Blue & Gold Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Isaiah Johnson was his team's leading scorer & his Walnut Hills team beat Maverick Morgan's Springboro team tonight 52-46. Isaiah's line: 16 points (7-15 shooting) & 12 rebounds. If Walnut Hills wins on Saturday night they'll be in the state Final Four & I believe we'll be able to see him on t.v. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Maverick Morgan outscored Isaiah, 19-16, but Isaiah outrebounded Maverick, 12-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Maverick Morgan outscored Isaiah, 19-16, but Isaiah outrebounded Maverick, 12-10. Only one stat gives me pause, that being that Maverick had 5 blocks. Of course it doesn't say who those blocks were on, but the one criticism that I've read of Isaiah's game (that makes some wonder how well his skill set will translate to the college level) is that he doesn't have much lift. If Maverick blocked Isaiah 5 times it could show that Isaiah may have a lot more trouble getting his shot off at the college level than he does at the high school level. This is the main reason I was interested in seeing some photos of Isaiah. He didn't play football this year and apparently lost about 30 pounds. I'm hoping he can run a little faster and jump a little higher than he could when scouts were making their assessments. Anyway, he sure is one big, powerfully-built dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I found this live blog of the Walnut Hills-Springboro game. It sounds as if Isaiah Johnson and Maverick Morgan battled pretty evenly. Blogger doesn't mention any of Maverick's blocks being on Isaiah, and I'm sure he would have if any of them had been - his blog really centers on the play of these two. He says Isaiah is 6'9" & close to "three bills." He also said something like, "Johnson takes a tumble; dent in the Cintas Center floor." Good job, Isaiah! Win one more so we can watch you on t.v.! Go Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Mall Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Check out BJ Gladden's monster dunk in the state semi-finals. http://vimeo.com/m/61500838 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Aaron Jackson's Gahanna Lincoln plays Columbus Northland this Saturday. The winner wins the Regional and is one of four finalists for the state championship. Thursday evening Lincoln defeated Pickerington Central 53-50 to gain the regional finals. Aaron had a great game that included a monster (over used word) rejection of Ohio State bound JaySean Tate's bunny lay up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Aaron Jackson's Gahanna Lincoln plays Columbus Northland this Saturday. The winner wins the Regional and is one of four finalists for the state championship. Thursday evening Lincoln defeated Pickerington Central 53-50 to gain the regional finals. Aaron had a great game that included a monster (over used word) rejection of Ohio State bound JaySean Tate's bunny lay up. GoZips, did you see the game? Was it televised? I believe the state Final Four is televised. If so, we might just get to see both Isaiah Johnson and Aaron Jackson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Watcher Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 GoZips, did you see the game? Was it televised? I believe the state Final Four is televised. If so, we might just get to see both Isaiah Johnson and Aaron Jackson. They could play for the title, based on the bracket at ohsaa.org. B) B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Walnut Hills holds off La Salle, 50-46, in regional finalEagles advance to state-semifinal meeting with Brecksville Broadview Heights/Toledo Rogers winner Isiah Johnson advances to the D-1 Final Four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted March 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Isaiah leads the team to victory with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Johnson’s dunk with 1:34 left put Walnut Hills ahead 43-42. Then, Sterling Gilmore’s layup resulted in a 3-point play putting the Eagles ahead 46-42 with 53 seconds remaining. Still, Johnson needed two free throws with 21.2 seconds left to seal the victory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 GoZips, did you see the game? Was it televised? I believe the state Final Four is televised. If so, we might just get to see both Isaiah Johnson and Aaron Jackson. Yes, that game has been replayed on Time-Warner sports Channel a couple of times. We will get to watch Isiah Johnson as his Walnut Hills team advanced to the Final Four. Unfortunately, Gahanna Lincoln lost; so, no more TV of Aaron Jackson. In other news, BJ Gladden's Olympic HS won the North Carolina class 4A championship today. Olymic Wins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGood Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Looking forward to seeing Big Ike on the tube. If they end up playing for the title against Northland it would be very interesting. That Northland team is no joke. I went and saw Aaron Jackson and Gahanna Lincoln in their regional final against Newark a week or so ago. In Aaron I saw a guy who looks like he has a ton of potential. He is very quick, has good height, and hustles all over the floor, and looks like a guy who really likes to get his teammates involved around him. That being said he seems to have a very wiry frame and really needs to bulk up and get some more strength. I trust that will start happening on Day 1 as an actual Zips team member. One thing that I mentally made note of about Jackson was that he looks to be a pretty darn good free throw shooter. Now THAT fills a need for the Zips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 