team are (front, from left) Jacob Price, Jarrod Hatch, Matt Newell and Anthony Maillet; and (back, from left) Trevor Burton, Doug Price, Eian Gannon, Eric Patel and coach PJ Chamberlain. (Item photos/GRAHAM ENTWISTLE)
CLINTON — Smith Auto Recycling is the champion of Clinton Youth Basketball (CYB).
In an exciting, edge-of-your-seat contest, Smith Auto edged SanJay Inc., 47-45, on Sunday night before a large group of fans at St. John’s Gym to claim the league’s first crown.
In the consolation game, James A. Tomolo Jr., CPA defeated D.M.H Electrical, 52-39.
Smith Auto Recycling finishes with a 10-4 record, while SanJay ends with an 8-6 mark.
The league featured an exciting season of boys basketball for Clinton sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders, and the title tilt was no exception.
Smith Auto, the top seed in the single-elimination tournament, was led by Doug Price, who poured in a team-high 18 points. Also in double figures for Smith Auto was Eian Gannon with 10 markers, and Trevor Burton added nine points.
SanJay’s Brendan Dion led all scorers with 19 points, and Brady Connelly contributed 14 markers.
Smith Auto owned a 27-18 lead at the half.
With some strong rebounding from Eric Patel and Price, Smith Auto opened the third quarter with an 8-2 run to take a 35-20 lead.
After Price drove to the hoop for a basket, he pulled down a rebound and went coast-to-coast for a lay-in. Price then drove the paint for a basket, and Gannon finished the spurt with a put-back.
Trailing by 15 points, SanJay answered with a 10-0 burst to get within five points, 35-30.
After Dion drove the length of the floor for a basket to start the run, Jack MacDonald nailed a short jumper. Lance Benoit and Dion followed with successful drives, and Dion ended the spurt with two free throws.
Smith owned a 37-33 advantage at the end of the third frame.
The teams exchanged baskets in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter. Down 43-39, SanJay knotted the score at 43 on a put-back by Brady Connelly and two free throws by Dion.
With two minutes left in the contest, SanJay had erased Smith Auto’s 15-point lead, and it was now anybody’s ball game.
At the 1:30 mark, Smith Auto’s Trevor Burton drained a monster 3-pointer from the baseline to put his team up, 46-43.
With 45 seconds left, MacDonald put in an offensive rebound to make it 46-45.
Smith Auto then ran the clock down and SanJay was forced to foul. Price was fouled and canned a free throw to ice the victory.
“We got a little complacent and took our foot off the throttle a little bit (in the second half),” Smith Auto Recycling coach PJ Chamberlain said. “Every game has been very close in this league, so this one didn’t surprise me.
“These guys (SanJay) have had our number all year,” he said. “They have been a tough match-up.”
“Doug (Price) and Eian (Gannon) and all the kids on the team have carried us this year,” Chamberlain added.
In the consolation game, Tomolo’s employed a balanced attack with three players in double digits.
Dan Glennon scored a game-high 16 points, while Federico Ernst and Jose Nieves netted 13 markers each. Brandon Lee added eight points.
D.M.H. was led by Riley Baldwin and Alex Mojica, who scored 11 points apiece.
“We played better as a team tonight and took better shots,” Tomolo coach Nick O’Malley said. “We had great rebounding and played good defense.
“There was a lot of hustle out there by both teams,” he said.
The league was founded by D.M.H. coach Matt Kobus.
“Back in the fall, I approached (St. John’s gym director) Dan Young and James Tomolo, who had run a league in the past, about starting a new league,” Kobus said “At that time, middle school basketball had been cut due to the (school) budget.
“With their (Young’s and Tomolo’s) help, we got the league started,” he said. “I wanted to promote basketball back in Clinton.”
Kobus said he was thrilled at the success of the four-team league.
“We had 32 kids come out for the teams and everybody made a team and got tons of playing time,” Kobus said. “We had four coaches volunteer and everybody made the playoffs.
“I played here (St. John’s) when there were 23 teams from all over the area,” he said. “I also played CYC (Catholic Youth Council) basketball in high school in this gym.
“I thought this (league) would be something positive for the kids in the town,” Kobus added. “We have had phenomenal feedback from parents and people in the community. The sponsors have been extremely supportive and, without them, there would be no league.”
CYB notebook
• The four volunteer coaches were Matt Kobus, Nick O’Malley, P.J. Chamberlain and Will St. Hilaire.
