Matthew Monday: Basketball Champions

Matthew played basketball instead of soccer this year, and boy did he enjoy it.  I don’t think I posted on it but their season started in October (I think) and just concluded last Sunday, February 16^th. 

What a season.  Their regular season record was 16-0, and then they won a playoff game and won the divisional championship game.  In all their team, the Fifth grade St. Rita Jaguars, played eighteen games and won them all.  What a difference from soccer where in two years I don’t think they won a game.

I am not going to say Matthew was a star player.  The team had one superstar player, a few other good players, and the rest of the team supported them.  Matthew was a decent defender but not much of an offensive threat. 

I have some video and pictures to share.  Back in January 26^th, I got on video one of Matthew’s few scoring baskets.  He is the road black uniform, number 44.

The next clips are from the final championship game.  Here they are in the home white uniform.  If you hear somebody in the crowd yell “Matt” or “Matthew,” it’s directed at him.  I post this because it shows a bit of Matthew’s defensive skills.

Here are the final two minutes of the game with the St. Rita fans sensing a win.  There’s a bit of mayhem at the end.

And then after the games the Jaguars receiving their trophies.  Matthew gets his trophy at the 38-40 second mark.

Here are some pictures.  First a team picture.  Matthew is in the front row on the left.

Here’s zoomed in at Matthew.

And finally, Matthew letting out a victory scream!

It’s good to be a kid!