Yes, I understand that a posting about 7th grade basketball doesn't provoke much excitement, intensity or enthusiasm. However, last night I was part of one of the greatest comeback wins of my life.
The Barre City Bulldogs were playing against crosstown rival Barre Town. In our season opener the Bobcats handed us a 33-10 loss at the Barre Aud., a venue every Vermont basketball player dreams to play. (That was considered our home game though played at a neutral site.)
Last night we were playing without our 6th man and had one of our starters come off the bench.
13-5 Bobcats at the half. 18-5 after 3 quarters.
As I tend to speak enthusiastically to my players, instructing and encouraging them to become better, ... the 4th quarter play nearly went beyond even my expectations.
I know we can compete. Our team practices hard. Our players have potential. Our basketball IQ is in the conversation.
The Bulldogs slid their feet on defense, boxed out and rebounded, moved without the basketball, set their teammates up for easier buckets and the shots fell in the 4th quarter.
Timeout was called with 6.9 seconds remaining in the game. Our ball at half court.
My guys outscored the Bobcats 18-2 in the 4th quarter including a 3-pt. shot at the buzzer.
As I tell my son "Never cheat, never give up." The Bulldogs kept their heads, pushed the ball in the 4th and I was proud their work paid off in a victory.
What a game!?!
We are the Bulldogs.
We play Feb. 1st vs. Hazen @ 5 PM, Feb. 3rd @ Main St. Montpelier and Feb. 7th @ U-32. Come on out and support these young men!