• In a ceremony at halftime of the championship game, Young presented Jack MacDonald and Doug Price with the Philip J. Weihn sportsmanship award.
• Most Valuable teammate awards went to D.M.H.’s Riley Baldwin, Tomolo’s Matt Tambolleo, SanJay’s Deven LaPerle, and Smith Auto’s Eric Patel.
• The playoff games will be shown on Clinton Community Television (CCTV). The viewing schedule can be found at www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
In an exciting, edge-of-your-seat contest, Smith Auto edged SanJay Inc., 47-45, on Sunday night before a large group of fans at St. John’s Gym to claim the league’s first crown.
In the consolation game, James A. Tomolo Jr., CPA defeated D.M.H Electrical, 52-39.
Smith Auto Recycling finishes with a 10-4 record, while SanJay ends with an 8-6 mark.
The league featured an exciting season of boys basketball for Clinton sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders, and the title tilt was no exception.
Smith Auto, the top seed in the single-elimination tournament, was led by Doug Price, who poured in a team-high 18 points. Also in double figures for Smith Auto was Eian Gannon with 10 markers, and Trevor Burton added nine points.
SanJay’s Brendan Dion led all scorers with 19 points, and Brady Connelly contributed 14 markers.
Smith Auto owned a 27-18 lead at the half.
With some strong rebounding from Eric Patel and Price, Smith Auto opened the third quarter with an 8-2 run to take a 35-20 lead.
After Price drove to the hoop for a basket, he pulled down a rebound and went coast-to-coast for a lay-in. Price then drove the paint for a basket, and Gannon finished the spurt with a put-back.
Trailing by 15 points, SanJay answered with a 10-0 burst to get within five points, 35-30.
After Dion drove the length of the floor for a basket to start the run, Jack MacDonald nailed a short jumper. Lance Benoit and Dion followed with successful drives, and Dion ended the spurt with two free throws.
Smith owned a 37-33 advantage at the end of the third frame.
The teams exchanged baskets in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter. Down 43-39, SanJay knotted the score at 43 on a put-back by Brady Connelly and two free throws by Dion.
With two minutes left in the contest, SanJay had erased Smith Auto’s 15-point lead, and it was now anybody’s ball game.
At the 1:30 mark, Smith Auto’s Trevor Burton drained a monster 3-pointer from the baseline to put his team up, 46-43.
With 45 seconds left, MacDonald put in an offensive rebound to make it 46-45.
Smith Auto then ran the clock down and SanJay was forced to foul. Price was fouled and canned a free throw to ice the victory.
“We got a little complacent and took our foot off the throttle a little bit (in the second half),” Smith Auto Recycling coach PJ Chamberlain said. “Every game has been very close in this league, so this one didn’t surprise me.
“These guys (SanJay) have had our number all year,” he said. “They have been a tough match-up.”
“Doug (Price) and Eian (Gannon) and all the kids on the team have carried us this year,” Chamberlain added.
In the consolation game, Tomolo’s employed a balanced attack with three players in double digits.
Dan Glennon scored a game-high 16 points, while Federico Ernst and Jose Nieves netted 13 markers each. Brandon Lee added eight points.
D.M.H. was led by Riley Baldwin and Alex Mojica, who scored 11 points apiece.
“We played better as a team tonight and took better shots,” Tomolo coach Nick O’Malley said. “We had great rebounding and played good defense.
“There was a lot of hustle out there by both teams,” he said.
The league was founded by D.M.H. coach Matt Kobus.
“Back in the fall, I approached (St. John’s gym director) Dan Young and James Tomolo, who had run a league in the past, about starting a new league,” Kobus said “At that time, middle school basketball had been cut due to the (school) budget.
“With their (Young’s and Tomolo’s) help, we got the league started,” he said. “I wanted to promote basketball back in Clinton.”
Kobus said he was thrilled at the success of the four-team league.
“We had 32 kids come out for the teams and everybody made a team and got tons of playing time,” Kobus said. “We had four coaches volunteer and everybody made the playoffs.
“I played here (St. John’s) when there were 23 teams from all over the area,” he said. “I also played CYC (Catholic Youth Council) basketball in high school in this gym.
“I thought this (league) would be something positive for the kids in the town,” Kobus added. “We have had phenomenal feedback from parents and people in the community. The sponsors have been extremely supportive and, without them, there would be no league.”
