RKB Sports: Hargrave Sports January 28, 2012

2nd half audio Hargrave vs SportsQuest



First few minutes talk about Brian White of SportsQuest as high scorer for the Spartans and VCU interest in him.

Shooting Cinemagraph

I have been playing with a new technique I found, cinemagraph, and I created the image below.  I still need a little work, but I think for my first attempt came out pretty good.  A lot of the shaking came because my camera wasn't steady during the video in the tutorials it says to use a tripod.

William Lawson Jr. Classic, Part 4 - Sports - Progress-Index

William Lawson Jr. Classic, Part 4 - Sports - Progress-Index

Virginia Preps coverage on the game.

SportsQuest vs. Louisburg Junior College (Post Grad)

This game was a shootout by both teams with the Spartans coming out on top 92-85. Manu Esso hit the first 3 pointer by either team to spark a 14-4 run that had the Spartans up by 8 midway through the first half. Brian White paced SportsQuest with 13 first half points and Travis Johnson was a presence on the boards with 5 first half rebounds, yet some late 3 pointers had the Spartans down 1 at the midway point. In the second half SportsQuest was able to open up the offense on the fast break, resulting in layups and open shots. Jordan Swopshire scored 18 of his 19 points in the second half, hitting three shots from beyond the arc. Myles Turner was able to attack the basket, resulting in him making 8 of 9 free throws. Jordan Dawes had a great all around game with 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Late free throws sealed the deal and the Spartans came away with a great victory.

by: Dowell

Lawson Classic - SportsQuest vs Meadowbrook

In the Bill Lawson Showcase Classic, the SportsQuest Spartans were up against Meadowbrook High School in a back and forth matchup that went down to the wire with the Spartans hitting a last second shot to win the thrilling game 53-52.  Numerous lead changes in the first half kept the game tense as both teams traded baskets and defensive stops. Curt Jones dished out 4 assists in the first half and Jordan Swopshire added 6 points as the Spartans trailed by three at the halfway point. The second half proved to be scarce of a lot of points due to stifling defense by both teams. Filip Music, George Mumin, and Zach Tabrani were the unsung heroes due to their contributions on the defensive end in the 3^rd quarter to hold Meadowbrook to only 5 points scored. The second half belonged to Marsellis Purvis, who scored 11 of his team high 19 points in the 3^rd and 4^th periods. After grabbing the rebound and calling timeout, the Spartans had one shot at the win. Filip Music drove into the lane and dished the ball to Brian White who narrowly missed the basket.  Luckily Marsellis Purvis crashed the glass hard and grabbed the rebound and put the shot up. He missed that shot and grabbed his own rebound, and as time expired put up the last shot that went in. It was an extremely entertaining game and both teams played very hard.

By: Dowell

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The Tip Off 

Brian White Free Throw (made)

Photos: Smwhite

SportsQuest vs. New Hope Academy (Post Grad)

In the postgrad game, the Spartans lost to New Hope Academy 58-73. It was a low scoring affair until the second half when both teams started shooting better from the field. Myles Turner led all scorers with 14 and shot 50% from the 3 point line. Travis Johnson ended with 6 points and 5 rebounds, and Jordan Dawes finished with 10. Manu Esso and Kharri Harris stifled the opposing guards with great ball pressure defense, and Jordan Swopshire had a team high 9 rebounds.

by: Dowell

SportsQuest vs. Mon Clare Christian Academy (Post Gradl) Loss 111-96

In another shootout with Monclair Christian Academy, SportsQuest fell in a 111-96 loss. Falling behind early, Myles Turner paced the Spartans and ended the half sizzling with 18 first half points. He ended with 7 assists and a season high 29 points. Zach Tabrani hit 2 quick 3’s to bring the lead within 7 points and Daniel Kilcullen hit two quick jumpers to spark a run that would end up tying the game 49-49 at halftime. Curt Jones had a great game as well, ending with 15 points and 5 assists. Marsellis Purvis had a monster game, finishing with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 blocks.

by: Dowell

SportsQuest vs. Riverdale Baptist (High School)

The Spartans had a tough shooting day which resulted in a 56-80 loss to Riverdale Baptist in Maryland on Monday.  Trailing from behind much of the game, SportsQuest made an impressive surge to cut the lead down to 9 towards the end of the second quarter. This was due in part to great defense by George Mumin and Filip Music, along with timely rebounding by Daniel KilCullen, who had 3 rebounds during the run. Curt Jones ended the game as the leading scorer with 16 points, and Marsellis Purvis had a great game with 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks. Brian White and Jordan Swopshire were forces on the glass with 8 rebounds each.

by: Dowell

SportsQuest vs. Phelps Academy (Post Gradl) Loss 88-95

The SportsQuest Spartans fell short in a high octane scoring affair with the postgrad team of Phelps academy 88-95. SportsQuest fell down early by 13 points in the first half but stormed back thanks to Kharri Harris and his 11 first half points. Jordan Dawes also added 2 first half three pointers to cut the lead down to 8 by halftime.  Travis Johnson added 5 timely rebounds to keep pace in the second half but the Spartans could not regain the lead. Myles Turner and Jordan Swopshire were the teams leading scorers with 24 and 26 points.

By: Dowell

SportsQuest vs. Phelps Academy (High School) - Win 71-49

Defense was the name of the game for SportsQuest as they stifled Philadelphia based Phelps Academy Friday in Philadelphia, winning 71-49. Marsellis Purvis was a force down low with 10 points in the second half, and Filip Music added 10 points slashing to the basket on many occasions. George Mumin’s great shooting proved key in the first half as he ended with 8 points, and Brian White was a force on the glass with 16 rebounds.

by: Dowell