TROJANS

TROJANS

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Schedule for Christmas Break and first week of Jan.

Reminder about Christmas Schedule:

Sat. Dec. 17 -- Off No practice
Mon. Dec. 19 -- Off No Practice
Tues. Dec. 20 -- Practice from 10-Noon
Wed. Dec. 21 -- Practice from 10-Noon
Thurs. Dec. 22 -- Practice from 10-Noon
Friday Dec. 23 -- NO PRACTICE -- TEAM OUTING -- Whirly Ball 10-Noon
Sat. Dec. 24 -- Off No Practice
Mon. Dec. 26 -- Practice 10-Noon
Tues. Dec. 27 -- Practice 10:15-11:00
Game at Glenbard West 4:30 vs. Wheaton Academy
Wed. Dec. 28 -- Practice 10:15-11:00
Game at Glenbard West 3:00 vs. Addison Trail
Thurs. Dec. 29 -- Practice 10:15-11:00
Game at Glenbard West 3:00 vs. St. Charles East
Friday Dec. 30 -- Practice 10:15-11:00
Game at Glenbard West TBA
Sat. Dec. 31 -- OFF NO practice
Mon. Jan. 2 -- OFF NO practice
Tues. Jan. 3 Devotions at 6:00
Practice at 6:30-8:30 pm
Wed. Jan. 4 Practice 3:05-4:45
J.V. game at Lisle at 7:00 pm
Thurs. Jan. 5 Practice 4:45-6:30
Pasta Dinner -- ??
Fri Jan. 6 Home Game vs. Ridgewood at 7:00 pm.
Sat. Jan. 7 Practice 8-10 am.

Trojans split two this week!

The Trojans played two games this week. On Tuesday, they traveled to Westmont High School. The Trojans prevailed in this game 53-44. They got out to a pretty good start leading after one quarter 12-6. The second quarter was deadlocked as the half-time lead was the same as the first quarter 24-18. During the second half the teams traded back a forth a bit but ultimately the Trojans were able to secure the victory.

The team shot 48% from the field on this evening and had 17 assists. Scroing leaders on the night were Chris Ridolphi (15 pts, 4 rebs, 5 assists, 1 stl) and Danny Leach (11 pts, 5 rebs, 5 stls, 6 assists,). Matt Robinson (7 pts, 2 rebs, 3 stls, 2 assists), Matt Morrison (3 rebs, 2 pts, 1 stl), Tyler VanderBrug (7 pts, 5 rebs, 1 assist), Aaron Snoeyink (5 pts, 1 reb, 1 assist), Luke Davidson (1 reb),and Connor VanderBrug (6 pts, 1 reb) also cracked the stat sheet on the night.

On Friday night, the Trojans traveled to Riverside Brookfield to face the defending Metro Suburban Conference champions. RB showed why they are picked once again to defend the conference crown as they defeated the men from Timothy 65-59. The Trojans gave a spirited effort on this night. The entire team was really focused and ready to go. The effort was evident early as the Men in Red showed their tenacity. They came out and played even early but a late run at the end of the first quarter saw Riverside have a lead of 16-9. The 2nd quarter saw the Trojans outscore their opponent 15-13 to close the gap at halftime to 29-24. Danny Leach scored 9 in the quarter. The 3rd quarter was a joy to watch as the Trojans showed right at the outset that they were here to stay. The first possession saw Matt Robinson fly in for an offensive rebound to keep the ball alive. After a missed shot attempt and a scramble another offenive board produced a Tyler VanderBrug made basket to pull the Trojans within 29-25. Another possession in the period saw Matt Morrison scramble and work hard on the offensive glass to secure a rebound and then complete a 3 pt play. The end of the 3rd quarter saw Luke Davidson make a strong move to the basket and hit a scoop shot inside at the buzzer while being fouled. He completed the 3 pt play and at the end of the 3rd quarter The Trojans were down 44-46. At the beginning of the 4th quarter, the Trojans were able to lead 47-46 on a 3 pt basket by Tyler VanderBrug with 7:29 to go in the game. Riverside was able to withstand the push and their inside and outside game came alive to re-take the lead. After some timely shooting by RB the closest the Trojans could get was 59-54 late in the game. RB was able to hold on for the victory.
Some strong play tonight from the Men in Red. Matt Robinson (7 pts, 6 rebs, 4 assists), Matt Morrison (9 pts, 5 rebs, 2 stls), Tyler VanderBrug (10 pts, 3 rebs, 3 assists), Luke Davidson (3 pts, 1 reb, 1 assist), Aaron Snoeyink (1 reb), Connor VanderBrug (3 pts, 3 rebs), Chris Ridolphi (10 pts, 2 rebs, 3 stls, 3 assists), and Danny Leach (17 pts, 3 assists,1 reb, 1 stl,) all led the Trojans tonight.

Thank you for the incredible support tonight. The Trojans are off until the Glenbard West Christmas Tournament. They will play Wheaton Academy on Tuesday Dec. 27 at 4:30, Addison Trail on Wed. Dec. 28 at 3:00 pm, St. Charles East on Thurs. Dec. 29 at 3:00 pm, and then a cross over game on Friday Dec. 30 (TBA). Please keep coming out and supporting the Trojans.

