# U14 Boys Premier remain perfect; defeat Feltham

- Link: https://www.newhamyoungbloods.co.uk/2016/11/u14-boys-premier-remain-perfect-defeat-feltham/
- Published: 2016-11-12T22:03:15+00:00
- Author: admin

An eagerly anticipate fixture between two sides who have both dominated the under
14 south premier league so far. Feltham was the visitor who is an amalgamation of
the winning team that represented the South regionals in the national tournament.
Out-numbered, undersized and looking like the underdogs Youngbloods were determined
to keep their undefeated record alive.

The game tipped off with both teams struggling to find their feet, missing easy 
chances and looking nervous. It was the visitors that broke the deadlock as their
talisman Z Martinez who leads all scorers with 36pts drove in uncontested to score
a layup. Both teams then traded baskets and were evenly matched halfway through 
the first. Youngblood then went on a 10-0 run lead by **Neave Gregoire-Clarke** 
hitting a deep 3pt shot and **Cameron Thompson** hitting 2 baseline shots. The visitors
would answer back with their own 10-0 run ending the quarter 18-19 in favour of 
the home side.

Defence, was the key in the 2^(nd) quarter as Boatey began to show his brilliance
locking down the big 15 resulting in multiple fast breaks. **Christian Adun** began
to come into his own and proving his worth dominating the boards and then causing
all sorts of problems for Feltham. Added support from **Joshua Morgan** and **Nathaniel
Boatey** would see the home side take a 3pt lead at the half.

A change in line up and tactics sees Youngbloods extend their lead with well executed
offences resulting in back to back baskets from Adun. More defensive effort from**
Neo Clunis** and Rukas lead to transitions plays. Another well-designed play sees
Gregoire-Clarke nail his second 3pt to the delight of the crowd. Though the visitors
would score a few baskets, it was the home side that finished the better going on
an 8-0 run to close the quarter.

With Youngbloods leading by 13pts, the visitors would begin to mount a come back
lead by Z Matinez who was impressive on the day. Like the first quarter both teams
would trade baskets hoping to gain the advantage.  Gregoire-Clarke would silence
the visitors with yet another deep 3pt shot followed by Morgan with 2 more back-
to-back 3s forcing a time out by Feltham. The visitor’s plan was simple, foul Youngbloods
to slow the game to their advantage but J Morgan would go to the line and sink 8
strait free throws to end the game 90-78

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>  [U14 Premier Boys remain undefeated in League play as they defeat London Feltham Warriors in a top of the table clash in @bballengland U14 Boys South Premier Division. Well done to Coach Stephen and Team! #family #JnrNBL1617](https://www.instagram.com/p/BMuhQAtBGHJ/)
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