Nine huge wins this week, all by more than twenty points is a remarkable result for the school’s Basketball Club. There was an average of 63.8 points scored per game across all the winning teams which just shows the offensive talent that the players showcased and their ability to put up staggering numbers.
Great shooting combined with hustle, aggression on the defensive end and selfless plays was what sparked great victories for the basketball teams. As the season continues, basketball continues to grow, boasting 14 strong teams – the second biggest sports contingent at the College.
The SMC Basketball Results for Week 3 are listed below:
Open Boys – win against Otahuhu – 69-21
Yr 7&8 Spartans – win against Fighting Fantails White – 67-16
Yr 7&8 Senators – win against Pohutukawa Coasters 2 – 55-5
Yr 7&8 Girls Pumas – win against Mission Heights Junior College Thrashers – 58-17
Yr 7&8 Panthers – win against Mission Heights Junior College Dr Danger – 52-4
Yr 7&8 Celtics – win against Mission Heights Junior College Eleven Stars 73-8
Junior Yr 9/10 Premier A Boys (Navy) – win against Rosehill – 55-34
Junior Yr 9/10 Premier B Boys (Blue) – win against Mission Heights Rockets – 79-24
Junior Development Boys – loss against Ormiston Junior College – 40-12
U17 Boys (Gold) win against Manurewa College B – 67-19
U17 Boys (Blue) loss against De La Salle Trail Blazers – 30-20
U17 Girls loss against Otahuhu A – 38-12
Shontelle Matano
