FRIDAY THE 13th TOP 20 MATCHUPS

Riverfield vs Liberty was a very good game.

Liberty was down 4 at halftime and 9 at the end of the third. It was physical games with a bunch of athleticism. Liberty pulled it with 6 a couple items in The 4th quarter, just couldn’t pull it any closer. Liberty plays 6 kids (heard their 6th man was injured in the okay game, did not play tonight). They have a kid that plays the 2 or 3 #12. that is as athletic of a kid as I’ve seen this year in class A. Liberty starts all juniors and sophomores. They will be a tough out and a force to be reckoned with next year too. #3 is also very athletic, not necessarily super skilled in offense, but hit a few shots and cause issues fro Riverfield occasionally. #0 is a sophomore, a good driving guard, hit a couple 3’s too. #32 was their center, strong and battled down low. Don’t recall him scoring, similar job responsibilities as the Riverfield center.

Riverfield plays 6 kids and has 5 kids that can shoot the three. They defend pretty well, the guards stayed in front of their opponents for the most part. Riverfield center is good size and will seek out rebounds. He and plays for position, has a role to defend and Rebound, did it well tonight. Several offensive rebounds.

They press but not necessarily to turn the ball over as much as just to keep the guards on alert the entire game. #5 is their key player, he was in fouls trouble and didn’t play in the 2nd quarter, only played about half the game, but when he was in, there was a definite feeling that Riverfield was the better team tonight. #4 can shoot the ball well, leave him open, he will hurt you. #2 & #23 defends, can shoot and rebound well for guards, #3 is the point guard and is very talented ball handler and playmaker. They are a legitimate class A threat...


Liberty is a top 15-20 team. IMO.

Riverfield is a top 5 team. IMO.

Looks like they may have a rematch next Saturday in the Caney valley tournament next weekend. Liberty will finish 18-5 or 19-4 (they are well coached a pretty disciplined team).