The Sabres senior boys basketball team is 3-0 after defeating Hanna last Thursday at home.
This was the first time any senior boys basketball team from St. Anthony’s has defeated the J.C Charyk Hawks, and it was a battle.
The Sabres came out slow and sloppy. They were sluggish implementing their offense and generating good shots. Passing fell flat as they racked up seven turnovers in the first quarter alone while only scoring three baskets, ending the quarter 6-14. By the half the Sabres were down 27-17.
The team was ignited in the second half by small successes. By being more aggressive on offence they were able to get in the paint and draw fouls. They also stepped up their defensive efforts on the press and capitalised on turnovers. By the end of the third quarter they were in striking distance.
With four minutes left in the game the Sabres finally pulled ahead for the first time. The score see-sawed in the final minutes. The Sabres were up 50-48 with one shot clock left. The Sabres turned over the ball with 12 seconds left, but the defense stood strong not allowing the Hawks to tie the game.
T.J. Jones led the way with 18 points while Tanner Borowicz, in his first game of the season for the Sabres, came alive in the second half, with 17 points, two blocks and solid work on the offensive and defensive glass.
The Sabres are off to Acme this weekend for tournament play. On Friday night they face Holy Cross at 5:30 and Acme at 8:30. On Saturday they play Senator Gershaw.
