Mepham Has No Answer for Plainview JFK

First, the good news. Mepham's cheerleaders held their own in the impromptu postgame Bring It On-esque backflip contest with their Plainview JFK counterparts.

The boys basketball game that preceded it? Not so close.

Give Mepham coach Rich Wojcieski credit for finding some positives in Monday night's 65-28 loss--whether it be Doug Marshall continuing to bang in the post despite what seemed like a pointless pursuit, or reserve senior point guard Jay D'Auria earning more playing time in the future with his spirited play in the second half.

Unfortunately, the night never really got started for the Pirates. They gave up three turnovers against Plainview's press less than three minutes into the game. When they got the ball past halfcourt, they endured numerous traveling calls on the perimeter before they could even set their offense.

"There were mental lapses, and when the pressure came on, they didn't execute properly," Wojcieski said.

Mepham hopes to get its act together in time for a pair of rivalry games coming up. Friday the team travels to Bellmore Kennedy for a 7 p.m. matchup, and the following Monday at 4:30 Mepham hosts Calhoun.

Plainview JFK 18 22 9 16 - 65

Mepham             3  12 6  7 -  28

Plainview JFK: Cory Maiorana 12, Jordan Lefkowitz 11, Zach Amateau 8, Joe Lipsky 6, Ben Struck 5, Greg Rankel 4, Chris Druckman 4, John Farber 4, Robby Rothman 3, Brett Lawler 2, Jordan Meiselas 2, Zach Almer 2, Daniel Brody 2.

Mepham: Doug Marshall 10, Mike Woolfson 6, Steve Luczaj 3, Jeff Swanson 3, Kyle Wechsler 2, Jay D'Auria 2, Tom Pisano 1,   Matt Morrow 1.