Norlington Year 8 vs Kelmscott School

Norlington faced Kelmscott School in a challenging basketball fixture that provided another valuable learning experience for the team. From the opening whistle, the boys showed positive intent and a willingness to compete, demonstrating clear signs of development in their overall play.

There were several strong passages of play from the Norlington side, particularly in their ability to secure the majority of possession for long periods. The team kept the ball moving well, using short, sharp passes to break pressure and create shooting opportunities. At times, Norlington made excellent use of layups and attacked the basket with confidence, showing good decision-making in transition.

Encouragingly, Norlington registered more shots on target than the opposition, reflecting their ability to work the ball into good positions. However, despite the volume of chances created, the team ultimately fell short of consistently converting these opportunities into points, with the ball just not dropping into the basket when it mattered most.

A notable feature of the performance was the relentless work rate shown by Matthew and Matias, who covered large distances up and down the court throughout the match. Their continuous hard running set the standard for effort and helped maintain the team’s intensity at both ends of the floor.

In the end, Norlington were beaten by a very credible and well-organised Kelmscott School side. While the final score did not reflect the positive aspects of Norlington’s performance, the boys thoroughly enjoyed themselves and embraced the camaraderie and teamwork that comes with competitive basketball. With spirits high and lessons learned, the team now looks forward with enthusiasm to future fixtures.

Final Score:

Norlington 11 – 24 Kelmscott School