By REDintern Rachel Yip
Unity’s Markus Lim (#6) manages to go past his opponent for a shot. (Photo 1 © Chong Ng/Red Sports)
Clementi Sports Hall, Friday, June 29, 2012 – Unity Secondary sent a strong message to their competition when they skilfully disposed of their Chestnut Drive Secondary opponents 137-6 in the first round of the West Zone C Division Boys’ Basketball Championship.
In their previous game against Pioneer, Unity also dished out a hammering, winning 92-10.
Unity are the defending West Zone and National champions.
Against Chestnut Drive, Unity displayed their scoring prowess, with all their 12 players getting on the score sheet. Six players finished the game with more than 10 points each.
Top scorer from Unity, John Christopher (#7), was easily a head shorter than most of the players on court, but his speed and accuracy allowed him to score a game-high 28 points, including two three-pointers in the last quarter.
At the other end of the court, Unity played a tight game, leaving Chestnut Drive with few chances at the basket.
Unity also showed depth in the squad, with the coach rotating his players throughout the game.
With the score at 100-5 by the end of the third quarter, Unity started shooting more three-pointers, eventually sinking four in that quarter, courtesy of two from Foo Jun Lin (#10), John Christopher (#7), and Thng Yong An (#5).
Unity captain Kovic Lee (#8), was glad about the team’s emphatic win.
“The team played very well, but we could have improved our defence. We expect to go all the way to the semi-finals and finals, and then to Nationals,” said Kovic.
He also touted Jurong Secondary as their main rival in the West Zone.
“They have always been good,” Kovic said of Jurong.
Meanwhile, Chestnut Drive were still positive despite their loss. Chestnut Drive player Hongwe said, “We did not give up during the game. We will try our best to win our next match against Pioneer.”
Chestnut Drive will face Pioneer Secondary on Friday, July 6th while Unity will try to maintain their sizzling run when they face unbeaten Westwood Secondary on Wednesday, July 4th.
Score by Quarter
Unity vs Chestnut Drive
1st Q: 36-1
2ndQ: 24-2 (60-3)
3rd Q: 40-2 (100-5)
4th Q: 37-1
Final Score: 137-6
Top Scorers
Unity
John Christopher (#7) – 28 points
Thng Yong An (#5) – 19 points
Markus Lim (#6) – 17 points
Foo Jun Lin (#10) – 15 points
Kovic Lee (#8) – 14 points
Tan Ming Hui (#9) – 14 points
Chestnut Drive
Jasper (#10) – 2 points
Trevyn (#14) – 2 points
Xinhao (#15) – 2 points
Unity Line-up
Indra Dzuliman (#4), Thng Yong An (#5), Markus Lim (#6), John Christopher (#7), Lee Kovic (#8), Tan Ming Hui (#9), Foo Jun Lin (#10), David Martin (#11), Eugene Odulio (#12), Brandon Tan (#13), Leon Chin (#14), Shahrul Ramdum (#15).
Chestnut Drive Line-up
Hari (#4), Kee Hao (#5), Alterish (#6), Mingwei (#7), John (#8), Mark (#9), Jasper (#10), Darren (#11), Hongwei (#12), Jie Min (#13), Trevyn (#14), Xinhao (#15).
West Zone C Division Basketball Championship – full fixtures and results
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