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Falcons erase 12-point deficit to take down defending section champs
Every team in the section knows the key to beating San Diego is stopping Cavers’ star center Jeremy Tyler. Torrey Pines actually did it in the Division I quarterfinals on Saturday night, erasing a 12-point halftime deficit en route to a 59-52 win over the defending section champs.
“We knew coming in that it was going to be a physical game – we just had to be tough,” said Torrey Pines forward Trevor Newquist. “Our job was to try and get into Jeremy’s head a little bit and we did that a little bit.”
Tyler finished the game with season-low 16 points, only scoring six after halftime. Torrey Pines surrounded Tyler with at least two defenders for the entire game, preventing him from getting the ball and frustrating him.
“We spent three days working on that and it was fairly effective,” said Torrey Pines head coach John Olive.
On the offensive end, the Falcons adjusted for Tyler’s shot-blocking ability.
“We had a plan where we were going to involve Jeremy in a lot of back screens and a lot of pick and rolls,” Olive said. “We got some very good looks.”
The game was fast paced from the outset and early it looked as if San Diego would leave Torrey Pines in the dust. After falling behind early, the Cavers went on a 17-4 run and had an eight-point lead after the first quarter.
“We got a lot of young guys on the team and playing a team like San Diego brings out the nerves. We were taking shots that we don’t usually take,” Newquist said.
San Diego led 37-25 and had control of the game headed into the locker room. Torrey Pines erased that deficit by the end of the third quarter, however, taking a 42-41 lead with 22 seconds left. The Cavers only scored four points in the entire third quarter.
“We definitely regrouped at halftime,” Olive said. We just calmed down, got shots within our rhythm and did a very good defensive job.”
The Falcons took control of the game in the final quarter, opening up a 10-point lead with a 10-1 run. The run was punctuated by a Cavers technical for having six players on the floor.
“In the second half we ran more plays and executed them,” Newquist said. “Once we got that confidence, we weren’t really hesitant anymore.”
With 1:14 left, San Diego had the chance to cut the lead to three. But Jourdan Ward missed a fast break layup and after two Newquist free throws, the Cavers did not get closer than four. Tyler fouled out with 31 seconds left and was upset, kicking a chair before retiring to the bench.
“I put too much emotion into the game,” Tyler said. “You feel like you played your hardest, and your hardest wasn’t enough. It hurts.”
Newquist had a game-high 19 points and was one of three Torrey Pines players in double figures. Newquist had to pick himself up off the court a number of times and was holding an ice pack to his jaw after the game.
“This is the type of game I love – scrapping. When I took the shot in the jaw, all I could think about was getting back in the game and making plays,” Newquist said. “Nothing was going to take me out of this game.”
Tyler was one of three players in double figures for San Diego (15-10), along with forward Rakim Cox (11 points) and guard Xavier Roy (10 points). The Cavers’ star center questioned the officiating after the game.
“The outcome was a matter of the refs being totally biased. It was ridiculous. It was horrible,” Tyler said. “We could get hit in the back and no foul, but they just go up and someone barely touches them, and that’s a foul.”
Second-seeded Torrey Pines (25-4) will host third-seeded La Costa Canyon (23-5) in the Division I semifinals on Wednesday. It will be the fourth meeting between the two teams that shared the Avocado League title – the Mavericks own a 2-1 advantage this season.
Torrey Pines players (left to right) Joe Rahon, Ramsey Hopkins and Trevor Newquist triple team San Diego center Jeremy Tyler on an inbounds pass
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Falcons erase 12-point deficit to take down defending section champs
Every team in the section knows the key to beating San Diego is stopping Cavers’ star center Jeremy Tyler. Torrey Pines actually did it in the Division I quarterfinals on Saturday night, erasing a 12-point halftime deficit en route to a 59-52 win over the defending section champs.
“We knew coming in that it was going to be a physical game – we just had to be tough,” said Torrey Pines forward Trevor Newquist. “Our job was to try and get into Jeremy’s head a little bit and we did that a little bit.”
Tyler finished the game with season-low 16 points, only scoring six after halftime. Torrey Pines surrounded Tyler with at least two defenders for the entire game, preventing him from getting the ball and frustrating him.
“We spent three days working on that and it was fairly effective,” said Torrey Pines head coach John Olive.
On the offensive end, the Falcons adjusted for Tyler’s shot-blocking ability.
“We had a plan where we were going to involve Jeremy in a lot of back screens and a lot of pick and rolls,” Olive said. “We got some very good looks.”
The game was fast paced from the outset and early it looked as if San Diego would leave Torrey Pines in the dust. After falling behind early, the Cavers went on a 17-4 run and had an eight-point lead after the first quarter.
“We got a lot of young guys on the team and playing a team like San Diego brings out the nerves. We were taking shots that we don’t usually take,” Newquist said.
San Diego led 37-25 and had control of the game headed into the locker room. Torrey Pines erased that deficit by the end of the third quarter, however, taking a 42-41 lead with 22 seconds left. The Cavers only scored four points in the entire third quarter.
“We definitely regrouped at halftime,” Olive said. We just calmed down, got shots within our rhythm and did a very good defensive job.”
The Falcons took control of the game in the final quarter, opening up a 10-point lead with a 10-1 run. The run was punctuated by a Cavers technical for having six players on the floor.
“In the second half we ran more plays and executed them,” Newquist said. “Once we got that confidence, we weren’t really hesitant anymore.”
With 1:14 left, San Diego had the chance to cut the lead to three. But Jourdan Ward missed a fast break layup and after two Newquist free throws, the Cavers did not get closer than four. Tyler fouled out with 31 seconds left and was upset, kicking a chair before retiring to the bench.
“I put too much emotion into the game,” Tyler said. “You feel like you played your hardest, and your hardest wasn’t enough. It hurts.”
Newquist had a game-high 19 points and was one of three Torrey Pines players in double figures. Newquist had to pick himself up off the court a number of times and was holding an ice pack to his jaw after the game.
“This is the type of game I love – scrapping. When I took the shot in the jaw, all I could think about was getting back in the game and making plays,” Newquist said. “Nothing was going to take me out of this game.”
Tyler was one of three players in double figures for San Diego (15-10), along with forward Rakim Cox (11 points) and guard Xavier Roy (10 points). The Cavers’ star center questioned the officiating after the game.
“The outcome was a matter of the refs being totally biased. It was ridiculous. It was horrible,” Tyler said. “We could get hit in the back and no foul, but they just go up and someone barely touches them, and that’s a foul.”
Second-seeded Torrey Pines (25-4) will host third-seeded La Costa Canyon (23-5) in the Division I semifinals on Wednesday. It will be the fourth meeting between the two teams that shared the Avocado League title – the Mavericks own a 2-1 advantage this season.
Torrey Pines players (left to right) Joe Rahon, Ramsey Hopkins and Trevor Newquist triple team San Diego center Jeremy Tyler on an inbounds pass