December 12th, 2013
There isn't much to say about today's game. The starters
did a very poor job on defense, consistently letting the opposing players behind
them for easy baskets. Unfortunately the coaches made few substitutions when
those players made poor defensive choices, so the gap in the score only
continued to grow. There were occasional substitutions made (I believe only two
players though), but not enough in my opinion. I will never understand why
coaches refuse to pull somebody who isn't doing their job (basketball isn't an
offensive only game, you MUST play both ends of the court!) and give someone
else a chance. What is the worst they can do? By the time Tyler finally got into
the game, there was only 1:21 left on the clock. He managed to make a steal,
grab a couple of rebounds, and get fouled twice in that time. He shot four free
throws, making two, and attempted a three-point shot that sailed long. It didn't
matter, because the entire effort was for naught, as his team was already far
behind on their way to a 68-51 loss.
Game 2 - vs. Swartz Creek High School
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Tyler shooting his first free throw (a make).
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Tyler lining up his second free throw...
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...and watching the follow through.
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Tyler getting fouled after grabbing a rebound.
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Tyler taking another free throw.
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Tyler rising up for a three-point shot...
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...and watching the follow through as his shot sailed long.
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The final score, an ugle 68-51 defeat. No defense today...
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