Vs South Bucks Comets, “Good Start” (21/11/10)

Game:
In a very slow first quarter we have only seen 4 baskets. No ideas on offence for both sides and after the first quarter it ended 14-3 to Scorpions (10 extra points for Scorpions). Because of bad defence Scorpions lost the 2nd quarter 6 to 10, and going into half time were only 7 points up. After a half time talk the players started to play as a team. Better communication on defence and several nice fast breaks helped the Scorpions to win the second half 15 – 6. The Scorpions also grabbed a beautiful 17 rebounds in the 2nd half (7 in 1st), and finished the game winning by 14 points.
Final score: Scorpions 35 – 19 Comets.

Turning Points:
Beginning of the 3rd quarter when Mike Watts scored 6 points in a row and helped SS to create safe, 10 points lead.

First half result: 20 – 13
Final Score: 35 -19 to Scorpions.
MVP this game: Mike Watts (12 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal)

The Stats:
Points: Mike Watts(12), Jordan Edgell(5)
Rebounds: Will Lyall (7), Luke Gregory and Mike Watts (4)
Assists: Jordan Edgell (2)

Vs Hertfordshire Warriors, “Big Lesson” (21/11/10)

The Facts:
Starting with 5 points lead didn’t help Shenley Scorpions. Warriors were much better and able to score over 50 points.

Game:
After first quarter Shenley went for into the break of a close game (13-13). Unfortunately from the second 2nd quarter the Warriors put a great pressure on the Scorpions and before last whistle they scored another 39 points. The U14′s had some problems with moving on offence. They couldn’t find an open man and many turnovers ending with a fast break on the other side of the court. Because of a height and strength disadvantage the team finished with only 17 points (points scored) and 15 rebounds.

Turning Points:
2nd quarter when Warriors crashed the team’s defence with fast breaks.
Scorpions couldn’t score for almost 10min and lost 20 points in a row!

First half result: 13 – 31
Final Score: Shenley Scorpions 23 – 52 Hertfordshire Warriors.
SS MVP this game: Will Lyall (10 points, 5 rebounds, 1 block)

The Stats:
Points: Will Lyall (10), Jack Brett (4)
Rebounds: Will Lyall (5), Jordan Edgell and Victor Smith (3)
Assists: Jordan Edgell and Mike Watts (1)