Thunder 12U 44, Makakilo 32

Good hustle and teamwork by the 12U this morning against a scrappy, skilled Makakilo team. We were fortunate that our defensive work carried us on an overall off-shooting day. A lot of missed layups and open shots, but I'll take that any time as long as our defense is steady.

Our defensive pressure was constant, and once we correct our judgment on the back side of the press (Makakilo had about five or six open layups), we'll be even tougher defensively.

Our younger gunners got quite a bit of playing time today, which is always good. Good work, Thunder!

12U lineup today: Micah Tong, Javan Montiho, Felcris Corpuz, Ryan Higashionna, Joshua de Jesus, Jared Elwin, Walter Berthold, Kalai Kuia, Micah Visoria.

And MAHALO to Auntie Claire and Uncle Scott for bringing awesome doughnuts from Regal Bakery. The kids are getting spoiled . . .

15U practice in the afternoon was solid. Some of our new McKinley guys were there, so we got in some basic work on our offensive halfcourt sets, plus a lot of shooting work. As long as we can get indoors, we'll work consistently on shooting. After three years of practicing outside in the wind and rain, it's blessing to have access to any gym.

Practice lineup: Tai Boyd (17U), Joseph (15U), Ryan (15U), Niko (15U), Javan (13U/12U), Jimark (15U). We got a good two hours in.

WE LUB THIS GAME!

Schedule Update: 15U starts playing on Wednesday. Yeeeeaaah!

Sunday, Feb. 17
11:30 am - Warmups, Kilauea Gym outside courts
12:30 pm - Thunder vs. Boom, Kilauea Gym (CAL middle school division)
2:00 pm - Lunch, McDonald's Kahala
4:00 pm - 15U practice, Makiki Park

Monday, Feb. 18
6:00 pm - Practice, Kalakaua outside courts

Tuesday, Feb. 19
6:00 pm - Practice, Kalakaua Gym

Wednesday, Feb. 20
5:15 pm - Warmups, Kilauea Gym outside courts
6:15 pm - 13U vs. Huskies, Kilauea Gym (PAA League)

7:45 pm - 15U vs. Boom, Kilauea Gym (PAA League)