regular season draws to a close

These photos were taken from the last two weeks of regular season play in the boys' rec league.  I can't believe it's almost done.  Our schedule has been so busy with basketball for the past couple months that I don't know what we'll do with the extra time not taken up by practices.  All the boys have shown improvement, which is pretty cool to see. 

These photos are from a tough loss for Cale's team.  They had previously beaten this team and I think they thought the rematch would also be a win.  The boys played tough and there were a couple players that showed real improvement from the beginning of the season.  

Their coach has done an awesome job with the boys.  I'm really glad Cale got to be coached by him.  

Ewan's game.  Photos courtesy of Andy.  

Ewan has enjoyed this season more than he wants us to think.  I catch him shooting around with the little basketball and hoop in our house.  And, he likes to get out on the court to shoot in between quarters of other games.  His games were always fun to watch.  Those kids a so little get so excited when they get a basket.

Couple pics from Marcus's last regular season game.  His team ended the season undefeated.  Part of me is not surprised.  I mean, there are 4 of the 8 5th grade travel team players on Marcus's team, Marcus included.  How that got past the draft people is beyond me.  And, the other players have shown some improvement as well.  Marcus has really improved under his coach's teaching.  He calls for the ball now, is not afraid to go in for the lay-up and does not have a deer-in-the-headlight look when out on the court.  Definitely knows what is going on now.

Rec league tourney play starts this week.  Marcus's team is the 1 seed.  They could potentially go to the finals, but some of their wins were pretty close, so we'll see.  Cale's team ended the season 6-2, tied with another team.  Pretty sure Cale's team will be the 2 seed since the team they tied with they also lost to.  They could go far as well, with solid shooting, good defense and good ball handling.  We shall see.