Perak Non Chinese Tournament Results

Q-4-G Cagers won two out of three games and were the runners-up.

Q-4-G Cagers vs STAR won 73 - 26
Q-4-G Cagers vs TLDM won 82 - 61
Q-4-G Cagers vs UiTM Bota lost 51 - 60

Not too bad for Q-4-G Cagers which comprised 7 players from 2011 Cagers and 5 Q-4-G players.  Next tournament would be the National Non Chinese Tournament.

Q-4-G Cagers

Perak Non Chinese Tournament

Cagers will be participating in the Perak Non Chinese tournament from 25 - 26 Sept 2010 in Ipoh. 7 Form 4s plus 5 old Cagers will be playing.

25 Sept, Saturday
9:30 am, Cagers vs STAR; 
5:15 pm, Cagers vs TLDM (Lumut). 


26 Sept, Sunday
10:45 am, Cagers vs UiTM (Bota). 


Venue: Gunung Rapat (Ipoh) covered court.

Cagers 2011

The Cagers 2011, Form 4 to Form 1, were in Ipoh, Stadium Indera Mulia,  for a special training session with Mr. Tan Kee Hian, ex National Team point guard.  They were taught basic basketball drills and training program to improve their individual skill.

The Cagers stayed on to watch the NBL games between KL Dragon vs Bintulu and Perak FarmCo vs Sabah. It was a good outing for the Cagers 2011.

Comments from the Coach

Yes, losing 2 main players in the 1st 5 min really made a world of difference, especially AM who's our tallest/best player! Had he not been injured accidentally, and if we're the winner, AM would be voted as the MVP, undoubtedly!

Only after the game was over then I came to know from Dr Sallehin and his beloved wife Dr Narimah, both of them're busily attending to Am, how serious and critical was his freak injury!!! According to Dr Sallehin, blood's literally "springing out' from AM's nose and he took quite sometime to put a stop to it! AM could only resume his play in the last 7 min. Even by then the score's marginally shown with a slim 4-6 points different, to our disadvantage!
As a coach, I'll humbly shoulder the full responsibility for failing to bring back the trophy to koleq.My only consolation is:cagers'd redeemed their pride in beating MOZAC 12 points,SEMASHUR twice, 18 & 24 points, respectively! From this view point, Cagers'd successfully accomplished the mission in their path of redemption, though admittedly I'd failed to achieve the other intended objective of QUEST FOR GLORY (Q4G)!

At this juncture, I would like to register my heartfelt appreciations,in general, to all those who've thus far supported Q4G, be it morally and financially! Equally, I would like to tender my special thanks, particularly to Dr Sallehin, hardly could I imagine without your medical assistance what'd happen to Ammar who's attacked by a severe cramp from 11.15 pm on 1 JUN till 4.00 am on 2 JUN, Dr Narimah, who's now actively/effectively playing 'another' motherly role side by side with Ana. Dr Siti Rohani who'd sent Am for an X-ray at the hospital of Machang, YBhg Datuk Dr Ramlan Aziz who's always readily rendered his sport science knowledge to me and the Cagers, MCOBA KELANTAN for their warm hospitality, YB Dato' Saifuddin and Datin Norlin for their special care in arranging such a nice/comfortable accommodation for this 'old' coach.....well, well, well, far too many kind-hearted supporters I can list them down here..... A BIG THANK YOU to each and every one of you.....MAY THE ALMIGHTY BLESS ALL OF YOU!"

Cagers 2010

PHT 2010 Report

Cagers 2010 with MCOBA Kelantan

Syukur, Alhamdulillah, the Cagers have qualified for the Piala Hamdan Tahir National finals for the 8^th consecutive times as North Zone Champions.  This year, 2010 Hari Kecemerlangan Sekolah Berasrama Penuh (HKSBP) is held in SMS Pasir Puteh, Kelantan from 31^st May till 4^th June 2010.

This year 9 teams were divided in three groups; A, B and C.  The Cagers were group together with SMS Hulu Selangor (Semashur) and SMS Sultan Muzaffar Shah (Mozac), the death group of the tournament. Semashur and Mozac were last year’s semifinalists and both have beaten Cagers in 2009. The boys were placed at SMS Machang for the whole tournament.  After suffering upset losses in 2009, the Cagers were eager to show what they can do in 2010. 

