After three schedule changes in three days leading up to the tournament, the YBA DAWGS 6th Grade Black Team ended up in arguably the toughest pool in the D1 Division.
Not ones to shy away from any team, they went into their first game against All City West, a team from Southern California. With a few players getting acclimated to the environment against a very "attack mode" team from the South, the DAWGS were within 3 points at one point of the game. But, a few lapses, while the other team is in attack mode is all it takes to find yourself down by double digits. In the end, the effort from the DAWGS was subpar and they lost the game. Joshua and Alex M. did their best to keep it close with 20 points (6 three pointers) and 10 points, respectively.
The second game of the day was against the D1 All-Stars from the Bay Area. Always a strong team, the DAWGS were down by 14 at half time. The effort was there, but the other team was simply a stronger team. Jashon did his best to rebound for the DAWGS, with 13 rebounds. Joshua led the team in scoring with 12 points. All players gave a valiant effort, but at the end of the day, the defending champion DAWGS found themselves 0-2.
After a small talk about having fun, and playing loose with no pressures, the DAWGS were looking to come back big in their next two games. And boy, did they...
Playing one game on Sunday against the SF Flying Eagles, they played their best game yet. Going back to pressure defense, and working together as a team, they blew the Eagles away. Final score: 83-37. Jashon was clearly the player of the game, with energy on both ends of the court for the entire game. He finished with 7 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 assists - BUT had many tipped passes, tipped rebounds, and hustle plays that don't show on the stat sheet. He was clearly the best player on the court. Every player on the DAWGS had their hands in a hustle play of some sort, showing their desire to win the game. Darren (who was not there the first two games) finished with 22 points (9 of 10 from the field, and 10 rebounds), Joshua poured in 17 points (4 3 pointers) and Alex S. chipped in nine points. J. Kim played the point role handing out 6 assists.
The final game on Monday was an early morning 8:00AM game vs. Spirit Got Game. This is a very good team, that the DAWGS had not beaten in the last 3-4 meetings, so the DAWGS came with a goal: WIN THE GAME.
It was a very hard fought game - there were bloody lips, bloody noses and bodies on the floor for loose balls. Spirit played their trademark pressure defense, and forced the DAWGS to move the ball faster and more than they are used to - but the DAWGS adjusted beautifully. The DAWGS found each other cutting to the basket for easy buckets, and found themselves tied at half.
In the second half, they buckled down and again used fabulous teamwork, passing and high basketball IQ, and pulled ahead late in the game. Their defense, as well as their ability to be patient was key. The DAWGS won by 10. It was the best team effort of the tournament, and everyone contributed. Again, Jashon came out with energy on both ends of the court and got his hands in many plays, he ended the game with 11 points (multiple one handed runners), 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 3 assists. Joshua had 22 points (3 3-pointers), Darren and Bryson contributed 12 and 5 respectively, Alex M had 6 points and 6 rebounds. J.Kim did a stellar job handling the ball against aggressive defenders and finding the open man, Conor and Alex S. racked up the "stats that don't show" - like boxing out the big man, hustilng and diving on the floor to keep possessions.
To come back strong as they did, the DAWGS showed that they are a true D1 team and that they belong in that division. We had the unfortunate draw to meet some VERY good teams without a full roster. BUT, no excuses. The boys played well, and the coaches agree that a 2-2 weekend is nothing to be mad about. Most importantly, all of the team had fun hanging out between ball games. It was a good time to relax and strengthen friendships.
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Friday, June 3, 2011
8th Grade Black-Reno Jam-On-It Memorial Day Tournament 2011
Congratulations to the 8th grade Dawgs Black team, 2011 RENO CHAMPIONS!!!
In summary, this weekend's outcome reflected a true team effort. We wouldn't have earned the championship without contributions from each and every player. Their toughness, commitment to defense, and willingness to share the ball won the day. The team stayed true to the YBA slogan (Defense Always Wins Games) by allowing only 42.5 points per game, which was the lowest figure in the bracket by almost 6 ppg. The Foothill coach graciously complimented us on our defense after we beat them in the final game, which made Coach Shaw very happy!
YBA 65, Humboldt Wild 42
After waiting until late Saturday afternoon for this critical "play in game", the Dawgs came out hungry! The team employed a variety of defenses with intense ball pressure that prevented the Wild from ever getting comfortable on their end of the court. YBA's offense was also up to the task, with excellent ball movement creating one open shot after another. The team recorded 24 assists; five players notched at least 4 helpers. Bryce delivered several assists in quick succession on a series of penetrating moves to the basket.
