On Wednesday 17 April, Carisbrooke College hosted The Priory in a mixed year group basketball game. This allowed for those who have been attending basketball clubs all year to get some additional playing time before the end of the season.

The game remained closed for the first three quarters with both sides playing some lovely basketball. Ashton and Charlie, two of our year 11s and who have been part of the school basketball team for the last five years, played one of their best games ever, combining for 28 points and double digits assists. Harry and James, the other two year 11s, contributed well with some good rebounds and defence throughout. Our year 10s were led by Matthew who played hard throughout as the point guard, but it was Oli who came away with 10 individual points and just as many rebounds to help the team battle it out close to the basket.

Alban and Oakleigh supported with some fast movement away from the ball and supported an allround performance from the team. Jim, who had a standout performance earlier in the season at the annual tournaments, continued to dominate near to the basket with his strength. Logan and Dylan, two of our year 7 students, played without fear despite being many years younger that the other team’s players and with great confidence whilst on the ball, shooting and taking big hits defensively; clearly showing the potential these two have.

However, it was in the fourth quarter when the combination of Ashton, Charlie, Jim, Oli and Matthew started to show the difference between the teams and it was here that a 15 point lead opened up which pretty much gave the win to Carisbrooke. With a few minutes left, players were rotated but Carisbrooke came out as winners with a 51-43 final scoreline.

The team has two more games next week and we hope they can put similar performances together for. Well done!