9th Grade Blue-CHAMPIONS

Our team had a outstanding tournament ! We went 4 and 0, winning our DI, Level I Championship.


Game #1 - YBA 62 Olympic Club 49
On offense, the team was led by Caspian Hamric, Dom Driggs, and Matt Gruber, Each scoring in double figures. On defense we played very tough against a physical and talented team.

Game #2 - YBA 68 Enterprise 59
We made this game harder than the final score reflects. However we overcame our many mental and physical errors and prevailed in the end. On offense we were led by Elliott Fournier ( double double and 15 pts ), Anthony Pedersen ( 18 pts ) and Caspian H. (11 pts ) and also contributing to the offensive and defensive side was Dom Driggs. On defense we were led by Elliot F. and Anthony Davina.

In the second half our team received a terrible blow. One of our twin towers, Matt Grubber, sustained a severe ankle injury which stunned the coaches, players, and parents. Matt hopefully the injury isn't too serious and you will return to the court soon. Thankfully the team pulled together and Anthony Davina stepped up big and did a outstanding job!

Game #3 - YBA 74 Enterprise 60
On offense, the leaders were the starting five: Elliott F. ( 22 pts and another double double ), Dom D. ( 18 pts ), Anthony D. ( 12 pts), Anthony P. ( 11 pts ), and Caspian H. ( 10 pts ).

On defense, we were feisty and quick to the ball. In this game the team faced another shocker. Anthony Pedersen was leading a fast break and going in for a layup when he was intentionally taken out by a defender, hitting the basket post and his head on the court floor. You could hear everyone in the area gasping. Fortunately he was all right except a little dazed and a goose egg on his head.

Game #4 The Championship Game. YBA 54 Olympic Club 53
We saved the best for the last game. With little more than 3 minutes left in the game and 11 points down, the team came to life. We made 6 defensive steals that were turned into points. Everyone on the team contributed to this tournament win.

The Co- MVP's of the tournament were Elliott Fournier and Anthony Davina. Both players reached down deep within and carried the team to victory. Great job Dawgs!!!!