YBA 56, PA Midnight 41
Our team started slowly in this late night game, with the players appearing more ready to watch than defend the sharp-shooting Palo Alto squad. The offense was good enough to hold a 34-27 halftime lead. Coach Shaw addressed the issue in no uncertain terms during the break, and the Dawgs responded with much better effort and allowed only 14 points the rest of the way. Grady dished out 5 assists to facilitate the offense.
YBA 65, Manteca Wildcats 36
The aggressive Wildcats jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the Sunday semi-final game, with the Dawgs on their heels against Manteca's trapping defense and all-out offensive rebounding. YBA fixed the defensive problems first by playing intense man-to-man "D" and keeping the Wildcats' bigger frontcourt players off the boards. Colin, Nicholas, and Bryce did a great job neutralizing their super-athletic, 6' 4" center. Jared got the offense started with two key early baskets that kicked off a 27-3 run which covered the final 13 minutes of the half. The Dawgs continued their high level of play for the final 29 point margin. Nicholas and Manveer were the primary distributors with 7 assists between them.
YBA 56, Foothill Stars 51
It was clear from the beginning that the championship game was going to be a hard-fought contest. Bret had to leave the game after going down hard on the 2nd play of the game, but he recovered to convert several steals into baskets for his team. Jade, after missing the first 3 games due to family obligations, also bounced back from a hard foul with his all-out effort and great movement without the ball.
Grady led the offense early with a rapid-fire burst of 8 points, and Amran helped to stretch the lead to double digits with a 3 and several free throws. Colin was a force inside, stopping many point-blank opportunities (both by defending his own man and by helping on drives to the basket) and playing a strong offensive game of his own. Bryce, Nicholas, Amran, and Bret combined to hold the Stars' hot-shooting #35 to 0 points over the last 25 minutes. The team consistently broke Foothill's press and made very few turnovers; Grady repeatedly got into the lane for either a good shot or a pass to an open teammate. Nicholas had a great left-handed finish after a baseline drive, and he and Jared hit key free throws late in the game to help preserve the lead. Manveer and Ryan defended, grabbed rebounds, took open shots, and played hard.
Coach Shaw's keys to the game were Bret and Jade playing through pain, the guards taking care of the ball, and all of the players trusting each other on the floor. It was a great victory!
In summary, this weekend's outcome reflected a true team effort. We wouldn't have earned the championship without contributions from each and every player. Their toughness, commitment to defense, and willingness to share the ball won the day. The team stayed true to the YBA slogan (Defense Always Wins Games) by allowing only 42.5 points per game, which was the lowest figure in the bracket by almost 6 ppg. The Foothill coach graciously complimented us on our defense after we beat them in the final game, which made Coach Shaw very happy!
YBA 65, Humboldt Wild 42
After waiting until late Saturday afternoon for this critical "play in game", the Dawgs came out hungry! The team employed a variety of defenses with intense ball pressure that prevented the Wild from ever getting comfortable on their end of the court. YBA's offense was also up to the task, with excellent ball movement creating one open shot after another. The team recorded 24 assists; five players notched at least 4 helpers. Bryce delivered several assists in quick succession on a series of penetrating moves to the basket.
YBA 56, PA Midnight 41
Our team started slowly in this late night game, with the players appearing more ready to watch than defend the sharp-shooting Palo Alto squad. The offense was good enough to hold a 34-27 halftime lead. Coach Shaw addressed the issue in no uncertain terms during the break, and the Dawgs responded with much better effort and allowed only 14 points the rest of the way. Grady dished out 5 assists to facilitate the offense.
YBA 65, Manteca Wildcats 36
The aggressive Wildcats jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the Sunday semi-final game, with the Dawgs on their heels against Manteca's trapping defense and all-out offensive rebounding. YBA fixed the defensive problems first by playing intense man-to-man "D" and keeping the Wildcats' bigger frontcourt players off the boards. Colin, Nicholas, and Bryce did a great job neutralizing their super-athletic, 6' 4" center. Jared got the offense started with two key early baskets that kicked off a 27-3 run which covered the final 13 minutes of the half. The Dawgs continued their high level of play for the final 29 point margin. Nicholas and Manveer were the primary distributors with 7 assists between them.
