SJ Boys Fall to Milford in Holiday Hoop Tournament

STAMFORD - The Stamford/Jefferson boys fell in the annual Christmas tournament, which wrapped up Tuesday. 

The squad came out of the gate Monday, in a 65-54 loss to Oxford in the first round of the Christmas tournament. Max Eisel had a double-double with 18 points and 14 boards for S/J, while teammate Patrick Terk fired in 13 and Gavin VanEtten chipped in eight. 

“We looked quick and efficient during the first half,” said S/J Coach Mike Brown. “We led for most of the first three quarters and fell apart in the middle of the fourth. They (Oxford) made some tough shots.”

Poor shot selection and turnovers, as well as Oxford going on a 13-0 run sealed the fate of the game. 

Brown added that Eisel led the effort for S/J           “He hit a couple of short jumpers, had a couple finishes in the break and was a beast around the rim.”

Milford 47, S/J 40

Stamford/Jefferson fell in a nail biter to Milford Tuesday in the holiday tournament. 

Aiden Mertz (all-tournament) was the high scorer for Milford with 15 and Patrick Terk (all-tournament) was the high scorer for the home team with 15. Coach Brown added that Eisel also stood out during the game as well as Tristen Thompson.

“We had some good moments, but we most definitely did not play up to our potential,” said Brown. “We had 16 turnovers in the first half against a somewhat passive zone, we missed easily, 8-10 chippies around the rim. I did tell the boys though, that if we want to play in big games towards the end of the year, now is a good time to stumble and figure things out. Hopefully, we are the best version of ourselves two months from now.” 

S/J will play away in Sharon Springs on Monday.