CYB notebook
• The four volunteer coaches were Matt Kobus, Nick O’Malley, P.J. Chamberlain and Will St. Hilaire.
• In a ceremony at halftime of the championship game, Young presented Jack MacDonald and Doug Price with the Philip J. Weihn sportsmanship award.
• Most Valuable teammate awards went to D.M.H.’s Riley Baldwin, Tomolo’s Matt Tambolleo, SanJay’s Deven LaPerle, and Smith Auto’s Eric Patel.
• The playoff games will be shown on Clinton Community Television (CCTV). The viewing schedule can be found at www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
Philip J. Weihn sportsmanship award receipients.
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Most Valuable Teammate (MVT) award receipients.
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Clinton youth hoops to crown its champs
The Item
March 23, 2012
CLINTON — St. John’s Gym held the first round of the playoffs for Clinton Youth Basketball Sunday, with games featuring Smith Auto Recycling vs. James A. Tomolo, Jr., CPA, and D.M.H. Electrical vs. SanJay, Inc.
Throughout the season, as the games featuring Clinton sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys got more intense, the players rose to the occasion, and Sunday was no different.
In the first game between Smith and Tomolo, both teams brought their best offense of the season to the high scoring contest. Smith jumped out to a first half lead, 31-28, with Doug Price, Trevor Burton and Jarrod Hatch leading the charge.
Tomolo’s Federico Ernst and Jose Nieves helped the team battle back to take a lead into the fourth quarter, 44-41.
However, Smith’s Eian Gannon wouldn’t let his team go down without a fight, igniting a fourth-quarter performance that put Smith in front the rest of the game. Smith’s 59-49 win sent them to this Sunday’s championship.
Tomolo’s Jack Slevin and Matt Tambolleo were also key contributors.
The second game of the evening was between SanJay and D.M.H., with SanJay having dropped three of its last four against D.M.H.
It was clear SanJay had not forgotten that fact. Led by Brady Connelly and Jose Santiago, SanJay jumped out to a quick lead in the first quarter, and did not look back on its way to a big 42-37 win.
D.M.H.’s Riley Baldwin and Evan MacKillop led their team’s effort against SanJay, trimming the deficit to two points with eight seconds left in the game, but would fall short as time expired.
SanJay’s Deven LaPerle and Lance Benoit provided a great effort in the victory as well, while. D.M.H.’s Jacob Lee and Jacob Casiano provided the heart and hustle to keep D.M.H. fired up.
This Sunday, March 25, St. John’s Gym will host Clinton Youth Basketball’s season finale, with D.M.H. taking on Tomolo Jr., CPA, in the consolation game at 6 p.m., and Smith battling SanJay at 7 p.m. in the league championship.
The playoff games have been recorded and will be televised on Clinton Community Television Ch. 8 and Ch. 10. Please check local TV listings, or visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com for the times.
http://www.telegram.com/article/20120323
Throughout the season, as the games featuring Clinton sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys got more intense, the players rose to the occasion, and Sunday was no different.
In the first game between Smith and Tomolo, both teams brought their best offense of the season to the high scoring contest. Smith jumped out to a first half lead, 31-28, with Doug Price, Trevor Burton and Jarrod Hatch leading the charge.
Tomolo’s Federico Ernst and Jose Nieves helped the team battle back to take a lead into the fourth quarter, 44-41.
However, Smith’s Eian Gannon wouldn’t let his team go down without a fight, igniting a fourth-quarter performance that put Smith in front the rest of the game. Smith’s 59-49 win sent them to this Sunday’s championship.
Tomolo’s Jack Slevin and Matt Tambolleo were also key contributors.
The second game of the evening was between SanJay and D.M.H., with SanJay having dropped three of its last four against D.M.H.
It was clear SanJay had not forgotten that fact. Led by Brady Connelly and Jose Santiago, SanJay jumped out to a quick lead in the first quarter, and did not look back on its way to a big 42-37 win.
D.M.H.’s Riley Baldwin and Evan MacKillop led their team’s effort against SanJay, trimming the deficit to two points with eight seconds left in the game, but would fall short as time expired.
SanJay’s Deven LaPerle and Lance Benoit provided a great effort in the victory as well, while. D.M.H.’s Jacob Lee and Jacob Casiano provided the heart and hustle to keep D.M.H. fired up.