MC Cagers vs. MOZAC

1^st June 2010, 5:00 pm Court 2, SMS Pasir Puteh

The game was scheduled at SMS Machang at 3:00 pm but was postponed due to rain and played at SMS Pasir Puteh after the girls games were move to an indoor court.  El, Ammar, Am, Iqbal and Syafiq Ihsan started cautiously for Cagers against Mozac.  The nervousness was apparent in the early minutes.  However, they played excellent defense in the first quarter by limiting Mozac to only 5 points and scoring 14 points themselves.  In the 2^nd quarter, Cagers’ 2^nd team had troubled containing Mozac’s guards.  They managed to score a lot from the fast breaks and narrowed the score at the half.  Cagers still led 32 – 26.

Cagers regrouped in the third quarter and managed to slow down Mozac.  Cagers led 44 – 36 after the 3^rd quarter.  Cagers continued their excellent defence in the 4^th quarter and their better stamina helped to close down Mozac.  Cagers won 64 – 52.

Offensively, the Cagers struggled however the defence improved as the game continued. The main players were used sparingly in the game because the Cagers have another important later tonight.

MC Cagers vs. Semashur

1^st June 2010 9:45 pm, Court 5, SMS Machang

Semashur played in the morning and were rested, while Cagers finished their previous game against Mozac at 6:45 pm.  The winner will top the group.  The Cagers were sluggish early in the game. However they defended superbly against the bigger Semashur players.  Cagers controlled the board well by blocking out much taller players. Cagers led 21 – 7 after the 1^st quarter.

Semashur took advantage of their size in the 2^nd quarter after Cagers showed signs of tiredness. Cagers managed to keep the game close in the 2^nd quarter to lead 36 – 24.  Cagers rested several starters in the 3^rd quarter, second team struggled against Semashur first team.  Cagers managed to hold to lead 50 – 41 after 3^rd quarter.  The 4^th quarter were played at a slower pace as both teams rested the main players for tomorrow’s morning 2^nd round game.  The second team took advantage and overwhelmed Semashur’s second team.  Cagers won 67 – 49.

Cagers were drawn together with SESMA and SMS Kuching in the second round; while SDAR, SBPI Gombak and Semashur were in the other group.  Ammar suffered body cramps after the game and he was badly affected for the whole tournament.

MC Cagers vs. SESMA

2^nd June 2008, 3.00 pm Court 5, SMS Machang

The Cagers started well and controlled the game from the start.  Their main mission in the game is to slow down Siddiq, Sesma main player and captain.  The Cagers managed to control Siddiq by double teaming him whenever he had the ball and completely deny him when he hadn’t.  The game plan worked and the Cagers led 25 – 5 after 1^st quarter.  The 2^nd team continued the excellent play and continued denying Siddiq the ball.  The Cagers led 33 – 15 at the half.

The main players were rested because the Cagers have a night game later against SMS Kuching, the defending Champion.  However, the 2^nd team continued playing well.  Sesma couldn’t answer Cagers aggressive defending and fast breaks. Cagers led 67 – 29 after the 3^rd quarter.  In the 4^th quarter, Cagers continued to cruise along and won 89 – 39.  Cagers’ best game in the tournament.

Words of encouragement from Coach

MC Cagers vs. SMS Kuching

2^nd June 2010, 9:00 pm Court 5, SMS Machang

The game against SMS Kuching started cautiously.  SMS Kuching was well rested by playing a game earlier in the morning.  Cagers had just finished their game against Sesma at 5:30pm.  The 1^st quarter started slowly, Cagers were trying to figure out SMS Kuching game plan. Cagers trailed 11 – 20 after the 1^st quarter.  The 2^nd quarter, Cagers gave a better performance and managed to narrow down the score to trail SMS Kuching 25 – 31 at the half.  The 3^rd quarter started well with the Cagers defending superbly.  The Cagers took the lead after 3^rd quarter 46 – 39.

Semashur created an upset by beating the favorite team SDAR on the other court.  Semashur topped group X and will play runners up group Y in the semifinal.   With that news, Cagers decided to meet Semashur in the semifinal.  The main players were rested while Cagers were still leading.  The 2^nd team couldn’t handle SMS Kuching and lost the game 56 – 68.

Cagers were Group Y runners up and will meet Semashur in the semifinal while SMS Kuching will play SDAR in the other semifinal, a repeat of 2009 final.

