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Showing posts with label St. Francis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label St. Francis. Show all posts
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Friday, November 28, 2014
Friday Funday scrimmage
Great first scrimmage of the winter season this morning at St. Francis. Big mahalo to Coach Peter for inviting us to play his team. We got a lot of reps and saw what our returnees can do, and what our new Thunder have learned.
We did a lot of things well: fastbreak (offensive transition), sharing the ball, finding early open 3-point shots, defensive pressure (fullcourt). We'll get better on trapping and weak-side rebounding out of the Sonic with more practice and games.
Most teams will be taller and bigger than us, so this was a perfect scenario. We have speed, skill and smarts, but they're only good when we use them. Lots to work on, but overall, that was a superb first competition.
Lineup: Ryan, Jance, Jonah, Micah, Chaz, Walter, Felcris, Javan, Colin, Jayden and Gabe.
Next: Saturday, 10:00 am - Optional shooting practice at Makiki Park. We'll be done by 11:15.
Sunday, 8:00 am - Warmups/stretching, Aiea 13U League. 9:00 am - H1 Thunder vs. Asing Park Heat.
Basketball brotherhood! WE LUB THIS GAME!!
We did a lot of things well: fastbreak (offensive transition), sharing the ball, finding early open 3-point shots, defensive pressure (fullcourt). We'll get better on trapping and weak-side rebounding out of the Sonic with more practice and games.
Most teams will be taller and bigger than us, so this was a perfect scenario. We have speed, skill and smarts, but they're only good when we use them. Lots to work on, but overall, that was a superb first competition.
Lineup: Ryan, Jance, Jonah, Micah, Chaz, Walter, Felcris, Javan, Colin, Jayden and Gabe.
Next: Saturday, 10:00 am - Optional shooting practice at Makiki Park. We'll be done by 11:15.
Sunday, 8:00 am - Warmups/stretching, Aiea 13U League. 9:00 am - H1 Thunder vs. Asing Park Heat.
Basketball brotherhood! WE LUB THIS GAME!!
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Friday scrimmage - Teal uniform
It's just a scrimmage and a few of our new guys won't have uniforms yet. Bring your teal uniform, and if you don't have one, bring a teal or blue shirt.
7:30 am - Pickup Felcris Jay Corpuz Ahadain. Josh M DE Jesus?
8:00 am - Stretching/warmups. St. Francis will practice for an hour.
9:00 am - Scrimmage.
Call me before Friday for a ride 551-1054.
Coach Peter of St. Francis said we could use a couple of 9th graders. If you're a 9th grader and want to play, 1) let me know ahead of time, and 2) make sure you get permission from your JV/V coach first.
WE LUB THIS GAME!!
IN: Colin Micah Ramos, Jayden, Javan, Felcris, Micah, Chaz, Walter. NOT SURE: Jance, Ryan, Josh, Thomas Baptiste Takahashi, Jonah. OUT: Chris Afe (injury, football).
Arlene Higashionna, Ray-Marlyn Ramos (Colin's dad) said he can help with transportation if Ryan wants to go. (I think he said he does.)
Julie Montiho, Mark A. Berthold, Tanner Takahashi.
7:30 am - Pickup Felcris Jay Corpuz Ahadain. Josh M DE Jesus?
8:00 am - Stretching/warmups. St. Francis will practice for an hour.
9:00 am - Scrimmage.
Call me before Friday for a ride 551-1054.
Coach Peter of St. Francis said we could use a couple of 9th graders. If you're a 9th grader and want to play, 1) let me know ahead of time, and 2) make sure you get permission from your JV/V coach first.
WE LUB THIS GAME!!
IN: Colin Micah Ramos, Jayden, Javan, Felcris, Micah, Chaz, Walter. NOT SURE: Jance, Ryan, Josh, Thomas Baptiste Takahashi, Jonah. OUT: Chris Afe (injury, football).
Arlene Higashionna, Ray-Marlyn Ramos (Colin's dad) said he can help with transportation if Ryan wants to go. (I think he said he does.)
