6th Grade Black-April 23

The 6th Grade DAWGS Black team welcomed back Alex Schneider who was out with a knee injury for 3 months. Although Alex was limited in his time, he was glad to be back and the DAWGS were glad to have him back!

In the one day tournament, the DAWGS played in the 7th grade division. Without their "Big Man" in the middle, they knew they would have their work cut our for them early. Facing an E-Time Hoops 7th grade team that beat the DAWGS on a last second 3-pointer weeks back, the DAWGS were ready for the challenge. With outstanding defense and great fundamental boxing out, the DAWGS went up by as many as 20 and ended up winning the game by 13.

The second game of the day was against an unknown Each One Teach One 7th grade team from the Bay Area. The DAWGS were clearly outsized in this match up, and played intimidated early on. The DAWGS found themselves down 14-2 early and things were not looking good. But an adjustment on defense, and with their outside shots heating up, the DAWGS came from behind early to win by 11. As a team, the DAWGS shot 11/24 (45%) from three point range, and used swarming defense to presure their guards into turnovers. Both Keys to their wins.

Beginning the day at 10:00AM, and finally getting to their last game at 6:45PM, the DAWGS had a long day! In what was their Championship game, they faced a very gritty Davis Wildcats 7th grade team. The DAWGS proved they still had some "gas in the tank" and turned up the pressure on the Wildcats. Led by Jashon's 10 points and 13 rebounds, and using all-around great play from every team member, the DAWGS won by 13.

Playing a grade up is physically demanding, and though the DAWGS are overflowing with talent, they worked VERY hard for these wins, and the coaches are very proud of them. We always say we are in preparation for the Reno tournament, and what better way to prepare than beating older, bigger teams? GREAT JOB!!!