6th Grade Black-(7th Grade Div.) April 30-May 1

Playing in the upper 7th grade level (not the highest, but the second highest), the team had their work cut out for them. They have been playing "up" for the past few weeks, and have held their own, but with new teams and physically bigger players - the team had to bring their "A" game.


In the first game the team faced off against a team from Clovis. The team got off to a slow scoring start and found themselves down by 16 at the half. A change in defense, and a balanced scoring attack with J.Kim Porras leading the way with 22 point brought the DAWGS back within striking distance. With seconds left on the clock, the DAWGS could not make a basket to overcome a two point deficit.

The second game was against the EDH Trojans. Down 4-0 quickly, the DAWGS called timeout to regroup. Using "fuel" from the opposing coach's and fan's words, Joshua O. came out and hit three 3-pointers in a row to put the DAWGS up 9-4. Using swarming defense, and the desire to prove who was the better team, the DAWGS raced out to a 25 point lead. In the end, the DAWGS prevailed with a 18-point win. Helping the cause was their hot shooting - Joshua (6 3-pointers, 22 points total), Conor (3 3-pointers, and a ESPN Highlight behind the back assist), Jashon (2 3-pointers), and their swarming defense. Add to that, the "dirty work" done on the inside by Darren N., Alex M. and Ethan W. and the Trojans didn't stand a chance. It was a sweet win.

Sunday's game was against the Folsom Rage. Playing them for the second time, the DAWGS had a idea of what to expect. The game was close for a half, but a 35-foot 3-pointer by Joshua (8 3-pointers for the game-24 points) gave the DAWGS some momentum. ALL DAWGS contributed, from great shooting (Conor 3 3-pointers), to tough defense (The ENTIRE TEAM), to hustle plays (Again ALL DAWGS) to the 13-point win.