[Jesse B]

--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jesse B @ Nov 20 2013, 02:03 PM) </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
I heard rumors that Daurer may not be back until late February. Also, did Miller play at Marquette or are we confusing his talents with that of his sister. "One of the best 8th graders in Indy" doesn't mean he won't struggle as a 9th grader in the conference. With all that being said 4th place is a good fit for the Wolves if they can gel as a team.
You might have better info on Dauer. I'll find out more tonight. Regardless, Luke is about the #3 weapon at best when healthy.

Miller did play at Marquette, but he was another guy poached from the public schools.

I am curious to know who you think would be bigger weapons? Simmons is obvious but who else is a scorer?

[Southsider2k12]

I am curious to know who you think would be bigger weapons? Simmons is obvious but who else is a scorer?

Hemphill took a big leap in his game this year. He is going to be much more of a scorer this year.

[taxthedeer]

Happy Birthday today to Coach John Boyd.

[Southsider2k12]

--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jesse B @ Nov 21 2013, 01:12 PM) </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
I am curious to know who you think would be bigger weapons? Simmons is obvious but who else is a scorer?
Hemphill took a big leap in his game this year. He is going to be much more of a scorer this year.

Also worth mentioning is that this is a REALLY good freshman class. I am in awe of this group. There are some freak athletes and tons of potential in this group. If Boyd wasn't starting at PG, Troy Jones would be. He has a college PG body already. There are about five freshman who could be starting for a lot of teams. Some of the kids are already on varsity, a few more on JV>

[Southsider2k12]

Parkhouse's take on the intrasquad.

http://www.thenewsdispatch.com/articles/20...29492515435.txt

[Southsider2k12]

2013-2014 Wolves basketball preview
The Wolves saw graduation take a chunk out of their starting line-up. City’s leading scorer Ryan Taylor has moved on to prep school in an effort to move into Division 1 basketball. The Wolves also saw the graduation of starters Lacy Johnson and Asante Clark, plus Corey Workman off of the bench crew. Despite a rash of injuries that saw as many as four starters out at certain points of the season, the Wolves finished with their 4th straight season of double digit wins for the first time since the first six years after consolidation, in a season that very legitimately could have had 13 or 14 wins with some better health.

This season sees a lot of talent return, and a big influx of young talent coming into the fold. The Wolves will be led by four year varsity player, and Division 1 commit, Keenan Simmons. Simmons returns after averaging a double/ double last year, plus leading the DAC with his three blocks per game. The most amazing stat from Simmons is that he also ranked second on the team in steals per game, trailing only Clark. Simmons will anchor the back line of the defense, erasing any mistakes, and facing all of the great centers the DAC has to offer one on one. Rumor has it that Simmons also returns to his senior season with a new found jumpshot, which would open up the Wolves offense as it wouldn’t allow defenses to sag off of him into the lane any longer.

The name to watch this year is ShaQuan Hemphill. Hemphill was elevated from the freshman team after the first few games of the season due to injuries, but never left the rotation after he got to the varsity squad. Hemphill returns an inch taller, and having put on some visible muscle weight over the summer. He also came in with a new found sense of confidence as he dominated both his AAU team and the floor during the Wolves intrasquad game. Hemphill demonstrated a quick first step to the basket, and a nice intermediate jumpshot during the intrasquad.

Also returning for the Wolves are seniors Donnie Wilson, Java Oliver, and Shayne Barron. Wilson will be the starting small forward this year and a stabilizing influence on the floor. Wilson will also some responsibility for offensive flow with a very young backcourt. Oliver will contribute the same way he has on the football field by playing at full intensity on every play, and leaving his five fouls on the floor. A physical presence he will see plenty of match ups against the DAC’s big men. Barron will also contribute off of the bench as an energy guy to come in and bang the boards and on defense.

The starting shooting guard for the beginning of the season at least will be Junior Brad Pawloski. Pawolski is another in a long line of pure shooters to come through Michigan City. Since coming into the program as a freshman, Brad has grown a few inches, and has honed his touch from the outside. He will be counted on to stretch defenses while on the floor.

Starting at Point Guard will be true freshman Jaronde Boyd. If the name sounds familiar, yes it is the son of Coach Boyd. The younger Boyd, while small in size and stature, comes with the reputation of being a cool floor general. Coach Boyd said he didn’t want to start him right away, but between injuries and the talent of his son, he was forced to do so by the rest of his coaching staff.

The Wolves will also see an influx of experienced talent as the season goes on. Senior Luke Dauer broke his ankle and had major surgery to repair the injury, and is expected to be out until at least 2014, but probably more like February. Dauer took a major step forward last year when injuries forced him from a supporting role into a starting and scoring role. Dauer also saw time as the primary ballhandler. Also entering the fray after the start of the season will be Junior Michael Miller. Miller’s sister a four year starter for the girl’s team, and transferred back from Marquette to rejoin City. Miller is being forced to sit out because of that transfer (allegedly due to pressure from Marquette), but will also provide scoring and ballhandling when he joins the team.

Michael Smallwood also returns this year for the Wolves, and again will be providing minutes on the front line for City. Smallwood is another one of City’s long and lean athletes who can jump out of the gym.

