BASKETBALL

Day 2 of Yuying-adidas Invitational Basketball League 2007

Story by Daniel Peters of Yuying Secondary. Pictures by Mr Teo Siang Yang of Yuying Secondary.

Ngee Ann vs Nan Hua

Ngee Ann’s Scott Driscoll drives through the Nan Hua defense for a layup. © Teo Siang Yang

Sweat, tears and a whole lot of teamwork were on display yesterday at the Yuying-adidas Invitational Basketball League. Ngee Ann Secondary won their first game of the league when they beat Nan Hua High 40-32. Said Scott Driscoll, from Ngee Ann after the game: "We worked hard together as a team, and we continue to strive hard to the next level!"

In the other Boys’ game, Unity were comfortable 54-34 winners over Yishun.

In the Girls’ games, host school Yuying Secondary beat Cedar Girls’ 31-27 while Unity mirrored the success of their Boys’ team with a 62-47 win over St Anthony Canossian.

Ngee Ann vs Nan Hua

A Ngee Ann player goes for a rebound. © Teo Siang Yang

Unity vs SAC

An SAC player finds her way blocked by two Unity players. SAC eventually lost the game 47-62. © Teo Siang Yang

Unity vs SAC

Olivia Lee (#7) of Unity jostles with an SAC player for position. © Teo Siang Yang

Yuying vs Cedar Girls'

Yuying players hurry back to prevent a Cedar Girls’ player from scoring. Yuying eventually won the game 31-27. © Teo Siang Yang