6th Grade Black-March 19th-20th

Playing in the mid-level 7th grade division, there were a lot of unknowns for the 6th grade DAWGS Black team. Unknown teams, unknown players...


The first game saw the DAWGS play an even game with a 916 Select team up until the 3rd quarter. With a quick press, and some timely shots, the DAWGS pulled away in the 4th quarter with a 17-4 run and ended up winning the game by a 20 point margin. The entire team hustled, and stayed sharp throughout the game.

First game ran behind (due to starting late) offsite, so the DAWGS had to hustle over to their "home court" at Hardwood Palace and went right into their second game against a E-Time Hoops team from Antelope. Feeling the effects of a back-to-back game, the DAWGS were slow. The game was close the entire way - but the DAWGS couldn't overcome a 25-foot heave at the buzzer that found the backboard and went in. In the end, execution was the key, and the DAWGS did not execute. They did well, and on another day, the DAWGS win this one.

Sunday's game was against a very well coached Del Oro Eagles team. The DAWGS came out intimidated and soft, and the score showed. By halftime the DAWGS found themselves down at one point by as many as 16 points. They came together, and played tough team defense. Darren Nelson became the "Incredible Hulk" on the boards and dominated the second half in the paint. Joshua Ohara hit a 24 foot 3-pointer to bring the DAWGS within three, and soon after, Jashon Lewis hit a 3-pointer to tie the game. That was the momentum swing the DAWGS needed, and they held on to win the game. ALL players (JKim Porras - quick baskets and great defense, Alex Martinex - Great boxing out and rebounding, Ethan Wainwright - strong inside and great drives to the basket, and newcomer Conor Jeffery - great ball control, and strong on "D") contributed to what I (the coach) believe was their best win in a LONG time. They earned it and deserved it!!