HKSBP North Zone 2010

Cagers won their 8th North Zone Championship in Sg. Petani. Although it was more of an iron man contest rather than a basketball tournament, the Cagers breezed through all their games.  The Cagers showed they are a class above all SBPs in North Zone. However, they broke their 'Janji Keris' and they owed me 10 rounds of suicide.

Overall, the Cagers showed they are back with vengeance. They outran, out-hustled and  outlasted everybody.  They were still playing at full speed when their opponents were coasting.  All the games were played with 7 minutes nonstop (around 5 minutes total playing time) per quarter. The results as follow:

Friday
vs SBPI Kubang Pasu  88 - 18

The Cagers started nervously. They regained the composure and started pressing the SBPI Kubang Pasu.  First team played for a quarter and the second team took over.

vs SMS Pokok Sena  100 - 10

The Cagers started well after overcoming the early tournament jitters. They played well to limit Saina's offence while hitting their shots. First team played for a quarter and second team played the rest. The biggest score in the tournament despite playing a total of 28 minutes.

vs SBPI Gopeng  65 - 12

Cagers continued their superb performance and still playing at full speed despite having played 2 games in the morning.  First team hardly played at all.

vs SMSTSS  50 - 23
Finally Cagers were slowed down, not by the opponents but by rain. It was raining and the Cagers could use their speed advantage.  Luckily the shots were falling in and SMSTSS also having difficulties in playing in the rain.

Saturday
vs SERATAS 43 - 4

SERATAS tried to intimidate the Cagers by playing tough basketball.  They used their body, especially the legs, to slow down the Cagers.  Their basketball teacher was heard shouting to the players 'to give it' to the Cagers.  The Cagers responded by showing they also can give it too.

vs SMS Kepala Batas 49 - 2
Kepala Batas is a new school and the players are not ready for this tournament.

Sunday
Semifinal vs SMS TSPutra  85 - 23

SMSTSP lost their final grouping match to STAR and they have to face the Cagers in the semi.  The Cagers managed to contain the SMSTSP players well by playing a variety of defensive styles. The Cagers also managed to execute the offensive game efficiently.

Final vs STAR 50 - 10
Anti climax! STAR couldn't offer any resistance at all. Their players were tired after playing a tough semifinal against SMSTSS an hour before the final.  The Cagers cruised all the way! The first team hardly played.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank MCOBA Northern Chapter for their wonderful hospitality. The College administrator for the support in our training activities.

1. Sdr Abuzar (thank you for the lovely lunch for the whole contigent),
2. Sdr. Fauzi 75(for the mineral waters and presence), 
3. Sdr Ermal 89 (for the mineral waters, bananas and presence thru out), 
4. my fellow batchmates Ridzuan 80, Khalil Raba 80 and Ajoi 80
5. Dr Salehin and family
6. Azran 96 and family
7. M 07 and Azim 09

ps;

I was in Muar for the South Zone, especially to see Adik playing for STF (She did well and STF beat TKC 52 - 26 to win the South Zone).  SDAR won against MOZAC.  SDAR played well and they will be the favorite in Pasir Putih.  SMS Kuching will have problems defending their title.  SDAR point guard was the MVP and he deserved it. He played well, cutting in and feeding their tall players. Zainuddin of SMS Kuching will have problems containing him.  Hambali also played well and will create problems for Abg Elna of SMS Kuching.  MOZAC couldn't keep the intensity going to the end, SDAR cruised all the way.  Pasir Putih going to be interesting!

East Coast SESMA beat SMS TMFaris Putra 53 - 51, Central SEMASHOR won against SBPI Gombak.  Looks like the same teams will be in Pasir Putih.  Cagers! it will be REDEMPTION time.