David Madol Leads Manchester MemorialDavid Madol showed why he is our #1 ranked player in the New Hampshire Class of 2011 as he dominated play all evening long in the opening round of the Queen City Invitational Basketball Tournament in Manchester, New Hampshire. Madol was a man amongst boy's as the 6'6" forward scored a game-high 28 points, grabbed 11 rebounds and blocked 3 shots to lead Manchester Memorial to a victory of Trinity.
The Mass & NH High School Basketball Report has Manchester Memorial ranked second in division 1 behind Bishop Guertin based on the talent of Madol, as nobody in New Hampshire has close to Madol's ability and we all know great players make great teams. We have said all along that if Madol decides that he going to play full speed ahead every evening, Memorial is the team to beat in division 1. If last night was a sign of things to come, look out for Memorial. Added to that, we have seen Bishop Guertin play twice thus far, and they have not looked like the BG we expected in either game.
Last night, Madol showed why he is so good as he scored the ball in a number of ways including knocking down three, pull-ups, and penetrations and finishes above the crowd. Madol also separates himself from his peers with his athleticism as he is able to play the game above the rim. Madol rebounded the ball above the rim all evening. He also brought down the house down with a thunderous slam dunk in the 1st quarter. Memorial senior guard Dylan Haines got a steal around half court and went to the basket. He laid the ball of the backboard for Madol, who jumped up and while in mid-air caught the ball and threw it down with authority. Madol added another thunderous dunk in the 2nd half.
6'7" Sophomore Mabor Gabriel led Trinity with 14 points.
Tuesday's Results
Manchester Memorial 57 - Trinity 49
Manchester Central 49 - Manchester West 42
Dover 65 - Bow 43
Merrimack 50 - Exeter 45
Wedneday's Schedule
3:00 Exeter vs. Bow
4:30 West vs. Trinity
6:00 Dover vs. Merrimack
7:30 Memorial vs. Central
