The 7th/8th grade snapped a five game losing streak and won their final game of the year 34-20.
Matthew and Edzon both had huge 1st quarters and combined to give the boys a 14-4 lead after one. Their coach Tommy said it was the best quarter of basketball the team played the entire year.
However, the scoring slowed down and the other team hit two lucky three balls before halftime to make it a 16-10 lead at halftime.
Then with some poor defense and an offensive drought, the other team tied the game up at 16-16 late in the third. Matthew then hit a lay-up as part of his season high 14 points to give the 8th grade back their lead.
They then closed the game out from there on a 16-4 run and won their final game of the regular season.
Edzon had a season high 10 points and Jia Jun chipped in with three really nice jump shots for 6 points of his own. Benjiman and Jackie both added a bucket each.
So the 7th/8th grade (3-5) becomes the second St. Mary's team to see their season come to an end. The three DeMarillac 8th graders, a year removed from winning a championship, along with coaches Derek and Tommy fell short of the post-season.
The competition this year was a lot better and with new players on the team, chemistry never got to the point where it needed to be.
They started the season with two wins and it looked like it was going to be smooth sailing. But the losses began to mount and the team never recovered until Friday night's finale.
It was a good game, good effort, but with so many new players, it was hard to find a groove.
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