YBA 56, Foothill Stars 51
It was clear from the beginning that the championship game was going to be a hard-fought contest. Bret had to leave the game after going down hard on the 2nd play of the game, but he recovered to convert several steals into baskets for his team. Jade, after missing the first 3 games due to family obligations, also bounced back from a hard foul with his all-out effort and great movement without the ball.
Grady led the offense early with a rapid-fire burst of 8 points, and Amran helped to stretch the lead to double digits with a 3 and several free throws. Colin was a force inside, stopping many point-blank opportunities (both by defending his own man and by helping on drives to the basket) and playing a strong offensive game of his own. Bryce, Nicholas, Amran, and Bret combined to hold the Stars' hot-shooting #35 to 0 points over the last 25 minutes. The team consistently broke Foothill's press and made very few turnovers; Grady repeatedly got into the lane for either a good shot or a pass to an open teammate. Nicholas had a great left-handed finish after a baseline drive, and he and Jared hit key free throws late in the game to help preserve the lead. Manveer and Ryan defended, grabbed rebounds, took open shots, and played hard.
Coach Shaw's keys to the game were Bret and Jade playing through pain, the guards taking care of the ball, and all of the players trusting each other on the floor. It was a great victory!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
7th Grade Black-May 21-22
With a giant start Wes was feeling strong! We started the game fast with a 15 point lead late in the second quarter. Going into half time by 10. Folsom would not go away chipping at the lead and got with in 3 late in the game before YBA closed the door with a few Defensive stops.
YBA 48 vs Central Valley 46
This game was a see saw battle all game. YBA played strong and was behind late in the game. Thats when YBA put on the Diamond press and got 2 late steals to tie the ball game. With the game winding down YBA put up a shot that Noah rebounded and shot as the horn sounded for the game winning shot! Very exciting game!
YBA 54 vs Merced 27
YBA was the more disciplined team in this game. The team decided to score every time on box 4......Think the team got 14 points on this play alone. The play of the game was a pick and roll executed by a bounce pass by Marcus to Big Mike finishing the play. The game was consummated with Jr hitting a late 3 point shot. This game was YBA’s 9th win in a row!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
6th Grade Black-May 21-22
Playing against the Chico Tarheels in the second game, the game plan was to apply ball pressure everywhere. The defense turned into easy offense, and the DAWGS completely dominated the game. In the end, the DAWGS posted a 70-38 victory.
In the championship game on Sunday against E-Time Hoops, the DAWGS didn't seem to show up against a formidable opponent. Their usually reliable defense was "porous", and their offense was stagnant. In a low scoring contest, the DAWGS needed contributions from everyone to be in the game. They had to fight back from being behind, and their willingness to play scared allowed E-Time to control the rebounds. After a "very quiet" tongue lashing from the coach (coach lost his voice that weekend), the DAWGS dug deep and held on for a 30-29 win.
Overall, it was a good tournament championship for the team. Good momentum going into the Reno tournament and winning while playing a grade up is always fun. The coaching staff is really having fun coaching this great group of boys. They are competitors on the court and friends off it. The coaching staff has been blessed with a talented group of players and can't wait to see the results from Reno!
6th Grade Blue-May 21-22
Our first game was a good game for us. We played a tough team from the Bay area, and it was the first time we ever saw them. We came out very strong and hungry. We played great defense and got out quick with many fast break points. We dominated the boards and outlet great. We won 49 to 33.
Our second game was a different story. Even though we played hard, we did not execute like the first game. We lost on defense and on the rebounding. We looked lethargic at the beginning and were down 17 at the half. We made run in the fourth but the lead was to much. We lost to a team we had beat twice the last two games we played them. We lost 54-40.
In our last game we were up set and took it out on our last team. It was a small but scrappy team. We went into the first half with a 15 point lead. Our zone was very strong and they could not score on us. In the second half the other team came out strong and closed with in 6 in the fourth. We regrouped and added a couple more to win. We won 44-35.
Overall we did good going into Reno. If the boys can play team ball for 4 games in Reno, we will win. If we do not then we will not. They are as ready as they can be. It is all up to them and how hungry they are to win in Reno. We think all of the teams in our bracket are beatable.
This is the first year of the last 3 years that I feel confident that we are good enough to win in Reno.
God Bless all of the YBA teams going to Reno!
The Coaches.
Our second game was a different story. Even though we played hard, we did not execute like the first game. We lost on defense and on the rebounding. We looked lethargic at the beginning and were down 17 at the half. We made run in the fourth but the lead was to much. We lost to a team we had beat twice the last two games we played them. We lost 54-40.
