The 7th grade has finally gotten over the .500 hump, as they hung on for a 27-24 victory, sending them to the playoffs for the third straight year.
After an incredible third quarter, which saw the 7th grade break open a close game, they almost self destructed in the latter stages of the 4th quarter.
It was 12-8 at halftime, but the 7th grade came out in the 3rd quarter and absolutely blew the game wide open. A four point lead became a 14 point lead after the end of three.
Then came the final seven minutes where the boys reverted to their poor play, not taking care of the ball and not playing defense. They also stopped scoring.
Slowly, their 25-11 lead began to shrink.
Up 26-21, the 7th grade had the ball but they committed one of their many turnovers in the game in the backcourt. The other team took advantage, moved the ball around, and then nailed one of their several 3 pointers in the fourth to make it a 26-24 ballgame.
Even with a lead, the 7th grade seemed to keep rushing to get up the court. They weren't calm and played sloppy, turning the ball over on many occasions by their own basket.
With 12 seconds left, the other team had a chance to tie the game, but Daniel came up with a much needed steal. He was fouled and then split his free throws at the line giving the 7th grade the three point edge and the eventual victory.
The game was called really tight by the referees and it played to the 7th grade's advantage as they drew 13 fouls in the first half alone.
From the foul line, the 7th graders were a respectable 10-for-22, although there have been worse shooting days by this team. Daniel went 6-for-9 from the line, but was held without a field goal the entire game.
All seven players who dressed scored at least a point. Brandon Tom hit a 3 pointer early in the game, the first in his career.
Christian had a solid game as he was a presence down low at times, blocking shots and converting on some putbacks by the hoop. He finished with 6 points.
Come playoff time, they'll get some reinforcement down low as Brendan took off his cast yesterday and should be available for the playoff game. Brendan's size will be a definite asset for this undersized team as it is forced to play Brandon Tom down in the post at times.
At (5-3), they will enter the playoffs for the third consecutive season, and the first time with a winning record. In their past three seasons, they finished (4-4).
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