Saturday Wrap

Not a good Saturday for the basketball teams as each team was on the losing end.

The 5th grade was dealt their first loss of the season, as they managed only to score 2 points in the second half. They had a 10-4 lead midway through the third, but just stopped scoring. Their defense and rebounding which had been so good were not at their best.

Also, sloppy passes and the inability to convert on the fast break, something that worked really well the last two games, cost them in the end.

They fall to (2-1) on the season and will play in the Flame Tournament tomorrow afternoon.

Another tough one for the White Team
The 7th grade White Team has lost three in a row since winning their season opener. Today, they were shutout in the second half and outscored 17-0 after the score was tied 11-11 at halftime. They ended up losing 29-11.

Gavin L. hit a 3-pointer to give the White Team a 10-9 lead late in the second, then stole a pass and took a ball hard to the rim to draw the foul. Things were looking good, but they couldn't sustain the momentum.

Calson who was in early foul trouble, picked up three quick fouls in the first half, his fourth in the third. He had to sit out some crucial minutes and wasn't able to be as aggressive as he could.

It was another difficult and disappointing game for the White Team as they looked good for spurts of the game following a mediocre performance last Saturday. But consistency has plagued them all year and they weren't able to consistently make plays to win.

3RD/4TH GRADE FALLS
Without Jonathan, the 3rd/4th graders lost their second game of the season 18-8. The ball movement was definitely lacking this morning and the shots weren't going in. They are now (1-2) on the year.