2015 Le Jardin JV Summer League Champion: H1 Thunder.
From left: Ryan Higashionna. Jance Apuya, Kali'a Mielke, Jayden Ramos, Chase Santos, Chaz Enos, Mosi Afe, Colin Ramos, Kapaa Nishimura, Jonah Gormley, Radyn Kaleikini, Micah Visoria. Missing: Felcris Ahadain, Tenchi Robinson, Sierra Murobayashi, Jhevin Mercado, Jason Doyle.
Congratulations to our guys. Always playing as a team, always giving their best. Always caring about each other. What a ride.
## Le Jardin League, championship game ##
Outstanding defensive effort by our Thunder tonight en route to the league crown. Mililani has height and toughness, but we put Chase on their best shooter after halftime.
The shooter hit a tough 3, but that was it. Chase shut him down and even Mosi took a turn at him and didn't let him score. The lead went from 19-12 at halftime to 34-16 with a few minutes left. We could've kept pressing and pushing full tilt after halftime, but the emphasis on halfcourt man defense and shot selection worked well. Our guys played like champions from day one in this league (and Ikaika League before this), and tonight was true to the old adage, defense wins championships.
Our reserves, the 8th graders, were solid off the bench. They got good looks each time, and though they were outsized defensively, they didn't allow a single layup. Smart, tough defense.
It's been a treat for me, Coach Bino, Coach Kalei and Coach Rob to coach this group of 10th graders and 8th graders (and the lone 9th grader). They work together, keep their composure and enjoy the moment regardless of who scores. I know a team like this doesn't come around often, so I've relished each second, just like we do with our Intermediate champions. Relish, relish, relish.
13-1. Top seed. League champions. Players win games. A brotherhood wins championships.
Lineup: Jayden, Colin, Ryan, Micah, Chaz, Jonah, Radyn, Mosi, Chase,Kali'a, Kapaa.
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