The Chelsea Standard
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Chelsea shoots down Brighton
By Don Richter, Sports Editor
PUBLISHED: January 10, 2008
Chelsea's boys' basketball team defeated host Brighton 62-57 last Friday.
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The Bulldogs (5-3, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) led 34-31 at halftime.
In the fourth quarter, Chelsea outscored Brighton 16-11 to secure its victory.
"Our offense played really well," said Chelsea coach Robin Raymond. "We were patient against their zone. We looked for the open shot. Brighton played a match-up zone. We were able to adjust to it. We had good ball movement."
The Bulldogs received balanced scoring as four players scored in double figures.
Junior Michael Roberts led Chelsea with 11 points. Senior Elliot Marshall, senior Greg Rebuldela and junior Michael Stratman each added 10 points.
Senior Stu Mann and senior Matt Schwarze each recorded eight points, while sophomore Tyler Zegarzewski had five points for the Bulldogs.
Chelsea shot well from the free throw line, draining 17-of-19, including 12-of-12 in the fourth quarter, for 89 percent overall. Brighton was 16-of-19 for 84 percent.
On the boards, Zegarzewski led the Bulldogs with 10 rebounds. Mann hauled down eight rebounds.
On Jan. 3, host Chelsea beat Ypsilanti Lincoln 70-61.
"Our depth made the difference in this game," Raymond said. "We were able to rotate players in and out throughout the game."
Schwarze was unstoppable for the Bulldogs against the Railsplitters, finishing with a game-high 27 points, including going 7-of-8 from beyond the arc. Schwarze was so good against Lincoln he even swished a shot from half court as the buzzer sounded to end the first half.
"His seven triples ties a school record," Raymond said. "He was also 6-of-6 from the line. Matt's a good shooter. Lincoln left the back side wing open, and we were able to find the open man."
Junior Jake Mantel added 10 points and six rebounds for Chelsea.
On Dec. 27 through 28, the Bulldogs hosted their own Holiday Tournament.
In the tournament title game, Chelsea lost to Jackson 59-54.
With four minutes left, the Bulldogs trailed 51-50.
"We couldn't get the lead late," Raymond said. "We had Jackson back-peddling a bit. We played really well in the last four minutes."
Rebuldela led Chelsea with 15 points and six boards. Mantel added a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds.
"That was Greg's (Rebuldela) best game of the season," Raymond said. "He was a huge factor on the offensive end."
To open the tournament, the Bulldogs beat Howell 67-37.
Roberts paced Chelsea with 15 points. Mantel again had a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Stratman had 12 points and six boards.
"Mantel did a great job rebounding," Raymond said. "Our defense forced seven turnovers in the second quarter that resulted in easy baskets at the other end."
Chelsea outscored the Highlanders 29-13 in the second quarter to gain control of the game.
The Bulldogs next travel to county rival Dexter (6-1) for a game Tuesday at 7 p.m.
On Jan. 17, Chelsea hosts Tecumseh at 7 p.m.
On Jan. 24, the Bulldogs host Ann Arbor Huron at 7:15 p.m.
JV Basketball
Chelsea's JV boys' basketball team defeated host Brighton 53-46 last Friday.
Colton Waterbury led the Bulldogs (5-3) with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Conor Tait chipped in 12 points. Pat Roberts had seven assists.
On Jan. 3, host Chelsea beat Ypsilanti Lincoln 59-53.
Waterbury led the Dawgs with a double-double of 21 points and 13 boards. Nate Branham added 12 points.
Nate Udell pulled down nine rebounds, while Tait had three assists.
At Chelsea's Holiday Tournament Dec. 27 through 28, the Bulldogs lost to Jackson 50-35 and defeated Howell 57-43.
Against the Vikings, Ben Sauers sparked Chelsea with 13 points. Waterbury had eight points and nine rebounds, while Udell had eight boards. Roberts dished out four assists.
Versus the Highlanders, Sauers had nine points, while Sean Schrotenboer and Waterbury each netted eight points. Waterbury had nine boards, while Sauers had seven rebounds. Roberts had four assists.
"We have some tough games coming up," said Chelsea coach Mark Scheese. "They should be a great challenge for our team. Limiting turnovers will be the key for us."
Freshman Basketball
Chelsea's freshman girls' basketball team defeated visiting Adrian Dec. 20.
The Bulldogs (1-5) fell behind 12-0 to begin the game. Chelsea outscored the Maples 20-2 in the second quarter to gain control of the game.
Emily Cottrell led the Bulldogs with 13 points.
Hannah Fitzsimmons added 11 points, while Alex Liedel and Katie Frankhart each netted six points for Chelsea.
Bethany Karschnick, Diana Uihlien and Emily Shrosbree each finished with two points for the Bulldogs.
On Dec. 18, Chelsea lost to host Saline 23-19.
Fitzsimmons paced the Bulldogs with nine points.
Cottrell chipped in six points, while Liedel and Frankhart each had two points for Chelsea.
The Bulldogs next travel to Milan for a game Thursday at 4 p.m.
On Tuesday, Chelsea hosts rival Dexter at 5:30 p.m.
On Jan. 18, the Bulldogs visit Tecumseh for a contest at 5:30 p.m.
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