Today's game for Tyler and his teammates still didn't end
up in victory against the Linden Eagles, but signs of improvement are there.
There wasn't nearly as many turnovers, they kept the game close throughout, and
the margin of defeat continues to narrow. Once again, considering that these
boys have only had five practices together and played in three games since the
majority of them finished their football season, I think they are doing quite
well. Hopefully, as the season progresses, we will continue to see them make
strides. At this point it isn't about wins and losses (although we'd all like a
few victories!), it is about getting better game by game. Speaking of getting
better, Tyler wound up buried on the bench for most of the first half of today's
game, but saw a significant increase in his playing time, closing out the game
in the second half (and no, it wasn't "garbage time" yet). Although he didn't
make any baskets from the field today, he did manage to get fouled during one of
his attempts, which resulted in a couple of free throw attempts. Unfortunately
for him, I don't recall if he made either of them or not! I know, I am a bad
father... but that is what happens when it takes so long to get around to
updating the website! Either way, I am proud of him for sticking with it and
giving it his all. Great job, Tyler!
vs. Linden Eagles
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Tyler getting ready to play defense along with his teammates.
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Tyler passing the ball in bounds.
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Tyler spent most of this game sitting on the bench.
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Tyler running down the court in the second half.
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Tyler shooting a free-throw.
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Tyler ready to box out during an opponents free-throw attempt.
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The final score - a 31-23 loss. Getting closer...
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