Boys Bball Playoffs

We seem to be alternating between skiing and basketball here on the site, so for consistency- today's update is on the HR boys playoff win over the West Scranton Invaders (yes, Invaders. I realize that it is probably due to my generation, but this was all I kept thinking about). In spite of some foul trouble for Pete Alexis, your Royals were cruising in this one- up by a score of 32-16 at one point in the third quarter. As was the case with the freshman boys last week, the game wasn't over by any means. The Invaders began to whittle away at that lead, thanks in most part to a great improvement in their 3-point shooting, which, in a cruel twist of fate, came at a time when HR went cold on their free throws. Every time it seemed like Redeemer had the game locked up, foul, miss, 3 brought West back into the mix. Finally, 5 seconds left, with a one point lead, HR makes a free throw and manages to keep West off the board to take a 2 point victory. Exciting stuff, in case you missed it.

On the subject of missing the game, where oh where has the Red Sea gone? Frustrated Alum were noting how in years past, this game would have been SRO. Last night? Have a look. This was the largest concentration of red in the stands. Aside from the one guy in the Red Sea shirt, the rest of the folks in red may just be Valentine's day leftovers. West Scranton brought their cheering section, but their material was pretty weak (note to the West fans- If you are going to call our player Herman Munster, don't sing the theme to the Adam's Family! Either know the material, or stay off the subject. The Munsters was the far superior show, but Zach does not look like Herman). Regardless- this is playoff time folks- every game could be the final appearance for the Red Sea. Lets hope the turnout for the girls game is a little stronger.

In only-somewhat-related news, in an earlier post, I referenced a brief, but still unremarkable playing history in my past. Through the wonders of the internet, facebook, and a friend I haven't seen in over 25 years, proof has surfaced. See if you can find yours truly in this group of long-haired seventh graders. Here's a clue- Mrs. FotoFink says I looked just like our son Chris. Poor kid. We actually had a very good team at that time, going undefeated for the season. My 11 points for the season had little to do with that success however. Every team needs a 17th man.

The gallery from the game is here.

The full website is here.

Buy a picture or 2. I need some more camera gear.