This Sunday, March 25, St. John’s Gym will host Clinton Youth Basketball’s season finale, with D.M.H. taking on Tomolo Jr., CPA, in the consolation game at 6 p.m., and Smith battling SanJay at 7 p.m. in the league championship.
The playoff games have been recorded and will be televised on Clinton Community Television Ch. 8 and Ch. 10. Please check local TV listings, or visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com for the times.
http://www.telegram.com/article/20120323
Clinton youth hoops set for playoffs
The Item
March 19, 2012
CLINTON — Clinton Youth Basketball entered the final week of regular season this past Saturday evening, and the playoff picture had yet to be determined with three teams sharing first place.
Smith Auto Recycling took the court against James A. Tomolo Jr, CPA,. needing a win to remain in first place, and Tomolo was looking to play spoiler by beating Smith for a second time this season.
With Tomolo leading by two points at the half, Smith’s Jarrod Hatch and Doug Price sparked a second-half explosion on offense, catapulting Smith to a 50-45 win. Smith’s Jacob Price and Matt Newell chipped in with some clutch rebounding and hustle.
Tomolo cut the deficit to three points in the closing minutes, with key baskets by Jack Slevin and Connor Fawbert, but Smith managed to fend off the fourth-quarter rally. Tomolo’s Brandon Lee and Jamieson Dunne also contributed offensively.
The game between D.M.H. Electrical and SanJay, Inc. would determine which team would finish in second place. D.M.H. posted wins in its previous two contests with SanJay, and both teams were well aware of what was at stake.
Once D.M.H. got its offense rolling, it did not look back en route to a big win over SanJay, 47-33, retaining its share of first place. D.M.H.’s offense was led by Javier Lizardo, Riley Baldwin, Danny Thompson and Evan MacKillop.
SanJay’s effort was led by Deven LaPerle, Nick Sidoti, Jose Santiago and Lance Benoit.
Smith held the tiebreaker over D.M.H., and captured the first seed in the playoffs. The playoffs begin Sunday, March 18, at St. John’s Gym, with Smith vs. Tomolo at 6:30 p.m, and D.M.H. vs. SanJay at 7:30 p.m.
The consolation game and championship will be played at St. John’s Gym on Sunday, March 25.
The league is for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys from Clinton. For more league information, visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
http://www.telegram.com/article/20120316
Smith Auto Recycling took the court against James A. Tomolo Jr, CPA,. needing a win to remain in first place, and Tomolo was looking to play spoiler by beating Smith for a second time this season.
With Tomolo leading by two points at the half, Smith’s Jarrod Hatch and Doug Price sparked a second-half explosion on offense, catapulting Smith to a 50-45 win. Smith’s Jacob Price and Matt Newell chipped in with some clutch rebounding and hustle.
Tomolo cut the deficit to three points in the closing minutes, with key baskets by Jack Slevin and Connor Fawbert, but Smith managed to fend off the fourth-quarter rally. Tomolo’s Brandon Lee and Jamieson Dunne also contributed offensively.
The game between D.M.H. Electrical and SanJay, Inc. would determine which team would finish in second place. D.M.H. posted wins in its previous two contests with SanJay, and both teams were well aware of what was at stake.
Once D.M.H. got its offense rolling, it did not look back en route to a big win over SanJay, 47-33, retaining its share of first place. D.M.H.’s offense was led by Javier Lizardo, Riley Baldwin, Danny Thompson and Evan MacKillop.
SanJay’s effort was led by Deven LaPerle, Nick Sidoti, Jose Santiago and Lance Benoit.
Smith held the tiebreaker over D.M.H., and captured the first seed in the playoffs. The playoffs begin Sunday, March 18, at St. John’s Gym, with Smith vs. Tomolo at 6:30 p.m, and D.M.H. vs. SanJay at 7:30 p.m.
The consolation game and championship will be played at St. John’s Gym on Sunday, March 25.
The league is for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys from Clinton. For more league information, visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
http://www.telegram.com/article/20120316
Competition ges fierce in Clinton youth hoops
The Item
Friday, March 9, 2012
CLINTON — As the Clinton Youth Basketball regular season winds down, the dramatics have certainly flared up.
Heading into this past weekend, Smith sat alone in first place, with D.M.H. and SanJay one game back sharing second place, and Tomolo was looking to shake up the standings with an upset.
