By Rebekah Abbott/Red Sports

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Owen Chan (Deyi #15) catches the rebound. (Photo 1 © Rebekah Abbott/Red Sports)

Singapore Basketball Centre, Friday, July 4, 2014 — Deyi made a mid-game comeback to take out Fuchun 56–43 in the first round of the North Zone C Division Boys Basketball Championships. This is their first victory for this season.

Deyi currently hold a 1–2 win-loss record, while Fuchun have not won any games yet.

The game started out with Fuchun in the lead, with Shawn Valen (#9) scoring eight points and Ong Chee Heng (#8) scoring seven. Fuchun took a 17–6 lead at the end of the first quarter.

However, Deyi soon caught up, and scored 17 points in the second quarter alone. Fuchun were only able to score 14 points, despite starting the quarter with a three-pointer from Shawn (#9).

By the third quarter, Deyi had closed the score difference, tying the game at 33 apiece. A series of good interceptions helped Deyi gain another seven points. Deyi led 40–33, holding Fuchun to just two points in the quarter.

Fuchun’s attempt to catch up in the last quarter proved to be fruitless, as Deyi held on for the 56–43 victory.

Deyi captain, Tan Jun Rong (#4), said, “We were not playing our game just now. We did a lot of turnovers at the start. Slowly, we started to catch up and lead. I am confident for our next match against Sengkang. I think our team can win.”

Deyi will next face Seng Kang Secondary July 10, while Fuchun will face Pei Hwa Secndary on July 8. Both games will be played at the Singapore Basketball Centre.

Scoring by Quarter
Deyi Secondary vs Fuchun Secondary
1st Quarter: 6–17
2nd Quarter: 17–14 (23–31)
3rd Quarter: 17–2 (40–33)
4th Quarter: 16–10 (56–43)

Top Scorers
Fuchun
Shawn Valen (#9) – 28 points

Deyi
Alcus Poo (#8) – 22 points

Deyi Roster
Tan Jun Rong (#4), John Rolex (#5), Tan Richie (#6), Alson Chua (#7), Alcus Poo (#8), Marcus Er (#9), Muhammad Yussoff (#10), Kenneth Lee (#11), Edwin Lee (#12), Shawn Seah (#13), Ryan Ong (#14), Owen Chan (#15)

Fuchun Roster
Jonnathan Ho (#4), Daryl Tan (#5), Dalton Goh (#6), Maximilian Ling (#7), Ong Chee Heng (#8), Shawn Valen (#9), Melvin Matthew (#10), Kermond (#11), Jun Xiang (#12), Liu Bin(#13), Darren lee (#14), Auston Ian Ng (#15)

North Zone C Division Basketball Championship — Fixtures and Results

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