Even with an early 5-0 lead, the 5th graders knew that this was going to be a tough game.
In a back and forth battle, the 5th graders did not have enough at the end and found themselves on the losing end for the first time this season, falling by a score of 29-21.
The 5th graders did have trouble taking care of the ball as many of their turnovers triggered fast breaks for the other team.
But all that did was add to the other team's point guard who had a field day, scoring 17 of his team's 29 points, and setting up his teammates for the other 12.
He was as quick as they come for a 5th grader, and his ball handling skills were incredible. He was able to single-handedly break the 5th grade press in the fourth quarter, as he made some beautiful zip passes to his teammates wide open by the basket.
Jonathan had the unenviable task of guarding him, and perhaps sticking with a player so fast, slowed him down offensively, as Jonathan was held to a modest 10 points.
Up 12-8 in the second quarter, the 5th grade gave up two buckets right at the end that gave the other team momentum heading into the second half.
Even after three quarters of play, the 5th graders only trailed by two.
But the other team's point guard was too much to handle as he carved up the 5th graders in the fourth quarter. On several instances, he was able to take the ball in the back court and weave his way through the defense and to the hoop for a lay-up.
Sometimes a loss is a blessing in disguise, and that's the way the 5th grade needs to treat a game like this.
Now they know that they are vulnerable and prone to bad games, and hopefully this could serve as motivation the rest of the way.
They currently sit (5-1) and are in a three way tie for first place.
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