WILDCATS TAMED          

Last week saw Prescott’s Wildcats contained by a cleverly combined player group - the unbeaten Bullets.

Up against a very disciplined defence, the Wildcats only managed 8 points for the game, shared amongst Jonah, Kaitlyn and Zukiah.

Kaitlyn was a dominant force in the key, winning rebounds and stifling some of the Bullets shots, and as an indication of her valiant effort, fouled out with 7 minutes remaining.

Zukiah, disguising being unwell, ran hard and assisted Wildcats for a number of open shots and in perhaps the unluckiest minute of play in Under-12’s basketball history, racked up 4 back-to-back fouls in the dwindling moments of the second half.

Scout played his usual swift and stealthy style, winning great position ahead of the ball, as well as applying good defence.

Sade showed courage and pace, and Gem’s up-court pressure helped force some turnovers - and if you ever need advice on wrapping anything up, I’d recommend you come and watch Gem, because he sure can wrap-up and protect the ball from pesky opponents…

Jonah read the court well, intercepting some Bullet passes and unleashing some Wildcat breaks.

Overall, a good team effort against a stacked squad.

Coach HATCHARD

RADIOACTIVE “SWITCH” WORKS A TREAT

With a comfortable opening to the season, Prescott’s Radioactive Cheeseballs have solidified their position atop the league-ladder, and like the flick of a switch, the Radioactive Cheeseballs can turn on or off the RADIOACTIVE POWER, just-like-that!

Playing the newest team to enter the competition, with a clear height advantage and quickly stringing together a 10+ point lead, the Cheeseballs were asked to adopt a number of restrictive challenges to help level the playing field (including our penguin defence and gift-shots).

It wasn’t until midway through the second half that, as a result of our over-effective and charitable strategy, I noticed the Shooters were within 3 points, prompting me to loosen the reigns, and in a matter of minutes the Cheeseballs blew open the game.

Simon and Nate, showing impeccable leadership and maturity, lead the way demonstrating the subdued strategies and cohesive teamwork (Nate threw in a number of cheeky fake-shots, helping throw off the Shooter defence and buy some space for Farid, who managed a basket late in the game, completing the full-team-scoring challenge).

Seth, when unleashed, carved up the court and when he wasn’t laying it in, set up Alanna for some down-low baskets, showing that he’s in strong contention for a world’s-best-brother trophy.

Winning a gaggle of rebounds, Akoul contributed to the solid win and Gawar, critically hampered by coach-induced restrictions, when permitted to “play” managed a lazy 12 points, as well as a horde of blocked shots and assists.

Coach HATCHARD

Tiger Cubs Black Belt

Over the long weekend, Isabella Gosden had her 4th Karate grading to achieve her Tiger Cubs black belt. She passed with all A's!! Congratulations on an awesome achievement.