MCOBs at the game

Semifinal:

MC Cagers vs. SMS Hulu Selangor (SEMASHUR)

3^rd June 2010, 9:00 am Court 5, SMS Machang

Cagers started aggressively against Semashur.  They held Semashur to 14 points while scoring 17 in the 1^st quarter.  Cagers continued their excellent play by limiting Semashur to only 9 points in the 2^nd quarter while scoring 26 to lead 43 – 23 at the half.  The 2^nd team continued the game after the main players were rested.  They managed to hold Semashur at bay in the 3^rd quarter to lead 63 – 43.  The 4^th quarter saw the Cagers increased the lead by playing good defence and scoring with the fast breaks.  Cagers won 86 – 62 and will meet SMS Kuching in the final.  The decision to rest the main players in the game against SMS Kuching earlier was justified.

Cagers' bench and supporters

The Final

MC Cagers vs. SMS Kuching

4^th June 2010, 8:30 am Court B, SMS Pasir Puteh

Cagers were represented by their main five after Ammar managed to recover from his injuries suffered during the 2^nd game.  Cagers started superbly by playing tight 2-1-2 zone defense.  Cagers managed to stop SMS Kuching's penetrations and forced them shoot from outside.  Cagers executed the offense plays well and Am was playing superbly defensively and offensively.  Cagers were leading after 6 minutes of play.  However Am broke his nose after going for an offensive rebound and Ammar took a nasty knock on his thigh while trying to score in the next play.  Both of them were out of the game and Cagers struggled without them.  3 team doctors attended to Am's nonstop bleeding and broken nose.

Cagers trailed 10 – 13 after 1^st quarter.  Despite losing 2 main players, Cagers regrouped and managed to hold the bigger SMS Kuching players at bay in the 2^nd quarter to trail 26 – 29 at the half.  Shah and Izzat played well in place of injured Am and Ammar.  Cagers managed to keep it close after 3^rd Quarter 36 – 40.  In the 4^th quarter, SMS Kuching began to take advantage of their bigger sizes and start penetrating again to create easy baskets.  Cagers trailed by 4 points with 4 minutes to go and decided to gamble by putting Am back in, with the ok from the doctors.  Am was badly affected by his injury and tried to keep the Cagers close by scoring several baskets.  In the eagerness to attack, Cagers were exposed defensively and SMS Kuching took advantage to score several baskets on quick counter attacks.   The 3 pointers were not falling for Cagers as well.  SMS Kuching won 60 – 50 to retain their championship.

It was a heartbreaking loss for Cagers, they played gallantly and keeping the game close despite losing 2 main players early in the game.  The strategies were working well with the main players on the court.  However it wasn’t meant to be.  The struggle continues….

Am playing with cotton in his nose

APPRECIATION

On behalf of the Q-4-G team, I would like to express our deepest appreciations to the following:

•                Mr. Liew for his undying commitment in driving The Cagers to excellence.

·       The MCKK HM, Mr. Rauhi; PK 1 Mr. Safuan; PK HEM Mr. Fairuz; PK Kokurikulum, Tn. Hj. Roslan; Cikgu Rizal and Cikgu Fatimah, MCKK staff and supporters who were involved directly or indirectly towards achieving a higher level of excellence in MCKK basketball.

·         The continuous support from MCOBA, especially Mr. President TS Mac

·         Support from MCKK Foundation, especially JakLi ’76.

·         YB Dato’ Saifuddin for the excellent lodging in Machang.

·         MCOBA Kelantan for the hosting Cagers in Machang, support and cheers during games;

·         MCOBA Northern Chapter for hosting Cagers in Sg. Petani during the North Zone tournament

·         Old Cagers; thank you for your invaluable contributions and endless moral support towards the project.  Once a Cager, always a Cager!

·         Brothers Uniqorn 76 – 80 for the support.

PHT 2010 Reschedule

Latest schedule from SBPSK.

Cagers will be playing against MOZAC at 3 pm June 1st at Court 5, SMS Machang.  The next game against SEMASHUR at 9:30 pm same day, also at Court 5.