Past that group, Michigan City has some amazing freshmen entering the fold. This is the most talented freshmen class that I can remember for a really long time at City. Past Boyd, the varsity roster currently includes, Kelston Haden, Troy Jones, and Tyler Games. If it weren’t for Jaronde Boyd starting at PG, it is hard to imagine Troy Jones not being that guy. Jones is athletic and well-built for a PG, and has an explosive first step. Haden will provide depth in the back court, and Games will give size and minutes to the front line as needed. Don’t be surprised if Jones and Games both take minutes from upperclassmen as the season roles on. Both have a lot of talent and ability. They will be mainstays in the system in the future.

Even the JV team includes some great athletes. Remember the names Cevin Crawford, Daniel Armstrong, and Jerome Watts. They could factor into the varsity this year if needed due to injuries or the like. If not, they will make noise in subsequent seasons.

My predictions for the 2013-14 team are for them to finish around 12-8 overall and 5-2 in the DAC, good for second place. I also believe this year is the year they breakthrough and win a sectional title.

[Jesse B]

2013-2014 Wolves basketball preview
The Wolves saw graduation take a chunk out of their starting line-up. City’s leading scorer Ryan Taylor has moved on to prep school in an effort to move into Division 1 basketball. The Wolves also saw the graduation of starters Lacy Johnson and Asante Clark, plus Corey Workman off of the bench crew. Despite a rash of injuries that saw as many as four starters out at certain points of the season, the Wolves finished with their 4th straight season of double digit wins for the first time since the first six years after consolidation, in a season that very legitimately could have had 13 or 14 wins with some better health.

This season sees a lot of talent return, and a big influx of young talent coming into the fold. The Wolves will be led by four year varsity player, and Division 1 commit, Keenan Simmons. Simmons returns after averaging a double/ double last year, plus leading the DAC with his three blocks per game. The most amazing stat from Simmons is that he also ranked second on the team in steals per game, trailing only Clark. Simmons will anchor the back line of the defense, erasing any mistakes, and facing all of the great centers the DAC has to offer one on one. Rumor has it that Simmons also returns to his senior season with a new found jumpshot, which would open up the Wolves offense as it wouldn’t allow defenses to sag off of him into the lane any longer.

The name to watch this year is ShaQuan Hemphill. Hemphill was elevated from the freshman team after the first few games of the season due to injuries, but never left the rotation after he got to the varsity squad. Hemphill returns an inch taller, and having put on some visible muscle weight over the summer. He also came in with a new found sense of confidence as he dominated both his AAU team and the floor during the Wolves intrasquad game. Hemphill demonstrated a quick first step to the basket, and a nice intermediate jumpshot during the intrasquad.

Also returning for the Wolves are seniors Donnie Wilson, Java Oliver, and Shayne Barron. Wilson will be the starting small forward this year and a stabilizing influence on the floor. Wilson will also some responsibility for offensive flow with a very young backcourt. Oliver will contribute the same way he has on the football field by playing at full intensity on every play, and leaving his five fouls on the floor. A physical presence he will see plenty of match ups against the DAC’s big men. Barron will also contribute off of the bench as an energy guy to come in and bang the boards and on defense.

The starting shooting guard for the beginning of the season at least will be Junior Brad Pawloski. Pawolski is another in a long line of pure shooters to come through Michigan City. Since coming into the program as a freshman, Brad has grown a few inches, and has honed his touch from the outside. He will be counted on to stretch defenses while on the floor.

Starting at Point Guard will be true freshman Jaronde Boyd. If the name sounds familiar, yes it is the son of Coach Boyd. The younger Boyd, while small in size and stature, comes with the reputation of being a cool floor general. Coach Boyd said he didn’t want to start him right away, but between injuries and the talent of his son, he was forced to do so by the rest of his coaching staff.

The Wolves will also see an influx of experienced talent as the season goes on. Senior Luke Dauer broke his ankle and had major surgery to repair the injury, and is expected to be out until at least 2014, but probably more like February. Dauer took a major step forward last year when injuries forced him from a supporting role into a starting and scoring role. Dauer also saw time as the primary ballhandler. Also entering the fray after the start of the season will be Junior Michael Miller. Miller’s sister a four year starter for the girl’s team, and transferred back from Marquette to rejoin City. Miller is being forced to sit out because of that transfer (allegedly due to pressure from Marquette), but will also provide scoring and ballhandling when he joins the team.

Michael Smallwood also returns this year for the Wolves, and again will be providing minutes on the front line for City. Smallwood is another one of City’s long and lean athletes who can jump out of the gym.

Past that group, Michigan City has some amazing freshmen entering the fold. This is the most talented freshmen class that I can remember for a really long time at City. Past Boyd, the varsity roster currently includes, Kelston Haden, Troy Jones, and Tyler Games. If it weren’t for Jaronde Boyd starting at PG, it is hard to imagine Troy Jones not being that guy. Jones is athletic and well-built for a PG, and has an explosive first step. Haden will provide depth in the back court, and Games will give size and minutes to the front line as needed. Don’t be surprised if Jones and Games both take minutes from upperclassmen as the season roles on. Both have a lot of talent and ability. They will be mainstays in the system in the future.

