Showing posts with label 2007 A Div (Boys). Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2007 A Div (Boys). Show all posts
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Sunday, May 6, 2007
RJC versus HCI, 27th April
Our team lost to HCI today and is officially eliminated from the group stage. Nevertheless, it was clear that the team gave it their all and played well.
The game started off with both teams unsettled offensively. Trouble came quickly when our starting PG, Yao Zhen got into foul trouble. He collected 2 fouls in the 1st minute, and coach was forced to keep him out of the game. Fortunately, we held our composure and got off to a good offensive rhythm, gaining an 8 point lead in the 2nd quarter. HCI’s PG also got into foul trouble soon after and was kept at the bench. Despite this, their bench was deep as the other HCI players turned up their intensity and managed to reduce the lead to 1 at half-time.
In the 3rd quarter, both teams started to trade baskets. HCI slowly gained their offensive flow, and got into their usual run-and-gun game. I personally feel this was the turning point of the game. Eventually, they got the lead and build it to about 8-9 points. We also lost much of our offensive rhythm and struggled to contain them. Still, everyone fought hard, defended fiercely and never gave up.
In the 4th quarter, with both our PGs fouled out, Ray Wen was forced to handle the ball and this limited his offensive chances greatly. We then started using much of our press to force turnovers. It worked fairly well, but an experienced team like HCI did not let us take much advantage of it. Yup so the game was over, we lost.
Personally, I believe this has been the most memorable game for many of us. Despite the emotionally-crushing defeat last week, the team held each other together and fought truly hard today. We are all proud of ourselves. Every loss was painful, but the joy of fighting hard together and trusting each other will become precious memory for all of us. Yup so I thank the team for all the effort being put in throughout these months of training. Also, thank you Coach and Mr Quek for all the guidance and patience.
To the J1s, you guys have so much potential yet to be shown in your game. Keep your heads up and train hard for next year. The J2s will be down supporting u guys all the way.
Yup we have one more game next week. Let’s go down to the court with the right mindset and play our last game with all our hearts. Dream, Team, Fight, Win.
4th May, RJC versus YJC.
Our last match together as a team playing competitive basketball. Overall result was . Wasn't exactly a good way to end the season. First quarter ended off with a low score of 5-4. Got back to our feet after the 1st half and won by a margin of about 17 points.
Even though the season has ended. The J2s will definitely return and help out the juniors in any possible.
Rock on and Peace out.
Our team lost to HCI today and is officially eliminated from the group stage. Nevertheless, it was clear that the team gave it their all and played well.
The game started off with both teams unsettled offensively. Trouble came quickly when our starting PG, Yao Zhen got into foul trouble. He collected 2 fouls in the 1st minute, and coach was forced to keep him out of the game. Fortunately, we held our composure and got off to a good offensive rhythm, gaining an 8 point lead in the 2nd quarter. HCI’s PG also got into foul trouble soon after and was kept at the bench. Despite this, their bench was deep as the other HCI players turned up their intensity and managed to reduce the lead to 1 at half-time.
In the 3rd quarter, both teams started to trade baskets. HCI slowly gained their offensive flow, and got into their usual run-and-gun game. I personally feel this was the turning point of the game. Eventually, they got the lead and build it to about 8-9 points. We also lost much of our offensive rhythm and struggled to contain them. Still, everyone fought hard, defended fiercely and never gave up.
In the 4th quarter, with both our PGs fouled out, Ray Wen was forced to handle the ball and this limited his offensive chances greatly. We then started using much of our press to force turnovers. It worked fairly well, but an experienced team like HCI did not let us take much advantage of it. Yup so the game was over, we lost.
Personally, I believe this has been the most memorable game for many of us. Despite the emotionally-crushing defeat last week, the team held each other together and fought truly hard today. We are all proud of ourselves. Every loss was painful, but the joy of fighting hard together and trusting each other will become precious memory for all of us. Yup so I thank the team for all the effort being put in throughout these months of training. Also, thank you Coach and Mr Quek for all the guidance and patience.
To the J1s, you guys have so much potential yet to be shown in your game. Keep your heads up and train hard for next year. The J2s will be down supporting u guys all the way.
Yup we have one more game next week. Let’s go down to the court with the right mindset and play our last game with all our hearts. Dream, Team, Fight, Win.
4th May, RJC versus YJC.
Our last match together as a team playing competitive basketball. Overall result was . Wasn't exactly a good way to end the season. First quarter ended off with a low score of 5-4. Got back to our feet after the 1st half and won by a margin of about 17 points.
Even though the season has ended. The J2s will definitely return and help out the juniors in any possible.
Rock on and Peace out.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Stand Up and Fight!
