But I like how we responded to every one of these situations.

 

In fact, there was a lot to like in this crucial 51-31 RSEQ league win. We ran the floor well, creating early opportunities on offence before Trio could set their press or their half-court defence. Luke played excellent defence on the wing, highlighted by the charge he took in the third quarter – those kinds of plays always energize your team. Bo was tough inside, ran the floor hard, and was 6 for 6(!) from the free throw line. Jeremiah didn’t foul out! We were smarter and more patient in the halfcourt, with fewer turnovers. And we finished the game strong, sealing the win with an intense, smart fourth quarter despite being down three(!) starters. I tell ya, I love love LOVE the depth on this team.

 

But what we’ll all probably remember from this one was Player Of The Game Victor lighting it up on offence, doing his best Kevin Durant impersonation, hitting jumpers like it was the easiest game in the world. At one point, Victor was feeling it so well that he took a pass just inside the 3-point line and without hesitation just heat-check launched it, with his coaches going, “No no no!” and then, “Yes!” as it hit nothing but bottom, again. The 8-year-old-at-Christmas smile on his face as he jogged back on defence was pure joy, and from that point on we knew this game was ours.

 

Nice win, boys. Since we’ve returned from Christmas, we’ve improved from 1-2 in the league to 4-2. They were all must-wins if we want to make the playoffs, and you got it done each time. Let’s keep the momentum rolling.

- Coaches VD & B

 

Overall Record:  11 wins 7 losses      

Points for per game:  47.0     Points allowed per game:  38.5