Several Trojans honored for post-season awards
The Trinity Trojans finished their season a couple of weeks ago with a record of 7-14. It wasn't everything the Trojan faithful had hoped for after starting off 5-0, but key injuries and the inability of a young team to get over the hump prevailed down the stretch. Despite the fact of the struggles of Trinity down the stretch, several members would receive post-season honors. Brendan Thompson was named Team MVP, an award given to the member of the Trojan men's team who best exhibited the unwillingness and sacrifice of themself, in order for the better of the team. Jack Gerrick received the team's Most Improved Award. Coach Wallish would state, "The coaching staff felt, Jack did everything he could this year to improve his overall game. He controlled his game, worked at practice, and played exceptional defense this year in a great improvement over last season's efforts. Ryan McSweeney was a second-team all conference member this year and Senior Brian Sklandany was an honorable mention. Despite only playing in nine games this year, Brian was recognized for his hard work and gameplay where the Trojans would go 5-4. Drew Fecko would garner a host of awards. Drew took home the team-MVP award, first team all-NCL award, and was honorable All-State for Division III. These players were justified in receiving these awards, but none of their accomplishments could be possible without the help of each and ever member of the Trinity Trojan Men's Basketball family.
trinity plays gilmour in state tournament wednesday
February 28, 2012
The Trinity Trojans (7-13) will begin state tournament play Wednesday night against Gilmour Academy at Painesville Harvey beginning at 8:00. These two teams battled in early February in Gates Mills, Ohio, as the home Lancers overcame a late 59-52 defecit in route to a 80-71 victory. In a losing effort, Trinity saw Junior Drew Fecko throw in 30 points, shooting 10-17 from the field. The sophomore duo of Cory Haire and Jake Gerrick would contribute 19 points for Trinity, as Haire would add five assists. In the previous game, the Trojans were only able to force seven turnovers from the Lancers, while they turned the ball of 14 times. Gilmour stands as the fifth seed, with the winner of this game set to take on the winner of Hawken/Wickliffe which will be played early Wednesday, at 6:15. Trinity leaders as of 18 games this season:
Scoring Rebounding Assists
Drew Fecko- 18.2 Ryan McSweeney- 6.7 Cory Haire- 3.4
Jake Gerrick- 5.9 Drew Fecko- 5.2 Darin Snyder- 3.3
Ryan McSweeney- 5.8 Brian Skladany- 3.7 Jake Gerrick- 1.9
The Trinity Trojans (7-13) will begin state tournament play Wednesday night against Gilmour Academy at Painesville Harvey beginning at 8:00. These two teams battled in early February in Gates Mills, Ohio, as the home Lancers overcame a late 59-52 defecit in route to a 80-71 victory. In a losing effort, Trinity saw Junior Drew Fecko throw in 30 points, shooting 10-17 from the field. The sophomore duo of Cory Haire and Jake Gerrick would contribute 19 points for Trinity, as Haire would add five assists. In the previous game, the Trojans were only able to force seven turnovers from the Lancers, while they turned the ball of 14 times. Gilmour stands as the fifth seed, with the winner of this game set to take on the winner of Hawken/Wickliffe which will be played early Wednesday, at 6:15. Trinity leaders as of 18 games this season:
Scoring Rebounding Assists
Drew Fecko- 18.2 Ryan McSweeney- 6.7 Cory Haire- 3.4
Jake Gerrick- 5.9 Drew Fecko- 5.2 Darin Snyder- 3.3
Ryan McSweeney- 5.8 Brian Skladany- 3.7 Jake Gerrick- 1.9
Trinity defeats warren jfk 65-40
February 21, 2012
The boys basketball team wasted no time on Friday, getting out to an early first quarter lead 19-5. Junior Josh Avsec lead the way in the first quarter scoring the first eight points of the game with a layup and two three-point plays. Ryan McSweeney would prove to be a key contributor to the first qaurter as he would have 7 of his 11 total rebounds. Trinity would get contributions from their point guards Cory Haire and Darin Snyder as Haire dished out five assists and Snyder would have three of his own. Trinity would take a halftime lead of 35-21 into the break. The third quarter saw the game get closer as the Eagles of JFK refused to go away and would close the gap to 41-34 before the start of the 4th quarter. As the fourth quarter began, Trinity would get back to back three pointers from Jake Gerrick and Drew Fecko, then a transition layup from Josh Avsec to extend the lead to 49-34. Trinity was not done, as they would complete an 18-0 fourth quarter run with baskets by Alex Simun, Drew Fecko, and another three pointer from Jake Gerrick. The Trojans would win the 4th quarter by a score of 24-6, as Royce Sawyer would complete the scoring to finish the game 65-40. The win would avenge a 7 point loss to the Eagles earlier this season.