Even the JV team includes some great athletes. Remember the names Cevin Crawford, Daniel Armstrong, and Jerome Watts. They could factor into the varsity this year if needed due to injuries or the like. If not, they will make noise in subsequent seasons.

My predictions for the 2013-14 team are for them to finish around 12-8 overall and 5-2 in the DAC, good for second place. I also believe this year is the year they breakthrough and win a sectional title.

Any word on how the Wolves did against a solid EC Central team tonight? I like the optimistic view SS, you did having me laughing with the one comment. I will have to see it to believe it though. Can they be good. . .sure, the question is they have as many questions marks as quite a few of the other teams in the sectional and conference and a lot of things have to fall into place for them.

[taxthedeer]

Any word on how the Wolves did against a solid EC Central team tonight? I like the optimistic view SS, you did having me laughing with the one comment. I will have to see it to believe it though. Can they be good. . .sure, the question is they have as many questions marks as quite a few of the other teams in the sectional and conference and a lot of things have to fall into place for them.

EC 87, City 72 FINAL

[Southsider2k12]

Any word on how the Wolves did against a solid EC Central team tonight? I like the optimistic view SS, you did having me laughing with the one comment. I will have to see it to believe it though. Can they be good. . .sure, the question is they have as many questions marks as quite a few of the other teams in the sectional and conference and a lot of things have to fall into place for them.

They got out to a really bad start tonight, down 30-11 after one. They battled back to as close as 7 in the 3rd, but didn't have enough to come back against ECC.

[Southsider2k12]

Also worth noting they got 20 points last night out of Boyd and Jones (the freshmen guards)

[Jesse B]

Any news of how the Wolves are doing at Gary West? I know they had a nice football team this year are they supposed to be any good in basketball this season.

I also saw the latest poll had 4 DAC teams receiving votes:

Lake Central
Crown Point
Merrillville
Chesterton

Go Wolves

[Southsider2k12]

Any news of how the Wolves are doing at Gary West? I know they had a nice football team this year are they supposed to be any good in basketball this season.

I also saw the latest poll had 4 DAC teams receiving votes:

Lake Central
Crown Point
Merrillville
Chesterton

Go Wolves

Much like EC, they got down early, rallied, and couldn't quite make it. They did tie the game late, but lost by five. First home game is Tuesday.

[Jesse B]

Hopefully the Wolves can pick up a win tonight against SB Riley.

[Southsider2k12]

Hopefully the Wolves can pick up a win tonight against SB Riley.

Nice win last night. They got up big early (30-8 about 2 min into the 2nd Q) and held on late. Simmons finally had a big night with 22-12-2 blocks and 2 steals.

[Jesse B]

--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jesse B @ Dec 10 2013, 08:15 PM) </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
Hopefully the Wolves can pick up a win tonight against SB Riley.
Nice win last night. They got up big early (30-8 about 2 min into the 2nd Q) and held on late. Simmons finally had a big night with 22-12-2 blocks and 2 steals.

Nice 1st win, hopefully they can string a few more together.

[Southsider2k12]

Nice 1st win, hopefully they can string a few more together.

This is a team that is going to get much better as the season goes on. With the injuries, they are starting two freshmen and a sophomore. They are supposed to get back Palowksi next game. Dauer is supposed to be back sometime next year. Mike Miller will be in after Jan 1 too. That will help a ton.

[Southsider2k12]

Any news of how the Wolves are doing at Gary West? I know they had a nice football team this year are they supposed to be any good in basketball this season.

I also saw the latest poll had 4 DAC teams receiving votes:

Lake Central
Crown Point
Merrillville
Chesterton

Go Wolves

Turns out West Side had an ineligible transfer player and is forfeiting this game to City. MC is now 2-1.

[Southsider2k12]

City with a nice 68-54 win over Elkhart Central tonight at the Den.

The win moves the MCHS Wolves to 3-1 on the season. They were led by 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 blocks by Keenan Simmons. They got 11 from Hemphill, 9 from Donnie Wilson, plus 8 out of both Pawloski and Barron off of the bench. Oliver, Boyd, and Troy Jones all kicked in 2 each.

[taxthedeer]

City with a nice 68-54 win over Elkhart Central tonight at the Den.

The win moves the MCHS Wolves to 3-1 on the season. They were led by 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 blocks by Keenan Simmons. They got 11 from Hemphill, 9 from Donnie Wilson, plus 8 out of both Pawloski and Barron off of the bench. Oliver, Boyd, and Troy Jones all kicked in 2 each.

Girls lose 73-41 @ Merrillville last night. OUCH!

[Jesse B]

City with a nice 68-54 win over Elkhart Central tonight at the Den.

The win moves the MCHS Wolves to 3-1 on the season. They were led by 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 blocks by Keenan Simmons. They got 11 from Hemphill, 9 from Donnie Wilson, plus 8 out of both Pawloski and Barron off of the bench. Oliver, Boyd, and Troy Jones all kicked in 2 each.

Let's hope the Wolves and beat the Velt' tonight too.