This December is shaping up to be a good test for this years squad. We play 2 tournaments and a tip-off , one of which is already over and two which are quickly approaching. The Coalfield Clash went well and we had two tough games from Roanoke Catholic and Hurley.
The Roanoke game was a good test for us and an opportunity to play a very athletic team, although we didn't win we did play well for our first game of the season. Losing only by 2 to Catholic gave us a boost of confidence and we expected to do well against Hurley. However, the next night it took us a half to get going and Hurley showed signs of the future of the BDD. A really young squad, with some pretty smart freshmen should pay some big dividends for Coach Cooper and his program down the line.
Despite the slow start against Hurley, trailing 28 to 27 at half, we came out and played well in the second half. I was pleased with our second half performance, but could do without another first half like that one.
The Virginia High tournament is coming up December 18,19 and 20 and we will face the winner of Virginia High and JJ Kelly in the second round game. The Arbys Tournament will be from Dec. 26 until the 30th and we drew a tough first round opponent in Sumter High School out of SC, they are currently ranked number 1 in SC among the 4 A schools. Should be another good tough test for us and a great opportunity for some of our kids to be seen by some college coaches, most importantly it should give us a taste of playoff basketball at it's best.
Until next time,
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