GESS 41-69 RI

The toughest match we had in our zones so far.

We were intent on stopping their number point guard number 7 and their winger number 9 from attacking right from the start, and we managed to stop them from getting any good shots in the first quarter, which ended 15-0. Yet, the second quarter, perhaps it's because we had matches and training all week, our intensity dropped a lot, allowing them layups and easy points. Same goes for the third quarter, where we seemed to run out of steam and allow the opponent to get many loose balls.

However, we upped the intensity in the fourth quarter, where everyone talked and help a lot at first, until the opponent manage to get many foul-ins and we stopped talking and communicating, though at the last second we saw a beautiful buzzer beater jumper from Yao Zhong and ended the game 41-69.

Our lack of communication and fitness was the key thing that gave away the opponent so many points, and we need to step up on defense and fighting spirit, especially on the big match against catholic high next Monday. For the players, rest well over the weekend, eat well, sleep well, and prepare yourself.

Ribball C div '09
Offense entertains, defense win games and rebounds win championships!