On Sunday, James A. Tomolo Jr., CPA, took the court against D.M.H. Electrical in the first game. Tomolo has shown resilience week after week, having lost five games by a combined nine points. Tomolo, led by Federico Ernst, Matt Tambolleo and Jose Nieves, jumped out to a lead, with their swarming defense not letting D.M.H. establish their offense.
In the second half, D.M.H. rallied with the help of timely scoring and solid defense by Danny Thompson, Riley Baldwin and Timmy O’Toole on their way to a tough 36-33 win.
The second game of the evening was between Smith Auto Recycling and SanJay, Inc. and extra time would be needed to decide the game. The teams traded the lead through the first half, and finished regulation tied at 39.
Smith, led by Jarrod Hatch, Eian Gannon and Eric Patel, helped Smith jump out to a two-point lead with less than 10 seconds left in the first overtime. With both teams in the bonus, SanJay’s Jack MacDonald was fouled with three seconds remaining. MacDonald stepped up to the free throw line and hit both free throws, forcing a second overtime.
SanJay’s defense took over as they emerged the winner over Smith, 53-46. SanJay’s Lance Benoit and Brady Connelly also were key contributors in the win.
SanJay’s victory forced a three-way tie for first place entering the final week of the regular season.
The next games will be Saturday, March 10, at St. John’s Gym, with Smith vs. Tomolo at 12 p.m., and SanJay vs. D.M.H. at 1 p.m. The first round of the playoffs begins on Sunday, March 18, with the consolation and championship games on Sunday, March 25.
The league is for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys from Clinton. For more league information, visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
http://www.telegram.com/article/20120316
Heading into this past weekend, Smith sat alone in first place, with D.M.H. and SanJay one game back sharing second place, and Tomolo was looking to shake up the standings with an upset.
On Sunday, James A. Tomolo Jr., CPA, took the court against D.M.H. Electrical in the first game. Tomolo has shown resilience week after week, having lost five games by a combined nine points. Tomolo, led by Federico Ernst, Matt Tambolleo and Jose Nieves, jumped out to a lead, with their swarming defense not letting D.M.H. establish their offense.
In the second half, D.M.H. rallied with the help of timely scoring and solid defense by Danny Thompson, Riley Baldwin and Timmy O’Toole on their way to a tough 36-33 win.
The second game of the evening was between Smith Auto Recycling and SanJay, Inc. and extra time would be needed to decide the game. The teams traded the lead through the first half, and finished regulation tied at 39.
Smith, led by Jarrod Hatch, Eian Gannon and Eric Patel, helped Smith jump out to a two-point lead with less than 10 seconds left in the first overtime. With both teams in the bonus, SanJay’s Jack MacDonald was fouled with three seconds remaining. MacDonald stepped up to the free throw line and hit both free throws, forcing a second overtime.
SanJay’s defense took over as they emerged the winner over Smith, 53-46. SanJay’s Lance Benoit and Brady Connelly also were key contributors in the win.
SanJay’s victory forced a three-way tie for first place entering the final week of the regular season.
The next games will be Saturday, March 10, at St. John’s Gym, with Smith vs. Tomolo at 12 p.m., and SanJay vs. D.M.H. at 1 p.m. The first round of the playoffs begins on Sunday, March 18, with the consolation and championship games on Sunday, March 25.
The league is for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys from Clinton. For more league information, visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
http://www.telegram.com/article/20120316
Smith claims top spot in Clinton youth hoops
The Item
Friday, March 2, 2012
CLINTON — Clinton Youth Basketball entered the final quarter of the season this past weekend, and all of the teams will have one last chance to face each other before the playoffs begin on March 18.
With two evening games scheduled at St. John’s Gym last Sunday, the fans saw James A. Tomolo Jr., CPA take on SanJay, Inc. in the first game.
Tomolo’s defense, anchored by Jose Nieves, smothered SanJay’s offense through three quarters, but SanJay’s offense pulled together in the fourth quarter looking to stir up a rally. SanJay’s Izaya Albino knocked down a clutch 3-pointer to close the gap on the way to a 52-51 victory over Tomolo.
SanJay’s effort was led by Albino, Nick Sidoti and Brady Connelly. Tomolo’s offense was led by Nieves, Matt Tambolleo and Brandon Lee.
The final game of the evening, between Smith Auto Recycling and D.M.H. Electrical, was for sole possession of first place in the standings. Both teams were ready for the dogfight, bringing their best defensive effort to the floor.
