Saturday, April 17, 2021

1981 Revenge - My Version

Today is the 40th anniversary of MCKK Basketball 1981 team’s success in getting The Piala Hamdan Tahir back to Kolek in 1981.  It was one my sweetest moment and parting gift to Kolek.  After going through the injury riddled 1980, which severely affected our plan keeping the Piala in KK.

I have spent the latter half of 1980 rehabbing my cracked patella, which severely affected my movement.  I remembered having to put the smelly Chinese herb for more than 3 months. The only good thing about the injury was it gave me time to study for my SPM, Alhamdulillah.  The worst part was to spend every evening looking through my window at the court, watching the juniors going thru practices.

We; Kushai, Kaio and me, came back in 1981, trying to regain the Piala back and have our revenge.  The 3 of us, joined occasionally by some of our batchmates Uniqorn 7680, practiced in the morning, evening and night, 7 days a week.  We, the lower sixers, could spend our mornings practicing till the morning recess after which we were required to be in class.  In the evening we joined the team with the regular training and at night we played with the KK boys at the Polo Ground court.  It was tiring but we had fun.  We were so determined not to let 1980 happened again.

The 1981 team was good and experienced. The team consisted of 3 of us plus five Form 5 boys (Bachtiar, Arwah Hadi, Yusri, Yazid and Azri) and four Form 4 boys (Arwah Che Sapi, Lan Sukaimy, Anis and Jusni).

The RMC weekend game was the first test, against SBP team. We cruised past the RMC and the 2nd team had a good exposure and practice against our formidable opponent. We won 94 – 57.

In the tournament proper, Pesta Perdana 1981, we were grouped together in Group C with SMS Tun Syed Sheikh Shahabuddin (STSSS), SM Sultan Abdul Halim (SMSAH) and SMS Johor (SMSJ) in the early round.

11 April

The first game was against STSSS in the morning. They had a good team, comprises of several Chinese players. It was a good test for us. The 1st team (Kaio, Arwah Hadi, Bachtiar, Kushai and me) were tested early with STSSS speed, however as the game progressed, we settled down and managed to slow them down. We built a big lead by the half. The 2nd team managed to maintain the lead against the tired and slowed down STSSS to win 98 – 66.

12 April

The second game was against an inexperienced SMSAH in the morning. The 1st team played only for 5 mins and the 2nd team took over and finished the game. We won big, 87 – 15, the biggest winning margin in tournament.

13 April

The third game was against an upcoming team SMSJ in the morning. The 1st team played for only a half and built a comfortable lead.  As usual, the 2nd team took over and increased the lead. We won 68 – 34.

With the win, we topped the group C and advanced to the 2nd round and grouped together with STAR, RMC (Defending Champion) and SMS Selangor (the Finalist in 1980).

14 April

The first game in the 2nd round was against STAR in the morning.  It rained before the game and continued drizzling during the game.  We could not play our normal fast game and could not take advantage of our superior stamina. The game was played with a slowed pace, trying to handle the slippery court and ball.  STAR was good, but they were affected by the rain too. With a better defense, we managed to win with a score of 44 – 41. Thanks to the support from the debating teams. It was our lowest scoring and winning margin of the tournament.

The second game was the highlight of the 2nd round, against the defending champion RMC in the evening.  Alhamdulillah, after the wet morning game against STAR, the clouds cleared up and the sun dried out the court in the evening.  We were able to use our speed and better stamina against RMC.  As per first round games, the first team built up a comfortable lead.  However, the second team struggled to maintain the comfortable lead against RMC.  We won 64 – 47. First goal, achieved.

15 April

The third game in 2nd round, in the morning, was against SMS Selangor (1980 finalist). It was a disappointment for me. The coach rested Kushai, Kaio and me for the game. The team took care of SMSS and had the revenge for us by winning 64 – 40. Thank you, team.

16 April

With the win, we topped the group.  Our semifinal opponent was the home team, SMS Kedah. They were well prepared and had taller players than us.  It was our first real challenge.  Despite the challenge in size, we managed to control our defensive board by blocking out the taller opponents. With the defensive rebounds, we managed to do our favorite fast breaks for easy baskets.  The second team took over in the last 10 minutes of the game.  We won 70 – 54. We were in the final. The second goal, achieved.

