Northland High School (Columbus, OH)

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Players of Interest:

Devon Moore
Jared Sullinger

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12/5/05

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HARVEST PREP 55 | NORTHLAND 54

Harvest Prep pulls it out

Three-pointer by Aden, Trotter’s steal hand Northland loss in closing seconds

Saturday, December 03, 2005
Shawn Mitchell

THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

</IMG> WILL SHILLING | FOR THE DISPATCH Ian Nixson of Northland attempts to pass between Antwan Owens, right, and Nehemiah Trotter of Harvest Prep in a season opener last night.


Immediately after little-used Harvest Prep sophomore Quintin Aden made a tying threepointer with five seconds remaining in last night’s opener with visiting Northland, David Mobley leaped for joy.

The second-year coach botched the landing and went down hard on the court, but he bounced right up.

He would soon have more celebrating to do.

Freshman Nehemiah Trotter intercepted the ensuing inbounds pass, was fouled by Tim Russell and hit the second of two foul shots with no time on the clock to give the Warriors a thrilling — albeit sloppy — 55-54 win over the Vikings.

"I was so excited," Mobley said. "I’m a young coach, and I’ve struggled with being confident enough to make the right decisions to come out with a win in a situation like that.

"I was praying last night that I’d be able to, and to be presented with it so fast was a surprise."

Also unexpected were the principals involved in the game’s final seconds. In limited minutes, Trotter had three points and Aden six.

Seven-foot Ohio State-bound sophomore B.J. Mullens was held to a quiet 14 points. Re’Mon Nelson and Darius Randall scored 12 apiece.

"We’re always on the guys on the bench to be prepared, because you never know what will be demanded from you," Mobley said. "We just happened to hit the big shot tonight."

Had Northland played a little more polished, Harvest Prep’s late-game shooting might not have mattered. In the final 30 seconds, the Vikings were 3 of 6 on free throws. Turnovers were a problem, as well, with both teams reaching double digits before halftime.

"It was a heartbreaker, but thank God it’s the first game of the season," Northland coach Satch Sullinger said. "We’ve got 19 games to recover. A defeat like this against a quality team, it will help identify who wants to play and who’s just along for the bus ride."

Northland was hampered by the absence of guard Devon Moore (17 points per game last season), who has a deep thigh bruise.

The Vikings made up for his absence with their quickness and a stingy defense that made inside passing lanes tough to come by for the Warriors.
Mullens, who blocked four shots, was held to four points in the first half.
"We’ve got to look quicker (to the inside)," said Aden, who also made a three-pointer in the second quarter to give the Warriors a 23-16 lead.

With two — and sometimes three — players guarding Mullens, Harvest Prep senior Darius Randall shouldered the offensive load. He finished with 14 points, including nine in the second quarter, helping the Warriors to a 25-18 halftime lead.

But Vikings Darrin Motton and Russell led a slashing thirdquarter charge, pushing Northland to a 37-35 lead at the end of the third period.
Motton and Russell each scored 20 points.

"We’ve got to work on not giving up dribble penetration and closing down lanes," Mobley said. "But it’s early, and the guys are getting better."

smitchell@dispatch.com

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12/17/05

Brookhaven 69, Northland 59

Terrence Fountain scored 20 points and Jeff Cumberland 12, and visiting Brookhaven (3-0, 2-0) took an early lead and cruised to a win over Northland (1-3, 1-1) in the City North.

Jamaal Dublin had 11 points for the Bearcats, who were never challenged after leading 14-7 after one quarter.

Devon Moore scored 24 for Northland, which trailed 34-28 at halftime before being outscored 15-8 in the third quarter.

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1/21/06

BROOKHAVEN 64 | NORTHLAND 52
Brookhaven extends streak in series to 22
Northland had lead in fourth quarter but couldn’t hold on
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Steve Blackledge
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
</IMG> MIKE MUNDEN | DISPATCH Terrence Fountain of Brookhaven defends Darron Motton of Northland. Motton scored 14 points.


Anyone who has followed high-school basketball in central Ohio the past decade or so undoubtedly foresaw the ending of this City League thriller.
Young, upstart Northland fought Brookhaven tooth and nail until the final two minutes, but the big-game experience, mental toughness and savvy of the Bearcats won out . . . once again.
Whispers abound that Brookhaven’s 11-year grip on the North Division championship is loosening, but an emotion-packed 64-52 victory over a neighborhood rival indicated otherwise.
"This game started our three biggest games of the season and we really need to win all of them to send out a message that we’re still the champs," Brookhaven senior center Jeff Cumberland said. "This game meant a lot to us and it showed in our performance."
Cumberland was a force in the middle, scoring 13 of his 23 points in a pivotal fourth-quarter charge. He also had 12 rebounds. Among the packed house was a football recruiter from the University of Illinois, who will drive the coveted receiver/tight end to Champaign today for an official visit.
"I can’t say enough about the way Jeff played tonight," Bearcats coach Hali Robinson said. "I’ve really been on him to ignite our journey this final couple months and he has stepped up in a big way. Our top priority was to exploit some things in the post and the guys got the message loud and clear."
Northland (8-4, 6-2) led briefly early in the fourth quarter and trailed just 51-48 entering the final two minutes. But Brookhaven (10-3, 7-1) made all the big plays down the stretch to beat the Vikings for the 22 nd consecutive time, dating to Jan. 24, 1995.
Marvin Jones, a few inches shorter than his listed height of 5 feet 5, sparked the closing run with a three-point play on a drive to the basket.
"I don’t know if mystique is the right word, but we’ve been in these same circumstances a million times before and come through, so we’re always confident," Jones said. "We’re a team that thrives on clutch situations."
Robinson said, "These guys understand the legacy this program has held onto the last 13 or 14 years and they don’t want to be the ones to let it descend into nothing. The kids have been challenging each other to step up the plate and make things happen."
Devon Moore had 17 points and Darron Motton 14 for the Vikings, who scored most of their baskets in transition.
"We competed with them and gained a level of respect, but when the game got to crunch time, their experience showed up," Northland coach Satch Sullinger said. "They knew exactly what they were doing and our young guys had some breakdowns."
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2/4/06