Smith jumped out to a early lead, as D.M.H. could not get the ball to drop in order to keep pace. Smith emerged as the victor, 39-32, and claimed sole possession of the league’s top spot.
Smith’s offense was led by Jarrod Hatch’s clutch shooting in the fourth quarter, and by Trevor Burton and Doug Price. D.M.H.’s effort was led by Timmy O’Toole, Riley Baldwin and Alex Mojica.
The next games will be Sunday, March 4, at St. John’s Gym, with D.M.H. vs. Tomolo at 4:30 p.m. and SanJay vs. Smith at 5:30 p.m. Playoffs will begin Sunday, March 18, with the consolation and championship games being played on Sunday, March 25.
The league is for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys from Clinton. For more league information, visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
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D.M.H., Smith win youth hoop games
The Item
Friday, February 24, 2012
CLINTON — Entering the ninth week of the Clinton Youth Basketball season with a three-way tie for first place, all the teams knew what was at stake, and each team gave an extraordinary effort.
The first game of the afternoon was between James A. Tomolo Jr., CPA and Smith Auto Recycling, with Smith looking to avenge the loss Tomolo handed to them their last outing. The teams traded the lead throughout the game, with Smith ahead by one point at the start of the fourth quarter.
Smith then put together a run, led by Matt Newell, Eric Patel and Anthony Maillet, en route to a 50-28 victory. Tomolo’s valiant effort was led by Matt Tambolleo, Jack Slevin and Danny Glennon.
The second game of the afternoon, between D.M.H. Electrical and SanJay, Inc., decided which team would remain in first place. SanJay held a lead through each of the first three quarters, but D.M.H. continued to hold on to keep the game within reach, eventually tying the score at 47 as the fourth quarter ended.
D.M.H. put together a team effort to pull ahead in overtime and captured the win, 56-53. D.M.H.’s offense was led by Riley Baldwin, Javier Lizardo and Danny Thompson. SanJay’s offense was led by Brendan Dion, Brady Connelly and Izaya Albino.
The next games will be Sunday, Feb. 26, at St. John’s Gym, with Tomolo vs. SanJay at 6:30 p.m. and Smith vs. D.M.H. at 7:30 p.m.
The league is for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys from Clinton. For more league information, visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
The first game of the afternoon was between James A. Tomolo Jr., CPA and Smith Auto Recycling, with Smith looking to avenge the loss Tomolo handed to them their last outing. The teams traded the lead throughout the game, with Smith ahead by one point at the start of the fourth quarter.
Smith then put together a run, led by Matt Newell, Eric Patel and Anthony Maillet, en route to a 50-28 victory. Tomolo’s valiant effort was led by Matt Tambolleo, Jack Slevin and Danny Glennon.
The second game of the afternoon, between D.M.H. Electrical and SanJay, Inc., decided which team would remain in first place. SanJay held a lead through each of the first three quarters, but D.M.H. continued to hold on to keep the game within reach, eventually tying the score at 47 as the fourth quarter ended.
D.M.H. put together a team effort to pull ahead in overtime and captured the win, 56-53. D.M.H.’s offense was led by Riley Baldwin, Javier Lizardo and Danny Thompson. SanJay’s offense was led by Brendan Dion, Brady Connelly and Izaya Albino.
The next games will be Sunday, Feb. 26, at St. John’s Gym, with Tomolo vs. SanJay at 6:30 p.m. and Smith vs. D.M.H. at 7:30 p.m.
The league is for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys from Clinton. For more league information, visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
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D.M.H., Smith win youth hoop games
The Item
Friday, February 17, 2012
CLINTON — With the Clinton Youth Basketball League approaching the last quarter of the season, teams are facing a sense of urgency to work out any kinks as they gear up for a playoff run.
The first game of the afternoon last Sunday was between two teams looking to get back on the winning track, with James A. Tomolo Jr, CPA taking on D.M.H. Electrical. D.M.H. had a two-point lead going into the fourth quarter but, in usual fashion, Tomolo refused to go down without a fight.
In the closing minutes, Tomolo’s Danny Glennon, who finished with 13 points, and Federico Ernst and Jose Nieves, who scored 10 points apiece, led a rally with their clutch shooting to keep the game within reach.
