On the bright side, there will be at least one more game.
The 5th graders, mired in their worst slump of the season, now find themselves awaiting their playoff fate, after losing 24-19, their third straight loss after starting the season (4-1).
At (4-4), they will now await the result of a game tomorrow afternoon to find out if their next game is a playoff game or a tie-breaker game. If the team that needs to lose tomorrow loses, they are automatically in. If that team wins, they may have to play a tie-breaker as early as Monday, depending on what CYO rules.
In their latest setback, they spotted the other team an 18-7 lead at halftime, with many of those points coming in the first quarter. They looked completely flat to start the game, unlike yesterday, where they came out roaring.
Justin had 15 points, but he was not at 100% and looked bothered by his ankle, which had been giving him trouble the last week or so.
Though the point differential was five, they easily could've been in this game if they had made some shots. They had at least three point blank wide open lay-ups that did not go in. And when their offense falters, their defense needs to pick it up and they didn't.
On too many instances, they simply did not hold onto the ball. Too much slapping and balls slipping through their hands, leading to easy buckets for the other team.
Perhaps early success in the season has made them a little complacent and they play their best basketball when their backs are up against the wall. Well, the wall is here.
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