5th Grade Scrimmage vs. UC Kings

UH 5th Grades Hosts UC Kings

J. Ortiz and J. Houston ready to block out.

The 5th grade was ready for a great matchup against one of our local basketball clubs, the UC Kings.  The Kings were there early and after a short warmup for both teams, it was game time.  Both sides played hard.  Like other scrimmages, this was a close game.  There were several lead changes and the points were never too far apart.  There were some great plays including a rainbow shot by S. Fitchie for 2 points.  There were so many great plays that I saw, I am not able to list them all.  I saw great ball handling by J. Oki and N. Gloria and awesome rebounding by J. Ortiz and C. Haastrup.  There were great plays orchestrated by seasoned AAU players like N. Narciso, B. Peterson, and J. Radich.  As well as great contribution by new UH players like M. Luyon, M. Austria and A. Tohouri.  Their effort kept this game close. 

M.Luyon and J. Oki ready for action

N. Narciso talking it up on the court

The 5th grade team is a strong confident team with a lot of skills.  They were able to focus on the game they love and direct that energy positively on the court.  As this game went on emotions ran high.  Fans were glued to the fast paced action while the ball changed hands many times as well as the score.  It seemed the teams were neck and neck almost the whole game.  The score was close until the end of the game.  Our two coaches covered both ends of the court shouting plays and demanding movement.  The directions could be heard ringing throughout the gym.  The boys scrambled with every command and set up like naturals.  They all knew what to do and took directions well. 

The Kings started to pull ahead within the last few minutes of the game.  They were driving strong to the basket.  UH lost only by 7 points.  They continued to drive to the basket, rebound and complete passes until the very end of the game.  They fought hard, but it just wasn't their night.  We are very proud of the way our boys played this scrimmage and look forward to facing the Kings again in the future.  Great job to Coach Roland Narciso and Coach JP Peterson.  It was a well played game and a well coached game.