2010 A'Division Basketball 2010

Boys lost to Anderson Junior College in the semis by 2 points, then beat VJC in the 3rd/4th placing match by 13.

Girls beat VJC in the semis, but lost to Hwa Chong by 5 in overtime in the finals.

Thanks for the great season, boys and girls, coaches and teachers!

Time to study hard for A's kk....

2010 A'Division Basketball 2010

2nd Round/Quarter-Finals results:

Game 1: RI lost to TJC by 14

Game 2: RI beat ACS(I) by about 40

Game 3: VJC 33 - 51 RI

We started the 2nd Round with a woefully poor showing against TJC, losing by a margin which could have been much worse. A response was called for and it was duly produced against ACS(I), despite their accurate 3-point shooting.

Going into the final game against VJC in need of a win, the team played tremendous inside-outside defense, coupled with great rebounding on both ends of the court, to push for an 18point victory. By far the best team performance of the season, with crucial improvements in both team defense, rebounding and communication.

Semi-Finals will be on 14th May versus Anderson Junior College at SBC, 1330hrs.

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PJC 34 - 72 RI

Our last game of the first round ended in a victory with everyone making decent contributions to the scoreline.

Strong 2nd and 3rd quarter performances made up for a poor 1st and 4th, showings which brought up reminders of the game against Jurong JC earlier in the season.

Our groupings for the 2nd round:

RI, VJC, TJC, ACS(I)

Schedule:

Tuesday 4th May 1415hrs: RI vs TJC

Friday 7th May 1300hrs: RI vs ACS(I)

Tuesday 11th May 1415hrs: VJC vs RI

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MJC 35 - 82 RI

Good defensive intensity was the bedrock of a match that saw improvements from the previous two matches. Our half-court offensive execution was also better, though many of our points came on the break off steals, an example of how good defense can lead to easy offense.

Without a doubt, the best game of our short season so far; with tougher opponents awaiting us, there is still plenty of room for improvements and none for complacency.

On a side note, the girls' team kicked off their season with a similarly good win.

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RI 72-38 DHS

Offensively, we played with more composure and conviction than the previous game against Jurong, which was an encouraging sign of much demanded improvements.

Defensively, however, we were again poor and lazy; we were granting DHS easy points and needless fouls throughout the entire game, preventing us from further widening the scoreline.

11 days to our next match versus MJC; time enough to work on our deficiencies that have been woefully exposed but thankfully, not cost us (yet).

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RI 57 - 38 Jurong JC

A match that could well have swung in either direction ended in a 19point win for us, much thanks to a late second half surge making up for an otherwise lackluster performance.

A good wakeup call for the entire team, insofar as to be ready to play at a high intensity from the get-go instead of assuming too little out of the opponents.

Game-by-game improvements are required before we know where we stand amongst the other teams; otherwise, focus on ourselves and take it from there.

Next game: Thursday 1645hrs against DHS

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Hi all,

schedule for A'Boys:

1) 13th April, RI vs Jurong JC, 1645hrs

2) 15th April, RI vs Dunman High School, 1645hrs

3) 26th April, Meridian JC vs RI, 1415hrs

4) 30th April, Pioneer JC vs RI, 1300hrs

schedule for A'Girls:

1) 26th April, RI vs Millennia Institute, 1530hrs

2) 28th April, RI vs Serangoon JC, 1530hrs

3) 30th April, RI vs Saint Andrews JC, 1645hrs

Quarter-Finals: 4th, 7th and 11th of May

Semi-Finals: 14th May

3rd/4th: 17th May

Finals: 19th May at Yishun Sports Hall

All our games are held at SBC, save a potential Finals appearance.

Will update everyone on schedule and matches, see you there!