12U improves to 4-0

Nice work this morning by the 12U. They hustled, they battled, they were mentally tough enough to get a 43-30 42-31 win over Aiea Blazers II. We were the bigger team for a change (compared to the teams in PAA 13U or CAL middle school division), but as always, Aiea Blazers can shoot the ball and handle the ball.

Our press was inconsistent, but the hustle plays were still there. Our pressbreaker is getting better, still need consistent movement away from the ball (cutters). Our shooting was cold in the first half, but our defense (halfcourt man) kept us in it until we started making shots. Layups, especially. Good job, Thunder!

Get some rest before today's second game, 5:45 pm, McCully Gym against the Tar Heels. Always a tough game with them. Warmups 4:45 pm. I'll be done with work by then. Heading to the Mufi Hannemann Jamboree at Manoa Gym for now. Got some interviews to do and a story to write before our game.

WE LUB THIS GAME!