The boys basketball team wasted no time on Friday, getting out to an early first quarter lead 19-5. Junior Josh Avsec lead the way in the first quarter scoring the first eight points of the game with a layup and two three-point plays. Ryan McSweeney would prove to be a key contributor to the first qaurter as he would have 7 of his 11 total rebounds. Trinity would get contributions from their point guards Cory Haire and Darin Snyder as Haire dished out five assists and Snyder would have three of his own. Trinity would take a halftime lead of 35-21 into the break. The third quarter saw the game get closer as the Eagles of JFK refused to go away and would close the gap to 41-34 before the start of the 4th quarter. As the fourth quarter began, Trinity would get back to back three pointers from Jake Gerrick and Drew Fecko, then a transition layup from Josh Avsec to extend the lead to 49-34. Trinity was not done, as they would complete an 18-0 fourth quarter run with baskets by Alex Simun, Drew Fecko, and another three pointer from Jake Gerrick. The Trojans would win the 4th quarter by a score of 24-6, as Royce Sawyer would complete the scoring to finish the game 65-40. The win would avenge a 7 point loss to the Eagles earlier this season.
trinity faces warren jfk; gilmour in state tournament
Feburary 16, 2012
Trinity will come into Friday's game after a tough loss to Holy Name. Trinity struggled in the first half to find their shot, scoring just 11 points. However, Trinity would show some signs of life in the second half scoring 37 points and allowing 29 after forcing several steals. The second half effort would not be enough though, as the Trojans dropped their game 57-48. Friday night will be a rematch of an earlier game played at Warren JFK where the Eagles would come out with a victory 63-56. In that game, Trinity found themselves in an early 2nd half hole of 13 points, but were able to tie the game at 47, before JFK would go on an 8-0 run to end the game victorious.
Along with their battle Friday night, the Trojans received their sectional draw against the #5 seed at Painesville Harvey, Gilmour Academy. Trinity previously faced Gilmour this season and dropped a closely contested game by a score of 80-71.
Trinity will come into Friday's game after a tough loss to Holy Name. Trinity struggled in the first half to find their shot, scoring just 11 points. However, Trinity would show some signs of life in the second half scoring 37 points and allowing 29 after forcing several steals. The second half effort would not be enough though, as the Trojans dropped their game 57-48. Friday night will be a rematch of an earlier game played at Warren JFK where the Eagles would come out with a victory 63-56. In that game, Trinity found themselves in an early 2nd half hole of 13 points, but were able to tie the game at 47, before JFK would go on an 8-0 run to end the game victorious.
Along with their battle Friday night, the Trojans received their sectional draw against the #5 seed at Painesville Harvey, Gilmour Academy. Trinity previously faced Gilmour this season and dropped a closely contested game by a score of 80-71.
Trinity faces Cuyahoga heights (2/7) and holy name (2/10)
February 7, 2012
The Trojans will play both of their games this week on the road as they travel to Cuyahoga Heights tonight and Holy Name on Friday. The Trojans have been struggling lately as they lost three straight games last week to Padua, Gilmour and Villa-Angela Saint Joseph after beating a very talented Cleveland Central Catholic team. After battling Cuyahoga Heights tonight, the Trojans will look to avenge a last second buzzer beating shot against Holy Name, where they lost by a score of 55-53. Trinity has been able to compete in most of their losses this season but has not been able to remained focus down the stretch. On tuesday night, Trinity tied Padua at 43-43 in the fourth quarter, but was unable to take the lead as Padua finished the game on a 15-8 run. Friday night, Trinity would take a 42-39 lead into the half against Gilmour and would lead by as much as seven with a minute and a half left in the third quarter, but Gilmour would own the stretch run, outscoring the Trojans 28-12. Trinity will look to improve on their misfortune down the stretch as they get ready for tournament action.
