Sunday, 26 April 2009

Hard Fought SMSS U-15 Beat JIS

You know what I'm talking about,it's about basketball.SMSS is still unbeaten and this Tuesday we're up against St.Andrews and it's going to be emotional,especially me because it's my dream school,I use to study there and I still can't even believe myself that I left one of the top schools in Brunei.Back to the basketball subject,we traveled to JIS with a high spirit and a back of win against ISB.

Its on the 21st of April on Tuesday,its the day we're looking for,against JIS.They said its easy against JIS but I wasn't too sure about that because you might never know that JIS can spring a surprise.Well,2 o'clock,we're at school,train and collect our bottle of water.We stretch and I'm not surprise that Isaac is following us coz I know he got full of friends in JIS.Went inside the bus then go.

While inside the bus,Isaac was putting hair wax on his hair and it was smelly,this is the reason why I don't use gatsby again.We had a tussle with our bus driver because he thought our match was in St.Andrews but actually its in JIS.While on the road we were talking about our usual stuff.

When we reach JIS,I was amaze how big JIS is,this is the first time I entered this school.It's full of English(Oliver like).I rarely see Malay in JIS.We take a tour around the school first before we enther the JIS basketball court.When we entered the court,I say,it's mighty cold!I keep on saying,"How could I survive this?".It's really hard to breathe.

We put our jersey on and we immediately stretch and warm up just to get use with the court.The JIS basketball players are tall and some are short as Tangkai and one of them even look like him,amazing!

Coach gather us all and gave us his tactic,formation and stuff,once again,I didn't start the match but put in the sub bench again.I was kinda frustrated to be in the bench,I want to play a full match,that's all the players wanted and competition for position nowadays.Albert,I knew he was gonna start coz he is our top scorer.

Match start and SMSS had the ball and control the tempo a bit.Eric shoot but didn't go in and this gave a chance for JIS to fastbreak and they took the lead.We shake up the score and we attackand eventually we took the lead from a good play from Albert.Eric Lim and Khai gave us and extend our lead.From then on we control and never lose possession.I play part also to the defence which is so solid.

First half ended with the lead to us.We rest and have our drinks.Coach told us to tighten things up and coach replace me with Gary I think and I wish him the best of luck.Second half started and Gary was still getting use to the court.He's still young but I know someday he'll be as good as Barry.He's been taking out and replace with Kiko.

I'm still in the bench,eager to play as I watch JIS ripping the SMSS defense.Then the coach called me to sub Marlo to tighten things up.I did tight things up,as soon as that happens,SMSS on the attack and they extend the lead.5 minutes to go,leading by 12 points,the game are as good as over.Coach took me off and got a pat in the back.Resting is the last thing I need.

5 minutes to go,JIS is on the attack and I can see the SMSS defense very shaky but they manage to hold out.The final whistle eventually came and we won 34-38.We won by another 4 points.It's weird why we won by 4 points for 2 consecutive games but all I know we won,that's the most important thing.

We celebrate and waited for our buses.While waiting,we got another chance to explore the wonder of JIS and eventually I saw Aienz,my friend.We didn't talk,I just saw her.Our bus arrives and we got home,we did have a lot of fun in the bus on the way home.The smell of victory always smells like shit,it's true,you can ask my teammate about it,or Isaac and Karmina.We did have a roller coaster ride.

Ok,This Tuesday,on the 28th of March,SMSS vs St.Andrews,emotional day for me,I'm gonna up against my pals.I have to admit,I'm the one who suppose to be in St.Andrews by now but that's life,changing very fast.I want to beat St.Andrews with respect.

That's all,BBye.