Albemarle (25-3) vs Green Run (23-2) C5 State Championship Updates Here

[blackknight_pride]

As long as NFHS is up and running I should be able to follow this game along with updates. @pizzzzza feel free to chime in anytime!

One thing to note about Albemarle-they have ZERO seniors that play basically. Should be just as good if not better next year. Their starting lineup is four juniors and a sophomore

 

[pizzzzza]

Have a go at it my friend!

I've got to run some errands anyway - I'll try and catch the second half!

 

[blackknight_pride]

Only two seniors in either starting lineup!

 

[blackknight_pride]

Green Run up 4-3 at the first foul of the game, 4:43 in 1st. Both team nervous on offense.

 

[blackknight_pride]

8-5 Green Run with 2:09 in the 1st, Albemarle in the bonus shooting 2

 

[blackknight_pride]

11-8 Green Run at the end of the 1st. Albemarle can't finish at all, but are dominating the boards, keeping them in the game. Green Run shot a lot of 3s, finally made 1 to put them up 11-8. If Albemarle can keep dominating the boards and just finish on offense they'll be fine. Very clear both teams are nervous but they've both found their footing a little.

 

[blackknight_pride]

Teams are a combined 1-11 from 3. Albemarle 15-10 rebound edge but got a bunch of offensive ones.

 

[blackknight_pride]

Green Run calls time up 17-14, 4:46 left in 2nd. Another offensive rebound bucket for Albemarle followed by a nice Ragland reverse. Patriots can't get out in transition at all, Stallions zone is giving them problems.

 

[blackknight_pride]

Albemarle calls time, Green Run up 21-16. Ugly game. Lots of blocks. Both teams shooting a ton of jumpers and only two have gone in. Albemarle with the foul advantage and Stallions aren't as deep, but if Green Run can go on a little run before half here...

 

[blackknight_pride]

Green Run up 22-16 at half. Yeesh. Stallions have played really well defensively, just can't hit their open 3s. Jackson for them has 3 fouls, something to watch. Albemarle is in this game because of their offensive rebounds, they're not making their free throws and haven't made a jumper. Could be headed for another sub-40 performance from one of these teams.

 

[kwhs95fan]

This is brutal to watch. First one to 35 points wins the game

 

[blackknight_pride]

2:20 left in 3rd, Green Run up 29-27. Much better pace this quarter. Albemarle has played much better, still settling for some questionable jumpers. Should be a good finish.

 

[blackknight_pride]

Albemarle with momentum, up 31-29 now. Green Run missing some bunnies. The pace of this game has quickened exponentially.

 

[blackknight_pride]

31-31 at the end of the 3rd. Tough watch that first half but excited for this finish.

 

[kwhs95fan]

The winner might make it to 40 now 😆 🤣

 

[blackknight_pride]

Big Green run 3, momentum back their way. 36-33 Stallions 4:36 left

 

[AntGZee]

The worst game that I've seen in a long time.

 

[blackknight_pride]

Albemarle calls a full timeout with 2:14 to go. Green Run up 36-34. Lots of sloppy turnovers but no buckets.

 

[AntGZee]

I expected more from two 5A schools.

 

[blackknight_pride]

Albemarle starting to foul, both teams in the bonus. Green Run still up 38-34, Patriots ball

 

[blackknight_pride]

Green Run shooting FTs, 38-34. 49 secs left

 

[blackknight_pride]

I expected more from two 5A schools.

I feel like this type of game often happens when both teams haven't been to the state title.

 

[blackknight_pride]

Timeout Green Run, their ball, up 39-36. Full court pressure coming from Albemarle. 44 secs left

 

[blackknight_pride]

AHS steal, Tristan Smith almost hits the and one. Two free throws coming for Albemarle, down 3

 

[blackknight_pride]

Green Run wins at the buzzer!!!

 

[blackknight_pride]

I had to hop on a call for the end of the game but Ragland tied it up 41-41 then Cash Jackson went full court for the layup at the buzzer. 43-41 final

 

[AntGZee]

Yep. Albemarle celebrated too fast and forgot to play defense.

 

[BoKnowsSports]

If big man #22 for Albemarle had played the post all game instead of shooting jump shots, the Patriots would be 2025 C5 State Champs.

 

[blackknight_pride]

If big man #22 for Albemarle had played the post all game instead of shooting jump shots, the Patriots would be 2025 C5 State Champs.

Thought the same thing the whole game. And then Ragland tried to dribble way too much....he's only a sophomore but had a ton of costly turnovers. They'll all be back next year and can only assume they will learn from this experience.

 

[BoKnowsSports]

Thought the same thing the whole game. And then Ragland tried to dribble way too much....he's only a sophomore but had a ton of costly turnovers. They'll all be back next year and can only assume they will learn from this experience.

Ragland can ball. Thought Albemarle had the better overall talent, however Green Run was much more focused and coached up. Albemarle will definitely be back.

 

[Phoebus Fan]

That was a hard game to watch and same with the Woodside matchup. A lot of 4 players standing around while 1 dribbles the air out the ball. Offense never got synch. Congrats to Green Run tho

 

[pizzzzza]

 

[EPJr]