Niiice! Great way to start things off!

Hard fought win to start the season this past Saturday against a previously 2-0 St Anthony's team. Every single player, starting five to our indispensable reserves, was needed on both ends of the floor with all players contributing when called upon. These are the kind of challenging games that make us better prepared to win championships!

Started off a little shaky with just a 6-4 lead after the first quarter of play and the girls having a hard time finding an offensive flow. Storm eventually got going with the full court press leading to turnovers converted into easy baskets. Tristyn led the way scoring the first 8 points of the game.



Fast break started clicking at the start of the second half with Stone pushing the ball and making plays. That combined with stifling defense, Storm looked like it was just getting warmed up. Girls jumping into the passing lane, outstanding shot blocking by Woody and a tremendous all around game by Amara put the Storm in position to take a commanding lead but the offense was still finding its way and things were too close for comfort at the end of the third.



The fourth quarter belonged to Kamia hounding the ball and disrupting plays on every possession. The Storm had finally broken through and taken control with an overall team effort including Stone continuing to get out on the break, unbelievable quickness and a critical blocked shot by Speedy, great rebounding, toughness and decision making by both Evangelia and Diasya, defensive intensity on the interior by the tandem of Woody and Amara and Tristyn Hudson playing smart and effective defense in spite of having four fouls. Worth mentioning that our girls showed tremendous poise, intelligence and maturity by not becoming involved or distracted by the official who made several obvious errors, way to keep your heads in the game!

Great team effort! Great game in spite of having to overcome some obstacles. Great 34-18 win against what was a tougher than expected St Anthony's team. We will be seeing St Anthony's again in just a few weeks and considering how well they were coached I'm guessing it will be an even more entertaining challenge.

Thanks very much to Kevin for the iPhone clips! And, a reminder Hudson Storm family... this is YOUR site, if there is ever anything you wish to see on this site, if you have clips or still photos, comments or commentary... or if you see something that needs to be changed just let me know and I will do whatever I can to make it happen.

Comments and feedback on any and all of these posts is WELCOMED!