Five-minute drought in second quarter too much for Pittsfield to overcome in Class 2A regional setback

By Don Crim, Senior Columnist | February 22, 2024
Pittsfield's Brennan Tomhave dribbles to the basket while being guarded by Pleasant Plains' Michael Carter during a Class 2A regional semifinal game at Warsaw High School on Wednesday night. | David Adam photo

WARSAW, Ill. — Too many empty possessions. It was a recurring theme for the Pittsfield boys basketball team this season. The Saukees failed to score during the final five minutes of the first half and were unable to keep pace with Pleasant Plains after closing within four points early in the fourth quarter Wednesday night…

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Saukees’ second-half rally secures 300th victory of Tomhave’s coaching career

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | November 29, 2023
Brad Tomhave became the second coach in the history of the Pittsfield boys basketball program to reach 300 career victories. | Matt Schuckman photo

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — The manner in which the Pittsfield boys basketball team secured the 300th victory of Brad Tomhave’s coaching career might not be so memorable. The milestone certainly is. The Saukees overcame making just one of their first 18 field goals and a 15-point third-quarter deficit to take the lead for the first time…

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Raiders tighten defensive clamps, record 10th straight victory over Pittsfield

By David Adam, MRN Editor | January 8, 2022
Pittsfield's Nate Scranton, left, looks for help while being guarded by Quincy Notre Dame's Jackson Stratton, center, and Braden Sheffield during Friday night's basketball game at Voshall Gym in Pittsfield. | David Adam

PITTSFIELD, Ill. — Offensively, work must still be be done. But the Quincy Notre Dame boys basketball team has been pretty stingy defensively of late. Pittsfield missed 23 of 35 shots from the field, and the Raiders forced 18 turnovers in a 43-31 victory on Friday night at Voshall Gym. QND has won 10 straight…

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