Notes from KK - May 2010

This morning at 26th May at 9.30 am, Tuan Pengetua gave a motivational talk to the Cagers who will be leaving for Pasir Putih, Kelantan on 28 May 2010 in his conference room.  The much-desired talk was my personal request made to Tuan Pengetua earlier.  Well prepared with his brief talk, Tuan Pengetua'd very much timely indeed, boosted the morale of the Cagers!  A good motivator by nature, his words of encouragement given to the Cagers in general, and the confidence placed on me particularly, have really fired us up to face the forthcoming challenges in SMS MACHANG and SMS PASIR PUTIH.  PK I, PK HEM, PK KOKU and Cikgu Fatimah were also present at the gathering.  Words of advice and encouragement were given to the Cagers by the respective PKs too!  I was given the honour to say a few words; briefly but emphatically I thanked Tuan Pengetua and PK KOKU for their strong support and full cooperation rendered to me!  I reiterated loudly what I'd earlier said to Tuan Pengetua:  FROM WHERE WE'D FALLEN, FROM THERE WE'LL RISE AGAIN! Tuan Pengetua then presented the 12 Cagers with the elegantly chosen Nike basketball shoes, sponsored by the old cagers, respectively! A tea reception was also readily prepared for us.

Sir Liew Yong Choon

What other people said about Q4G

Received this in an email forwarded to me.  Someone is trying to do what we've been doing since 2003.  Good to know that we are setting the standard for others to follow.  The support from MCOBs, especially the Old Cagers, have been tremendous.  Not forgetting the Koleq/t/k's admins, the parents, MCOBA and the branches (especially North and Kelantan Chapter).  Special mention to my fellow brothers, UNIQORN 1976-80.  It has been a long journey!

Dari tahun2 yang lepas semasa PPM, apa yang saya perhatikan MCOBA amat prihatin untuk motivate their B'ball players, e.g their first team players stayed at hotels (while their 2nd team who are also the supporters stayed at the sekolah tuan rumah), they had good jerseys and all with uniform branded b'ball boots and of course, a bunch of MCOBA supporters. 

Sorry, have to edit this blog. Somebody is not happy when I put the full email in my blog. :-)

Cagers' RnR in Taiping

The hosts

Getting the BBQ ready

Acting busy

The bountiful spread

Bila nak makan ni??

It's mine!

Karaoke session after Dinner

Coach doing the entertainment

The Coordinator trying to entertain as well

The Cagers were invited to spend a weekend in Taiping, at Dr Sallehin and Dr Narimah residence for a RnR session after a tough month of training.  They enjoyed themselves with bountiful spread of BBQ for dinner and sumptuous breakfast and lunch the next day.

They also enjoyed some karaoke sessions.  Everybody has to sing, including the coach, manager and coordinator.  Sunday morning, the Cagers went thru a team building session.

Overall, it was a fun weekend.  The karaoke session was good, the team building was effective and the foods were GREAT and the hosts were WONDERFUL.

Thank you to Dr. Sallehin (too bad he couldn't join the fun), Dr. Narimah, Aishah and Syafiq @ Badak for opening up their house and hosting the Cagers.

MC - RMC Weekend

Pre game talk

Huddling before the game

Cagers in action

Post game talk

The Cagers are in Sungei Besi Camp this weekend for the Annual MC - RMC Weekend.  They played against RMC yesterday.  The main players were rested and the second team played all the way.  We need to finalise 2 more places for the Finals and 6 players are fighting for it.

The Cagers started shakily while adjusting to each other.  RMC scored the first basket, The Cagers managed to keep their composure and start to attack all the way.  The game was one sided even though the referees were trying their very best to make it exciting by missing a lot of calls, blowing one sided calls and even allowing RMC playing with six players. The inexperienced table officers compounded the problems further by not keeping the fouls count and even recording the statistics wrongly.

Despite all that, the Cagers played on and managed to win 92 - 38. YBhg Dato' Dr. Ramlan dropped by and managed to talk to the Cagers urging them to stay strong and continue in the Quest.  Several oldboys and parent were there to see the game, thank you all for coming.

The next game will be in SMS Machang, REDEMPTION.

Cagers in Kampar

The Welcoming Banner for Cagers in Kampar

Cagers 2010 in front of the Banner

Presentation by OCPD Kampar, Supt Aziz Salleh 78

After the presentation

The Cagers were in Kampar, Perak for the Police Day 203 celebration under the community policing program.  Kampar OCPD, Supt Aziz Salleh invited Cagers to play against 2 Kampar school teams.  

