The Boy's Varsity Basketball Team at Norton High clinches their first win in the TVL tournament
NORTON- Last Thursday night at the Larry Larcoque Gymnasium, the Norton boy's varsity basketball team came together to defeat the Rockland Bulldogs in their first match of the MIAA Division 3 South Sectional Tournament, sending their opponents home with nearly a 20 point deficit.
Fans of the Norton Lancers came rushing in to support their team at an intense and thrilling match. The crowds were insane and the whited-out fan section was so packed that the fans were literally shoulder to shoulder. The Lancers put on a great display of offense proving their talent from start to finish. As a team, they carved out a final score of 65-44 over the Bulldogs.
All throughout the game, the lancers seemed to dominate and take control over their opponent. With the hot hands of Keenan Coffey and several other players, the Lancers scored a total of ten 3-point shots, five of these taken by Coffey. Coffey states, "It was time for us. My teammates helped me out with screens and passing, I felt good when the ball left my hand."
Being a team that has the patience and poise like the Lancers do is something that is hard to find and is a great assett that many teams in the league hope and srtive for. Coffey was not the only contributor to the Lancer's success, however. Senior guards Bret Murphy and Jason O'Neil played huge roles as well.
Murphy made three 3's, four rebounds, and five assists aiding the lancers in their triumphant victory. Jason O'Neil, point-guard of the Norton Lancers, scored a total of 18 points. On top of that, he had three blocks and 5 rebounds.
Overall, the Norton Lancers put up a huge fight from beginning to end and never gave up.They made everyone proud that night, except for the losing team of course. The Lancers proved to their coaches, fans, and most importantly themselves that anything is possible and if you strive to accomplish your goal, you will achieve it.
Marc Liberatore, head coach of the Norton Lancers proudly states, "I can't say enough about the seniors, nobody expected to do what they have done- we want to keep it going. They enjoy being around each other and they're so unselfish- that's why they don't shoot, they're looking for their teammates for a better shot."
All throughout the game, the lancers seemed to dominate and take control over their opponent. With the hot hands of Keenan Coffey and several other players, the Lancers scored a total of ten 3-point shots, five of these taken by Coffey. Coffey states, "It was time for us. My teammates helped me out with screens and passing, I felt good when the ball left my hand."
Being a team that has the patience and poise like the Lancers do is something that is hard to find and is a great assett that many teams in the league hope and srtive for. Coffey was not the only contributor to the Lancer's success, however. Senior guards Bret Murphy and Jason O'Neil played huge roles as well.Murphy made three 3's, four rebounds, and five assists aiding the lancers in their triumphant victory. Jason O'Neil, point-guard of the Norton Lancers, scored a total of 18 points. On top of that, he had three blocks and 5 rebounds.
Overall, the Norton Lancers put up a huge fight from beginning to end and never gave up.They made everyone proud that night, except for the losing team of course. The Lancers proved to their coaches, fans, and most importantly themselves that anything is possible and if you strive to accomplish your goal, you will achieve it.
Marc Liberatore, head coach of the Norton Lancers proudly states, "I can't say enough about the seniors, nobody expected to do what they have done- we want to keep it going. They enjoy being around each other and they're so unselfish- that's why they don't shoot, they're looking for their teammates for a better shot."
Great opening and aesthetic format of article. Consider your middle paragraphs more--avoid sounding mundane. Keep it fresh and interesting like your beginning and your ending.
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