In our last game we were up set and took it out on our last team. It was a small but scrappy team. We went into the first half with a 15 point lead. Our zone was very strong and they could not score on us. In the second half the other team came out strong and closed with in 6 in the fourth. We regrouped and added a couple more to win. We won 44-35.
Overall we did good going into Reno. If the boys can play team ball for 4 games in Reno, we will win. If we do not then we will not. They are as ready as they can be. It is all up to them and how hungry they are to win in Reno. We think all of the teams in our bracket are beatable.
This is the first year of the last 3 years that I feel confident that we are good enough to win in Reno.
God Bless all of the YBA teams going to Reno!
The Coaches.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
7th Grade Black-May 14-15
YBA rolled out its new switching defense and played some of its best Defense of the year. YBA finished the game with a layup by JB late in the game to seal the victory.
YBA 56 vs Union City
In a late night game YBA turned to Big Mike to start the game and give us energy and rebounds. The team was just overmatched with the size and skill YBA had to offer.
YBA 55 vs Red Raider
In what could be the best game of the year YBA gutted out a victory and really played strong on both Defense and Offense. Sean Boyle had 5 3 pointers and Jr had some big shots as well. JB shook off an injury on his ankle and YBA just kept answering any big shot the red raiders had with a bigger shot. This championship was a game the coaches, parents and players will saver for a long time!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
7th Grade Black-May 7
CCR always gives us difficulties, today we executed to the best of our abilities. Played terrific defense vs their best player and rebounded and defended very well.
Dawgs Black 102 vs PHPS 14
Taking the press off after 5 minutes did not slow down the Dawgs. It was the highest shooting percentage game we shot all year close to 75 o/o from the field. Sean Boyle had 12 steals and JB had the memorable 100th point.
Dawgs Black 53 vs All Star Predators Black 50
In a tight game YBA played a hard fought game Sean Boyle had 4 3 pointers and Mike Downing came up with a huge rebound to seal the win and weekend championship.
7th Grade Black-May 8th
Dawgs Black 48 vs CCR Black 25
CCR always gives us difficulties, today we executed to the best of our abilities. Played terrific defense vs their best player and rebounded and defended very well.
Dawgs Black 102 vs PHPS 14
Taking the press off after 5 minutes did not slow down the Dawgs. It was the highest shooting percentage game we shot all year close to 75 o/o from the field. Sean Boyle had 12 steals and JB had the memorable 100th point.
Dawgs Black 53 vs All Star Predators Black 50
In a tight game YBA played a hard fought game Sean Boyle had 4 3 pointers and Mike Downing came up with a huge rebound to seal the win and weekend championship.
CCR always gives us difficulties, today we executed to the best of our abilities. Played terrific defense vs their best player and rebounded and defended very well.
Dawgs Black 102 vs PHPS 14
Taking the press off after 5 minutes did not slow down the Dawgs. It was the highest shooting percentage game we shot all year close to 75 o/o from the field. Sean Boyle had 12 steals and JB had the memorable 100th point.
Dawgs Black 53 vs All Star Predators Black 50
In a tight game YBA played a hard fought game Sean Boyle had 4 3 pointers and Mike Downing came up with a huge rebound to seal the win and weekend championship.
6th Grade Blue-May 7
We went 2-1 in a strong D1 one day tournament.
Our first game we won by a bucket that Everett Libolt made in the last seconds of the game. We played a team that we had lost to the last time we played them. They had a tall line-up but we were able to keep up
with them with good team play. Our guards penetrated well and our bigs finished well. Our Rebounding is getting better which helped us get the win.
Our Second game we won by 3 to a team that we have not seen before. We were up in the beginning but went down after the half. We got back up in the 4th and hung on to win. The team played team ball to get all
involved in the game.
The last game we came out and played the other team that was 2-0 and we played lethargic. we were down 18 at the half. We put on our trap press and got back to with in 10 by the fourth, but we ran out of steam and ended losing to a more aggressive team. We abandoned our team play and tried to beat them individually.
Though we went 2-1, the coaches our proud on how the team played over all and will use the one loss as a driver for the next tournament. We know the team is playing at a higher level and we have to keep pushing
into Reno.
Our first game we won by a bucket that Everett Libolt made in the last seconds of the game. We played a team that we had lost to the last time we played them. They had a tall line-up but we were able to keep up
with them with good team play. Our guards penetrated well and our bigs finished well. Our Rebounding is getting better which helped us get the win.