The entire Trojan Coaching staff and players wish you a Blessed Christmas Season as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. Merry Christmas !!!!

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Schedule for the week: 12/12-12/17

Monday 12/12 Devotions at 5:00 pm
Practice 5:40-6:55 (Choir Concert)

Tuesday 12/13 Game at Westmont 7:30 pm

Wednesday 12/14 Practice 6:15 am - 7:55

Thursday 12/15 Practice 4:45-6:30
Pasta Dinner at Leach's 6:45

Friday 12/16 Game at Riverside Brookfield 7:00 pm

Saturday 12/17 -- Off No practice

Trojans victorious over Illiana !

Friday night saw the Timothy Christian gymnasium packed as conference rival Illiana Christian came to town. The Trojans were able to get back in the win column with a 62-50 victory.

The first quarter saw the Trojans get out to a strong start building a 12-7 lead. The 2nd quarter was a see saw affair as the Vikings from Illiana came back to tie and trade the lead back and forth with the Trojans. At the half, The Trojans held a 26-22 lead. The 3rd quarter was another close quarter as each team battled back and forth. Timothy held the lead 40-35. The Trojans opened the 4th with a 3 point basket from Danny Leach which put them up by 8. Each team seemed to answer as the game remained close the entire way. In the 4th quarter the Trojans were able to hold on and win the contest.

The Trojans received nice balance on this evening. They were led by Danny Leach (19 pts, 3 rebs, 2 stls, 3 assists), Matt Robinson (14 pts, 2 rebs, 3 assists), Connor VanderBrug (10 pts, 8 rebs, 2 assists), Chris Ridolphi (10 pts, 6 assists, 2 stls, 1 reb), Matt Morrison (6 pts, 5 rebs, 1 assist, 1 blk),Tyler VanderBrug (2 pts, 2 rebs, 1 stl, 4 assists), Aaron Snoeyink (1 pt, 1 stl, 1 assist), and Luke Davidson.

Thank you to all the REDZONE FANS for coming out on this evening. The Trojans go on the road with a game on Tuesday at Westmont at 7:30 pm and then on Friday travel to Riverside Brookfield for a 7:00 conference game. Please keep coming out and supporting the Trojans.

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Timothy loses to Chicago Christian

On Tuesday night, the boys from Timothy lost a tough game to Chicago Christian 57-55. The Trojans appreciated the support from the red zone but was not able to put together 4 quarters of solid basketball on this night and the Knights made them pay. The Trojans were led by Tyler VanderBrug (14 pts, 4 rebs, 1 assist) and Chris Ridolphi (18 pts, 6 rebs, 6 assists). Connor VanderBrug chipped in with 6 rebs and 2 pts. Aaron Snoeyink (1 reb, 2 stls) and Luke Davidson (6 pts, 2 rebs, 1 stl) gave a solid effort off the bench this evening. Matt Robinson (5 pts, 1 stl), Matt Morrison (2 pts, 4 rebs, 2 assists, 1 blk), and Danny Leach (8 pts, 7 assists, 3 rebs) rounded out the stat sheet on the evening.

The Trojans will try to right the ship on Friday night vs. Illiana Christian. The game will be home and have a tip-off time of 7;30 pm. Please come out and support the Trojans.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Schedule for week of 12/5-12/10

Schedule for the week:

Monday 12/5 Film review at 5:10 pm
Devotions at 6:00 pm
Practice 6:30-8:30 pm

Tuesday 12/6 Home game vs Chicago Christian 7:30 pm

Wednesay 12/7 Practice 6:15 am - 7:50 am

Thursday 12/8 Practice 3:05-4:45
First Pasta Dinner at 5:00 in the TC Cafeteria!!

Friday 12/9 Home game vs Illiana Christian 7:30 pm

Saturday 12/10 Practice 8:00 am - 10:00 am.

Trojans drop conference opener.

On Friday night at Glenbard South, the Trojans lost their Metro Suburban Conference opener 51-34. The Trojans got off to a good start at the end of the 1st quarter leading 16-13. After that, Glenbard South clamped down defensively and the Trojans offense stalled as the second quarter saw the Trojans score just 4 points and go into half-time down 28-20. During the 3rd quarter the Trojans were able to hand around but unable to mount the offensive charge needed and Glenbard South hit there free throws down the stretch to preserve the victory.

The Trojans were led by Danny Leach (10 pts, 3 rebs, 4 assists, 2 stls), Chris Ridolphi (9 pts, 3 rebs, 2 assists), Matt Morrison (6 pts, 7 rebs, 1 blk), Tyler VanderBrug (5 pts, 7 rebs,2 stls, 1 assist), Matt Robinson (2 pts, 1 reb), Connor VanderBrug (3 rebs), Aaron Snoeyink (2 pts, 1 assist), and Luke Davidson (1 reb).

The Trojans stand at 4-3 0-1 at this time.

This week is rival week as we play home games on Tuesday night vs. former Private School league foe Chicago Christian and continue conference play on Friday night vs. Illiana Christian. Both games are scheduled for a 7:30 pm start.

Please come out and support the Trojans.