Norlington Year 9 vs George Mitchell School

Norlington Year 9 played their third game of the season at home, taking on George Mitchell School in a fixture that proved to be another strong step forward in their campaign. The game began at a steady pace, but it didn’t take long for Norlington to assert themselves. Leonard opened the scoring with his usual confidence, while Kojo controlled the early possessions superbly, helping the team establish a 10-point lead by the end of the first quarter.

Rotations in the second quarter brought fresh energy, with Ahmed Wasim and Ziya Iqbal immediately making an impact. Their speed in transition created multiple fast break opportunities, each one finished with composed layups that stretched the lead further. By the time the third quarter closed, Norlington were 20 points ahead and firmly in control of the contest.

Defensively, the team were outstanding from start to finish. Owais Ahmed and Simba Gwenzi, in particular, were relentless tracking George Mitchell players closely, cutting off passing lanes, and forcing repeated turnovers. Their discipline ensured that the visitors found very few clear scoring chances throughout the game.

Laith Dustagheer also played a crucial role, contributing 4 points and showing tremendous resilience after having played a gruelling London Cup football match the day before, which went all the way to penalties. His work rate and commitment lifted the team at key moments.

The final scoreline reflected Norlington’s dominance, as they secured a 61–18 victory, an impressive result that places them in a strong position for the playoffs, with two wins from three and a healthy points difference. Leonard Switala once again led the scoring with 26 points, remarkably achieved in just two quarters, while the rest of the team showed excellent composure, ball movement, and confidence throughout.

With three games remaining before the playoffs, this performance provides plenty of encouragement and a clear sign of Norlington’s growing momentum.