That being said he seems to have a very wiry frame and really needs to bulk up and get some more strength. I trust that will start happening on Day 1 as an actual Zips team member. One thing that I mentally made note of about Jackson was that he looks to be a pretty darn good free throw shooter. Now THAT fills a need for the Zips! I think he will play the 2 guard for the Zips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Looking forward to seeing Big Ike on the tube. If they end up playing for the title against Northland it would be very interesting. That Northland team is no joke. I went and saw Aaron Jackson and Gahanna Lincoln in their regional final against Newark a week or so ago. In Aaron I saw a guy who looks like he has a ton of potential. He is very quick, has good height, and hustles all over the floor, and looks like a guy who really likes to get his teammates involved around him. That being said he seems to have a very wiry frame and really needs to bulk up and get some more strength. I trust that will start happening on Day 1 as an actual Zips team member. One thing that I mentally made note of about Jackson was that he looks to be a pretty darn good free throw shooter. Now THAT fills a need for the Zips! IMHO, AJ has a terrific build for a high school kid. He's built like a young Jimmy Conyers... only bigger. He's a good 6'6". He'll be yet another really good "wing" in our offense - running a PG, W, W, P, P. He looks like a typical KD-type of player; he's not going to average 20 PPG, but he could average 10. And with the ability to drive, dunk & hit the three, he's someone the defense will always have to keep track of. And with his athleticism, length and strength, I could see AJ being a monster defender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksu sucks Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Isiah Johnson update: Cincinnati.com He was also named AP Division 1 First Team All State. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Isiah Johnson update: Cincinnati.com He was also named AP Division 1 First Team All State. Three quotes from Walnut Hills' HC Ricardo Hill: "When he gets to college when they really put him on a weight program, he is going to be a monster." Isaiah dropped 20-25 pounds last fall. [HC Ricardo Hill] said Johnson went "from a good player to a great player" with the weight loss. "Offensively we try to push the ball up the floor. We will play a fast-paced game. We do have the ability to slow it down. We believe [isaiah Johnson is] the best big man in the state - so obviously we want to feed him." It's great to hear that Isaiah can apparently get up & down the court even though the article lists him at 6'9" & 270. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z.I.P. Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Correct ZIP. Her coach is Mark Alberts Sr. He was the long-time boys coach at Orrvilles rival Wooster. Mark, Jr has coached at WCAL Northwestern where he has won numerous league titles. Also, Macie Alberts was coach of the Orrville girls for about 7 years in the early 2000's. It will be interesting to see if Hannah can come in and contribute right away as a backup guard. I hope so, cause this team is going to be very good next year. V. interesting! (And sorry for the late reply, I just saw this one) Wonder what Marcie Alberts is doing now. She was a fantastic combo guard for the Buckeyes, an all-American, who played on their national championship team. Could make a good college coach, if she wants it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyfan34 Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 V. interesting! (And sorry for the late reply, I just saw this one) Wonder what Marcie Alberts is doing now. She was a fantastic combo guard for the Buckeyes, an all-American, who played on their national championship team. Could make a good college coach, if she wants it. You are good Z.I.P! She is the head coach at Heidelberg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Both Isaiah Johnson and Maverick Morgan made the AP Ohio Division I first team. It will be interesting to see how the careers of these two talented centers play out for the Zips and the Illini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Marcie Alberts with her lineage and experience could be a great head coach in waiting. Let us see what Jodi Kest does in the next few weeks as she will be in demand. Coach Kest has taken a moribund program from the pits of hell to a true contender for a MAC crown. No mean feat. Kudos to coach Kest. She will be in demand at the next level (power six conference). Does she cash her chips now or stay another year and go for prize? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Both Isaiah Johnson and Maverick Morgan made the AP Ohio Division I first team. It will be interesting to see how the careers of these two talented centers play out for the Zips and the Illini. Linky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoZips Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Linky? Div-I Boys 1st Team All State Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue & Gold Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Div-I Boys 1st Team All State Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in Green Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Sorry about not including the link, which I usually do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Keep an eye on this guy, Joshua Williams, Barberton, 6-1, soph., 20.0. Rumor is we have already offered him a scholly. Second team all state as a sophmore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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