Today's game was against the team that has been undefeated in YMCA play for the last couple of years. While we didn't win, we pushed them to the end, 44-40. In other words, we gave up the same number of points as last week to a much better team, and we scored almost twice as many points. Highlights? Where to start?
Having eight players rather than five was a plus. Also, our fans outnumbered theirs.
There were several plays where our players dove to the ground for loose balls.
We came back from being down by 15 at one point.
Our new 1-3-1 defense was loaded with steals!
Our two new players were monstrous on the boards.
All this against a team that has not only practiced four hours a week versus our 1-2, but has played together for years. That's exactly where I want to be in another two years, featuring players that have been with me and know our "system."
There's no way to describe how supportive the players were of each other, excited and confident against them. If we can funnel that into two practices and a game this week, we'll be in the hunt again for our first win next week.
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