Julie Montiho, Mark A. Berthold, Tanner Takahashi.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Friday 8 am scrimmage UPDATE
We've got 7 for sure, so I'm getting in touch with Coach Peter at St. Francis. When we get confirmation, then it's a go. Still waiting to hear from everybody on whether they're coming or not. Guys want to play, but if they can't get transportation, then it's tough.
IN: Colin Micah Ramos, Jayden, Javan, Felcris Jay Corpuz Ahadain, Micah, Chaz, Walter. NOT SURE: Jance, Ryan, Josh M DE Jesus,Thomas Baptiste Takahashi, Jonah. OUT: Chris Afe (injury, football).
Arlene Higashionna, Ray Ramos (Colin's dad) said he can help with transportation if Ryan wants to go. (I think he said he does.)
IN: Colin Micah Ramos, Jayden, Javan, Felcris Jay Corpuz Ahadain, Micah, Chaz, Walter. NOT SURE: Jance, Ryan, Josh M DE Jesus,Thomas Baptiste Takahashi, Jonah. OUT: Chris Afe (injury, football).
Arlene Higashionna, Ray Ramos (Colin's dad) said he can help with transportation if Ryan wants to go. (I think he said he does.)
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Friday scrimmage?
Coach Peter at St. Francis asked if we could scrimmage their Intermediate team on Friday, 8 am. I'd like to scrimmage, but asking our parents to drive into town that early is asking a lot.
Who wants to scrimmage? If we play, that's good. If we don't, that's good. Otherwise, we'll just practice that afternoon.
WE LUUB THIS GAME!!
Who wants to scrimmage? If we play, that's good. If we don't, that's good. Otherwise, we'll just practice that afternoon.
WE LUUB THIS GAME!!
Friday, June 27, 2014
Video: Thunder vs St Francis (JV)
Maryknoll Summer League, Junior Varsity Division. Saturday, June 21, 2014. Clarence T.C. Ching Gymnasium.
video: Ray Ramos.
score: Thunder 50, Saints 19.
Monday, June 23, 2014
Video: 8 treys vs St. Francis (JV)
Maryknoll Summer League, Junior Varsity Division. Saturday, June 21, 2014. Clarence T.C. Ching Gymnasium.
Video: Ray Ramos.
Saturday, June 21, 2014
H1 Thunder 50, St. Francis 19 (JV)
Maryknoll JV League
Strong defensive effort all over the court in this high noon game. A lot of the guys got there at game time or a bit later because of the commute from Aiea (intermediate tournament).
The offensive chemistry is coming along great against zone defenses. I already like what we've done against man defenses. But it's the defensive chemistry that really shines for this team. This is our quickest, most tenacious 15U team as far as defense goes — when most of our Thunder are present. It's also our strongest with big guys like Chris, Ray and Kali‘a. Chris wasn't there today. Neither was Tani.
Strong defensive effort all over the court in this high noon game. A lot of the guys got there at game time or a bit later because of the commute from Aiea (intermediate tournament).
The offensive chemistry is coming along great against zone defenses. I already like what we've done against man defenses. But it's the defensive chemistry that really shines for this team. This is our quickest, most tenacious 15U team as far as defense goes — when most of our Thunder are present. It's also our strongest with big guys like Chris, Ray and Kali‘a. Chris wasn't there today. Neither was Tani.
But we had enough — 11 strong today — to stay fresh, keep pushing the ball and keep pressing until midway through the second half. Good work.
Kalia sat the second half with a sore back. I held him out as a precaution.
Thunder are now 6-0 in this league.
Lineup: Felcris Jay Corpuz Ahadain, Gabriel Porras, Chase Santos, Josh M DE Jesus, Ryan Higashionna, Sierra Murobayashi, Keanu Pratt, Raydyn Kaleikini, Kali'a Mielke, Kapaa Nishimura, Kanehe Nishimura.
Next: Monday, 5:00 pm - Shooting practice (optional), Makiki Park.
WE LUB THIS GAME!
WE LUB THIS GAME!
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Video: Thunder vs St Francis (scrimmage)
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Mahalo to Cliff (Jared's dad) and Coach Peter Haliniak for arranging this scrimmage. The Saints had a playoff game at the end of the week and we had our first Aiea League game later, so it was good work for both sides.
