CAVS 8U: Champions of the SP Knights Bad Boyz at the Beach Tourney

 By Scott Wigton 

There are numerous clichés about stating the importance of defense on the Basketball Court,  (From “Defense wins Championships” to," the D will set you Free”).  Just plain and simple, our 8U group played pressure man-to-man, “CAVS D”.   In fact, the CAVS scored a team total of 134 points and just gave up 33 points. (A margin of 101 points)  Fantastic job by these players!!

Game 1 - was against EDGE from Diamond Bar.  We were ready from tip-off.  Isaiah Matallana and Cheyenne Aldridge played extremely well on both defense and offense.  They made key baskets to help lead us to victory,  CAVS 39 - Edge 2.

Game 2 - was against a tall team named Beach All Stars.  We decided to run a full court press all game.  This tactic will be something this team will use next year, playing in the 9U division.  Our CAVS played extremely well;  Bryce Wigton had a marquee game and played well with the full court press; making his first 4 shots.  Brody Chouinard was also significant in the second half; with good shots around the key.  Another standout player was Dylan Metoyer, making 3 baskets in a row.  CAVS 38 - Beach All Stars 11.

Game 3 - was semi final match-up against a team from Inglewood , AS One.  Again, another very good defense performance from the CAVS.  Newcomer, Luke Murphy had key baskets in the first and second half.  AJ Roberson had his normal 12 rebounds in the game.  We played full court press and this strategy worked.  On to the finals!! CAVS 29 - AS One 12.

The Championship game was versus the AMS 15th Street Ballers.  This team had some tall players, but that did not bother the CAVS.  2 players that CAVS coach Darryl McDonald would have been proud to say they are CAVS were, Jason Gerald and David Ortiz.  They locked down the Baller players for the whole court.  In fact, we held this team to only one point in the first half.  Toney “Buckets” Mays had his usual second- half scoring surge.  

CAVS 8U earned another championship!!  CAVS 28 -  AMS 15th Street Ballers 8.

Congratulations CAVS 8U!!! Way to play “CAVS D!"

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