Monday, 19 September 2016

U19 Girls Basketball

Amano Christian School U19 girls basketball team went to play zone 1 games at Lechwe. The tournament was hosted by Mpelembe. We were supposed to play multiple games but most schools were absent due to various reasons. We then had a friendly and this meant we had only one game against Lechwe, so  this game was split into 4 quarters because it was our only game. We played well in the first two quarters and were in the lead and also scored many goals .We had a good team and a few new players , the Lechwe team had a whole new team so we didn’t know how good they were but we pushed through. We had many opportunities  on the goal but most of them were bouncing back and we were not ready for rebounds .we were in the last minutes and Lechwe had caught up to us and scored their winning goal in the last few minutes and won the game 18-16. I could see that the team was tired but I won’t use that as an excuse ,but I can say although they were exhausted but they were still pursuing and they had a lot of fun.


I was really happy that everyone in the team tried their best and contributed something to  the team. There was only one new player who was Rosemary Namakwi and she scored two baskets and Diana Shakwelele was recognised as the woman of the match.

We faced some challenges as a team and these are the ones that stood out :
·         We had team work but we believe it could have been better and stronger .
·         Our defence needs to become stronger and better.
·         We should practice on our layups ,3 pointers and foul shots
·         Communication  
·         Always being alert and looking up before passing the ball
·         Trying and willing to play in new and different positions
·         Defending the ball when dribbling and looking up

Our strengths were:
·         Getting the ball from the other team
·         Having fun
·         Pursing even when exhausted
·         Not giving up

A big thanks to Mr Kirk, Mr Walker and all those who came to support us, to Mr & Mrs Grove and Mr Jarrett for coaching us, advising us and for just being there for us, but mostly a big thanks to our GOD, for making this day possible and for being with us throughout the day .

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