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Mahalo to Cliff (Jared's dad) and Coach Peter Haliniak for arranging this scrimmage. The Saints had a playoff game at the end of the week and we had our first Aiea League game later, so it was good work for both sides.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Wednesday funday
Good, solid scrimmage tonight with St. Francis intermediate team at Manoa gym. We were 11 strong (wow!) and had a good mix of guys who have been coming to practice and learning the new plays, and some guys who have been busy and not at practice lately. But we'll all get on the same page eventually.
It was cool of St. Francis and their coach, Peter Haliniak, to invite us in. Hopefully, we helped them prepare for their playoff game coming this Saturday (vs. Punahou). We got a lot of work in with man-to-man defense. When we got the chance to press, we were so solid, keeping the reach-ins to a minimum. Our halfcourt offense against zone and man were pretty solid, too.
Most of all, it's great to see (almost) everybody again. Together. Lubbing the game. Moving the ball to their open teammates, being smart and aggressive.
The only bad news: Kyle tweaked his right ankle early in the scrimmage and was out for the rest of the night. Hopefully, it's not too bad of an injury and he can return strong real soon.
BIG MAHALO to Coach Roy for picking up Jared. Didn't have enough room in my car. BIG MAHALO to Lehua Nishimura for shooting the scrimmage video. And BIG MAHALO to Cliff Smith (Jared's dad) for getting us invited to scrimmage St. Francis. We gained a lot from this with our league opener in just three days.
Today's lineup: Javan Montiho, Ryan Higashionna, Felcris Jay Corpuz, Jared Elwin, Joshua de Jesus (Josh), Kapaa Nishimura, Chris Afe, Manoa Kualii Moe, Kali'a Mielke, Kyle Moraga and Micah Visoria. Not sure about everybody else, but I think this is a potentially great team. This is already a great group of young people. That makes everything so much funner.
WE LUB THIS GAAAAME!!
Next: H1 Thunder vs. Ali‘i, Saturday, 11 am, Aiea District Park gym. Call/text me for ride 551-1054. I'm picking up Jared, Josh, Felcris, Chris 9:00-9:15 am. We can fit in one more guy.
ALSO: Car Wash, Sunday, 8 am to 3 pm. I forgot to give parents the pre-sale tickets today. Let me know and I'll drop them off with you guys in the morning.
ALSO: If you guys want to go to the ‘Iolani Classic on Friday and watch the slam dunk contest at the end, let me know. We'll organize it. I work that night covering the Classic semifinals, but I can give guys a ride to the tourney in the afternoon. I'll be videotaping the dunk contest, too, for work.
It was cool of St. Francis and their coach, Peter Haliniak, to invite us in. Hopefully, we helped them prepare for their playoff game coming this Saturday (vs. Punahou). We got a lot of work in with man-to-man defense. When we got the chance to press, we were so solid, keeping the reach-ins to a minimum. Our halfcourt offense against zone and man were pretty solid, too.
Most of all, it's great to see (almost) everybody again. Together. Lubbing the game. Moving the ball to their open teammates, being smart and aggressive.
The only bad news: Kyle tweaked his right ankle early in the scrimmage and was out for the rest of the night. Hopefully, it's not too bad of an injury and he can return strong real soon.
BIG MAHALO to Coach Roy for picking up Jared. Didn't have enough room in my car. BIG MAHALO to Lehua Nishimura for shooting the scrimmage video. And BIG MAHALO to Cliff Smith (Jared's dad) for getting us invited to scrimmage St. Francis. We gained a lot from this with our league opener in just three days.
Today's lineup: Javan Montiho, Ryan Higashionna, Felcris Jay Corpuz, Jared Elwin, Joshua de Jesus (Josh), Kapaa Nishimura, Chris Afe, Manoa Kualii Moe, Kali'a Mielke, Kyle Moraga and Micah Visoria. Not sure about everybody else, but I think this is a potentially great team. This is already a great group of young people. That makes everything so much funner.
WE LUB THIS GAAAAME!!
