Under 14 Boys – Titans v Barking & Dagenham Thunder
Titans U14, back from their 119 v 20 victory against Tower Hamlets narrowly missed the win against Barking & Dagenham Thunder for their first game of 2018. Titans kept pace with Barking throughout the 1st and 2nd quarters ending the first half 28 v 22 Barking. Titans dug deep with successful free-throws and consistent scoring to pull ahead in the 3rd quarter with 39 v 38 Titans. The 4th quarter proved to be unfortunate for the Titans with 4 players being fouled out. Barking using this to their advantage, regained the lead and scooped the win 56 v 52. Titans captain, Kristan Lynch top scored with 19pts.
Under 16 Boys -Titans v Folkestone Saints
The under 16s continued their dominance in the league by delivering one of the best performances of the season against Folkestone Saints, resulting in a 87 – 37 victory. This game was focused on the ethos of teamwork and stats that are not captured at this level. 80% of the points scored came from assists, which is staggering normally, but even more so when you look at an under 16 team that is full of talent and always seemed more focused on individual team play.
The Games Leading Scorers
- Tobi Ojo – 20pts
- Daniel Oyelade – 14pts (Player of the Match)
- Eni Ogunfemi – 12pts
- Ryan Perphect – 12pts
- Simeon Brown – 11pts
- Bertie Kiang – 6pts
- David Akinnadeju – 6pts
- Connor Fuller – 4pts
- Koray Halil – 2pts
“We have spent a lot of time focusing on making the extra pass and the need to trust your teammates, we are literally changing the way the players think and they are beginning to see the benefit. This victory was accomplished without 2 of our leading scorers and to do it in this manner was simply special”.
Coach Ashley Thomas
The next game is against Lewisham Thunder as the children prepare for a tough match against one of our closest rivals.
……Elsewhere in the Titans Community
Michael Akuboh (Scout for the Toronto Raptors) attended Thomas Tallis School to take the training session and talk to the children about what is required for them to achieve.