Day 5 (Tuesday, March 22)

Period 3

Having a Ball

The first game of the day was Ballers (7-4) versus Wizards (7-4). This game was pretty intense as people kept falling and running into eachother. It didn't make for great basketball, but it did create a ton of laughter and fun. The Ballers won the laugher 5 to 4.

The next game was Ballers (7-4) versus Love-Els (1-10). If there is one thing that is clear from this game, it's that both teams had great teamwork and were really focused! Finally, with the help of Mr. Maley, the Love-Els got their first victory of the season and pulled off the gigantic upset.

by April Miles

Period 4

Team Polo Improves to League-Best 6 Games over .500

In their second game of the day, The Marco Polos (8-2) played Team Taylor (2-8)!!!!!! The crowd went bezerk as all of the Polo teamates entered the gym. Once everyone was seated, and he had regained their composure, the game began. Jovan Brooks and Saintario Mitchell had a good start to the game, scoring a point a piece. As the game progressed, team Taylor was headed for another blowout loss, that is until MR. MALEY JOINED THE GAMEEEE! It looked as though team Taylor could've definitely had this one in the bag, but not even Mr. Maley could stop Polo captain Santario (Editor's Note: Kyndal must have stopped watching, otherwise, she would have known that Maley put Mitchell on lockdown).

After the ball went out of bounds on the first play of Maley's arrival, he scored Team Taylor's first basket. I think this was a result of Maley and Raphael Hinjosa's brilliant teamwork running a perfectly executed give and go. A few plays later, Taylor got hit in the mouth by Saintario! That had to hurt. The game ended soon thereafter, with another win for team Polo.

by Kyndal Buchanan

Teacher Suspects Plagiarism Due to Lack of Pink Font

As I look at the game notes from today's game, I see there is not a lot to talk about because my AWESOME CELTICS (5-5) blew out Team Taylor (2-8)! Bahati Kimondo has been the number one talk all week on the blog spot and today was no different. Kimondo scored an UNIMAGINABLE, and female league record, 6 points in the game, leading to the fifteen to zip blow out. All of Kimondo's points came from hustling hard and incredible teamwork. Chris Butler seemed to be showing a signs of recovery from his recent leg injury and scored 2 points in his return to action. Jeffery Dickson also displayed some hustle and for his effort, he got 2 points for his team. At the end of the game, the Celtics celebrated their victory by dancing,boasting, and bragging, with me joining in on the sidelines. CONGRATS CELTICS!

by Tyesha Diggins

Warriors Defeated by Celtics

Today was an interesting game between the Celtics (5-5) and the Warriors (5-5), but the Warriors ended up losing again. The final score was 7 to 3. There was alot of teamwork between two of the best players, Tariq Muhammed and Bahati Kimondo for the Celtics. Even in defeat, the Warriors all worked together with Kolajo being the recipient of numerous assists from his teammates.

by Tiffany Chin

Period 7

Team Voldermort Would Make Harry and Hermione Proud

Today, there was head-to-head action of Team Allstar (5-4) vs. the team whose name shall not be spoken, or as I like to call them, "Team Voldemort" (6-2). Mr. Maley, who subbed in for the depleted All-Star line-up, started off the game by trying to make a basket, but Jin, his own teamate blocked his shot (Tough Break Teach). The defense on Team Allstar was really weak today since Jemari and Brittany were absent and they didn't have an oppurtunity to practice with eachother. Mr. Maley did show some fancy footwork as he scored a 3 pointer. It's funny though, I can't get over the fact that all the other players on the court come up to his thigh! Fair game? I think not. Team Allstar definetly feels lucky today since they have the giant "Jim" teacher on their team. So confident in fact, that they don't feel the need to expend all their energy in the game. Mr Maley made another basket, courtesy of Dante Jones and Jin Wu's playmaking ability. Team Allstar wins! Thanks Mr. Maley.

by Kyla Hughes

Absent All-Stars

Well, another day, another dawn and the UNNAMEDs (6-2) faced the All-stars (5-4) again. Only this time, they were the Absent Allstars. With only 2 genuine players in attendance, Maestro Maley subbed in for this sickly squad. "And One" Alicia returned with defense like WHOA and Kayla the Magnificent was the owner of some dangerous blocks. Though it didn't count, the UNNAMEDs walked away less than victorious.

However, they did make quite the comeback versus the Shut it Downs (1-8). Alicia Peters, unfortunetly left with a battle scar from Eboni. Wilson. Yashae later screamed: "THAT'S RIGHT GIRL, PLAY AGGRESSIVELY!" Maybe next time they should try to win aggressively...

P.S. Yashae played more shin defense than Chen's defense (which was incredible by the way)!

by Chavelle Blackburn

Kings of the Castle

Today's game was very agressive. It was full of enthusiam and energy. The 5 Star Kings (5-3) took on the Shut it Downs (1-8). Even though the Shut it Down had a lot of fouls, they won by a score of 5-3.

The second game was out of control. The 5 star Kings (5-3) took on the All-Stars (5-4). Even with Mr. Maley as a sub for the All-Stars, they still lost. The score was 6-2. Wes Govis had 2 points and Willie Giles contribured with 3. Hopefully, the 5 Star Kings will bring home another win tomorrow. Good Luck Guys!!!!

by Tiambriss Johnson