Home United (U16) Won Their Pride

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Home United (U16) played their last match of the tournament at Singapore Basketball Center yesterday. Despite the fact that they were already knocked out of the tournament by the might Singapore Schools and Tagawa, their last performance should deserve a standing ovation.

Home United beat Woodlands Ring Sec 74-47 to finish their route in high-note. Deploying a full court press throughout the game, WRS was unable to keep up the pace of the game. Their main player, No.12 and point-guard no.9 were closely watched. They did not contribute much to team. It was first time since the lost to Whye Nam, we saw a really “never say die” Home United. They fought for every ball, grabbing rebounds and beautified the game with their flow of the game.

The post players and centers were great yesterday. No.15 Mingjun, No.11 Jun Xian and No.13 Kun You were everywhere grabbing rebound and scoring inside the paint. It was one of the best games the centers had played. No.10 Jia Jun, though one of the smallest post player in this tournament was also outstanding in the rebounding area.

National Youth and Home United No.9 Gerald Toh who had a bad campaign at the start of the tournament was lively and effective yesterday. From defence to offence, he was moving from end to end to block shots, rebound, assist and scored for the team. It was a brilliant performance displayed by the 15-year-old kid.

Although they have come to an end of the tournament but to many it is just the beginning for the whole squad. This tournament should have taught them a lot to be a really good basketballer. This team has the potential to go far, but they must stay together and work hard together.

On another end, the girls’ team hopes of reaching the top four suffered another blow when they lost 21-62 to Singapore Schools. As most would have expected the team to lose to favourites Singapore School, the girls’ team hardly gives a fight and trouble the mighty Singapore Schools.

Home United girls have to win their next two matches. The match with Hong Kah North should be the decider for the top four slots.