The Trojans will play both of their games this week on the road as they travel to Cuyahoga Heights tonight and Holy Name on Friday. The Trojans have been struggling lately as they lost three straight games last week to Padua, Gilmour and Villa-Angela Saint Joseph after beating a very talented Cleveland Central Catholic team. After battling Cuyahoga Heights tonight, the Trojans will look to avenge a last second buzzer beating shot against Holy Name, where they lost by a score of 55-53. Trinity has been able to compete in most of their losses this season but has not been able to remained focus down the stretch. On tuesday night, Trinity tied Padua at 43-43 in the fourth quarter, but was unable to take the lead as Padua finished the game on a 15-8 run. Friday night, Trinity would take a 42-39 lead into the half against Gilmour and would lead by as much as seven with a minute and a half left in the third quarter, but Gilmour would own the stretch run, outscoring the Trojans 28-12. Trinity will look to improve on their misfortune down the stretch as they get ready for tournament action.
trinity upsets ccc 43-40; Battle the Bruins Tuesday night
January 30, 2012
On Friday night, the Trinity Trojans traveled to St. Stan's Recretation Center to play Cleveland Central Catholic for the second time this season. The Ironmen handed the Trojans their first lost of the season in mid-December by a score of 65-54. The confidence would be tested early, as Trinity would trail at the end of the first quarter 17-10. Cleveland Central Catholic would go on a 11-1 run in the middle of the second quarter to keep their lead at 7 points heading into the half 28-21. The start of the second half was no different, as Trinity battled back and forth with CCC to keep the hole between 5-7 points. New comer, Cory Haire would hit a runner in the lane to make the score 36-30 near the end of the third, but the defense stood strong for both teams as at the end of 3, the Ironmen led by the same score. The fourth quarter got off to a good start, as junior Josh Avsec would make a layup and close the gap to 36-32. The Ironmen would get their only four points of the quarter in the next two possessions and take a 40-32 lead with 5:30 minutes remaining. The Trojans would score the next 11 points of the game. Drew Fecko would make a long-jump shot to make it 40-34. Darin Snyder would create a steal and pass to senior Jack Gerrick, who tracked down the pass, dished to Jake Gerrick who then hit a trailing Josh Avsec for 2 points. Jake Gerrick would then add a basket with 3 minutes remaining in the game to close the lead 40-39. Neither team would be able to score for 2:30 more minutes, until Drew Fecko would hit a jumper off a rubber rim to give the Trojans a 41-40 lead. After a missed CCC jumpshot, the Trojans would get 2 key offensive rebounds by Avsec and Fecko to secure the victory 43-40. The Trojan defense would force 6 CCC turnovers and allow 0-7 shooting from the field down the stretch to help Trinity get to 6-6 on the year. Fecko led with 19 points and Ryan McSweeney would add 8 rebounds.
On Friday night, the Trinity Trojans traveled to St. Stan's Recretation Center to play Cleveland Central Catholic for the second time this season. The Ironmen handed the Trojans their first lost of the season in mid-December by a score of 65-54. The confidence would be tested early, as Trinity would trail at the end of the first quarter 17-10. Cleveland Central Catholic would go on a 11-1 run in the middle of the second quarter to keep their lead at 7 points heading into the half 28-21. The start of the second half was no different, as Trinity battled back and forth with CCC to keep the hole between 5-7 points. New comer, Cory Haire would hit a runner in the lane to make the score 36-30 near the end of the third, but the defense stood strong for both teams as at the end of 3, the Ironmen led by the same score. The fourth quarter got off to a good start, as junior Josh Avsec would make a layup and close the gap to 36-32. The Ironmen would get their only four points of the quarter in the next two possessions and take a 40-32 lead with 5:30 minutes remaining. The Trojans would score the next 11 points of the game. Drew Fecko would make a long-jump shot to make it 40-34. Darin Snyder would create a steal and pass to senior Jack Gerrick, who tracked down the pass, dished to Jake Gerrick who then hit a trailing Josh Avsec for 2 points. Jake Gerrick would then add a basket with 3 minutes remaining in the game to close the lead 40-39. Neither team would be able to score for 2:30 more minutes, until Drew Fecko would hit a jumper off a rubber rim to give the Trojans a 41-40 lead. After a missed CCC jumpshot, the Trojans would get 2 key offensive rebounds by Avsec and Fecko to secure the victory 43-40. The Trojan defense would force 6 CCC turnovers and allow 0-7 shooting from the field down the stretch to help Trinity get to 6-6 on the year. Fecko led with 19 points and Ryan McSweeney would add 8 rebounds.
