Wolves 1st Home Game vs Automotive High School

"We motivate them !" said the cheerleader captain. The Grand Street Campus Wolves had their first game at their new look "Wolves Den" on Monday, December 10th against the Automotive High School Pistons.

Automotive came off of a win over the Global Studies & International Studies (last season’s top ranked team in the Brooklyn A West), and GSC returned from a 16 point win over John Jay High School the previous Wednesday. "It's important after being away 5 straight games; the adrenaline builds their confidence" responded Coach Sharpe after being asked how important home games are to the team. There was no doubt that the cheerleaders were ready to motivate their team and the fans were ready to see their 2-0 Wolves perform. G Lawahn Lewis was able to get inside and score in the first minute of the game. This followed by a put back and a foul from Tarik Allicock who averaged 11.5 points and 11 rebounds in the first two games of the season. The Wolves jumped out to an early 13-4 lead with 2 minutes left in the first all credit to their nagging defense which led to many steals. The second quarter started a little different with Automotive scoring three times consistently, mainly from Automotive's Sharod Harrell. After about 1 minute of play Automotive was able to cut the lead to 2 and then tie the game at 15 with free throws.

Grand Street Campus was instantly impacted on defense when Sophomore G Dashawn Douglas entered the game in the second quarter. GSC was able to disrupt Automotive by forcing the ball out of bounds 3 times in one possession. The half time score was much closer than the 1st quarter's with GSC leading 20-16; Lawahn Lewis led the way with 10 points in the two quarters. Tarik Allicock who contributed 6 points and 9 rebounds was "missing easy shots inside" as Coach Sharpe put it at half time, which was something Sharpe said he'll "come around" to. Although the score tightened up tp 22-21 early in the third, Guards Joel Banton (averaged 24.5pts in the first two games) and Lawahn Lewis continued to score, combining for 17 in the third. Not only were Lewis and Banton scoring, but also Automotive's Sharod Harrell continued to score inside. The 3rd ended with a score of 40-28. In the fourth quarter Coach Sharpe urged his team to "relax” and let the other team come to them, after the Wolves turned the ball over 3 consecutive times bring the Pistons within 8 with 6 minutes to play. Automotive's run didn't last long as the Wolves continued to score bringing the lead back up to 10. The final score was 59-49. "I was surprised to see him play so tough against a decent Point Guard he’s so small" answered Coach Sharpe when asked about the play of Dashawn Douglas after the game. Assistant Coach James Davis

of Automotive believed the reason they lost was because they "gave Grand Street too many second chances". The Grand Street Campus Wolves face one of their toughest opponents of the season the Benjamin Banneker Warriors, who finished last season 12-2, on Wednesday, December 12th at home. Coach Sharpe said "we have to be tough; have fewer turnovers and play with a higher intensity [to beat Banneker]. Automotive now 1-2 will face Bushwick Campus also on Wednesday. Point Leader- Sharod Harrell- 20 points (Automotive HS) Assist Leader- Anthony Deese- 6 assist (GSC) Rebounding Leader- Tarik Allicock- 16 rebounds (GSC)