It was my 3rd crushing loss in 3.5 months - that painful loss to Outram Sec by 1 point; so near and yet so far with Serangoon Gardens in the NIKE Finals; and today the loss to Innova JC for the A Div.
Guys (A Div), STAND UP and FIGHT!
This is only your 1st loss of the season. If there is reason for you to give up, then I should have buried myself underground a long time ago.
JC2s, you've never made it past the zone competitions before. This year everything looked promising. You are not going to give up just because you messed up the first match?
STAND UP and FIGHT! Get up and prepare to play HCI. Track record does not matter - their past championships do not matter. Let's go out there and redeem yourselves.
Groupings
A: HCI, IJC, RJC, YJC
B: AJC, CJC, ACJC, JJC, NYJC
C: TJC, NJC, MI, SAJC, MJC
D: VJC, TPJC, SRJC, PJC, ACS (I)
Guys (A Div), STAND UP and FIGHT!
This is only your 1st loss of the season. If there is reason for you to give up, then I should have buried myself underground a long time ago.
JC2s, you've never made it past the zone competitions before. This year everything looked promising. You are not going to give up just because you messed up the first match?
STAND UP and FIGHT! Get up and prepare to play HCI. Track record does not matter - their past championships do not matter. Let's go out there and redeem yourselves.
Groupings
A: HCI, IJC, RJC, YJC
B: AJC, CJC, ACJC, JJC, NYJC
C: TJC, NJC, MI, SAJC, MJC
D: VJC, TPJC, SRJC, PJC, ACS (I)
Friday, April 20, 2007
A Div Basketball First Round
RJC versus IJC (Innova JC), 20th April
The first match of the year for the A Div has ended. To our dismay, RJ has lost to IJC. (score: 45-57). First two quarters started off reasonably well, with us trailing behind and managed to take a lead of 8 points. However, things went downhill near the end of the 2nd quarter. Unnecessary fouls were made, getting cut past easily, no rebounds etc. Rebounds and underbaskets were mostly dominated by the opponent's number 13. Personally, I feel that the number 13 was phyiscally better than us. Many turnovers , like mis-passing, were also made which lead to a few fastbreaks by the opponents.
Overall, our mindset during the game was not up to standard. Yes, we do want to win, but it seems like the opponents want it more than us. The next match will be HCI at CSH (Clementi Sports Hall) at 4.10pm.
Good points:
- defence intensity was there
Bad points:
- no rebounds
- lots of turnovers (unforced)
To the A Div: Lose is lose, whatever that happened today can only be blamed upon ourselves. However, lets not let it affect us. The season is not over yet. There's still HCI and YJC. Get our minds set, rekindle the fire to fight and win, and achieve victory. We have trained so hard, so we aren't gonna drop our heads and sulk, are we?
The first match of the year for the A Div has ended. To our dismay, RJ has lost to IJC. (score: 45-57). First two quarters started off reasonably well, with us trailing behind and managed to take a lead of 8 points. However, things went downhill near the end of the 2nd quarter. Unnecessary fouls were made, getting cut past easily, no rebounds etc. Rebounds and underbaskets were mostly dominated by the opponent's number 13. Personally, I feel that the number 13 was phyiscally better than us. Many turnovers , like mis-passing, were also made which lead to a few fastbreaks by the opponents.
Overall, our mindset during the game was not up to standard. Yes, we do want to win, but it seems like the opponents want it more than us. The next match will be HCI at CSH (Clementi Sports Hall) at 4.10pm.
Good points:
- defence intensity was there
Bad points:
- no rebounds
- lots of turnovers (unforced)
To the A Div: Lose is lose, whatever that happened today can only be blamed upon ourselves. However, lets not let it affect us. The season is not over yet. There's still HCI and YJC. Get our minds set, rekindle the fire to fight and win, and achieve victory. We have trained so hard, so we aren't gonna drop our heads and sulk, are we?
Sunday, April 15, 2007
RJC 2007 A Div Campaign
RJC "A" Boys have been drawn with:
27 Apr, 1600hrs RJC vs HCI @ Clementi Sports Hall
4 May, 1400hrs RJC vs YJC @ Singapore Basketball Centre
It's been a few barren years for RJC Basketball (boys). Yet this year, the team is shaping up well in training and we look forward to surprise a few opponents.
- Innova JC
- Hwa Chong Institution
- Yishun JC
27 Apr, 1600hrs RJC vs HCI @ Clementi Sports Hall
4 May, 1400hrs RJC vs YJC @ Singapore Basketball Centre
It's been a few barren years for RJC Basketball (boys). Yet this year, the team is shaping up well in training and we look forward to surprise a few opponents.
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