Who can believe that basketball season is finally over? Both Marcus and Cale's teams managed to make it to the championships, played at the high school main gym. All the kids were pretty excited about that. I kind of figured both the teams would make it, although it was a little tight for Cale's team on Thursday night. Cale played first against a team they had played twice before and were 1-1 against. I'm sure he was tired of my advice the past few days, but I do think he was listening.
The kids got to go into the locker rooms and run out onto to the court. Pretty sure they thought that was cool.
I only got a few pictures of the game. I spent most of my time holding Kinley and cheering on the team. Maybe I yelled at Cale a little bit, too. But it was all encouraging stuff, like "get in front of the ball" and "good job". I may have sat behind him on the bench so I could give unsolicited advice such as pointing out which way the main ball handler on the other team always tried to go in for the lay-up. I'm just a little competitive. I really wanted them to win.
Cale had a great game. Took mostly good shots. Scored some points. Played terrific defense. Handled the ball great coming down the court. Can I just say it was very satisfying to see Cale totally out ball-handle the "best" player on the other team (who is also on the travel team, is the travel coach's son, and I think Cale is better than) and get in front of the same kid so he couldn't make a lay-up for just about anything. Very satisfying. The team played well. They led most of the game, the other team led in the 3rd for a bit and then Cale's team came back for the win. Winning by 8 points of so. Good for them!
Getting his trophy from his coach.
The Wake Forest Winners! (8-2)
Marcus played next. Now, he had just gotten back from playing in 2 travel games an 1 and a half south of here. He had to leave at 7 a.m. for those games and get back in time for the 2:30 4th/5th grade final. In fact, 5 of the travel players were playing in the rec league final game.
Marcus's team led for the first half and the other team made a comeback. The comeback was a little too much for the Heat, and Marcus's team lost 34-31. It was a great season for them and in the games I have seen, you could tell the players, even the ones that hadn't played much, were improving. Marcus's team ends the season 10-1.
Go Heat!
I should also mention that this was the last weekend for both boys' travel basketball teams. Thank goodness. Cale played in a tournament nearby and Marcus played in one and hour and a half away. Andy volunteered his services as driver and drove the entire 5th grade travel team in our big van. The boys watched some movies there and back and had fun just being together. They liked it so much on Saturday that it was an unanimous decision to repeat the experience on Sunday.
The travel team + 1 extra boy. I think he was spending the weekend with one of the players. Or he just wanted to come along for the ride. We're not sure.
Cale's team went 1-1 in pool play on Saturday. Cale played a fair bit of the first game and did well. He didn't play but a little bit of the second game. They lost the second game that day due, in part, to poor player management by the coach. He wears down his starters and won't sub in the bench (which Cale is on, and he shouldn't be, in my opinion). The kids can't keep up with the other team. On Sunday, they lost their first game, which I was kind of surprised by. But, I was also glad, because I am tired of Cale's coach and hope next year they find someone else. I have the ear of a board member who has heard my complaints (my chiropractor).
Marcus's team also went 1-1 on Saturday. Then on Sunday, they won their first game and were in the final for the tournament. To win would mean a trip to state playoff for the team. \Unfortunately, there were a little too many reaching fouls in the 2nd half and the team lost by 4 points. Marcus got to play a fair bit in most of the games except the last one, for which the coach apologized to Andy after the game. Marcus's coach has done a great job with the kids this season. Marcus has really improved under his coaching.
And, that's it. I don't know what we will do with all our new spare time. But, we already have things to do this week: karate, haircuts, pinewood derby stuff. Andy goes out of town this weekend, I have to work and Grammy Pammy will be over to manage the kiddos. Should be interesting!
We get about a month off before the start of soccer season. All four boys are playing.
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