17 April

The final was against RMC. Our 3rd game in the year against them.  We won the first 2 comfortably (94 – 57 and 64 – 47).  The first team played superbly and managed to build an extremely comfortable lead by the half. As usual, the second team took over in the second half. We won 79 – 54.  The final goal, achieved. The biggest winning margin in the final, then. Another feather in the cap.

It was a sweet and successful tournament for me, despite not achieving all my targets for the tournament.  We managed to give the juniors more exposure and playing time, which helped them to win the next two, 1982 & 1983 tournaments.  I would like to thank everybody involved, mainly my batch Uniqorn 76-80, especially the practice partners and my teammates.  Innalillah and Al Fatihah to my departed team mates: semoga mereka tenang di sana.

First round

 

Score

2nd Round

 

Score

SMS Pulau Pinang

W

98 – 66

STAR

W

44 – 41

SMSA Halim

W

87 – 15

RMC

W

64 – 47

SMS Johor

W

68 – 34

SMS Selangor

W

64 – 40

Semi Final

 

 

Final

 

 

SMS Kedah

W

70 – 54

RMC

W

79 - 54

The Team

1.                Kushairi Abd. Manaf

2.                Ihsan Ismail

3.                Kamarul Asri Ibrahim

4.                Abdul Hadi Yahyaluddin (Ay)

5.                Bakhtiar Effendi Zainal Abidin

6.                Ahmad Yusri Yussof

7.                Mohd. Yazid Jamian

8.                Mohd Azri Ali

9.                Lan Sukaimy Yusof

10.            Che Sapi @ Anuar Ahmad (Ay)

11.            Mohd Anis Harun

12.            Jusni Yussof

 

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

MCKK Cagers Q4Glory and their families


The above collage is of Cagers Q4Glory and the own families during the 2020 Hari Raya Aidil Fitri MCO.

It is very proud to see the next generation of Cagers Q4Glory. Congrats to the married ones and keep on trying to the singles.

Till the next article, stay safe. #kitajagakita

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Hello....

It has been a long while since my last post here. A lot of things happened, Cagers won several more Championships, my Q4G boys have started their own families, with the youngest batch (Cagers 2012) graduating and getting the jobs.

All is quiet for now, enjoying  our own moments while reflecting on our previous journeys.

Till then, I'm out of idea for now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgKAFK5djSk

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Pemenang terbanyak mengikut Piala - 2019

Dari Wikipedia...
PialaKemenangan #Sekolah
Bola Keranjang Lelaki19The Malay College Kuala Kangsar
Bola Keranjang Perempuan24Sekolah Seri Puteri
Bahas Bahasa Melayu6Kolej Islam Klang / Kolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah
Bahas Bahasa Inggeris9Kolej Tunku Kurshiah

