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Oxford HOOPS Basketball Club | Where the ACTION never stops!
BRAVES SHOW SUPREMACY VS WINCHESTER
February 4, 2010
Thu 4th Feb 2010
Kings School Sports Centre
8.15PM
WINCHESTER vs OXHOOPS BRAVES (NATIONAL FOUNDERS CUP)
Braves are still upset about missing out in making the NFC play-offs after displaying the capability of dealing with Devils and Swindon. It has become clear that Braves are one of the best defensive teams in the League.
On Thursday night they travelled to Winchester to put things right. Last time they met Winchester came on top by 8 points, both teams were depleted on the day, so it was not the best game. Tonight Braves did not have 3 of the most talented young players in Oxford, Josh Mortimer, Sam Dunbar or Mason Poore. They did have Jermaine Jarvis, David Emsden and Steve Dutton who were injured for the last encounter.
Braves started quickly and took a 11 to 2 lead thanks to strong post play from Preye Ozeke. Winchester were shell shocked, but after a time out they regained their composure and began to play. Braves did not loose their advantage, but Winchester remained close to their tails.
Braves showed dominance inside and outside, as well as being fitter, faster and overall having a far more effective offensive strategy and a much deeper bench.
Braves pulled away in the last quarter by outscoring Winchester 21 to 8.
Final score: Winchester 66 - OXHOOPS BRAVES 86
James Edwards had an amazing game, making 6 from 7 shots from downtown, ending up with 24 points. Preye Ozeke with 19 pts, Steve Dutton with 17 Pts, David Emsden 8 Pts, Mike Porter 7 Pts, Louis Burford 6 Pts and Jermaine Jarvis 5 Pts. Patrice Mulowaye outrebounded everyone at both ends and Adam Hayle struggle for the first time this season as be got into early foul trouble due to some controversial calls.
Braves are organising a series of 3-Way tournaments after 14th Feb, to keep the team involved and at peak condition.
Game MVP: #8 James Edwards 25 Pts.
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FANTASTIC DUE PREPARE TO SUIT UP AGAIN
February 6, 2010
St. Gregory the Great School
Friday 5th Feb 2010
Head Coach Franky Marulanda has just revealed that the rumours of Desta and Amir returning to centre court are true.
Desta Rudder-Smith, the small forward, also known as the "Terror from Above" has gone back to training with Sonics and Braves and was due to play against RAF Brize Norton this Friday. However, the game was cancelled by RAF in the same sort of fashion as last season.
I am sure most of you will remember all the Hoo-ha during the Cup competition on the 08-09 Season. Sonics did not get their day in court (as it were). According to League rules teams are NOT allowed to change game dates at will, which RAF did last season vs the top teams. This season they postponed vs Stealers and tried to do the same vs Sonics.
Desta will play in the rest of the season and the Braves tournament that will follow.
Amir Boucenna, the Midnight Madness Point Guard winner, who played with Sonics vs Thame and played 1 game with Westminster, found himself with a minor injury and some personal issues that required his 100% attention. Amir is now on his way to full recovery and preparing for his Midnight Madness trip to the USA in May. Amir will be ready to play in March and will be taking part of the Braves tournaments too.
Welcome back guys!
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