Moore scored 13 points in the loss...

Mifflin 68, Northland 53


Terrence Pearson scored 15 of his 17 points and in the second half, and Mifflin (10-6, 7-5) beat visiting Northland (10-6, 8-4) in the City North.

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3/1/06

With its trademark strong start, top-seeded Lancaster (21-1) blitzed Northland (13-8) in a game that was never close.

"That’s what we try to do every game, get out quick, grab the momentum and just play good, solid defense the rest of the way," Lancaster senior forward Chris McKnight said. "It’s good to get that confidence and put some doubt in your opponent."

McKnight had 18 points and his younger brother Brett added 13 as the Gales jumped ahead 12-2 and built a 25-point lead.

Lancaster coach John Cofman said that while his team typically scripts its first several possessions, he threw a few curveballs at Northland (13-8).

"We knew they had scouted our last three or four games, so we opened up in a different defense just to keep people guessing," he said.

Devon Moore had 10 points and six rebounds for Northland.

"Once they got such a big lead early, they kind of took our game plan away and forced us to change what we wanted to do defensively," Vikings coach Satch Sullinger said.
"They’re so big, strong and powerful, I think that does get in the heads of kids who are as young as ours

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Devon is a linky dude
But who yall need to look
out for is Troy Cherry from Beechcroft

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BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP
Freshman lifts Northland over Lancaster in opener

Sunday, December 03, 2006




Freshman Jared Sullinger notched a double-double and Northland rallied from an eight-point deficit to defeat visiting Lancaster 53-51 last night in a nonleague game.

Sullinger made 9 of 14 shots from the field and 5 of 6 free throws for 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Vikings (1-0).

Northland, which led 30-24 at halftime, was outscored 18-6 in the third quarter.

But the Vikings got seven points from Sullinger and the team hit seven free throws down the stretch for the win.
Brett McKnight led Lancaster (0-1) with 24 points.

[tedginn05]

Kinda bringing this thread from the dead, but at the same time I didn't want to start a new one.

Northland with all the talent they have, has to be a favorite to win it all this year. I don't really see them losing a game in the city. They have so much size it just doesn't make sense, saw this on JJhuddle some of their "big men"

6'8" Jared Sullinger (Ohio State signee)
6'7" Devon Scott
6'6" JD Weatherspoon (Xaiver signee)
6'6" Sam Belisle
6'6" Daniel Madamelue
6'5" Javon Cornley (Indiana signee-Football)

Thats some major size for a high school team

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Boys basketball: Another shot at state title is high on Northland's list
Vikings appear poised after star's benching cost them last season
Thursday, December 4, 2008 3:29 AM
By Steve Blackledge


THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH




A high school basketball season is a three- to four-month journey filled with twists and turns, detours, oil changes and rest stops. On the way to its ultimate destination, the state tournament in Value City Arena, unbeaten and supposedly invincible Northland hit a speed bump last season and was unexpectedly derailed.
After learning that his son, sophomore standout Jared Sullinger, was behind in his schoolwork, Vikings coach Satch Sullinger benched him for a Division I district semifinal to send a message about accountability.
Westerville South upset Northland 67-59, throwing the district tournament into disarray. Sixth-seeded Newark was the beneficiary and rode the momentum to its first state championship since 1943.
"The biggest thing I took from that whole experience is how volatile, and how important, team chemistry can be," Newark coach Jeff Quackenbush said.
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Does anyone know where Devon Moore is playing JUCO? I know that he will be at OSU next year but I was curious as to where he was this year?
If that kid is put on a weight program, look out! He is a baller!

[LitlBuck]

Sports wire | The Columbus Dispatch

Two national basketball powers on schedule for Northland boys
Northland, the defending Division I state boys basketball champion, will play Findlay Prep of Henderson, Nev., on Dec. 17 in the Rike Center at Otterbein College, and Oak Hill Academy of Mouth of Wilson, Va., on Jan. 16 in Springfield, Mass.

Findlay Prep and Oak Hill finished 1-2 last season in the USA Today Super 25 rankings. Northland was No. 14.