Maranatha tops Ogichida for 3rd Place

Photos by: Carley Cadwell

Dwight Cadwell-NSO

Photos by: Carley Cadwell

Dwight Cadwell-NSO

It was a shooter’s paradise in a high scoring 2014 Class A Boys’ third place game, with 28 total three-pointers hit and a combined 47% from the field in the 103-87 Maranatha Christian (26-4) win. In their first State appearance, Fond du Lac Ojibwe (24-4) set a new tournament record with 19 3-pointers made. FDL’s Trevontae Brown tied the single game record with 10 made threes.

The Ogichidaag sunk four quick triples for a 12-2 lead and maintained their edge through most of the fist half. It was a fast-paced game throughout, with both teams sprinting to the bucket. FDL turnovers proved to be the difference maker for Mustangs, who scored 26 first half points off of turnovers. They claimed their first lead with a Josh Goldschmidt fast break dunk, 35-33 at the 7:02 mark. Goldschmidt paced his squad with 22 first half points, leading to a 57-48 lead at the half.

The teams continued the field goal frenzy through much of the second period as the scoreboard continued to climb. Goldschmidt added three three-pointers of his own as he worked to a game high 45 points scored. The Ogichidaag finally cooled from the field in the final 10 minutes of play and Maranatha ran away with the win.

In the third place finish, Maranatha Christian shot 51.3% from the field. Jeremiah Hanson scored 21 points to go with Goldschmidt’s 45. Hanson and Cameron Monson each had 11 rebounds. Maranatha hit nine triples, but their game was primarily played on the run and down low, finishing with 58 points in the paint.

Fond du Lac Ojibwe finished with a 42.9% field goal average, including 19-of-41 from three point range. They out-rebounded Maranatha 47-39 and scored 26 second chance points. Travontae Brown’s 30 points all came from his 10 made threes. He also had six boards and three assists. Davonte Williamson pitched in with a solid double-double, 17 points and a team high 12 boards. Jordan Diver also had 17 points.

Dwight Cadwell can be reached at Dwight@northlandsportsonline.com