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RED PANDAS stung by Hornets

Prescott’s newly-renamed Red Pandas started well against Highbury’s Hornets last week.

Early on in the game, the Red Pandas trailed by only 3 points, but, too often gave up easy shots, and soon slipped further behind. They were unable to challenge the swarming Hornets on the scoreboard for the rest of the game.

The first half saw Seth pull his socks up and, in what may be his signature move, weave through the entire opposition, dribbling the ball from one end to the other - and talk about a notable pair of socks, Seth was sporting an awesome looking, team-inspiring red and white striped pair. Zukiah, arriving after ball-up, took to the court and, along with Scout were the only two first-half Red Panda scorers.  

Otherwise, the Red Pandas seemed infested by the Hornets, struggling, at times, to clear the half way line.

Farid managed some rebounds and a steal, while Seth, Jonah and Zukiah all scored in the second half. Alanna, defending strong, notched up 4 fouls by game’s end, but the Red Pandas, minus Simon, failed to find any real rhythm throughout.

This week’s game is at 5:15 on Court-1.

Coach HATCHARD