Nanyang Girls’ overcome Anderson in B Division basketball

Picture Story by Koh Yizhe/Red Sports

NYG vs Anderson Secondary

Two players fighting for the ball. (Photo 1 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

Jurong West Sports Hall, Friday, March 27, 2009 – Nanyang Girls’ High School kick started their National B Division Basketball Championship campaign with a 56-37 victory over Anderson Secondary in Group A.

The West zone runners-up had unexpectedly lost their first game 40-64 to Dunman Secondary and now have an overall 1-win and 1-loss record.

Their next match will be a do-or-die game against Cedar Girls’ Secondary next Friday. Cedar Girls’ are also in a similar position, having lost to Dunman 34-67.

With Anglican High and Chung Cheng High (Main) also doing well in their respective groups so far, the East Zone girls’ teams are giving a good account of themselves.

NYG vs Anderson Secondary

The Anderson #7 breaks away… (Photo 2 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

NYG vs Anderson Secondary

… and drives to the basket… (Photo 3 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

NYG vs Anderson Secondary

… to make a layup. She scored 12 points. (Photo 4 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

NYG vs Anderson Secondary

Nicole Lau of Nanyang Girls’ loses the ball as she drives to the basket. (Photo 5 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

NYG vs Anderson Secondary

Players snatching for the ball. (Photo 6 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

NYG vs Anderson Secondary

The Anderson coach was rather vocal about the way his team was playing. (Photo 7 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

NYG vs Anderson Secondary

Jolie Ng of Nanyang Girls’ is guarded closely as she drives to the basket. She scored 11 points. (Photo 8 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

NYG vs Anderson Secondary

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