Our Second game we won by 3 to a team that we have not seen before. We were up in the beginning but went down after the half. We got back up in the 4th and hung on to win. The team played team ball to get all
involved in the game.
The last game we came out and played the other team that was 2-0 and we played lethargic. we were down 18 at the half. We put on our trap press and got back to with in 10 by the fourth, but we ran out of steam and ended losing to a more aggressive team. We abandoned our team play and tried to beat them individually.
Though we went 2-1, the coaches our proud on how the team played over all and will use the one loss as a driver for the next tournament. We know the team is playing at a higher level and we have to keep pushing
into Reno.
6th Grade Blue-May 8th
We went 2-1 in a strong D1 one day tournament.
Our first game we won by a bucket that Everett Libolt made in the last seconds of the game. We played a team that we had lost to the last time we played them. They had a tall line-up but we were able to keep up
with them with good team play. Our guards penetrated well and our bigs finished well. Our Rebounding is getting better which helped us get the win.
Our Second game we won by 3 to a team that we have not seen before. We were up in the beginning but went down after the half. We got back up in the 4th and hung on to win. The team played team ball to get all
involved in the game.
The last game we came out and played the other team that was 2-0 and we played lethargic. we were down 18 at the half. We put on our trap press and got back to with in 10 by the fourth, but we ran out of steam and ended losing to a more aggressive team. We abandoned our team play and tried to beat them individually.
Though we went 2-1, the coaches our proud on how the team played over all and will use the one loss as a driver for the next tournament. We know the team is playing at a higher level and we have to keep pushing
into Reno.
Our first game we won by a bucket that Everett Libolt made in the last seconds of the game. We played a team that we had lost to the last time we played them. They had a tall line-up but we were able to keep up
with them with good team play. Our guards penetrated well and our bigs finished well. Our Rebounding is getting better which helped us get the win.
Our Second game we won by 3 to a team that we have not seen before. We were up in the beginning but went down after the half. We got back up in the 4th and hung on to win. The team played team ball to get all
involved in the game.
The last game we came out and played the other team that was 2-0 and we played lethargic. we were down 18 at the half. We put on our trap press and got back to with in 10 by the fourth, but we ran out of steam and ended losing to a more aggressive team. We abandoned our team play and tried to beat them individually.
Though we went 2-1, the coaches our proud on how the team played over all and will use the one loss as a driver for the next tournament. We know the team is playing at a higher level and we have to keep pushing
into Reno.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
8th Grade Shaw-April 30-May 1
YBA 33, Hurricanes Orange 38
The Dawgs got off to a great start in game 1 by playing strong defense and taking care of the ball. The shots stopped falling in the 2nd quarter, and the team got sloppy with the ball in the 2nd half. Turnovers and a few late defensive rotations cost us the game against the eventual champions. Manveer's ball pressure on defense forced the Hurricanes' normally sure-handed point guard into several turnovers. Jared and Ryan led the offense, and Jade did a great job on the boards.
YBA 40, Clovis Broncos 28
More good defense kept YBA in the lead most of the way on Saturday afternoon, although continued inefficient offense allowed the Broncos to stay close. We finally hit some shots in the 4th quarter to pull away for the win. Jade and Bret led a very balanced attack, while Ryan and Colin cleaned the boards.
YBA 63, Davis Wildcats Black 31
The team was ready to go from the opening whistle. Manveer and Bret forced numerous turnovers in the press, and the Dawgs did a good job of converting their fast breaks. The halfcourt offense finally came to life as well, with Colin getting rewarded for his hard work inside, Nicholas moving well without the ball, and Ryan hitting his outside shots. Grady played a strong overall game and did a great job of setting up his teammates
The Dawgs got off to a great start in game 1 by playing strong defense and taking care of the ball. The shots stopped falling in the 2nd quarter, and the team got sloppy with the ball in the 2nd half. Turnovers and a few late defensive rotations cost us the game against the eventual champions. Manveer's ball pressure on defense forced the Hurricanes' normally sure-handed point guard into several turnovers. Jared and Ryan led the offense, and Jade did a great job on the boards.
YBA 40, Clovis Broncos 28
More good defense kept YBA in the lead most of the way on Saturday afternoon, although continued inefficient offense allowed the Broncos to stay close. We finally hit some shots in the 4th quarter to pull away for the win. Jade and Bret led a very balanced attack, while Ryan and Colin cleaned the boards.
