With a 51-44 win over the Northwood Jaguars, the Mill Creek Bulldogs finished season with an overall record of 8-3.  The victory caps a successful season that will either result in a second or third place finish in league, depending on the outcome of the Meridian-Meeker game.  The Bulldogs posted the best record in Mill Creek history.  Many team and individual records fell throughout the year, including the amount of overall points scored in a season.  The Bulldogs scored 655 points this season, while their opponents only scored 395 points.  On average, the Bulldogs outscored their opponents 59-36. 

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The Bulldogs looked a little rusty after their two week break, but used their high pressure defense to control the game and hold back the Mattson Mustangs, winning 54 to 48.  Mill Creek hits the hardwood again on Thursday at Meeker, to face the Pioneers at 3:30.

 

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The Mill Creek Bulldogs rebounded from a disappointing defeat against Cedar Heights with a dominate victory over Tahoma Gold on Tuesday afternoon.  Jumping out to a 26-7 lead in the first quarter, the Bulldogs never looked back in an amazing offensive and defensive performance.  In the 89-29 victory, 13 of 14 players scored, and Armann Brar led all scores with 15.  Contributions in all areas of the game were made by Falmata Ahmed (13 pts, 4 assists),  Gary Bailey (6 pts, 4 assists),  Pawel Borcz (3 pts, 2 rbs), Quinn Briceno (7 pts, 9 rbs),  Jerrod Dalton (7 pts, 2 stls),  Ronald Faaagi (2 rbs),  RJ Franada (3 pts, 3 stls),  Joseph Gillis (12 pts, 3 stls),  Taylor Harker (8 pts, 10 assists),  DeNikko Howard (3 pts, 3 rbs),  Visa Thach (2 pts, 3 rbs), James Weathington (6 pts, 7 rbs) and Apriles Yuhashi (4 pts, 3 rbs).  The win propels the Bulldogs into a three way tie for second place with Mattson and Meridian.  The Bulldogs travel to Mattson on January 8.

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In what can only be described as one of the greatest middle school basketball games ever played, the Bulldogs came up on the short end tonight against the Cedar Heights Timberwolves.  All coaches agreed that the level of play displayed by both teams was far above than what would ever be expected from a normal eighth grade basketball game.  Cedar Heights Head Coach Ira Franklin stated, "I have coached for 23 years at the high school and middle school level.  I have refereed for many years as well.  And that is one game I would have actually paid to have seen."  Bulldogs Head Coach Tom Riddell eched Franklin's sentiment by adding, "If there was ever a game to use an example of how to run an offense correctly--choosing the right opportunities to be patient--choosing the right times to attack--that was it.  Both teams executed time and time again. That was one of the most exciting games I have ever been involved with at any level."  Although the game was a mid season middle school game, it had the overall excitement and intensity of a high school playoff game with district implications.  The Timberwolves may have been victorious tonight, but the real winner is the Kent area high schools in the coming years as these players prepare to play at the next level. 

 

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