Cagers U15 had no problem against SN Pei Yuen (SUWA) winning 66 - 46, U17 managed to beat SM Pei Yuen (SUWA) U18 63 - 46.  The second day the U15 won against SM Pei Yuen 58 - 50 while the U17 lost to SM Pei Yuen U20 46 - 53.  HM and PK Koku attended the game, officiated by Adun Tualang Sekah YB  Cik Nolee Ashilin Mohammed Radzi (anak and adik MCOBs).  SM Pei Yuen is MSSD Kampar Champion and they roped in their former players to help play against the Cagers.

The last day, Sunday, Cagers U15 thrashed SM Idris Shah, Gopeng while U17 lost narrowly to SM Idris Shah 43 - 44 after a controversial foul call by the inexperience referee.  The second team played all the way after the first team was rested after two tough games.

We would like to thank OCPD Kampar, Supt Aziz Salleh and his staff (All Abang and Kakak Police) for inviting the Cagers and being an excellent host.

Aktiviti Cagers & IPD Kampar sempena Hari Polis ke 203

Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Kampar telah berbesar hati menjemput Cagers untuk mengadakan beberapa perlawanan dengan pasukan Daerah Kampar sempena Peringatan Hari Polis ke 203.

YB Dato' Lee Chee Leong, Tim. Menteri Luar Negara, merangkap Ahli Parlimen Kampar akan merasmikan pertandingan ini pada 17 April 2010.

Jadual Aktiviti Cagers diKampar

16 April 2010
5:00 pm Cagers U-15 vs SMJK (SUWA) Pei Yuen U-15
6:15 pm Cagers U-17 vs SMJK (SUWA) Pei Yuen U-18

17 April 2010
3:00 pm Cagers U-15 vs SMJK Pei Yuen U-15
5:00 pm Ketibaan para jemputan
5:15 pm Ketibaan YB Dato' Lee Chee Leong
5:30 pm Cagers U-17 vs SMJK Pei Yuen U-18

18 April 2010
9:00 am Lawatan ke IPD Kampar
2:30 pm Cagers U-15 vs SMJK Idris Shah U-15 Gopeng
4:00 pm Cagers U-17 vs SMJK Idris Shah U-18 Gopeng

OBW 2010

Lining up before the game

Exchange of Banner by Capt 1990 and Capt 2010

Salam before the battle

The oldboys went back to KK for the OldBoys Weekend.  It was a good and fruitful weekend for Q4G.  We managed to raise some funds and also BEAT the oldboys team 115 - 21.  The Cagers were too fast for the oldboys.

Cagers' HKSBP schedule

Cagers are scheduled (tentatively) to play against SEMASHUR on June 1st at 9:30am, Court A SMS Machang. The next game against MOZAC at 3:30 pm Court B, SMS Machang.

REDEMPTION time!!!!!

The next round will start on June 2nd.

Training Partner

Yesterday, Saturday 3rd April, Cagers welcomed a new training partner.  The new partner was exposed to training Cagers' Style. They spent the whole day training on their defensive tactics.  All of them were ecstatic and ready for more sessions with the Cagers

HKSBP Grouping

Just got back from a meeting with BPSBPSK Ministry of Education in Putrajaya this morning.  A total of 9 schools will participate in Piala Hamdan Tahir and 10 schools will participate in Piala Toh Puan Zainab. They are divided into three 3 groups as follow

BOYS
Group A
SMS Kuching
SMS TMFPetra
SBPI Gombak

Group B
SDAR
SESMA
STAR

Group C
SMS Hulu Selangor
MOZAC
MCKK

GIRLS
Group A
SSP
SESMA
SERATAS

Group B
STF
SEMSAS
SMS Kuching

Group C
TKC
SMS Pasir Putih
SEMESTI
SBPI Gombak

Top two teams will move on to the next round (X & Y).  Top 2 teams from X & Y will cross and play in the semifinal.  The final will be on June 4th, 7:30 am for Girls and 9;00 am for Boys in SMS Pasir Puteh.  Girls will be staying and playing at SMS Pasir Puteh while the Boys will stay and play at SMS Machang.

We couldn't ask for a better grouping.  Insyaallah we'll have our REDEMPTION this year.

Tentative grouping for HKSBP 2010

This year's grouping would probably the same as last year's except for SMSTMFP and SESMA.  Cagers will be grouped together with Central Champ, East Coast Champ, South Runners-up and East Malaysia Runners up.  

