Story by Chan Hua Zheng/Red Sports. Photos by Dylan Chua/Red Sports.

Shannon Tiong (SCGS #15) rises for the lay-up. She finished with 14 points. (Photo 1 © Dylan Chua/Red Sports)

Shannon Tiong (SCGS #15) rises for the lay-up. She finished with 14 points. (Photo 1 © Dylan Chua/Red Sports)

Singapore Basketball Centre, Wednesday, February 24, 2016 — Singapore Chinese Girls’ School (SCGS) led from the start to finish as they overwhelmed Christ Church Secondary (CCS) 73-41 in the semi-final of the North Zone B Division Basketball Championship.

Briana Lee Bao Yu (#8) led SCGS with a game-high 21 points while Shannon Tiong Zi Lin (#15) and Patricia Mikaela Marie Orenza (#7) chipped in 14 points and 12 points respectively. Valentia Wong Shu Ting (#7) led Christ Church with a game-high 21 points while Eleen Chua (#11) added 10 points.

SCGS started the game with a 10-0 run over the first 3:10 of the first quarter by scoring fast break points off Christ Church turnovers, prompting a timeout from Christ Church.

Following the timeout, Christ Church struck back with a 9-2 run over the last 3:10 of the period, as they forced turnovers from SCGS for fast break points. The quarter concluded with SCGS leading 14-9.

The second quarter saw both sides played lockdown defense, forcing their opponents into tough shots and turnovers. While SCGS were able to cut down turnovers over the course of the period, Christ Church struggled with turnovers throughout. As a result, SCGS pulled away to lead 28-14 at half time.

In the third period, SCGS had their best offensive performance, pouring in 27 points on Christ Church as they found their groove on offense and made their shots at a high percentage. Christ Church found themselves outgunned by SCGS’ offense and trailed 30-55 going into the fourth quarter.

It was more of the same in the closing period, as SCGS continued to overpower Christ Church on offense and eventually walked away with a comfortable 73-41 victory.

SCGS will next play North Vista Secondary in the final on Tuesday, March 1 at Singapore Basketball Centre. SCGS had previously emerged with a slim 28-25 victory when they met North Vista in the 2nd round.

Christ Church will next play Deyi Secondary in the 3rd/4th placing match on Monday, February 29 at Singapore Basketball Centre.

Score by Quarter
SCGS vs Christ Church
1st Q: 14-9
2nd Q: 14-5 (28-14)
3rd Q: 27-16 (55-30)
4th Q: 18-11 (73-41)

Top Scorers
Christ Church
Valentia Wong Shu Ting (#7) – 21 points
Eleen Chua (#11) – 10 points

SCGS
Briana Lee Bao Yu (#8) – 21 points
Shannon Tiong Zi Lin (#15) – 14 points
Patricia Mikaela Marie Orenza (#7) – 12 points

SCGS Roster
Angela Wang Yi Hui (#4), Larissa Lim Shih En (#5), Ang Chyi Yen (#6), Patricia Mikaela Marie Orenza (#7), Briana Lee Bao Yu (#8), Aisling Lum Chee Ching (#9), Nur Nadia Bte Abdul Ghani (#10), Mabel Wen Anton (#11), Phoebe Kee (#12), Rachel Yeo Pei Shan (#13), Lee Yan (#14), Shannon Tiong Zi Lin (#15)

Christ Church Roster
Zafira Alyssa Bte Zulkifle (#4), Wei Li (#5), Tan Jie Xin (#6), Valentia Wong Shu Ting (#7), Gladys Ng Hui En (#8), Christina Chua Jia Yang (#9), Claire Ong Yu Xuan (#10), Eleen Chua (#11), Kau Wen Qi (#12), Tan Hui Xuan (#13), Chew Sheng Xuan (#14)

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