Baker, Buswell, Mattson All-Tourney repeaters

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Matt Baker of Washburn, who set a Class D single-game scoring record with 46 points in the semifinals, headlines the list of 16 players selected to the 1991 Eastern Maine All-Tournament Team for Classes B, C and D.

Baker, a senior center, was one of only three repeat choices and also was a unanimous pick by the extensive panel of media representatives, tournament officials and tournament committee members who participated in the voting.

Jamie Beaudoin of Orono and Hermon’s Shawn Thayer were listed on all Class B ballots, while Chad Fitzsimmons of Washington Academy in East Machias was a unanimous pick in Class C.

Rod Buswell of John Bapst of Bangor and Matt Mattson of George Stevens Academy in Blue Hill join Baker as the three repeat picks from last year’s All-Tourney squad.

Darren Whitney of Mattanawcook Academy in Lincoln, Orono’s Scott Ismail and Ralph Hirtle of Maine Central Institute of Pittsfield round out the Class B team, while Matt Cassidy and Derek Clark of EM champion Calais and Garth Hudson of Sumner in East Sullivan were tabbled for the Class C squad.

The Class D team also includes Bill Mathers and Jay Burpee of Class D titlist Southern Aroostook of Dyer Brook, Machias’ Ryan Schoppee and Eric Gilman of East Grand of Danforth.

Beaudoin was a catalyst for the Red Riots at point guard. The 5-foot-11 junior averaged 13 points, directing Orono’s offensive attack and playing tough defense on top of the 2-3 zone.

Thayer, a 5-9 senior guard, finished as the leading scorer in the tournament with 83 points (27.7 ppg). He was virtually unstoppable offensively and also turned in a tireless defensive effort.

Whitney showed why he is one of Class B’s best all-around performers while keying the Lynx. The versatile 6-4 senior forward averaged 26.5 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists.

Ismail (6-3 senior center) was Orono’s go-to guy in the middle as the Riots opted for a more patient half-court attack. His poise and muscle underneath helped him provide 18 points and 8 rebounds per game.

Hirtle helped carry MCI into the semifinals with his strong inside play. The 6-5 senior center sparked the Huskies, averaging 11.5 points and 6 rebounds.

Fitzsimmons, a 6-foot senior forward, scored almost at will for the Raiders. His elusive moves on the baseline and in the lane helped him average 27 points and 9 rebounds while leading WA into the regional final.

Cassidy made sure Calais started strong in the first half with his smooth scoring touch. The 6-1 junior guard connected for 20 points a game to help lead the Blue Devils to the title.

Buswell was a relentless two-way player for John Bapst. The 6-4 senior forward connected on 67 percent of his field goal tries, averaging 24.5 points and 11 rebounds per game.

Clark made the Blue Devils click with his guard play. The 6-2 senior averaged 16.7 points, but showed his all-around talent by providing 4 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals per tourney outing.

Hudson earned the voters’ support with his well-rounded play. Sumner’s 6-foot senior swingman hit from outside and maneuvered his way into the paint while averaging 23 points and 9 rebounds.

Mattson left a lasting impression with his play for GSA. The 6-2 senior swingman poured in 28 points and had 10 assists, 7 rebounds and 5 steals in a quarterfinal loss to WA.

Baker put himself in the tourney record books with his 46-point semifinal effort. The 6-3 senior center averaged 28 points and 16 rebounds, while shooting 62 percent from the floor and 79 percent from the foul line.

Mathers averaged 15 points for the EM champion Warriors, including several clutch hoops. The 6-2 senior forward also provided steady rebounding and defense for Southern Aroostook.

Cronkite was the epitome of a small forward. The 5-8 senior dazzled opponents with his ability to drive to the basket or hit the pull-up jumper while averaging 24 points in two games.

Burpee was “Mr. Steady” for Southern Aroostook. The 6-foot senior forward averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 70 percent from the floor (14-for-20) in the tournament.

Schoppee sparked the Machias offense, contributing 17.5 points per game with his outside touch. The 6-1 junior guard also provided big rebounds and assists.

Eastern Maine Schoolboy

All-Tournament Selections

Class B

Name School Pos. Yr.

Jamie Beaudoin Orono Guard Junior

Shawn Thayer Hermon Guard Senior

Darren Whitney Mattanawcook Forward Senior

Scott Ismail Orono Center Senior

Ralph Hirtle MCI Center Senior

Honorable Mention: Eric Cowperthwaite, Houlton; Craig Stuber, Hermon

Class C

Name School Pos. Yr.

Chad Fitzsimmons Washington Acd. Forward Senior

Matt Cassidy Calais Guard Junior

Rod Buswell John Bapst Forward Senior

Garth Hudson Sumner Forward Senior

Matt Mattson George Stevens Forward Senior

Derek Clark Calais Guard Senior

Honorable Mention: Chad Fenton, Narraguagus; Josh Maker, Washington Acad.

Class D

Name School Pos. Yr.

Matt Baker Washburn Center Senior

Bill Mathers So. Aroostook Forward Senior

Ryan Schoppee Machias Guard Junior

Jerod Cronkite Easton Forward Senior

Jay Burpee So. Aroostook Forward Senior

Honorable Mention: Mike Flynn, Washburn; Brett Russell, So. Aroostook; Eric Gilman, East Grand

1991 Classes B-C-D Boys All-Tournament Team Composite box score Class B Player, team AG G AF F Pts. Shawn Thayer, Hermon 69 27 27 23 83 Darren Whitney, MA 43 21 13 8 53 Scott Ismail, Orono 33 18 14 9 45 Jamie Beaudoin, Orono 36 13 21 12 38 Ralph Hirtle, MCI 22 11 8 1 23

Class C Player, team AG G AF F Pts. Chad Fitzsimmons, WA 59 30 22 19 81 Matt Cassidy, Calais 57 21 26 14 60 Derek Clark, Calais 40 19 15 10 50 Rod Buswell, John Bapst 30 20 14 9 49 Garth Hudson, Sumner 40 17 9 4 40 Matt Mattson, GSA 21 9 11 10 28

Class D Player, team AG G AF F Pts. Matt Baker, Washburn 53 33 24 19 85 Jerod Cronkite, Easton 31 18 13 11 48 Bill Mathers, SAHS 43 19 8 7 46 Jay Burpee, SAHS 20 14 17 11 39 Ryan Schoppee, Machias 28 11 14 9 35