Eighth Grade Boys Basketball Schedule for 2008-2009
Coached by Dennis Manke

Date Opponent Result
Nov. 5 Home vs. MCC MCC 42 - Onekama 30 The Portagers started their season opener against Manistee Catholic Central Sabers and lost
by a score 30 -42     Additional Report and Photos
Nov. 12 at Brethren 5:00 Onekama 41 - Brethren 23 The Portagers took the opening tip and were on the board that quickly. Showing a lot of speed and power, they shutdown the Bobcat offense and wrapped up 18 points at the end of the 1st QTR. The game continued at the same pass, allowing Onekama to post their first win of the season. Quinn Matthews once again led the scoring with 10 points, along with 5 steals. Joe Eno controlled things down low with 9 pts and Jacob Florian added another 3 baskets, but it was the play down underneath the basket that really made the difference, with Florian pulling down a team high 11 rebounds (he also had 5 steals), followed close behind by Eno, Brandon Bohannon and Curtis McKinney with 7 boards each. Other scores came from McKinney (4pts), Bohannon (2pts), Bryce Reckow (4pts), Derek Hobart (2pts), Austin Greiner (2pts) and John Curtin (2pts).
Nov. 13 Home vs.
Bear Lake 5:00		 Bear Lake 29 - Onekama 25  In a game that was up and down for 4 QTR's, it was the Lakers that came out on top in the final seconds. Behind a very strong defense and some impressive shots down below, the Bear Lake team gave Onekama a real challenge, but one, they all believe they can and will handle when they meet again. The majority of the battle seemed to take place down low, and even though Joe Eno was able to pull down 16 rebounds, 3 steals, plus a team high 8 points, it wasn't enough to stop the determined Laker team. Jacob Florian and Brandon Bohannon also added another 6 points each along with 6 and 4 rebounds respectfully. Quinn Matthews finished out the Portager scoring with 5 point and had 4 steals.
Nov. 17 at MCC  5:00 MCC 38 - Onekama 27  With the help of a strong defense and control of the boards, the Sabers once again came out on top with a 38-27 win over Onekama. Jacob Florian led the Portagers in both scoring (13 pts) and rebounds (8). Bryce Reckow and Derek Hobart chipped in with two baskets each and Quinn Matthews, Austin Griener and Parker Sternberger all scored as well. Matthews, Josh Jacobs and Curtis McKinney also contributed to the rebound total with 5, 3 and 3 boards respectfully.
Nov. 19 at Bear Lake Onekama 46 - Bear Lake 38   Onekama finally came to town ready to play Wednesday night and they showed both the Bear Lake players and the all the fans in the stands just how good they can be.  Additional Report plus Photos
Dec. 4 Home vs. Bear Lake The young Portagers continued their "up and down" roller coaster ride, problem is, this time they found themselves on the bottom of the ride, losing for the second time to inter-county rival Bear Lake 40 to 32. Photos and More of Report
Dec. 8 at Brethren The Portagers ended the regular season on a high note, posting a 28 to 23 victory over the Brethren Bobcats. Quinn Matthews and Joe Eno lead the scoring with 6 points each, Matthews also contributed to the win with 4 steals and 3 assists, while Eno pulled down 4 rebounds. Josh Jacobs and Jacob Florian ended the game with 4 points apiece, Jacobs also had 3 boards, followed close behind by Curtis McKinney with 3 pts and 5 rebounds. Austin Greiner showed some aggressive play, pulling down a team high 8 rebounds, Greiner also had 3 steals and 3 points. Frankie Hernandez finished up the game with 7 rebounds, Derek Hobart dropped in 2 free throws and Bryce Reckow had 3 steals and 2 assists.
Dec. 11 WMC Tourney The Portagers lose a heart breaker, after leading the majority of the game, the Lakers tied it up at 31-31 in the final seconds of the 4th QTR and forced the game into overtime. The next 3 minutes was a defensive battle, that ended up with the Lakers on top, posting a 34-32 win. Jacob Florian led the scoring for the Portagers with 9 points, followed by Joe Eno with 8 pts, Quinn Matthews had 7 pts and Bryce Reckow finished the game with 5 pts. Austin Greiner also made one basket and Curtis McKinney added a free throw.
Dec. 13 WMD Tourney
at MCC Noon 		The Portagers went into their final game with their heads hanging low after the tough loss to Bear Lake, but the entire team pulled it together when they got on the court and they won their consolation game against the Brethren Bobcats 35-22. Jacob Florian and Austin Greiner led the scoring barrage with 8 and 6 points respectfully and the rest of the team followed it up by chipping in a basket here and there to round out the scoring.

Back row: Coach Manke, N. Hernandoz, John Curtin, Joe Eno, Brandon Bohannon, Curtis McKenney, Austin Greiner, Jacob Florian
Front row: Quinn Matthews, Derek Hobart, Bryce Reckow, Parker Sternberger, Josh Jacobs

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