Day 3 Recap (March 17, 2011)

Period 4

St. Paddy Would Proud of His Beloved Celtics

What a perfect St. Patrick’s game this was! It was a very competitive game as always when the Warriors (3-3) and Celtics (3-3) play each other. I sat as close I could to the game, even with my fear of being hit with the ball, in order to give you, my fans, the details and niddy griddy of the game!

There was a strong feel of tension between arch rivalries Kolajo Okanlawon and Chris Butler as they tipped the ball off in the beginning of the game. Ellijah Stallings made the first point of the game for his Team Warriors. He then performed an Irish Jig dance in honor of St. Patricks day to celebrate his accomplishment! That had to be the FUNNIEST thing ever! We also had Keyona Washington, with her size 3 feet , running up and down the court hustling and playing hard in an attempt to bring her team a victory. Unfortunately, that didn't happen. The Celtics captured another win and proved that there is truth to the phrase “The Luck of the Irish.”

CONGRATS CELTICS, on another victory!

Santario Backs Up His Boast

The first game of the day began with Team Polo (5-1) Captain Santario Mitchell claiming that, "This will be an easy win!" against Team Taylor (1-5). With a majority of females on Team Taylor, who knows how this game could go? Cayla Frederick gave a good team effort for Team Taylor even though she uncharacteristically struggled with her shot. Captain Taylor Fowler showed that she is just as tough as any of the boys, and Imari Craft played great help-side defense, always keeping the ball in her sight.

Santario continued to show his star play-making abilities for Polo, and did a nice job of fighting through Christian Bryant’s continual trash-talking of Mitchell’s team. Other than that, this game was full of positive spirits! The game ended with Polo winning 11 to zip! Another great victory for team Polo!

by Kyndal Buchanan

Period 5

Just "And Friends" without Ra

Watching today's game I was PRESSED. Where was Khensura?????? Everyone played their hardest, but they needed Khensura to make sure that all their plays worked out. Even the head honcho himself, Mr. Maley jumped in the game and tried to help the team out. I guess it wasn't enough.

This is the first and hopefully the last time that I will report a two game losing streak (We lose. My Heart is broken. I believe that we can and will win with Khensura's return) Please Kensura. Make sure you come to school EVERYDAY. Ra and Friends (4-2) REALLY needs YOU!!!!!!

by Kierra Reed

Cooler Heads Prevail

Today, The Other Guys (4-2) matched up against Team Unity (1-5). During the beginning of the game everyone seemed to play fair and remain civil, until Unity’s Requan Powell and Other Guys’ Khalid Gates had an terrible fallout because Khalid decided to push the envelope regarding aggressive defensive play. Both players let their emotions get the best of them and were suspended by commissioner Maley for conduct detrimental to the league. Come on now guys, its just basketball! While you have to play hard for the win, you also have to keep your cool. The Other Guys were better able to do that on this day and came away with their 4^th victory of the season.

Period 7

Shut it Down Drops Another One

Today, team Shut It Down (0-5) played the All Stars (4-1). Jermari Boddy of the All Stars scored most of the points for his team because the rest of the All-Stars had an off shooting night. The All Stars did win the game, and proved, like most great teams that they could win despite playing poorly.

Both teams were shooting air balls and there was repeat two- hand dribbling by some of the girls on team Shut It Down. They have lost every game this season, but I have a feeling that the mandatory practice that Captain Yashae scheduled for this weekend is going to change their fortunes for next week.

by Maliah Terry

The Anonymous Ones Make Their Presence Known

It's Day 3 and the UNNAMEDs (4-1) faced the 5-Star Kings (2-3) once more. Claiming Willy had brought his game face, his team felt quite the shame that he let his F-game shine. The lovely Brianna had her 5 seconds of fame but by this time, the UNNAMEDs had already taken over. With Kayla's juggling-dribble act and Big Ben's quick and accurate shots the team whose name shall not be spoken ascended to a 6-3 lead. The 5-Star Kings made a valiant comeback, but Willy missed the game-winning shot, allowing the UNNAMEDs to take home another gold.

Later on, the All-Stars squared off against my lovely Anons in the second game of the day. The All-Stars started the game off with a 3 point lead thanks to the play of Brittany French and Jermari Boddy. The UNNAMEDs battled back and eventually took a 4-3 lead thanks to Daring Daron Hardy’s sweet 2-pointers as Darien’s key substitution for the Raging Raheem. Brittany threw in a few squeals to throw the team off as they were shooting and even called a foul when her glasses were knocked off her face. Brittany’s were all for naught as Big Ben finished the All-star off with a game-winning jump shot.

by Chavelle Blackburn