1st February 2012

WEYMOUTH BASKETBALL: Bridport Duo Star for Weymouth

Weymouth Tropics 30 Dorset Storm B 28

IN their first game of 2012, U16 Weymouth Tropics basketball team travelled to Bournemouth to face the Dorset Storms A and B teams in a Friday evening round-robin league.

The first game was a shakey encounter opening game, with both teams refusing to show their cards as both teams threw up a variety of misplaced shots.

It was only until Weymouth focused to find a streak of baskets, the first coming from newly appointed captain Jordan Daniels, soon followed with some sharp-shooting from Jay Willson.

Storm did fightback and things looked worrying when Gerry Legg was in foul trouble and forced to watch from the side lines.

But The Tropics refused to waver as they used efficient passing to find Josh Turner and outstanding defence from Jake Kinder to close out a 30–28 victory.

MVP: Jordan Daniels.

Weymouth Tropics 22 Dorset Storm A 40

The second game it was a different story from the young side as it was clear the first game had taken their energy and with top-scorer Daniels falling to injury.

Despite some great effort from U14 promoted player Jerry Thompson and Josh Kirby they attempted to give Storm a competitive game.

Some flashes of skill then showed themselves in the final period as a focus on enjoyment brought the team a rejuvenated spirit led by Kirby and Kinder despite the 22-40 scoreline, finished the game with multiple rebounds and steals.

Coach Alex Fuhrmann said: “Great job from the guys tonight, we got a huge win over the more experience Storm side in the first game and gave a good fight in a match against their A team.

“It was a great team effort with some superb performances, I’m especially pleased we were impressively represented by our boys from Bridport.”

MVP: Josh Kirby

Roster: Jordan Daniels, Josh Kirby, Jerry Thompson, Josh Turner, Jay Willson, Taine Mackay, Errol Marquez, Jake Kinder, Matt Clarke-Williams, Gerry Legg.

PICTURE: IN-FORM | Weymouth Tropics’ captain Jordan Daniels.

WEYMOUTH BASKETBALL: Bridport Duo Star for Weymouth

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