With a strong defensive effort and committing just 8 turnovers for the game, Brookline downed the Rebels, 60-36.  The Warriors were led in scoring by Lake Berry( 13pts), Shiraz Mumtaz(10pts), Scott Cordner(10pts) and Obi Obiora(8 rebs.).

“Our full court press was effective tonight and we didn’t give up second shots,” said Fiedor.  “The main issue for us is our mental discipline with regard to our decision making throughout the game.  We kept our focus and were much more deliberate in transition and our half court offense.”

Leading 29-14 at halftime, the Warriors broke it open in the third leading 46-22 by quarters end.

The Warriors travel to Braintree for a Tuesday night game, before returning home to take on Newton North.

“Mental toughness. . .that’s what this next week is all about.”

Continuing a concerning trend, Brookline commits 22 turnovers at Boston Latin and loses 62-57.  Leading 23-13 with 5 minutes to play in the second quarter and having committed 2 turnovers to that point, the game shifted on turnovers and fouls.  The Warriors lost Anthony Jennings to a possible concussion half way into the quarter, and then proceeded to turn the ball over 20 times and allow Boston Latin to shoot 34 free throws.

“Our abilities are being hampered by our lack of discipline. Defensive technique fell apart and  the guys need to slow down their game on offense, and let oppurtunities develop, especially when the other team is turning up the pressure.” added the coach.  “We are a better team than we are showing, and the guys now it. We will continue to focus on ball care, defense, and being more deliberate on offense when we don’t have the transition basket.”

Playing from behind from the opening basket, the strong Norwood effort and 22 turnovers for Brookline, proved too much to overcome in the end.  Taking their first lead at 44-43  with 5 minutes to play, the Warrriors struggled to take care of the basketball down the stretch.  Brookline was led in scoring by Elijah Rogers(22 pts.)

“A redo of Xaverian, only this time we couldn’t overcome our miscues with our defense.  Norwood played better than us for 90% of the game, and major credit to them.  We have got to execute our offense better and improve on basic decision making regarding the basketball.  That’s our focus.”  Coach Fiedor

Elijah Rogers garnered All Tournament Team honors for the Warriors.

Turning the ball over 9 times in the first quarter and trailing by 7 at half, the Brookline Warriors came from behind to down Xaverian, 54-51.  Brookline was led by Elijah Rogers(20 pts) and Anthony Jennings(15 pts).  The Warriors had no made 3pt shots on the night and committed 25 turnovers.

“Tell me before the game that, with our caliber of shooters, we have zero 3 pointers for the game. . .and commit that many turnovers and I would say we should have lost,” commented Coach Fiedor. “Our defense saved us tonight.  Our press was outstanding.  Xaverian seemed to have difficulty dealing with our quickness and length the second half.”

Up 1 with 12 seconds on the clock and Xaverian in possession of the ball in the backcourt, Elijah Rogers stole the inbounds.  Fouled with 5.5 seconds to play, he calmly sank both free throws to extend the lead to 3.  Zeev Gray-Mandell contested Xaverians final shot, which airballed to end the game.

“We will take the win.  I believe we have to mature in our approach to the games.  A great challenge collectively for us  is mental toughness and understanding that you can’t get a ‘do over’ . . .once it’s done. . . it’s history.’

The warriors dropped the opening game of the Brockton Holiday Tournament last night to even their early season record to 2-2. Brookline will be back in Brockton tonight to face Xaverian. 6pm Start.

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The Varsity squad made a post-practice visit to it’s #1 sponsor The Brookline Spa for some freshly made pies. A great way to begin the holiday weekend! A big thanks to Cliff and the entire Brookline Spa staff for their generous support this season.

The Brookline Warriors Varsity Team Posts Up At Our Favorite Brookline Eatery

Leading from beginning to end.  The Warriors held off a late surge by the Rockets.  Brookline was led in scoring by soph. gaurd Elijah Rogers(19 pts.) and senior Zeev Gray-Mandell(11 pts, 4 blocks).

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Brookline High Schools class of 2004 standout, Jeff Adrien is in the NBA once again.  Terminating his pro-contract with Italian Pro League team, Benetton Treviso, Adrien has signed a 2-year deal with the Rockets.  Jeff made the Golden State Warriors roster for portions of the 2010-11 season before being released in June before the lock out.  Jeff has played professionally in Spain, Italy, and the NBA, after an outstanding career at the University of Connecticut.

“Just a credit to Brookline and a great example of a humble kid who has worked tirelessly to take his talents and add to them through hard work and perseverance.   People hated to see Jeff enter the gym partly because he had no fear of any player on the floor.  That attitude is what allows him as a power forward of 6’6″, to compete against the best players in the world.”

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Milton vs Brookline(at Schluntz: 12/16/2011)

Led by the solid floor generalship of Shiraz Mumtaz(16 pts, 5 assists) and an outstanding defensive effort from Zeev Gray-Mandell(6 rebs, 7 blocked shots), the Brookline Warriors opened the season beating Milton, 61-49. With a strong surge to finish the first quarter, the Warriors press seemed to push Milton into early mistakes. The quarter ended in favor of Brookline, 19-6.  The Warriors were then plagued with multiple turnovers for most of the second quarter and nursed a 26-23 lead, heading into halftime.

“Great defensive energy in the first quarter’, Coach Fiedor commented. “We let our emotions cloud our judgement a little in the second.  We will continue to work on improving our ball protection and decision making.”

Brookline finished the half with 12 turnovers, but a renewed commitment to defense appeared to begin the 3rd, as the Warriors gave up only 7 points over the next eight minutes.  It was during this time that Zeev Mandell-Gray exerted his presence with 4 spectacular rejections, one heading 6 rows into the stands.

“Zeev is a special athletic talent,” commented the coach.  ‘He has that wingspan that just sneaks up on you as a shooter.  He also gets vertical when he sees a potential block.  I think as he improves, the coaches would like to see those shot blocks be inbounds, so his teammates can have a chance to get the ball and score.”

The Warriors continued to press the action into the fourth quarter,  and it appeared to wear down the Wildcats.  With a 19 point lead half way through the fourth, Milton standout guard, Tyler Greene(20 pts, 6 treys) did his best to  try and get Milton back in it.  Hitting three consecutive 3 pointers down the stretch, to cut the final margin to 12.

The Warriors also had contributions from Anthony Jennings(11 pts), Lake Berry(8 pts), Scott Cordner(6 pts), Josh Russell-Einhorn(5 pts), Josh McDowall(4 pts),  Jonah Morganstern-Gaines(2pts, 4 rebs) and Obi Obiora(2 pts).