Hoops in the Sun: Fathers Day Weekend

DDN/Sean Bell vs. Team OTR 

 First quarter, DDN/SeanBell with the early lead 10-5. Four minutes left in the game both teams are battling 21-18 DDN/SeanBell over Team OTR. After the first 12 minutes, DDN/SeanBell holding on 31-24.  Team OTR within 3 midway through the second, 36-33.  Team OTR with the lead 2 minutes left in the half, 40-39. This game is staying close, 3-pointer by DDN/SeanBell puts them back up 2, a little over 1 minute left. To end the first half Cabby leads Team OTR with 11 and TwoTwo for DDN/SeanBell has 14.

Second Half DDN contiuing with the lead, 48-45. Testy game, both teams getting fired-up, seems to be the trend this afternoon. Third quarter staying close, we are tied yet again, 53 a piece. 62-58 to after 3, this game is going to go down to the wire, 12 minutes left. DDN/SeanBell pulling away, 71-58, 9 minutes left in the game. Team OTR needs to go on a run with 4 minutes left, they are down 10, 79-69.Two minutes to go, Team OTR is down 8, key possessions left for both teams. DDN/SeanBell gets the victory, 84-78.  Marvin for DDN/SeanBell finished with 25 and Artie for Team OTR ends with 20 points. 

-@SarahTresChic15

Hoops in the Sun: Fathers Day Weekend

G2 Ent/ Team Bang vs Rosedale Blazers: 

 

Great match-up on this beautiful day between these two teams. First quarter has begun. Good defense by both teams to start the game, tied at 14. Midway through the first, big steal followed by a 3-pointer by G2 Ent/Team Bang, with the lead 21-18. However, the Rosedale Blazers are creeping, down 2 with a little over 2 minutes left. Just like that after another tie, the Rosedale Blazers take a 2 point lead 1:50 to go. The first quarter ends with the Rosedale Blazers over G2 Ent/Team Bang 36-27. Second quarter, Rosedale holding on to the lead 38-30. Big block by Stacy Daniels for Team Bang to cut into the deficit. Five minutes left in the half, 43-34 Rosedale. Well this quarter is all Rosedale, good offense and defense gives them a big lead, 51-37, 55 seconds left. First half ends, JoJo for Rosedale with 18 points to put his team up 55-40. Haron Hargrave finishes with 16 points for G2 Ent/Team Bang.

 

 Second half underway. Rosedale still a problem for G2 Ent/Team Bang but with  alot of time left, they have the opportunity to cut the deficit to single digits. 67-49 4 minutes left. Team Bang going on a run and picked up their defense 67-52 three in a half minutes left in the third quarter. Team Bang trying to stop Rosedale's offense with 1:24 on the clock. Game got a bit too physical resulting in not one but two ejections for each team. After the third, Rosedale still with the lead 75-60. Team Bang gonna have to open up the fourth strong to get back in the game. Early in the fourth Team Bang cuts into the lead down 9 with 9 minutes to go in the game. Deep three by Haron Hargrave to pull his team within 2, 5 and some change left in the game. Big rebounds by Team Bang giving them second chance opportunities. Two minutes to go and we have a tie 90 apiece. Team Bang with huge the comeback after trailing for most of the game, 92-90. After a turn over we are tied again, 1 minute left in the game. 38 seconds, tied at 93. Overtime we go. Stay tuned 

Overtime, Rosedale back after letting G2 Ent/Team Bang get back in the game. 100-97. 24 seconds left in OT, 1 point game 100-99 Rosedale. 6 seconds left Team Bang had the chance to take the lead but missed a key lay-up. BIG THREE !!! By G2 Ent/Team Bang to take a one point lead, .4 seconds left. G2 Ent/Team Bang with the win after being down 15, 102-101. Haron Hargrave finishes with 41 points for G2 Ent/Team Bang and JoJo ended with 34 before fouling out for the Rosdale Blazers. Game!!!

-@SarahTresChic15 

Hoops in the Sun: R2K vs. BK Stompers

 

First quarter underway. Battle from the start and after multiple ties BK Stompers with the lead 28-23. Both teams getting out fast in transition, neither team has gotten the edge over each other. After a few highlight dunks and a deep 3-pointer by the Bk Stompers they hold on with the lead 48-44. Kinu with 17 for the Bk stompers and Mike Glover for R2K has 19. High scoring game... To end the third, BK Stompers has a slight edge over R2K, 75-71. Point for point in the fourth, The game got a little chippy towards the end with a tie at 91 a piece with 50 seconds left. Dwight Hardy for R2K hits a clutch 3-pointer to put his team up 3 with 24 seconds left in regulation. With a chance to extend the lead, Mike Glover at the line misses both free throws, however R2K will have a chance at the line again. After a missed 3 by Frazier for BK Stompers, R2K with the victory 100-96. Scoring leaders, Mike Glover 23 and Kinu 33 for BK. Great game. 

-@SarahTresChic15

Hoops in the Sun: Skull Gang vs. Higher Ground

Two new teams to make their hoops in the sun debut, Skull Gang vs. Higher Ground .

First quarter, Higher Ground took advantage of Skull Gangs turnovers. Higher Ground over Skull Gang 27-13. Once in the second quarter, Skull Gang got within 5 late. Skull Gangs Defense got them back in the game after trailing early. And just like that Skull Gang cuts into the lead. 35-34 at the half. Mike Marin from Higher ground with 9 points, Super Mack for Skull Gang also with 9 to lead his team. Skull Gang had the momentum to end the first half, but Mike Marin continued his sharp shooting ( 16 points)with a 3-pointer at the end of the third. Higher Ground with the lead 58- 50. This game went down to the wire during the final 12 minutes. Skull Gang would finally take the lead midway through the fourth 74-71. Higher Ground started off hot so early in the game but went silent in the fourth. Final score 80-74. Scoring leader, Dobie with 19 for Skull Gang. 

 

Hoops in the Sun: 16U, Dream Nation vs. MTB Ball

Morning basketball, youth squad up first. Dream Nation with the lead after the first quarter 15-10.
At the end of 2 quarters, Dream Nation holds on with the lead, 24-19.

Third underway, Dream Nation still holding on to the lead 40-26. Team MtB has to come out strong in the fourth to get back in the game. Dream Nation to much for MTB, final score 56-37. Jaquan of Dream Nation led his team with 18 points. Great game !

Hoops in the Sun : Opening Day Mens League

Team OTR vs. Team 914
First quarter, Team 914 with the lead 21- 19 at the end of the quarter. The game staying close tied at 25 early in the second quarter. Both teams battling in the first half,  Team 914 still with the lead 43-42 at the break.

Once in the third we would tie some more. Midway through the third quarter, Team OTR would take the lead. Team 914 tried to make a run, however Team OTR finished the quarter strong 75-62. Team OTR continued to lead for the final minutes, Team 914 would cut into the deficit but OTR would hold on final score, 99-91.

@SarahTresChic15

Hoops in the Sun: Opening Day, Youth League

Youth League: BK Patriots vs. Mt. Vernon
First quarter, Mt. Vernon off to a strong start, 16-7. at the end of the quarter  Mt. Vernon maintained their lead 18-7.
Second quarter, BK Patriots trying to get back in the game after trailing early in the first. Mt. Vernon had a response for BK's attempt to rally. After 2 Mt.Vernon continues with the lead,  25-16.
Third quarter,  Mt Vernon still going strong dominating the last 3 quarters leading 40-20 at the end of the third.
Fourth, BK Patriots battled at the end of the game however could not pull any closer. Mt Vernon wins the game 51-31.

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