YBA 63, Davis Wildcats Black 31
The team was ready to go from the opening whistle. Manveer and Bret forced numerous turnovers in the press, and the Dawgs did a good job of converting their fast breaks. The halfcourt offense finally came to life as well, with Colin getting rewarded for his hard work inside, Nicholas moving well without the ball, and Ryan hitting his outside shots. Grady played a strong overall game and did a great job of setting up his teammates
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
7th Grade Black-April 30-May 1
YBA 55 vs GBBA 36
YBA came out aggressive with Wes Preece setting the tone early with some outstanding hustle plays! Our team played great for an early 8am game. The team out scored the opponent 15-3 in the 4th quarter.
YBA 37 vs Central Valley Hornets 41
YBA started early strong and built a 10 point lead CVH came back very aggressive and we just did not match the intensity and had a few to many turn overs. In a hard fought game YBA lost in Overtime.
YBA 37 vs 48
Noah Novotny started strong with 6 of our first 8 points of the game. Battling tough with this team YBA mounted a huge comeback and brought the game within 3 points. Before losing by 11. Rebounding was key and we continue to strive to improve in this area. Great weekend of competition. The boys just need to continue to improve on effort all the time on the floor.
YBA came out aggressive with Wes Preece setting the tone early with some outstanding hustle plays! Our team played great for an early 8am game. The team out scored the opponent 15-3 in the 4th quarter.
YBA 37 vs Central Valley Hornets 41
YBA started early strong and built a 10 point lead CVH came back very aggressive and we just did not match the intensity and had a few to many turn overs. In a hard fought game YBA lost in Overtime.
YBA 37 vs 48
Noah Novotny started strong with 6 of our first 8 points of the game. Battling tough with this team YBA mounted a huge comeback and brought the game within 3 points. Before losing by 11. Rebounding was key and we continue to strive to improve in this area. Great weekend of competition. The boys just need to continue to improve on effort all the time on the floor.
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.
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.
6th Grade Blue-April 30-May 1
In our first game, we played a team that we lost to in the earlier season and beat them handily. All the boys played well with strong defense and strong offense.
In our second game we beat a team that we lost to the last time we played them, so it was the second retribution. With great stamina and teamwork we beat a strong team that had a strong dominant player.
The third game was a true championship game that we needed to win for many reasons. We played the Predators head to head and beat them by 9 to win the tournament. In this game, the team played as a true team with great execution of the plays and team work. Every player contributed to the win.
It has taken 3 months but now the team is playing at a higher level and playing as a team. They are now executing the 5 different plays with multiple options finding the best shot.
Stand out performances were Jeremy lillis with great boards and offensive scoring, Everett Libolt with great scoring and distribution, Brendyn Ikeda with press breaks, and defensive play, Nick Ohler with his shooting and passing, Blake Stelzer with driving and shooting and quick defense, Kyle Mullins with shooting and ball handling, Jalen Stringer with steals and fast breaks, Taylor Ittner with put backs and passing and boards, and last with Kazik Lewendowski playing with a swollen hand due to bee sting.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Varsity Blue-April 23
We came out playing Team Sage, they were a team of Freshman, but they had good size. Even though it was a 9:00am early game we got after them early defensively. We forced them into bad shots and this allowed us to win by 20.
Game #2
Our second game was against Bishop-Manogue, from Nevada. They were second in the state last year. They were bigger then us. We came out pressuring these guys full court to wear them down. We forced them to turn the ball over. Eventually, even though they were bigger then us we began to out rebound them. We had to come back from being down. This was a great win. I'm very proud of this win.
Game #3- The Championship Game
This game was against the Mighty Play Hard Play Smart from Sacramento. This was a great Championship Final. It pitted two teams against each other that have similar styles, pressuring, running, getting down the court and transitioning, getting layups and trying to speed the other team up. We went back and forth the whole game. We were winning the back and forth battle for most of the game. We went down at a crucial point in the fourth quarter, but after regrouping we got back at it defensively, turning them over, getting layups and stops. Jeremy eventually, after two timeouts and 35 seconds off the clock, hit a game winner with three seconds on the clock.
Great team chemistry and comradery is what holds us together down the stretch in tough games and allows us victory. This was a great weekend guys!!! Thank you.
Stevie and Steph were great team leaders this weekend.
Lawrence get defensive player of the weekend
Jeremy gets best offense this weekend
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