How Good Is Ontario? Sophomore Sensations Brown, Flenoury Lead Undefeated Warriors
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Last OHSAA hoop season the Ontario Warriors won 7 games and had a rough season by all accounts.
While it wasn't pretty, there were a few bright spots.
The team was led by a promising group of youngsters who had excelled in freshmen Cardae Brown and Trindon Flenoury.
Head coach Jerry Moton inserted the fabulous freshmen into the Warriors starting line-up in the backcourt. The rest was history.
Brown and Flenoury would have stellar freshman seasons, both averaging over 14ppg while showing flashes of what could be. While the team wasn't good, the future was set.
Well, in just one short year, the Warriors are now 9-0, coming off key victories against Shelby & Lexington and sitting atop the conference.
Brown and Flenoury have taken their games to another level. And its easy to see why.
Brown, a 6'2 power combo guard, was a all-state selection last season. He has worked hard on his offensive efficiency and the results speak for themselves:
23ppg, 3 rpg, 2-3 3ptrs pg, 2 stlspg, 40% 3-point
Brown has been dominant from the tipoff of the OHSAA season. He started out with a 25-point (6 3's) performance and has since added four more 20 point games, including a clutch 29-point game recently.
He has a knack for making big baskets, and can score at all 3 levels. He has a legit post game, is a bully in the paint, & isn't afraid to turn up his student section, as he plays with fire.
He is embracing the role of being a leader for this team. And doing it flawlessly given his age.
Flenoury, a 5'11 athletic, playmaking sniper, also has been dynamic and unstoppable this season, as he has had multiple 20-point games while leading the conference 3pt % & fg % in the season.
And get this:
He's the reigning steals leader from last season.
His coach called him the "defensive stopper" earlier this season.
This year he is averaging 4 steals per game. Throw in 18ppg, with 4 rpg, with some quick twitch, "steph curry esque" shot making style and some athleticism that will wow you.
Flenoury is Top 15 in dunks and assists this season.
While these two guys have been the force, the development of multifaceted junior forward Jamir Jones & sophomore big Trey Remy has been key as well.
Coach Jerry Moton wants to keep them focused on one game at a time.
"We can't overlook anyone on the schedule. We have to come ready to play every night."
The Warriors were hunting last season. Now, they're the hunted. They have two road games this weekend. Can they survive?
How quickly things can change if hard work turns into results, then pressure is applied. Watch out for a couple of diamonds in the rough.
Can the young, talented, hungry, core of Ontario continue to make noise in Northern Ohio and make a legit run at a State berth? Don't be suprised to see them in the OHSAA D-4 State Top 10 soon.
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