Cardinal Basketball

I just can't seem to keep up with all the basketball games that we are involved with.  So here goes with an update on Seth's team.  West Side came to Soda last Saturday and it was a tough game.  Soda ended up on the losing side of things 46 to 59.  The games are starting to run together, but I think Seth had 7 points that night.  Soda needed to step up on defense and didn't get the job done.  West Side had way too many uncontested 3 point shots.  I thought Seth had a pretty good game - I really think they can get the win at West Side.
Wednesday night, I made the trip to Aberdeen with Mom, Shelby, and her good friend Bailey.  Megan had to stay home and cheer for the TMS boy's team.  It was another blowout ~ Soda won 70 - 43.  The mercy rule was applied in the 4th quarter, so the clock just ran out.  Seth had a fantastic 1st half ~ 11 points.  Yes, you hear me 11 points in the first half.  He had 2 three pointer, 2 layups, and 2 foul shots.  He looked like he was just having fun.  He didn't manage to add any points in the 2nd half - he did get a great layup, but they called an offensive foul.  I wasn't sure, but one of the other boy's dads was sitting in front of us and was not happy - he thought it was a bad call.  I asked Seth what he thought, and he also thought the kid moved.  Oh well, it wouldn't have made any difference on the outcome of the game.

I'm not sure what to make of this team.  We seem to either do really well or just fall apart.  Now remember when Malad came to Soda, it was one of those mercy rule games.  I think the boys thought they already had it won ~ and so of course they lost.  The score was 72 - 84.  Seth ended the half with his 3rd foul and so his playing time the second half was limited some.  He did end up with 9 points if I remember right (Mara just told me she thought he had 11).  He made 2 of 4 foul shots, got 2 layups and an NBA three point shot - he was way out there!  Seth had quite a cheering section at the game.  Jim & I took Megan, Grandma Stoor, & Emma with us.  Mara made the drive and brought her roommate Nicole.  Craig, Shay, Colton, Jade, & John all showed up after driving over Malad pass in a blizzard.  The weather made for an interesting ride home - It wasn't too bad since Jim drove and we took the truck.  It was a fun trip, although a little frustrating to watch that game.  There is only one game this week for the boys.  Thursday night at Grace - should be a good game!

3 point shot Seth took right before the half -

he got elbowed in the neck and went right down, but of course no foul!

Foul shot

of course it went in!