Mitty was able to rally several times to force the game into an
overtime session against Whitney that the Monarchs dominated to win
63-56 in the second round of the Division II NorCal playoffs.
The Monarchs jumped out to a 19-12 advantage in the first quarter as sophomore Riley Grigsby made three 3-point shots. The Wildcats roared back in the second quarter with accurate shooting and pressing defense to lead 34-29 at the half. Each team made six 3-point shots in the half but Whitney had ten free throw attempts, eight more than the Monarchs.
The game was tied at 34 early in the third quarter but the Wildcats pulled ahead 44-38 towards the end by taking advantage of their height and Mitty’s foul trouble in the interior. Whitney had leads of 51-46 (3:23 left) and 53-50 (0:33 left) but missed on a double bonus that led to a Riley Grigsby 3-point tying shot. In overtime, Whitney played tight by missing several looks in the paint while Mitty was more fluid in winning 63-56.
Mitty never looked flustered and played to their strengths that included their wing players, Grigsby and Kyle Peterson, and post players, Mike Diaz and Nick Labruna. The Monarchs return their top three scorers in the game next season (Grigsby 28 points, Peterson 10 points, and Diaz 8 points). Mitty goes to 15-13 and advances to the regional semifinals.
Whitney led most of the game after midway through the second quarter. The Wildcats played more aggressively by getting the Monarchs into foul trouble. However, Whitney shot 13-of-23 from the line while the Monarchs were 8-of-14 in free throws. The Wildcats missed several free throws in the second half of the final quarter. In the overtime session, Whitney played tight and mustered only three points. The Wildcats finish the season 25-7 and return several productive guards for next season.
The Monarchs face El Cerrito in the next round with a battle of the wings, Grigsby against Montana commit Sayeed Pridgett. Both teams came into this season with high hopes but each has 13 losses. The winner gets to face the survivor of Serra and Antelope.
Player of Note:
Riley Grigsby 6-foot-5 Wing Archbishop Mitty (2018): Grigsby had a game high 28 points on 10-of-19 shooting including seven 3-point shots. The sophomore had several timely shots that pulled the Monarchs back into the game. Grigsby has good length and versatility to play the wing position.
The Monarchs jumped out to a 19-12 advantage in the first quarter as sophomore Riley Grigsby made three 3-point shots. The Wildcats roared back in the second quarter with accurate shooting and pressing defense to lead 34-29 at the half. Each team made six 3-point shots in the half but Whitney had ten free throw attempts, eight more than the Monarchs.
The game was tied at 34 early in the third quarter but the Wildcats pulled ahead 44-38 towards the end by taking advantage of their height and Mitty’s foul trouble in the interior. Whitney had leads of 51-46 (3:23 left) and 53-50 (0:33 left) but missed on a double bonus that led to a Riley Grigsby 3-point tying shot. In overtime, Whitney played tight by missing several looks in the paint while Mitty was more fluid in winning 63-56.
Mitty never looked flustered and played to their strengths that included their wing players, Grigsby and Kyle Peterson, and post players, Mike Diaz and Nick Labruna. The Monarchs return their top three scorers in the game next season (Grigsby 28 points, Peterson 10 points, and Diaz 8 points). Mitty goes to 15-13 and advances to the regional semifinals.
Whitney led most of the game after midway through the second quarter. The Wildcats played more aggressively by getting the Monarchs into foul trouble. However, Whitney shot 13-of-23 from the line while the Monarchs were 8-of-14 in free throws. The Wildcats missed several free throws in the second half of the final quarter. In the overtime session, Whitney played tight and mustered only three points. The Wildcats finish the season 25-7 and return several productive guards for next season.
The Monarchs face El Cerrito in the next round with a battle of the wings, Grigsby against Montana commit Sayeed Pridgett. Both teams came into this season with high hopes but each has 13 losses. The winner gets to face the survivor of Serra and Antelope.
Player of Note:
Riley Grigsby 6-foot-5 Wing Archbishop Mitty (2018): Grigsby had a game high 28 points on 10-of-19 shooting including seven 3-point shots. The sophomore had several timely shots that pulled the Monarchs back into the game. Grigsby has good length and versatility to play the wing position.
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