BOYS GROUP A

SDAR

SMSTMFP

STAR

SAINSKU

INTEGOM

BOYS GROUP B

MOZAC

SESMA

MCKK

SMESH

SEMASHUR

MSSDKK X Country

MCKK emerged as the overall champions in both U-15 n U-18 categories, MSSDKK, cross-country held at SMK Temenggong, Liman Kati.  More than 12 schools in KK District took part in this event. Each school was represented by 6 students in the respective categories.
MC got 3rd (Ayip), 4th, 5th (Azmi), 6th, 8th n 15th in the U-15 category; 6th (Iqbal), 8th (Shah), 9th, 10th (Chip) n 12th (El) in the U-18 category!  The top six in each category will represent KK to take part in the MSSPK cross-country at Larut Matang on 9-10 April 10.

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.

Is this basketball or Iron man contest?

Received the North Zone schedule from Sir. Kesian budak-budak SBP.  Cagers kena main 4 games during the first day, 2 games the second day. Remember the North Zone 2004 at SEMESTI??

Lagi kesian; the girls, 2nd semifinal at 8:30 am and final at 9:30 am.

KUMP A (GEL'B' M.JIWA) :

X1 – MCKK,

X2 – SERATAS,

X3 – SMS K Batas,

X4 – SAINA ,

X5 – SBPI  Gopeng,

X6 – SMSTSSS,

X7 – SBPI Kubang Pasu.

12 March

8.00 pg : Cagers  vs SBPI Kubang Pasu;

10.00 pg : Cagers vs SAINA;

2.40 ptg : Cagers vs SBPI Gopeng;

4.40 ptg : Cagers vs SMSTSSS.

13 March

 8.00 pg : Cagers vs SERATAS

10.00 pg : Cagers  vs SMS K Batas.

14 March (GEL 'B' Lelaki; GEL 'A' P'puan)

 7.30 pg S/F 1 ( L & P );

 8.30 pg S/F 2  ( L & P ).

FINAL di GEL'A' SMJK SIN MIN :

(P) 9.30 pg.

(L) 10.30 pg.

P/S: It is a b/ball marathon tournament! 'MAD & CRAZY’!  No problem at all for Cagers! These types of competition schedules will certainly do more harm than good for this sport! So long there are 'jokers', particularly those teachers regardless of their origin of race, who still fail to understand and believe the noble vision/mission of basketball, i.e.to promote racial integration & harmony, its future development in SBP is deemed to be bleak!

Cameron Highlands II, Feb 2010

The Cagers were in Cameron as a part of fine tuning their training programs. 3 games were arranged with the local team.  Even though the Cagers lost all their games, they showed tremendous improvements.  It will be difficult for a SBP team to beat the Cagers if they keep on improving according to their training schedule.  Hopefully they will play up to their standard in the Regionals.

On the bright side of the trip, the Junior Cagers won all their games.  Their outlasted all their opponents and showed good potential for the future.

The Junior Cagers lining up against SMK Kg. Raja

Against Ringlet U 18

The Juniors in action against Kg. Raja

Group photo

The Cagers in red against Kg Raja U-18 selection

Strategy from Coach

The Juniors in action against Ringlet U-15

The Form 3, 2010

Blocking out bigger opponents

Kalah but still happy!

Mingling with local boys

Notes from Sir:

Though Cagers lost their games: Cagers-Ringlet Selection (U-18) (62-73); Cagers-Kg Raja Selection (U-18) (62-79); Cagers-Ringlet (rematch) (68-72), I'm very pleased with their performance! Despite the fact that Ringlet'd reinforced with another last yr U-18 Pahang state player in the rematch, Cagers're able to put up a good fight till the last qtr. They could walk out of the the court proudly with their heads high! The present cagers know too well that I haven't praised them for a long time. Hardly I could remember when was the last time I had ever uttered a word of praise for them. Routinely what they've got from me are the yellings and scoldings. Now I'm ever willing to praise them loudly, proudly and openly without any reservations! Not too many 'outsiders' are truly aware that how much time and effort thus far that all of you've sacrificed and are now still following the grueling training schedules daily! As your coach, believe me, each drop of your sweats, tears and even blood at times are well rewarded by your excellent performance in the recent 3-losing games! Believe me too, we are at the right path of redemption and 'return to victory' (R2V, appears to be so familiar in sight, though someone had foolishly discarded it). Let's work together with full commitment and dedication as I'm ready to quest for the glory only for the Cagers of The Malay College Kuala Kangsar in June 2010!