Story by REDintern Arissa Pang. Photos by Rebekah Abbott/Red Sports
Singapore Basketball Centre, Thursday, July 10, 2014 — North Vista Secondary (NVS) defeated Nan Chiau High (NCH) 80–19 to remain undefeated in the first round of the North Zone C Division Boys’ Basketball Championship.
North Vista Secondary have four straight wins, while Nan Chiau have a 2–2 win-loss record.
Tiong Chuan Yao (NVS #10) led all scorers with 20 points, while teammate Terry Tong (NVS #5) had 15 points.
North Vista executed fast-paced offence and defence to gradually widen the score difference through the game.
Nan Chiau’s Toh Cheng Ze (#6) and Toh Jing Qiang (#12) led their team with seven points each.
Despite his height, Tiong Chuan Yao (NVS #10) was able to rebound the ball well and defend players taller than him. Cletus Ng (NVS #6) added 10 points while facilitating many others. Terry Tong (NVS #5) was able to score against taller opponents and made three 3-pointers in the game.
North Vista clinched the 80–19 victory to top Group D and advance to the second round. Nan Chiau have been eliminated.
Top scorer, Tioang Chuan Yao (#10) commented, “We played well as a team. We put up good defence and had many fast break points. Hopefully we’ll make it into top four and play in the North Zone final.”
Vice-captain, Cletus Ng (#6), said, “We did well. We need to buck up on our defence and be more confident. I hope our captain can recover fast enough and join us for round two. He trained very hard for this season. I hope we can win all games in round two and emerge champions.”
Lim Joe Yang (#11) added, “My team played well. We need to recover fast on defence. We must have teamwork and work as a team. I hope we can make it to finals and emerge champion.”
Score by quarter
North Vista Secondary vs Nan Chiau High
1st quarter: 16–4
2nd quarter: 15–4 (31–8)
3rd quarter: 24–5 (55–13)
4th quarter: 25–6 (80–19)
Top Scorers
North Vista Secondary
Tiong Chuan Yao (#10) – 20 points
Terry Tong (#5) – 15 points
Nan Chiau High
Toh Cheng Ze (#6) – 7 points
Toh Jing Qiang (#12) – 7 points
North Vista Secondary Roster
Valen Tan (#4), Terry Tong (#5), Cletus Ng (#6), Samuel Lim (#7), Sie Ker Shin (#8), Keith Tan (#9), Tiong Chuan Yao (#10), Lim Joe Yang (#11), Reuben (#12), Chan Qi Fang (#13), Willie Tan (#14), Javier Ng (#15)
Nan Chiau High Roster
Ivan Neo (#4), Tan Ying Jie (#5), Toh Cheng Ze (#6), Ryner Tan (#7), Lim Jen Wei (#8), Elston Eng (#9), Tan Zi Xi (#10), Toh Jing Hua (#11), Toh Jing Qiang (#12), Pearson Lee (#13), Soon Shang Yi (#14), Ong Zhi Yang (#15)
North Zone C Division Basketball Championship – fixtures and results
More photos next page
#12 is Toh Jing Qiang