The Brahmas took on Mt. San Jacinto this Saturday. After an intense game, the Eagles earned the victory with the final score standing at 100-82.
As the season is still fresh, the players are in the process of adapting to one another’s playing styles and discovering effective strategies that work for them.
Small forward Jule Sims, who totaled six rebounds, explains how the dynamic of the team is starting to get stronger.
“We need to start working more as a team, we are slowly starting to get more comfortable with each other,” Sims said. “I’m really looking forward to strengthening our bond as a team, as we dive further into the season, our team has so much potential we are just getting started. We don’t give up on each other, at the end of the day we always have each other’s back.”
Free throws and rebounds proved to be fatal for the Brahmas as the team averaged 22 turnovers and 44 free throw attempts.
Head Coach Charles White highlights the changes that have to be made in order to advance their record.
“We have to figure out how to take care of the ball and score at the same time,” White said. “Sending the other team to the line 44 times just won’t work if we want to win this season. I think all of the games have really been a learning experience for our players, I have really seen some good signs out of the guys and it makes me hopeful for the season.”
The Brahmas knew this game would prove to be fiercely competitive. Small forward Dominic Williams, who averaged nine points with two rebounds, explained the approach the team took entering the game.
“Our strategy going into tonight’s game was to guard the driving lanes and watch for kickouts, we knew this team was a shooting team,” Williams said. “ My personal assignment was to focus on player #2 since he usually shoots three pointers. We have one win under our belt and I really believe in our team and our cause. We are getting better every game, this was actually our highest scoring game and it was against a really good team.”
The Brahmas fought hard to get the ball back and totaled 39 rebounds.
Guard Nima Mansouri, who totaled nine points, explains how the team can be stronger offensively and how excited he is for the rest of the season.
“Our biggest strength right now is attacking the hole and getting to the basket, we are trying to focus on our defense right now,” Mansouri said. “We need to be more confident in ourselves when taking shots, I feel like sometimes we hesitate too much on offense. I’m hoping we can advance our record and I know our team has what it takes to make it.”
The Brahmas will look to enhance their 1-6 season record when they play against the El Camino Warriors on Nov. 29 at 5 p.m.
