Scooter Chapman
Underdogs have their day
Published on Wed, Nov 18, 2009 by Scooter ChapmanRead More Chapman
The Sequim Wolves made history last Saturday night.
They held on to beat the Burlington-Edison Tigers 34-32 in Viking Stadium in Poulsbo.
It was the first football playoff win ever for the Wolves, who had lost their previous four trips to the first round of the state playoffs. Now it's more action for Erik Wiker's Wolves, who were not given much of a shot to beat the Tigers who played in the finals last year in Tacoma.
Now they'll face Lynden, who beat Black Hills 14-7 last week.
The Wolves had a big 34-12 lead in the last period, then the Tigers started to scratch away and closed to 34-26.
In the last minute of the game, Sequim's defense had to rise up after the Tigers drove to the Sequim 13-yard line. The Wolves held them out for three downs but Burlington scored on the fourth down to pull within two points.
The Tigers had to go for two extra points to tie the game with no time left and the Wolves held on a running attempt and escaped with the win.
Winter sports time
It's winter sports time for the area prep athletes, with wrestling, gymnastics, boys swimming, bowling, boys and girls basketball and college basketball.
Today, a review of the basketball shot clock that has been used for many years by the high school basketball girls but this year will be used for boys basketball as well.
Colleges have been using the shot clock for many years.
It's pretty simple: Girls have 30 seconds in which to launch a shot that hits the rim and the boys will have 35 seconds.
Starts - The time starts when a team initially gets possession of the ball from a jump ball, a rebound, a loose ball or a throw in.
Stops/resets - The timing device shall stop and reset when play continues:
_ When the team loses possession of the ball. Mere touching of a ball by an opponent does not start a new clock if the same team remains in control of the ball.
_ When a foul occurs by either team.
_ When a tie ball occurs and the defense is awarded the ball.
_ When a try for a goal is attempted. The shot must hit the rim to be a legal shot.
_ When a violation occurs. Most violations are by the offensive team that becomes a change of possession and clock is reset.
_ When the defense commits a violation by kicking the ball, striking the ball with a fist or excessively swinging arms or elbows.
Stop/continue play - The shot clock is stopped and continues time when play commences (new shot clock shall not be started.)
_ When the ball is deflected out of bounds by a defensive player.
_ When a time out is called.
_ When a player becomes injured or loses a contact lens
_ When a tie ball occurs and the offense retains the ball.
Horn/buzzer - The sound or buzzer is sounded at expiration of 30 or 35 seconds. This does not stop play unless recognized by the official's whistle.
In other words, players should be coached to play on at the sound of the 30/35-second sound. The timing device continues during a loose ball if the offense retains possession and when a shot is attempted at the wrong basket. So there you have a shot clock lesson. There will not be a quiz.
One more thing fans should be aware of. The mid-court division line (over and back) will be utilized at all levels but the 10-second backcourt count shall be in effect for boys but not girls.
Officials needed
The North Olympic Officials Association is looking for men and women who are interested in becoming basketball officials. The association supplies officials for nine different school districts. Officials are needed at all levels. New officials will be trained but a general knowledge of the game is required.
Officials are paid for games plus mileage to game sites. First-year officials are responsible for purchasing uniforms but middle school and sub-varsity officials can earn as much as $1,000 a season depending on how many games they officiate.
It's not too late to start. Contact Tom Leinart at 360-808-2408. Help with purchase of uniforms can be arranged depending on need.
Ski time
Don't forget the Winterfest this Friday night and the Ski Swap on Saturday at Vern Burton in Port Angeles. The Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club will make a big announcement Friday night about the lift situation on the ski area. Can't tell you yet, but it's a biggie, folks.
Swim on
Congratulations to
Sequim splasher Rachel Hardy for finishing in the top 16 at the state meet last weekend. The junior should improve next year and let's hope she can bring many of her friends on board next year so the Wolves can have 15 or 20 swimmers.
Dawgoneit
Did the Oregon State Beavers demolish the Washington Huskies or what? The Dawgs suffered their fourth-straight loss and sixth in seven games since they beat Arizona. The purple machine has this weekend off then hosts WSU for Apple Cup on Nov. 28. I'll preview that next week.
