By Lim Yong Teck/Red Sports.
Dominic (Dunearn #4) tries for two against the Jurongville defence. He had a game-high 26 points in the victory. (Photo 1 © Lim Yong Teck/Red Sports)
Clementi Sports Hall, Monday, July 15, 2013 — Dunearn Secondary defeat Jurongville Secondary 37–31 in Round 1 of the West Zone C Division Boys’ Basketball Championship.
Jurongville started the first quarter with two quick drives from Frank Jiang (#10) and Hoong Yong Kang (#12) to put them up 4–0. Dunearn quickly responded with two quick baskets to tie the game at four apiece. With under two minutes to play, an uncontested fast break layup from Chin Chang An (#14) and a baseline jumper from Yong Kang helped Jurongville end the quarter leading 8–4.
The second quarter belonged to Jurongville as they outplayed Dunearn through their hassling defence, forcing multiple turnovers. Jurongville outscored Dunearn 12–6 to take a comfortable 20–10 lead into the half-time break.
Dunearn mounted a strong comeback in a crucial third quarter through a full court defensive press. Dunearn’s defence proved effective as they successfully contained Jurongville’s offensive rhythm. Dominic Chua (#4) was stellar and he single-handedly outscored the Jurongville squad 11–5, through impressive and speedy drives to the basket. Dunearn trailed Jurongville 25–21 at the end of the third.
Ong Yue Hao (#6) found a loophole amidst the Jurongville defence and snuck backdoor for the easy two to start the final quarter rolling, reducing the deficit to just two points (25–23). Dominic (#4) continued his brilliance on court as he poured in six straight points to give Dunearn their first lead of the game at 25–29. Jurongville quickly regained a slim two point lead (31–29) through three successive baskets. Their lead was short-lived as Dunearn took over and pulled away with an eventual 37–31 win.
Dunearn’s captain Victor Chua (#5) commented: “The game was quite intense. We made a lot of bad passes and we had bad finishing. We did well in the third quarter in our defence and offence. Dominic (Dunearn #4) was brilliant in the third quarter.”
Scoring by Quarter
Jurongville vs Dunearn
1st Q: 8–4
2nd Q: 12–6 (20–10)
3rd Q: 5–11 (25–21)
4th Q: 6–16 (31–37)
Top scorers
Jurongville
Liew Yue Jun (#11) — 11 points
Dunearn
Dominic Chua (#4) — 26 points (2 x 3 pointers)
Jurongville Roster
Pang Yi Han (#4), Terry Lim Zhen Jie (#5), Kerk Xuan Xian (#6), Seah Seng Kang (#7), Kee Boon Kiat (#8), Tock Sebastian (#9), Frank Jiang (#10), Liew Yue Jun (#11), Hoong Yong Kang (#12), Ku Chun Thou (#13), Chin Chang An (#14), Nur Rizal bin Jupri (#15)
Dunearn Roster
Dominic Chua (#4), Chua Wei Rong Victor (#5), Ong Yue Hao (#6), Goh Zong Han Ivan (#7), Kek Ching Guan (#8), Tan Jun An (#9), Aaron Chai Youxin (#10), Chew Yi Cheng Sean (#11), Neo Yee Pung (#12), Josh Ang Kai Hui (#13), Tagle Elijah Vlademir M (#14), Foo Fong Kee (#15)
2013 West Zone C Division Boys’ Basketball Championship – fixtures and results
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