Thursday 24th January: YEAR 7 BOYS BASKETBALL

TIDEWAY 12 ETC 34

KANE BRUCE ALEX CHAKABUAJOE CHAPMAN CALLUM DELLCRAIG DELL SAM DERRICKBEN HANSON MICHAEL VILLEGAS DANNY RODFORD PAUL WEATHERBY

The year 7 boys’ basketball team played their third fixture of the season away at Tideway. After the long minibus drive to the fixture the boys started slowly and soon found themselves 6-0 down in the first few minutes. The ETC boys were yet to get into their stride and a change in the line up was needed. Kane Bruce was brought off the bench and gave ETC added strength in height in offence and defence. ETC soon levelled the score, and from then on did not look back. The team stood firm throughout the game in a fiercely competitive match. The team as a whole committed less fouls throughout the game, compared to the previous game against Bishop Bell. This was very encouraging to see. From the second quarter onwards the team played some amazing basketball showing great awareness and ever improving understanding of the game. There were a number of highlights throughout the game; a wonderful three pointer came from Ben Hanson which drew a rapture of applause from his fellow teammates. Kane Bruce, Michael Villegas, and Callum Dell again showed tremendous physical strength and determination in Offensive and defensive rebounds. They were supported by Alex Chakabva who played his best game so far for ETC, Alex also scored his first points for the team. Paul Weatherby drove the team forward at every opportunity as point guard, and scored some valuable points for the team. Each player should be very pleased with their individual performance. Their shots and lay-ups were executed with good technique, and their knowledge and understanding is improving game by game. Most pleasing of all, the boys have developed a great team spirit and exemplified good sportsmanship throughout. Mr Raybould would like to make a special award for ‘most improved player’ to Alex Chakabva. Alex scored his first points for the team and gave a good all round performance.

MVP: Callum Dell “sound technique when shooting and his rebound skills kept Tideway at bay.”Keep it going boys, you’re all doing so well.
Mr Raybould