North Zone B Div Bball Semis: A lesson from underdogs Montfort – expect the unexpected
Underdogs Montfort Secondary went down 85--55 to Presbyterian High in the semi-finals, but not without giving the latter a good run for their money.
Underdogs Montfort Secondary went down 85--55 to Presbyterian High in the semi-finals, but not without giving the latter a good run for their money.
Montfort Secondary survived a 4th quarter comeback by Bowen Secondary to claim a narrow 46-43 victory in the 2nd round of the North Zone B Division Basketball Championship.
Darryl Ong (WR #4) of Woodlands Ring had a game high of 18 points.
Koh Swee Yang (#14) led Woodlands Ring to victory with 10 points while Montfort's Laxamana Gio David (#11) had a team high of 10 points as well.
Enzio (#9) and Daren (#7) had 10 and eight points respectively to lead Northland, while Laxamana Gio David (#11) of Montfort had a team-high seven points.
Both team held 3–2 win-loss records coming into the game.
Montfort Secondary survived a last-inning scare to defeat Greendale Secondary 8–7 for their first win of the season.
A crucial defensive effort by Senthilnathan Kumaraval (#7) prevented a comeback from Montfort and earned SJI the 5–0 win.