Thursday, March 12, 2015

Tar Heels 41, H1 Thunder 25 (15U)

PAA League, 15-Under Division, Kilauea gym
After Sierra hit a wing 3, we were within 22-21 early in the second half. Then went cold. It was a good team win by the Tar Heels. They brought a lot of help defense any time Kyle had the ball. They spread the floor and move the ball effectively. We had some good moments, but our lack of practice time together caught up with us.

We got by in our first two games, both wins, with Kali'a healthy and strong. Without him and Josh D (sick), our weaknesses really showed. I gave our older guys a lot of minutes last night and their endurance, chemistry and defense on the whole wasn't as good as I expected.


At 2-1, we're in decent shape. We have one more game (15U) on Saturday and three next week. The playoffs will be here soon. This league championship game is on Mar. 28. It's going to roll by quickly. The guys who commit and get to practice will help build chemistry and learn how to play more consistent defense under the rim and on the perimeter.

The guys who don't commit will fall further behind. I want us to move forward as a TEAM, so please, please show up to practice. If you need a ride, just let me know.

We have as much of a chance as any team to win this championship. But without championship commitment and unity, we're not going to improve. Let's do this. I've always believed that players win games and coaches lose games. If I can't convince all our Thunder to get to practice, then it's inevitable that the teams with more practice time and preparation will compete with us. And beat us. For us to win this title, all our players have to do this for each other ... because players win games.

Lineup: Felcris Ahadain, Ryan, Trinity, Sierra, Jayden, Javan, Josh R, Kyle Moraga, Gabriel Porras, Chase Santos, Mosi Afe, Colin Micah Ramos.

MAHALO to Lorelai for shooting the game video. Props to Kali'a (ankle) and Micah (ankle) (and Chaz) for supporting their teammates from the bench.

Next:
Thursday - No practice.

Friday, 5:00 pm - Practice at Makiki Park. Pau 6:30 pm.

Saturday, 12:00 pm - Stretching/warmups, McCully gym outside court. 1:00 pm - vs Pearl City All-Stars, CAL League (Inter) (corrects site).
Saturday, 2:15 pm - Stretching/warmups at Palolo gym outside court. 3:15 pm* - vs Kahuku, PAA League (15U).

Sunday, 12:50 pm - Stretching/warmups, Kilauea gym outside court. 1:50 pm - vs Raiders, CAL League (Inter).
WE LOVE THIS GAME!!

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