Second DPS Interschool Basket ball Tournament 2007
20 November2007 (BOYS SEMI FINALS)
DPS SHARJAH HAMMERS WESTMINSTER TO ENTER FINALS
DPS Sharjah had a titanic win over TWS scoring 82 points to TWS’ meager 32. |
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The game started at a fast pace with both teams making many attempts but failing to score. The first basket came in the form of a put back by Sidheek off a free throw. Then started a barrage of points by DPS with them going on a 12-0 run. TWS managed to put themselves on the boards with a lay-up by Melwin. The Score at the first quarter was 22-6 in favor of DPS. The 2nd quarter saw more of the same with the offence doing no wrong and the defence being near impenetrable. The score at the half stood at 42-10.
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The second half saw DPS controlling every aspect of the game with Razil setting up frequent fast breaks. The 4th quarter saw TWS put up a fight but Kunal quickly answered with an impressive offensive display. DPS cruised into the finals with an impressive 50 point win.Kunal led the scoring with 26 points and Sidheek was not far behind with 24. |
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GIRLS SEMI FINALS |
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INDIAN HIGH SCHOOL ENTER THE FINALS | ||||
IHS beat DPS in an energetic display on the court to reach the finals, scoring 43 points to DPS’ 27. The game started with both teams being unable to score due the impressive defence put up by either team.Keerthana broke the deadlock 8 minutes into the game with a quick flurry of points taking DPS to a 6-0 run. IHS quickly answered with the 1st quarter ending in a 9-9 tie. The second quarter started with IHS taking the lead with a 3-point play by Henna. It slowly began to pull away with DPS feeling the pressure building.To make matters worse for DPS, Afreen, a key player, was injured. At the half the score stood at 16-25 with IHS leading. The second half saw more of the same with terrible rebounding from DPS and IHS feasting on the mistakes and scoring on the second chance opportunities. Although IHS fumbled on a rebound and scored in their own basket, this did nothing to dent their confidence. IHS took the game with a comfortable 16 point lead. Henna of IHS led the offence top-scoring with 28 points By Mohit And Tony |
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