Monday, June 20, 2011

2011 INNER CITY ALL STAR GIRLS BASKETBALL GAME

Twenty of the top female athletes from the twin cities take part in the Inner City All Star Classic. This year’s talent took their show to the courts at the University of St. Thomas.

In the girls' game, Team Faith took on Team Truth. Truth game out in a man-to-man defense.

Neither team was able to shoot the ball well early in the contest. Both teams looked to score easy baskets in transition.

The game was close. Neither team gave up easy baskets.

Both teams subbed everyone at the same time. That gave everyone equal playing time.

Both teams spread the ball out well and they got everyone involved with the plays.

Neither team was able to go on a run in the first half.

At the end of the first half the score was Team Truth 17 and Team Faith 14.

As the second half got underway Team Faith came out on fire. They went on a run to open the second half.

Team Truth dove on the floor after loose balls. Team Faith was equally aggressive. The score went back and forth throughout the second half.

Neither team backed down from each other. The game was close throughout the second half.

Team Truth battled back and they were down a point with 4:00 left in the contest.

The game came down to the wire. In the end Team Truth came away with the 37-36 victory over Team Faith. 

Check out video from the game. 

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