Trinity heads to cleveland central catholic friday
January 25, 2012
The men's basketball team will play their second straight road game this Friday against NCL opponent Cleveland Central Catholic. Cleveland Central Catholic comes off a close 46-44 loss to Saint Ignatius last night and the Trojans come off a loss to the then #1 Division III team in the state, St. Peter Chanel. The Trojans lost their road battle to Chanel 59-40 after committing 29 turnovers. Despite their ability to shoot near 50 percent from the field on Friday night, the Trojans were unable to overcome the 20 points they allowed off of their first half turnovers. Trinity trailed by 14 at halftime and was never able to close is to single digits in the second half. Drew Fecko was the only member of the team to score into double digits as he had 13 points. Senior, Ryan McSweeney would chip in eight points of his own, but the Trojan defense would allow three Firebirds to score double digits.
The men's basketball team will play their second straight road game this Friday against NCL opponent Cleveland Central Catholic. Cleveland Central Catholic comes off a close 46-44 loss to Saint Ignatius last night and the Trojans come off a loss to the then #1 Division III team in the state, St. Peter Chanel. The Trojans lost their road battle to Chanel 59-40 after committing 29 turnovers. Despite their ability to shoot near 50 percent from the field on Friday night, the Trojans were unable to overcome the 20 points they allowed off of their first half turnovers. Trinity trailed by 14 at halftime and was never able to close is to single digits in the second half. Drew Fecko was the only member of the team to score into double digits as he had 13 points. Senior, Ryan McSweeney would chip in eight points of his own, but the Trojan defense would allow three Firebirds to score double digits.
Trinity heads into chanel game on losing skid
January 18, 2012
The Trinity Trojans will enter their televised game on Friday night having been losers of five straight games. Last friday, the Trojans lost to a hard-working Holy Name team as a loose ball was picked up and scored with less than one second remaining to give the visiting Namers a 55-53 victory. Trinity led going into halftime by a score of 28-26 before a stunning performance by the Trojan Cheerleaders (Halftime found here). The battle between Holy Name saw no one lead by more than six points through the duration of the game with Holy Name leading 43-37 in the middle of the fourth quarter. However, Trinity would fight back with baskets by Drew Fecko and Alex Simun to close the gap to 43-42. The rest of the fourth quarter saw a back and forth battle between the two teams, as Trinity would use another basket by Simun to lead 49-47, then a basket by Fecko to move to 51-49, and then 15-foot basket by Brian Skladany to take a 53-51 lead. However, Holy Name would score the final four points of the game to take the victory.
Last night, the Trojans would drop their fifth straight game to Western Reserve Academy by a score of 49-41. It was a cold shooting night for Trinity as several shots from the inside were not falling and the defense struggled to defend on a consistent basis. Trinity trailed at halftime, scoring just 18 points and allowing 20. In the third quarter, Trinity would make a couple of small runs to led by a maximum of three points, but Western Reserve would fight back to take control of the third quarter and ultimately the game.
