Video: Thunder 15U vs. K-Town

H1 Thunder vs. K-Town Huskies, Saturday, May 18, 2013, NJB All-Net 15U League, Palama Settlement Gym. We suited up just six players since a bunch of us had graduation ceremonies to attend. One of our guys suited up was Joe, who played on a bad right ankle. Then Anu picked up 3 fouls in less than 3 minutes at the start, and we fell behind 20-6 by halftime.

Second half: Huge rally! Great hustle, we kept the momentum going even after missed shots and turnovers, and we went ahead with less than 1 minute left on a clutch 3-point shot by Triton. The lineup: Jimark, Anu, Triton, Sierra, Jerry and Joe. Amazing rally from 14 points down. Final: Thunder 32, Huskies 29.

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15U: Thunder 32, K-Town Huskies 29

We had just six guys today - Jimark, Jerry, Sierra, Triton, Joseph and Anu. Anu got in early foul trouble and sat most of the first half. We were down 20-6 at halftime, but everybody kept working hard, playing smarter and never stopped believing. Awesome win for the six Thunder tonight. Thunder 15U is on a 5-game winning streak. WE LUB THIS GAME!

Video: 13U vs. Huskies

PAA League, 13U Division, H1 Thunder vs. Kapolei Huskies, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. A good win against a tough team.

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15U, 13U win

Two games, one night, a memory that will stick for a long time.

Thunder 13U 38, Kapolei Huskies 31
The 13U pulled away late to beat the Huskies in the early game. We got a lot of clutch shots off good passes, and a lot of strong defense both on the 10 and halfcourt man. (Sorry, I'll post the score later. I can't remember.) The 13U got a big boost from Jerry in the post today. When we have him or Kalai or Tani or Chris to help us on the boards, it makes a huge difference.

Thunder 15U 31, Boom 29
15U did its own pull-away late in the game to beat Boom. It was a really unusual situation, a team filled with new guys (McKinley) and returnees, and with so little practice time together, even some of the returnees weren't familiar with some of our new plays. The sets are pretty basic and easy to learn, but there's nothing like getting on the court to play. We haven't even had a 5-on-5 scrimmage yet. Hopefully, we'll get that on Sunday (McCully gym, 11 am practice).

I'm proud of both teams, Everybody hustled, worked hard on defense and shared the ball. It was great to see Brent and Sifo back on the court wearing Thunder orange. Dan looked very comfortable on the floor. So did Boo-Boo (Jonah), so they finished the game along with Kyle. Our 13U guys got some time on the court, and our brand-new guys got some playing time in the first half. It always takes some time for everybody to feel comfortable with the plays, the defenses and each other. But we'll get there.

Off to a good start in 15U. It's really good considering we didn't have enough players less than two weeks ago. Get better every day, everybody. It's all up to you.

BIG MAHALO to Auntie Claire and Uncle Scott for bringing food and snacks for everybody, especially the 15U guys who were getting hungry before their game (7:45 pm). Also, mahalo to Scott for shooting the 15U game video and Jimark for shooting the 13U video. BIG MAHALO to Coach Reuben and Coach Roy for transporting the guys from Palama and Kalihi!

WE LUB THIS GAME!

Updated schedule

The next three weeks of PAA League games are now listed. Received the e-mail today.

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)

Saturday, Feb. 23
9:40 am - Warmups, Aiea Gym outside court
10:40 pm - 12U vs. Imua, Aiea Gym

Sunday, Feb. 24
11:00 am - Shootaround, McCully Gym
1:10 pm - Warmups, Kilauea Gym outside courts
2:10 pm - Thunder vs. Tar Heels (CAL middle school division)
5:00 pm - Parents/Players meeting, Makiki Park (mandatory)

Monday, Feb. 25
6:00 pm - Practice, Kalakaua outside courts

Tuesday, Feb. 26
6:00 pm - Practice, Kalakaua Gym

Wednesday, Feb. 27
6:00 pm - Warmups, Kilauea Gym outside courts
7:00 pm - 13U vs. Mililani Storm (PAA League)

Friday, Mar. 1
7:15 pm - Warmups, Koko Head Gym outside courts
8:15 pm - 15U vs. Hui Lokahi, Koko Head Gym (PAA League)

Saturday, Mar. 2
8:00 am - Warmups, Aiea Gym outside court
9:00 am - 12U vs. Hoops 4 Christ, Aiea Gym
2:00 pm - Warmups, Palolo Gym
3:00 pm - 15U vs. Kahuku, Palolo Gym (PAA League)

Sunday, Mar. 3
11:00 am - Shootaround, McCully Gym

Monday, Mar. 4
6:00 pm - Practice, Kalakaua outside courts

Tuesday, Mar. 5
6:00 pm - Practice, Kalakaua Gym

Wednesday, Mar. 6
6:45 pm - Warmups, Kilauea Gym outside courts
7:45 pm - 15U vs. TNT, Kilauea Gym

Saturday, Mar. 9
Aiea 12U playoffs (one or two games), TBA

Sunday, Mar. 10
11:00 am - Shootaround, McCully Gym

Monday, Mar. 11
6:00 pm - Practice, Kalakaua outside courts

Tuesday, Mar. 12
6:00 pm - Practice, Kalakaua Gym

Sunday, Mar. 17
11:00 am - Shootaround, McCully Gym

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

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

Mar. 20-23
Aiea 13U Tournament, Aiea Gym

Sunday, Mar. 24
11:00 am - Shootaround, McCully Gym

Monday, Mar. 25
6:00 pm - Practice, Kalakaua outside courts

Tuesday, Mar. 26
6:00 pm - Practice, Kalakaua Gym

Wednesday, Mar. 27
Aiea 17U league begins

Sunday, Mar. 31
11:00 am - Shootaround, McCully Gym

Monday, Apr. 1
6:00 pm - Practice, Kalakaua outside courts

Tuesday, Apr. 2
6:00 pm - Practice, Kalakaua Gym

Friday, Apr. 5
NJB All-Net League begins (17U/15U/13U)

Sunday, Apr. 7
11:00 am - Shootaround, McCully Gym

Monday, Apr. 8
6:00 pm - Practice, Kalakaua outside courts

Tuesday, Apr. 9
6:00 pm - Practice, Kalakaua Gym

(Note: CAL schedule will be posted when it arrives.)

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)

Game video: 17U vs. Kapolei Huskies

May 14, 2011
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