High hopes of a two-pete performance became reality on Wednesday afternoon when the Tazers took to the hard woods one more time in a reunion appearance at the Utah Summer Games. In their first game, the Tazers fought the Canyon View Falcons. The Falcons had a 14-man roster but it did them little good as they caved to the Tazers 66 - 40. In their second game, the Tazers matched up against the Dixie Flyers, a team that the Tazers easily defeated in the President's Day Tournament in February. The game was back and forth for most of the 32 minutes of play. Defense by the Flyers and penetration in the lane cost the Tazers their first ever Summer Games loss (67 - 63).
After some needed rest, good food, and an ice bath and 'Tour of Duty' games, the Tazers opened up Tuesday's matches with a fury. They took on Castle Dale's Pro Rehab team and with a commanding performance by ALL Tazers with a 52 to 26 victory. Next up, a more seasoned Moab Raptors team. However, the Raptors could not get their engines started and despite some early attempts to control the boards, the Tazers dominated every aspect of the game. From the opening tip-off throughout the entire first half, the Tazers showed remarkable talent in every execution! The Raptors struggled to break a man-to-man Tazer defense and at the buzzer, the Raptors could only hear their coach say "we're done!" Final score: 65 - 29.
Early morning b-ball games can be a curse. Especially when its in the championship bracket. The Cache Cats were a worthy opponent. The Tazers jumped out to an early lead, 19 to 10, but the Cats did not back down. Their ability to score underneath caused the Tazers to re-think their strategy. After three quarters, the Tazers focused on their defense, regained the lead and never looked back. The Cats could not sink a basket while the Tazers simply did what they do best, fundamental basketball. The Cats were defeated, 74 to 54. Next up, Dixie Flyers.
There is a certain excitement and nervousness that comes with every championship game. Not withstanding the pressure to perform to their very best, the Tazers knew the Flyers would not bow out of this game without a fight. They were a team poised to do what needed to be done to claim the gold. But the Flyers biggest hurdle was the Tazers' mind set and defensive control. The Tazers' nerves never showed. Their focus and control of the ball would only work against the Flyers. While the score dabbled back and forth between 24 to 22 and 32 to 30, the Tazers broke open half way through the third quarter and then it became a matter of the three D's: defense, domination and determination. Final score: Tazers 52, Flyers 39.
A two-pete? Never a doubt! Congratulations Tazers: Alec, Alex, Andrew, Brayden, Josh, Mitch, RJ and Travis. Mission accomplished.
After some needed rest, good food, and an ice bath and 'Tour of Duty' games, the Tazers opened up Tuesday's matches with a fury. They took on Castle Dale's Pro Rehab team and with a commanding performance by ALL Tazers with a 52 to 26 victory. Next up, a more seasoned Moab Raptors team. However, the Raptors could not get their engines started and despite some early attempts to control the boards, the Tazers dominated every aspect of the game. From the opening tip-off throughout the entire first half, the Tazers showed remarkable talent in every execution! The Raptors struggled to break a man-to-man Tazer defense and at the buzzer, the Raptors could only hear their coach say "we're done!" Final score: 65 - 29.
Early morning b-ball games can be a curse. Especially when its in the championship bracket. The Cache Cats were a worthy opponent. The Tazers jumped out to an early lead, 19 to 10, but the Cats did not back down. Their ability to score underneath caused the Tazers to re-think their strategy. After three quarters, the Tazers focused on their defense, regained the lead and never looked back. The Cats could not sink a basket while the Tazers simply did what they do best, fundamental basketball. The Cats were defeated, 74 to 54. Next up, Dixie Flyers.
There is a certain excitement and nervousness that comes with every championship game. Not withstanding the pressure to perform to their very best, the Tazers knew the Flyers would not bow out of this game without a fight. They were a team poised to do what needed to be done to claim the gold. But the Flyers biggest hurdle was the Tazers' mind set and defensive control. The Tazers' nerves never showed. Their focus and control of the ball would only work against the Flyers. While the score dabbled back and forth between 24 to 22 and 32 to 30, the Tazers broke open half way through the third quarter and then it became a matter of the three D's: defense, domination and determination. Final score: Tazers 52, Flyers 39.
A two-pete? Never a doubt! Congratulations Tazers: Alec, Alex, Andrew, Brayden, Josh, Mitch, RJ and Travis. Mission accomplished.
1 comment:
What a fun tournament! Thanks for blogging about it, especially for those of us who weren't there! That was amazing to see and read! As soon as Brayden gets back from the weeklong scout camp I'll have him read it!
Thanks Glen for doing this trip. I think it was good for the boys.
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