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PNBHS Premier A Basketball v 'It's Up' Report

 
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PNBHS Premier A Basketball v 'It's Up' Report
by Sally Wenham - Thursday, 20 May 2021, 2:40 PM
 



On Wednesday night, PNBHS Premier Basketball Team went up against the men in white, 'It's Up'.

The game was fast-paced and physical right from the onset, with each team shooting a basket in reply to their opposition's.

Solid defence was key in order to deny opportunities for our opposition and then turn possession over, all the while remaining patient in offence with crisp passing and positional play to create good shots.

There was no time for a drop in energy or effort because the men in white chipped away at us every time we did. By halftime, PNBHS were up 41-33 with every intention of increasing that lead.

The opposition stepped up to the plate in the third quarter, scoring a couple of handy 3-pointers and putting themselves right back in the game. Going into the final quarter there were only a couple of baskets in it.

A simple message was given to the boys and 'don't panic' was the important one. The game was now in the balance and it was anyone's to win or lose. At the final buzzer, the game was in deadlock at 75-75.

5 minutes over time meant the boys had to dig deep, create every opportunity and make each of them count. They did just that and earned themselves a deserved win with a final score 87 - 80.