Victorian Christian College having a Ball at Easter Slam
Victorian Christian College Under 15’s coach Mark Eaton and his players are having a ball at the Easter Tournament. The team comprises of representative players drawn from various Christian schools across Metropolitan Melbourne.
“We are on our fourth visit to the tournament and love the standard of competition. The prospect of international travel and playing tournament basketball is exciting for the players” says Mark.
The tour party comprises of four teams, 3 boys teams and a girls teams. They are staying at the Millennium Institute and are enjoying the facilities and easy access to the playing venues.
Mark adds “The timing is ideal for us as there are no significant competitions over the Easter period in Melbourne. We are also enjoying the friendly atmosphere at the tournament – yesterday our boys got to hang out with the Harbour boys and have a little scrimmage.”
On court his Under 15 Blue team made it three victories from three outings with a 59-37 win over Harbour B. Outstanding guard Mitchell Jackson led the Vic scoring with 18 points ably assisted by forward Luke Magree (10 points) and Kye Taylor (12 points).
Sterner tests await the Vics when they come up against Harbour A and Auckland Counties Manukau A over the next couple of days.
Mitchell Jackson (18pts) and Patrick Morada were the pick of the Harbour B players.
Harbour A had a comfortable outing against Auckland Counties Manukau 2.
Harbour established a 16-5 first quarter advantage and won every quarter thereafter to cruise to a 72-24 success.
Coach Morgan Maskell has his team playing an exciting brand of basketball – pressure defence and structured half-court offence. Their transition game was also on song in this game. Miggy Falqueza led the scoring for Harbour with 12 points including a couple of efforts more suited to a circus act but it was the all-round team play under the direction of captain and point guard Harrison Clarke that really shone out.
Malcolm Patel (10pts) was a tireless worker for ACM 2.
Story by Mike Lacey
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