The Trinity Trojans will enter their televised game on Friday night having been losers of five straight games. Last friday, the Trojans lost to a hard-working Holy Name team as a loose ball was picked up and scored with less than one second remaining to give the visiting Namers a 55-53 victory. Trinity led going into halftime by a score of 28-26 before a stunning performance by the Trojan Cheerleaders (Halftime found here). The battle between Holy Name saw no one lead by more than six points through the duration of the game with Holy Name leading 43-37 in the middle of the fourth quarter. However, Trinity would fight back with baskets by Drew Fecko and Alex Simun to close the gap to 43-42. The rest of the fourth quarter saw a back and forth battle between the two teams, as Trinity would use another basket by Simun to lead 49-47, then a basket by Fecko to move to 51-49, and then 15-foot basket by Brian Skladany to take a 53-51 lead. However, Holy Name would score the final four points of the game to take the victory.
Last night, the Trojans would drop their fifth straight game to Western Reserve Academy by a score of 49-41. It was a cold shooting night for Trinity as several shots from the inside were not falling and the defense struggled to defend on a consistent basis. Trinity trailed at halftime, scoring just 18 points and allowing 20. In the third quarter, Trinity would make a couple of small runs to led by a maximum of three points, but Western Reserve would fight back to take control of the third quarter and ultimately the game.
Trinity drops third straight (5-3); lose to warren JFK
January 9, 2012
The first game of 2012 wasn't what the Trojan faithful had hoped for as Trinity fell to Warren JFK . The Trojans led at the end of one by a score of 11-10, but a poor shooting first half and lack of energy was too tough to overcome. The Trojans used an early 4th quarter to rally back on the road, closing the gap to as a little as two points, but the Eagles of JFK held onto the lead they had built all night. The Trojans who still stand at a respectable record of 5-3, will play host to Holy Name on Friday night. In the past couple of years, this game has resulted in wins for both the Trojans and the Green Wave of Holy Name. This year should be just as competitive as before.
The first game of 2012 wasn't what the Trojan faithful had hoped for as Trinity fell to Warren JFK . The Trojans led at the end of one by a score of 11-10, but a poor shooting first half and lack of energy was too tough to overcome. The Trojans used an early 4th quarter to rally back on the road, closing the gap to as a little as two points, but the Eagles of JFK held onto the lead they had built all night. The Trojans who still stand at a respectable record of 5-3, will play host to Holy Name on Friday night. In the past couple of years, this game has resulted in wins for both the Trojans and the Green Wave of Holy Name. This year should be just as competitive as before.
Trojans (5-2) travel to warren JFK Friday
January 4, 2012
The men's basketball team will look to start the new year off right this Friday, as they travel to Warren JFK for their third conference game. The Trojans take a record of 5-2 down to Warren as they will meet the Eagles for the first time since they joined the North Coast League. Trinity comes off a tough 70 - 60 loss to a very talented Villa-Angela Saint Joseph the Friday before Christmas. The Trojans stuck with the visiting Vikings, trailing by 1 at the end of the first, leading by 4 at halftime and then heading to the fourth tied at 46. However, the Trojans were unable to pull it out as the Vikings outscored Trinity by 10 to get the road victory.
Trinity leaders (through 7 games ):
Scoring Rebounding Assists
Drew Fecko- 17.7 Ryan McSweeney- 6.3 Darin Snyder- 4.1
Brian Skladany- 6.9 Drew Fecko- 4.7 Travis Hohman- 2.7
Ryan McSweeney- 6.7 Jake Gerrick- 3.9 Jake Gerrick- 2.7
The men's basketball team will look to start the new year off right this Friday, as they travel to Warren JFK for their third conference game. The Trojans take a record of 5-2 down to Warren as they will meet the Eagles for the first time since they joined the North Coast League. Trinity comes off a tough 70 - 60 loss to a very talented Villa-Angela Saint Joseph the Friday before Christmas. The Trojans stuck with the visiting Vikings, trailing by 1 at the end of the first, leading by 4 at halftime and then heading to the fourth tied at 46. However, the Trojans were unable to pull it out as the Vikings outscored Trinity by 10 to get the road victory.
Trinity leaders (through 7 games ):
Scoring Rebounding Assists
Drew Fecko- 17.7 Ryan McSweeney- 6.3 Darin Snyder- 4.1
Brian Skladany- 6.9 Drew Fecko- 4.7 Travis Hohman- 2.7
Ryan McSweeney- 6.7 Jake Gerrick- 3.9 Jake Gerrick- 2.7