However, D.M.H. put together a total team effort to fend off Tomolo’s rally, squeaking out a 46-45 win. D.M.H.’s offense was led by Alex Mojica with 12 points, and Evan MacKillop with eight.
The final game of the afternoon was between SanJay, Inc. and Smith Auto Recycling, with both teams trying to build a winning streak. SanJay’s Nick Sidoti chipped in a key basket to keep the game close early, with Jack MacDonald’s 14 points and Brendan Dion’s 13 points carrying the offense the rest of the way.
Smith was led by Eian Gannon’s season-high 27 points, and clutch fourth-quarter shooting by Jarrod Hatch and Doug Price.
With two seconds left in the game, Smith led, 50-48. SanJay inbounded the ball, but its final shot hit the rim and bounced away as time expired.
The next games will be Sunday, Feb. 19, at St. John’s Gym, with Tomolo vs. Smith at 4:30 p.m. and D.M.H. vs. SanJay at 5:30 p.m.
The league is for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys from Clinton. For more information, visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
http://www.telegram.com/article/20120217
SanJay gets back on winning track
The Item
Friday, February 10, 2012
CLINTON —
In a Clinton Youth Basketball Saturday afternoon matinee held at St.
John’s Gym last weekend, James A. Tomolo Jr, CPA was looking to build
upon its first win, while SanJay Inc. was looking to end a two-game
losing streak.
SanJay’s unselfish offensive play ignited a scoring spree that proved to be too much for Tomolo to overcome, carrying Sanjay to a 58-46 win. SanJay’s Deven LaPerle and Jose Santiago hit timely shots to end Tomolo’s hope of putting together a scoring run.
Tomolo, led by Danny Glennon, who finished with 21 points, and Federico Ernst, who chipped in with six points, was unable to cool off SanJay’s hot offense.
The second game of the afternoon was between Smith Auto Recycling and D.M.H. Electrical. Smith had lost a tough game the previous week, and D.M.H. was looking to extend a two-game winning streak.
Smith’s Trevor Burton and Anthony Maillet got the offense started early, and Smith never looked back en route to a 43-29 victory.
D.M.H. had great looks at the basket all afternoon, but the ball would not fall. D.M.H.’s offense was led by Alex Mojica with 10 points, and Evan MacKillop with six points.
The next games will be Sunday, Feb. 12, at St. John’s Gym, with Tomolo vs. D.M.H. at 4:30 p.m. and Smith vs. SanJay at 5:30 p.m.
The league is for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys from Clinton. For more league information, please visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
SanJay’s unselfish offensive play ignited a scoring spree that proved to be too much for Tomolo to overcome, carrying Sanjay to a 58-46 win. SanJay’s Deven LaPerle and Jose Santiago hit timely shots to end Tomolo’s hope of putting together a scoring run.
Tomolo, led by Danny Glennon, who finished with 21 points, and Federico Ernst, who chipped in with six points, was unable to cool off SanJay’s hot offense.
The second game of the afternoon was between Smith Auto Recycling and D.M.H. Electrical. Smith had lost a tough game the previous week, and D.M.H. was looking to extend a two-game winning streak.
Smith’s Trevor Burton and Anthony Maillet got the offense started early, and Smith never looked back en route to a 43-29 victory.
D.M.H. had great looks at the basket all afternoon, but the ball would not fall. D.M.H.’s offense was led by Alex Mojica with 10 points, and Evan MacKillop with six points.
The next games will be Sunday, Feb. 12, at St. John’s Gym, with Tomolo vs. D.M.H. at 4:30 p.m. and Smith vs. SanJay at 5:30 p.m.
The league is for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys from Clinton. For more league information, please visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
http://www.telegram.com/article/20120210
D.M.H., Tomolo snare wins
The Item
Friday, February 3, 2012
CLINTON — Clinton Youth Basketball reached the halfway point of the regular season last Sunday evening, and St. John’s Gym hosted the doubleheader.
In the first game, after losing a close one previously, D.M.H. Electrical looked to even the series with SanJay Inc. Izaya Albino and Jack MacDonald’s nine points apiece helped SanJay take a two-point lead into the fourth quarter.
However, led by a smothering team defense, and some big shots down the stretch by Timmy O’Toole, who finished with eight points, and great passing by Danny Thompson, D.M.H. pulled out a win over Sanjay, 42-34.
