It was a back and forth slug fest Tuesday night between the
Bronxville Broncos and the South East Hawks on the hard top. Hawks took an
early lead and didn’t let up until the fourth quarter buzzer sounded (54-42.)
Friends and family gathered at Bronxville High School to
watch the first annual Broncos V. Hawks basketball game. The Broncos squad was
composed of boys and girls from the Bronxville basketball team who came out to
give our Hawks a run for their money.
The Hawks were chomping at the bit at the start of game;
very excited to play their first game of the season on a regulation court.
After the starting five settled down some they started putting down some
serious points. Center Andrew Brooks led the scoreboard with 20 points and 15
rebounds. Forwards Maggie Stone and Chris Horan showed off their passing skills
with most assists for the evening, 14 and 12 respectively.
The Hawks performed beautifully displaying all the skills
they have been working on at practice: passing, dribbling, communication and
defensive positions. The game was great preparation for the Hawks who have
their first Special Olympics tournament March 8th at White Plains
High School.
All Hawks players saw game time and many took advantage this
fact. Chris Bisconti made a terrific defensive block and bolted down the court.
Eduardo Baca threw up some beautiful shots and John MacAulay made a series of
two pointers from the side of the hoop.
Hands down highlight of the evening was Jason Frank getting
his first official basket on the Hawks basketball team. On the fourth attempt
Frank sank the rock for two. The crowd went wild and Jason made his rounds in
the stands with high fives for all.
The significance of the event was not lost on either side of
the bench. Bronxville students are already requesting this be a yearly
tradition between the two teams.
“How nice of them (Bronxville students) to take time out of
their day to play with us,” said Maggie Stone.
Everyone left the gymnasium with a smile that Tuesday night.
And that’s a W for everyone.
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