The Under 12 C Boys Blue took on Drummo Dragons this week. A stout defensive side, the boys were hoping to rediscover the offensive touch that had deserted them in their past few matches.<\/p>\n
A solid start saw the Brumbies score the opening two baskets of the game through Marcus Speakman and Harry Garner before Charlie Hare got Drummo rolling. Eddie Tranter was relentless in attacking the basket. He drew a series of shooting fouls, converting three free throws in the early stages. Even when he did miss, Ballan\u2019s height came into play on the offensive glass as Speakman, Angus Muldeary and Tommie Sims all created second chances for Ballan. Sims scored on one of those offensive rebounds, as did Garner, well set up by Jake Meehan. Muldeary pushed Ballan\u2019s lead out further with a long jumpshot.<\/p>\n
Drummo though, couldn\u2019t be shaken. Speedy guard Tyler Young-Page was a menace whilst Hare was dictating play from Drummo, who led 14-13 at the half after a late surge that wasn\u2019t helped by some poor Brumbies passing.<\/p>\n
Ballan picked up their defensive intensity coming out of the break as Ryder Shelton and Noah Cassar picked up steals that led to Garner fast break baskets. Again, though, Drummo hit back as Hare and Harry Lewis scored.<\/p>\n
Ballan finally got a run on through Garner\u2019s speed in the open floor with Speakman and Muldeary both connecting on tough layups inside as Ballan stretched the lead out to eight points with around six minutes remaining. The boys would hold that margin through to the end of the game, winning 27-19 with a far more balanced offensive effort than in previous weeks.<\/p>\n