PUMP N RUN TOOK ON NET GAIN IN THE 17U CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

In the 17u championship Pump N Run took on Net Gain. The game got off to a quick start as each team jacked up shots at a rapid pace.

Pump N Run started the game in a zone defense. They looked to spread the Net Gain offense out. Net Gain did a good job of not getting the offensive rebounds.

The score went back and forth throughout the first half. Neither team gave up easy baskets. Both teams looked relaxed when they were on the floor. Both coaches were in control of their teams as they both heeded directions from their respective coaches.

Pump N Run seemed to have an answer to what Net Gain seemed to throw at them. Net Gain switched up between man-to-man and zone defenses and that didn't seem to bother Pump N Run.

Pump N Run got the ball into the hands of Darrion Strong who was all over the floor giving instructions to his teammates.. On the offensive end he instructed his players to where they were supposed to be on the floor.

The game was a defensive battle throughout the first half as neither team gave up an easy basket. Baskets were always contested on both ends of the floor.

Ian Thiesen for Pump N Run did a good job of calling for the ball when he was near the basket. His teammates were able to get him the ball and in turn he converted some nice baskets near the rim.

The score at halftime was Net Gain 39 and Pump N Run 32.

As the second half got underway both teams continued to play with poise. Net Gain shot the ball from where ever they felt like it on the floor. They were not afraid to shoot it from anywhere.

Strong was aggressive on both ends of the floor. He dove on the floor after loose balls and went after rebounds on both ends of the court.

Net Gain went on a run to midway through the second half. Pump N Run couldn't hit a shot for a good portion of the second half. They didn't quit however as they attacked the basket and looked for their shots or tried to get to the free throw line.

Net Gain battled on both ends for loose balls. On the offensive end they ended up working the clock as they wanted to protect their lead.

The score went back and forth late in the contest. There was no more than a 9 point differential in the last 5 minutes of the game.

The game was tied at 66 with one minute to go. In a game that was close throughout Net Gain came away with the 70-66 victory over Pump N Run.