Next: H1 Thunder vs. Ali‘i, Saturday, 11 am, Aiea District Park gym. Call/text me for ride 551-1054. I'm picking up Jared, Josh, Felcris, Chris 9:00-9:15 am. We can fit in one more guy.
ALSO: Car Wash, Sunday, 8 am to 3 pm. I forgot to give parents the pre-sale tickets today. Let me know and I'll drop them off with you guys in the morning.
ALSO: If you guys want to go to the ‘Iolani Classic on Friday and watch the slam dunk contest at the end, let me know. We'll organize it. I work that night covering the Classic semifinals, but I can give guys a ride to the tourney in the afternoon. I'll be videotaping the dunk contest, too, for work.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Video: Thunder 17U vs. Saints
H1 Thunder vs. Saints (St. Francis), St. Francis Varsity Summer League, Saturday, June 1, 2013, St. Francis High School gym.
Part 1 Part 2
Part 1 Part 2
Friday, March 15, 2013
Invited to St. Francis league, but...
Oh maaan . . . St. Francis just invited us to their summer league (varsity). Their games will be Wed/Fri/Sat from mid-May to early June. Now we might have too many leagues for 17U. There's also Kalani Summer League starting in May (Wed/Fri).
Before those leagues, we have starting in early April, NJB All-Net (Tue-Sun). Starting March 27, Aiea 17U (Wed/Fri), which ends by late April/early May.
As long as the Thunder 17U have the HUNGER, DEDICATION, SKILL and TALENT as a team, we're going for as much as we can. Same goes for 15U and 13U/12U. I know we have these in our 13U/12U (two championships in the past year). 15U and 17U, we'll see. I am optimistic.
Before those leagues, we have starting in early April, NJB All-Net (Tue-Sun). Starting March 27, Aiea 17U (Wed/Fri), which ends by late April/early May.
As long as the Thunder 17U have the HUNGER, DEDICATION, SKILL and TALENT as a team, we're going for as much as we can. Same goes for 15U and 13U/12U. I know we have these in our 13U/12U (two championships in the past year). 15U and 17U, we'll see. I am optimistic.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Close loss to St. Francis
We did decent, but it wasn't our smartest game, losing to St. Francis tonight in a matchup of the top two teams in the Kalani Varsity Summer League. The effort was there, no question, and we kept chipping away. We were down 36-31 in the second half before St. Francis pulled away. There are a number of little things that made the difference. Their experienced players made smart plays from start to finish, and we'll be smarter the next time we play them.
I also like how our bench held their own against St. Francis' bench to the point where they picked up a technical foul out of frustration. In fact, even with some calls (Isaiah being under cut, for one) not going our way, the officials did a good job keeping things under control.
That was the kind of game we really need to see where we are, to see how much we need to improve. Punahou had to fight us off in varsity and JV games the past two weeks. Now St. Francis had to play well to beat us. Both are going to be Top 10, probably Top 5 teams in the state in the winter. I'm not saying that's what our goal is; we're not a school team, obviously.
But it's a gauge of where we are, especially being a team heavy with incoming juniors. We're pretty good, have lots of room to get better, and as we get smarter, the gap will close. More than anything, though, I always want us to play great basketball. Do that, everything else takes care of itself. We're getting there.
Friday — see the post below for your location. We have the 18U tourney at Aiea and the JV league at Maryknoll going on simultaneously Friday night.
I also like how our bench held their own against St. Francis' bench to the point where they picked up a technical foul out of frustration. In fact, even with some calls (Isaiah being under cut, for one) not going our way, the officials did a good job keeping things under control.
That was the kind of game we really need to see where we are, to see how much we need to improve. Punahou had to fight us off in varsity and JV games the past two weeks. Now St. Francis had to play well to beat us. Both are going to be Top 10, probably Top 5 teams in the state in the winter. I'm not saying that's what our goal is; we're not a school team, obviously.
But it's a gauge of where we are, especially being a team heavy with incoming juniors. We're pretty good, have lots of room to get better, and as we get smarter, the gap will close. More than anything, though, I always want us to play great basketball. Do that, everything else takes care of itself. We're getting there.
Friday — see the post below for your location. We have the 18U tourney at Aiea and the JV league at Maryknoll going on simultaneously Friday night.
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