Reach Scooter Chapman at scooter@olypen.com.
They held on to beat the Burlington-Edison Tigers 34-32 in Viking Stadium in Poulsbo.
It was the first football playoff win ever for the Wolves, who had lost their previous four trips to the first round of the state playoffs. Now it's more action for Erik Wiker's Wolves, who were not given much of a shot to beat the Tigers who played in the finals last year in Tacoma.
Now they'll face Lynden, who beat Black Hills 14-7 last week.
The Wolves had a big 34-12 lead in the last period, then the Tigers started to scratch away and closed to 34-26.
In the last minute of the game, Sequim's defense had to rise up after the Tigers drove to the Sequim 13-yard line. The Wolves held them out for three downs but Burlington scored on the fourth down to pull within two points.
The Tigers had to go for two extra points to tie the game with no time left and the Wolves held on a running attempt and escaped with the win.
Winter sports time
It's winter sports time for the area prep athletes, with wrestling, gymnastics, boys swimming, bowling, boys and girls basketball and college basketball.
Today, a review of the basketball shot clock that has been used for many years by the high school basketball girls but this year will be used for boys basketball as well.
Colleges have been using the shot clock for many years.
It's pretty simple: Girls have 30 seconds in which to launch a shot that hits the rim and the boys will have 35 seconds.
Starts - The time starts when a team initially gets possession of the ball from a jump ball, a rebound, a loose ball or a throw in.
Stops/resets - The timing device shall stop and reset when play continues:
_ When the team loses possession of the ball. Mere touching of a ball by an opponent does not start a new clock if the same team remains in control of the ball.
_ When a foul occurs by either team.
_ When a tie ball occurs and the defense is awarded the ball.
_ When a try for a goal is attempted. The shot must hit the rim to be a legal shot.
_ When a violation occurs. Most violations are by the offensive team that becomes a change of possession and clock is reset.
_ When the defense commits a violation by kicking the ball, striking the ball with a fist or excessively swinging arms or elbows.
Stop/continue play - The shot clock is stopped and continues time when play commences (new shot clock shall not be started.)
_ When the ball is deflected out of bounds by a defensive player.
_ When a time out is called.
_ When a player becomes injured or loses a contact lens
_ When a tie ball occurs and the offense retains the ball.
Horn/buzzer - The sound or buzzer is sounded at expiration of 30 or 35 seconds. This does not stop play unless recognized by the official's whistle.
In other words, players should be coached to play on at the sound of the 30/35-second sound. The timing device continues during a loose ball if the offense retains possession and when a shot is attempted at the wrong basket. So there you have a shot clock lesson. There will not be a quiz.
One more thing fans should be aware of. The mid-court division line (over and back) will be utilized at all levels but the 10-second backcourt count shall be in effect for boys but not girls.
Officials needed
The North Olympic Officials Association is looking for men and women who are interested in becoming basketball officials. The association supplies officials for nine different school districts. Officials are needed at all levels. New officials will be trained but a general knowledge of the game is required.
Officials are paid for games plus mileage to game sites. First-year officials are responsible for purchasing uniforms but middle school and sub-varsity officials can earn as much as $1,000 a season depending on how many games they officiate.
It's not too late to start. Contact Tom Leinart at 360-808-2408. Help with purchase of uniforms can be arranged depending on need.
Ski time
Don't forget the Winterfest this Friday night and the Ski Swap on Saturday at Vern Burton in Port Angeles. The Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club will make a big announcement Friday night about the lift situation on the ski area. Can't tell you yet, but it's a biggie, folks.
Swim on
Congratulations to
Sequim splasher Rachel Hardy for finishing in the top 16 at the state meet last weekend. The junior should improve next year and let's hope she can bring many of her friends on board next year so the Wolves can have 15 or 20 swimmers.
Dawgoneit
Did the Oregon State Beavers demolish the Washington Huskies or what? The Dawgs suffered their fourth-straight loss and sixth in seven games since they beat Arizona. The purple machine has this weekend off then hosts WSU for Apple Cup on Nov. 28. I'll preview that next week.
Reach Scooter Chapman at scooter@olypen.com.
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