In the second game of the evening, Smith Auto Recycling took on James A. Tomolo Jr., CPA, which was looking to secure its first win. Smith’s Doug Price and Eian Gannon led the offense with 11 points apiece, while Tomolo’s Jamieson Dunne, who finished with six points, hit some timely shots to keep the game close heading into the fourth quarter.
The one-two punch of Jack Slevin’s rebounding and pesky defense, along with Danny Glennon’s 17 points helped Tomolo secure its first win of the season, beating Smith, 37-33.
The league’s next games will be Saturday, Feb. 4, at St. John’s Gym, with SanJay (4-2) vs. Tomolo (1-5) at 1 p.m. and D.M.H. (4-2) vs. Smith (3-3) at 2 p.m.
The league is for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys from Clinton. For more information, visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
http://www.telegram.com/article/20120203
Smith, D.M.H. win in youth hoops
The Item
Friday, January 27, 2012
CLINTON — Last Sunday evening at the St. John’s gym, Clinton Youth Basketball’s Smith Auto Recycling was looking to even the score with undefeated SanJay Inc.
Smith’s Doug Price and Jacob Price set the tone early, scoring 21 of Smith’s 27 first-half points. This proved to be too much for SanJay to overcome, as it fell to Smith, 53-33.
SanJay had great looks at the hoop all game, but the shots just wouldn’t fall. SanJay’s offense was led by Jack MacDonald’s 10 points and Brady Connelly’s eight points.
D.M.H. Electrical took on James A. Tomolo Jr., CPA in the second game of the evening. Tomolo’s last two losses were decided by a total of three points, and it was determined to grab its first win.
Tomolo’s Jose Nieves, who finished with 17 points, and Connor Fawbert’s hustle helped build a seven-point lead going into the fourth quarter. However, D.M.H. came together in the fourth quarter, putting forth a total team effort, including stifling defense and unselfish offensive play, to take home a 49-40 win over Tomolo Jr, CPA.
The league is for sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade boys from Clinton. For more information, visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
http://www.telegram.com/article/20120127
Sanjay rallies for a two-point victory
The Item
Friday, January 20, 2012
CLINTON — St. John’s Gym had a busy Sunday evening this past weekend, hosting two Clinton Youth Basketball games.
James A. Tomolo Jr, CPA led SanJay, Inc through three quarters, but four clutch free throws from Brendan Dion in the fourth quarter sealed the victory for SanJay, 43-41. Izaya Albino led SanJay’s offense with 12 points. Tomolo’s Danny Glennon led all scorers with 16 points, and Brandon Lee chipped in eight points.
In the second game, Smith Auto Recycling fell to D.M.H. Electrical, 27-23. Smith’s Doug Price and Trevor Burton led a second-half rally, but time was not on their side. D.M.H. fended off the rally with key rebounding by Jacob Casiano and Jacob Lee.
For more league information, visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
http://www.telegram.com/article/20120120
Clinton youth hoops has busy weekend
The Item
Friday, January 13, 2012
"D.M.H. Electrical staged a comeback in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter, but fell short of a victory."
CLINTON — Last weekend, Clinton Youth Basketball featured Saturday and Sunday doubleheaders played at St. John’s Gym.
On Saturday, SanJay Inc. defeated James A. Tomolo Jr, CPA, 47-37. SanJay Inc. was led offensively by Brady Connelly’s 12 points and Lance Benoit’s key rebounding in the second half.
Smith Auto Recycling edged D.M.H. Electrical, 38-37. Smith’s Eian Gannon scored 18 points and Matthew Newell’s strong defense sealed the come-from-behind victory. D.M.H. was led by Riley Baldwin’s 17 points and Alex Mojica’s rebounding.
On Sunday, Smith Auto Recycling held the lead as time expired, taking down James A. Tomolo Jr, CPA, 36-35. Smith was led by Doug Price’s 15 points and key rebounding by Eric Patel. Tomolo was led by Jose Nieves and his 10 points, as well as Matt Tambolleo’s hustle.
D.M.H. Electrical staged a comeback in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter, but fell short of a victory, as SanJay Inc. held on to beat D.M.H., 45-40. SanJay was led by Brendan Dion’s 16 points and Jack MacDonald’s clutch shooting in the second half. D.M.H. Electrical was led offensively by Baldwin’s 15 points and Javier Lizardo’s 11 points.
For more information, visit www.clintonyouthbasketball.com.
