OBL 13U Division, Koko Head gym
Good team win for our 6 Thunder in uniform today. Thomas was a key factor in the first half. Though he's new and still learning so much, he stepped in and helped us get rest for most of our guys.
OpenCourt stayed in a 1-2-2 zone most of the way, but unlike other games I've seen, they packed it in instead of going for steals. Our guys did a nice job of working the ball into the post, but the second pass to the cutter inside didn't really happen until the second half. Colin and Kapaa did a solid job with that.
We had the ball to start the first OT and held it until the final seconds. Felcris had a short shot on the left baseline, but it was a little too long. Josh got the rebound, but he was stuck under the rim and tried to pass it. Time ran out before we got another shot.
Second OT was sudden death - first to score 3 points wins. We had the ball, Colin took an open 3 from the left corner and missed. Javan saved the ball in the opposite corner and the ball went right to Kapaa. He launched it from 23 feet out, all net. Ice cold. Game over.
Proud of the guys today! We went from having just 4 players this morning to having barely enough, but we played tough defense against another big team and played smart most of the time. It was very physical on the perimeter. Refs weren't calling any hand checks or forearm shoves, but our guys stayed cool and persevered.
Today's lineup: Thomas Baptiste, Colin Ramos, Joshua de Jesus,Felcris Jay Corpuz Ahadain, Kapaa Nishimura, Javan Montiho.
Thanks to Ryan and Nate for being there to support the boys!
WE NEED TO BE AT FULL STRENGTH (15U and 13U players) ON SUNDAY.
NEXT: Sunday, 1:00 pm - Thunder vs. Kalakaua, OBL 15U, Koko Head gym. Be there by 12 noon for warmups.
1:30 pm - Our older guys leave early for the PAA 15U playoff game at Palolo gym. Our younger guys will finish up the Kalakaua game.
2:00 pm - Thunder vs. Tar Heels, PAA 15U playoff, Palolo gym. Coach Roy will be there to coach the team at the start.
WE LUB THIS GAAAAME!
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