17U tops Falcons

17U over the Falcons (and Mike) in the PAA playoffs tonight. It was really good to see the whole family (mostly) back together again. Cody, Kyle, Tanielu, Chris, John, Bryson, Mick, Kaelen, Sierra and Isaiah, plus our new additions from Maryknoll: BJ, Jake, Kekai and Noah. It was a relief to have depth; as of yesterday, we weren't sure if we'd have five or six guys. But the Roosevelt boys made it when conditioning workout was cancelled. If not, the Maryknoll additions would've helped us avoid a possible forfeit.

We won't have this same lineup for NJB All-Net since that league is strict about roster deadlines. Our next NJB game is this Saturday against Lanakila. A full lineup gives us a real good shot. We've had some really tight games with them, and they're the best 17U team in the state. We're still younger than them — most of our 17U are 16-year-olds — but we're maturing, getting stronger and better. Tonight was proof of that. The press was awesome at times.

Thursday, Sept. 20
4:30 pm Shooting practice. I have to work early, won't be at practice, but Coach Roy will be there with Kyle, Chris and Tanielu.

Friday, Sept. 214:30 pm Shooting practice. Coach Roy in charge.

Saturday, Sept. 22

12:00 pm 17U warmups, Palama gym outside court

1:00 pm 17U vs. Lanakila, Palama gym (NJB)

Sunday, Sept. 23
11:00 am 13U warmups, Kilauea gym outside court
12:00 pm 13U vs. Owls, Kilauea gym (CAL)
12:50 pm 15U vs. Crush, Kilauea gym (CAL)

Monday, Sept. 24
4:30 pm Regular practice

Tuesday, Sept. 25
3:30 pm Shooting practice
4:30 pm Regular practice

Wednesday, Sept. 26

3:30 pm Shooting practice

4:30 pm Regular practice

Thursday, Sept. 27

3:30 pm Shooting practice

4:30 pm Regular practice

Friday, Sept. 28
7:00 pm 17U warmups, Kilauea gym outside court
8:00 pm 17U vs. Storm, Kilauea gym (NJB)

Saturday, Sept. 29
11:00 am 17U warmups, Palama gym outside court
12:00 pm 17U vs. Bulldogs, Palama gym (NJB)

Sunday, Sept. 30
11:00 pm 15U/13U warmups, Kilauea gym outside court
12:00 pm 15U vs. Blue Devils II, Kilauea gym (CAL)
12:50 pm 13U vs. Boom, Kilauea gym (CAL)