Dragons Progress To Next Round, Protectors Put a Foot In

If you have gone to watch the second match of both Dragons and Protectors, you definitely would have breathing difficulty for both games. The Dragons took on DOS on Wednesday in search to book an early entry to the second round. DOS, who lost to Tong Whye Temple needs to win this game to ensure they stand a chance to qualify.

The Dragons were in control for the 1st half, taking a 36-20 lead during half time. Home took a hugh lead with No.11 Benny Ong scoring freely at any area on the court. He contributed 12 points for the whole game. But DOS did not give up, they gave Home a run during the third quarter. With 5 minutes left on the clock, DOS cut down Home’s lead to 6 points. The Home defence start to look shaky for a moment before a time-out was called.

Back from the time-out, the Home players looked composed and start to score and pull off from their opponent. No.9 Loh Teng Rui contributed 6 points (14 points in total) in the last quarter to stabilise Home lead and make sure that Home proceeded to win this game. It was all over for DOS in this competition when the Dragons held on and won the game 73-56.

Protectors Fenced off Raffles Institution

The Protectors won the game like the way Under 18 won in their first game. Trailing from behind during the 2nd quarter with the score 34-28 at half time, the protectors never look like they are going to win this game. The absence of their key center No.14 Hao Hong is causing more headaches for the team.

Raffles seem to be hungrier to win this game. Protectors set a full court trap defence in the third in hope to overturn the score. No.7 Toh Yi Sin scored a 3 pointer to tie the game at 47-47. The play paid off as they took a 2-point lead at the end of third with the score read 51-49.

The last quarter was a roller coaster ride. Raffles came closed to win the game with their never say die effort. No.8 Koh An Song and No.10 Kenneth Koh scored another 3-pointer respectively to keep Home in the game. The Protectors finally won Raffles 61-59 when the final buzzer sounded. What a relief to the fans, what a game for the team.