12s Win NY State AAU Regional Championship (Day One)
Tournament Date: May 31/June 1, 2008
The improvement of the 12 & Unders continued with our second consecutive team championship at the New York State AAU Regionals hosted by the Niagara Rapids. On Saturday, the Defenders picked right up where they left off last weekend with 2 strong offensive and defensive games. In the first game, the Defenders controlled the game throughout leading 26-10 at half and ultimately scoring a season-high 47 points in a 47-32 win over Niagara PAL. In the second game, the Defenders ran out to a 32-10 lead at halftime, beating the Buffalo Storm 50-12. This set another team high offensive output. Both wins were charterized by excellent defensive rebounding limiting the two teams to one shot, strong offensive rebounding leading to many second chance points, commitment to "help defense", and unselfishness as the girls had many beautiful bounce pass assists. A well balanced offense resulted in each of the girls scoring in both games. Sara DiPasquale led the attack in the first game with a season-high 12 points. Erika Perk and Emily Nason each chipped in with 8 points. In the second game, Sara DiPasquale, Emily Nason, and Lauren Jensen each scored 10 points. Adila Gathers chipped in with 9 points including her first 3 of the season. The strong defensive effort which befuddled both opponents was lead by Erica Jankowksi, Hillary Nason, Alyssa Perk, and Abbie Schwab. (See continued writeup for Day Two!).
