6th grade hangs on at the end to complete (8-0) season

Scoring points for the 6th grade isn't a big problem, but if the trend continues, stopping points will be.

After yielding 40 points in a three point win last Sunday, the 6th graders surrendered 36 points, with the bulk of the 36 coming from one player in a six point win to close out their regular season.

After scoring only two points in the 3rd quarter, the 6th grade dropped a 25 spot in the 4th quarter, a number that is astronomical in CYO standards.

The final score was 42-36.

Yes, the 6th grade now sits at (8-0) with the regular season over, but a livid Leslie lit into several of her players Saturday for their lackadaisical play.

A few players have become gutters on offense, which is disheartening for a team in such a high division. When certain players touch the ball, it becomes an instant turnover.

Jason Lei made some big shots throughout the game, including another 3 pointer, but his questionable defense left the gym shaking their head. Twice, he showed his love for the other team by attempting to wrap his arms around the player he guarded from behind.

Both times he was whistled for a foul.

Justin and Jonathan both hit the deck for what seems to be an annual visit from Leslie during the game to help them off the court.

In the 1st quarter, Justin appeared to bang his head on the ground, but he later got up and made one of his two free throws.

For the second straight week, Jonathan had to exit the game with a lower body injury. He later returned and hit several big buckets in the latter stages of the game.

The 6th grade trailed 29-28 with three minutes left, but there was the feeling that the 6th grade was going to mount a comeback.

A lot of that had to do with Michael, who tied his career high of 11 points. He did an exceptional job from the free throw line and made three of four.

Down a point, Michael drove and pulled up from the side of the basket for a mid-range jump shot that hit nothing but net giving the 6th grade the 30-29 lead.

Jonathan then hobbled back onto the court and right on cue, banked in a 3 pointer giving the 6th grade a four point lead.

It was not the best day for Jonathan, who did not make a single one of his free throws, which was shocking to the crowd, considering how automatic he has been from the line through his career.

Even on a bad shooting day, he managed to score 14 points, and made up for his spotty offense with crucial steals and tie-ups on the defensive end.

Now the real season begins.

The 6th grade has hit that level of what the regular season is to the San Jose Sharks, a formality.

Their two biggest games are ahead of them. With the number one seed, they will play the number four seed, which makes their path to the championship a little easier.

But there is on time for a letdown because one bad game, and it can all come to a screeching end.

And to prevent that bad game, it's going to have to start with doing a better job on defense.