In an important match for both teams, HC emerged winners over neighbours NJC in a feisty encounter at SBC. Both teams were in need of a victory to secure a place in the next round of the competition.
HC set a blistering pace with an aggressive start, taking an early 12-2 lead and forcing the flustered NJC defence to call a time-out to regroup. NJC soon bounced back strong and gave our players a run for their money, especially NJC's point guard, #15, who challenged our basketballers with especially skillful play.
The game was neck-and-neck throughout the first half, with both teams going all out for that shot at victory. It was not until the third quarter that our team started to pull way in scoring, taking a 12-point lead over our opponents at one point as NJC floundered under the pressure put on them by the skillful HC bench. HC managed to control the rebounds and the scoring throughout the remainder of the third and fourth quarters (in spite of co-captain Chiam Hong Yao's injury scare in the fourth quarter which forced a late substitution) to clinch a decisive 50-32 victory.
All 12 members of the Hwa Chong team got their turn to shine on the court and contribute to the victory. Of particular note from our side was power forward Ah Bao, who was a constant thorn in NJ's side and finished the game with an impressive 20 points and 6 rebounds. Captain Chester Leow, not to be outdone, paced Ah Bao in scoring and finished the game with a respectable 15 points and 5 rebounds.
Our basketball guys will be up against ACJC on Friday. A win would secure them top spot in their group - the perfect way to kick off what looks set to be an exciting season to come!
Top scorers:
Ah Bao 20 points
Chester 15 Points
Top rebounders:
Subhas 8 rebounds
Ah Bao 6 rebounds
Chester 5 rebounds
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