The Champion list according to Wikipedia


TahunSenarai Pemenang Bola Keranjang LelakiSenarai Pemenang Bola Keranjang PerempuanSenarai Pemenang Bahas Bahasa MelayuSenarai Pemenang Bahas Bahasa Inggeris
1973Tidak DipertandingkanTidak DipertandingkanSekolah Alam ShahSekolah Seri Puteri
1974Sekolah Dato' Abdul RazakTidak DipertandingkanKolej Islam KlangSekolah Seri Puteri
1975Sekolah Dato' Abdul RazakTidak DipertandingkanKolej Islam KlangSekolah Seri Puteri
1976Sekolah Dato' Abdul RazakSekolah Tun FatimahKolej Islam KlangSekolah Seri Puteri
1977Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Tun FatimahKolej Tunku KurshiahSekolah Menengah Sultan Abdul Halim
1978Maktab Tentera DirajaSekolah Tun FatimahKolej Islam KlangSekolah Menengah Sultan Abdul Halim
1979Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Tun FatimahSekolah Tun FatimahKolej Islam Klang
1980Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Tun FatimahKolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Seri Puteri
1981Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarKolej Tunku KurshiahSekolah Menengah Sultan Abdul HalimSekolah Sultan Alam Shah
1982Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Dato' Abdul RazakSekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman
1983Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Seri PuteriKolej Islam KlangSekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman
1984Sekolah Menengah Sains SelangorSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Tun FatimahSekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman
1985Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan LabuSekolah Dato' Abdul Razak
1986Maktab Tentera DirajaSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Menengah Sultan Abdul HalimSekolah Tun Fatimah
1987Maktab Tentera DirajaKolej Tunku KurshiahSekolah Menengah Sains Tun Syed Sheh ShahabudinMaktab Tentera Diraja
1988Sekolah Menengah Sains SelangorSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Tuanku Abdul RahmanSekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman
1989Sekolah Menengah Sains Tengku Abdullah RaubSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Alam ShahKolej Tunku Kurshiah
1990Sekolah Dato' Abdul RazakSekolah Tun FatimahSekolah Menengah Sains Tun Syed Sheh ShahabudinMaktab Tentera Diraja
1991Sekolah Dato' Abdul RazakSekolah Tun FatimahSekolah Alam ShahMaktab Tentera Diraja
1992Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Seri PuteriKolej Melayu Kuala KangsarKolej Tunku Kurshiah
1993Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarKolej Tunku KurshiahKolej Melayu Kuala KangsarKolej Tunku Kurshiah
1994Maktab Tentera DirajaKolej Tunku KurshiahSekolah Menengah Sains Tun Syed Sheh ShahabudinKolej Tunku Kurshiah
1995Sekolah Alam ShahKolej Tunku KurshiahSekolah Menengah Sains MuarKolej Tunku Kurshiah
1996Sekolah Menengah Sains Tengku Abdullah RaubKolej Tunku KurshiahSekolah Tuanku Abdul RahmanKolej Tunku Kurshiah
1997Sekolah Menengah Sains DungunSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Menengah Sultan Abdul HalimSekolah Tun Fatimah
1998Tidak DipertandingkanTidak DipertandingkanSekolah Menengah Sains Teluk IntanSekolah Menengah Sains Muzaffar Syah
1999Tidak DipertandingkanTidak DipertandingkanKolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Tun Fatimah
2000Sekolah Menengah Sains Sultan Haji Ahmad ShahSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Menengah Sains Pokok SenaSekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan Labu
2001Sekolah Menengah Sains DungunSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Menengah Sains Pokok SenaMaktab Tentera Diraja
2002Sekolah Menengah Sains Sultan Haji Ahmad ShahSekolah Seri PuteriKolej Islam Sultan Alam ShahKolej Tunku Kurshiah
2003Sekolah Menengah Sains Sultan Haji Ahmad ShahKolej Tunku KurshiahSekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan KajangKolej Tunku Kurshiah
2004Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Menengah Sains Pokok SenaSekolah Menengah Sains Kota Tinggi
2005Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan KajangKolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah
2006Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Menengah Sains Pokok SenaSekolah Menengah Sains Seremban
2007Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Tun FatimahSekolah Berasrama Penuh Integrasi GombakSekolah Menengah Sains Alam Shah
2008Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Tun FatimahSekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan KajangSekolah Menengah Sains Kuala Selangor
2009Sekolah Menengah Sains KuchingSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan KajangSekolah Seri Puteri
2010Sekolah Menengah Sains KuchingSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Dato' Abdul RazakSekolah Sultan Alam Shah
2011Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Tun FatimahSekolah Tuanku Abdul RahmanKolej Tunku Kurshiah
2012Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Seri PuteriSekolah Dato' Abdul Razak
2013Sekolah Dato' Abdul RazakSekolah Menengah Sains Sultan Haji Ahmad ShahSekolah Menengah Agama Persekutuan KajangSekolah Menengah Sains Alam Shah
2014Kolej Melayu Kuala KangsarSekolah Menengah Sains KuchingKolej Melayu Kuala KangsarKolej Melayu Kuala Kangsar
2015Sekolah Menengah Sains KuchingSekolah Menengah Sains Sultan MahmudSekolah Tuanku Abdul RahmanKolej Melayu Kuala Kangsar