𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: 𝗙𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝟰𝟱 𝗩 𝗩𝗜𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝟴𝟯
- Vipers Basketball
- Oct 2, 2023
- 3 min read
Vipers played Fusion away today, securing a very comfortable win despite missing some key players. Jon Tait opened the scoring with some driving heroics to the basket.
Morpeth battled on taking the lead, however the powerful offense of Jack Jopson & Liam Gardiner proved to be too much for Fusion with Vipers taking the 1st quarter 29-13.
Scorers being Jon Tait, Jack Jopson, Liam Gardiner, Joe Foster, Jack Bellis-Chapman & Anth Robson.
The second quarter saw Morpeth come out a little stronger with the game excitedly going back & forth, basket after basket. Jack Jopson opening the score & Jon Tait scoring a fantastic 3-point shot. This quarter ended 45-26 to Vipers.
Scorers being Jack Jopson, Liam Gardiner & Jon Tait
The break was a positive moment for the Vipers who came out in the third quarter. Luke Hewson finally managed to gain some court time & earning his right to be a Viper by forcing the Fusion offence to turn the ball over & gaining a fast break to the basket, unfortunately just missing out on the conversion of a basket by the quick Morpeth defence, Hewson, continued to find push Morpeth into difficult situations.
Jack Bellis-Chapman scoring 2 fantastic baskets to get the Vipers going with Jopson also coming out strong. Jack Bellis-Chapman scoring a pivotal 3 point to bring the score to 56-36 to the mighty Vipers.
Jon Tait & Liam Gardiner driving strong to the basket to also get back on the scoresheet with Danny Patterson also delivering a basket from some excellent rebounding. The score finishing 65-35 in the third. Scorers being Jack Bellis-Chapman, Jon Tait, Jack Jopson, Liam Gardiner & Danny Patterson.
The fourth quarter starts off with a huge 3 point from Harry Leck & Liam Gardiner going to the free throw line after being fouled on his way to the basket. Danny Patterson also converting a massive offensive rebound into a basket taking the game to 71-35.
Jack Bellis-Chapman & Joe Foster scoring back to back 3 point shots with Jack Jopson also scoring two baskets to bring the scoring to an end at 83-45. Scorers being Harry Leck, Liam Gardiner, Danny Patterson, Jack Bellis-Chapman, Joe Foster & Jack Jopson.
"Today we proved that we can play for each other.."
Vipers head coach say's "We came out with a positive plan that we executed perfectly. Today we proved that we can play for each other & I'm really excited for the Knock Out Cup game that takes place on the 12th October at our home, Cardinal Hume. This fixture we cannot become complacent & we must push to secure another win to advance in this competition. Our goal is gain promotion, cup success is a bonus but we stop for nothing.
"I have been very impressed with the lads, we have worked hard to get our chemistry where it is now & we have added a few additions in training players like Luke Hewson & Shay Bell. Shay was playing for Cardinal Hornets in the Central Venue League yesterday, he had a fantastic game alongside fellow Hornets graduate Tommy Thompson. I felt it was best for him to sit this one out as I didn't want to push him to hard.
"Luke is coming on leaps & bounds..."
"Today was a good time to get Luke in for some minutes, we had him playing through the third quarter with him showing us what he can do. Luke is coming on leaps & bounds & I'm very excited for what the future holds for him, its good to have a lad who has an open mind come on board in a very difficult league. I couldn't leave him behind as I know these are the games he is going to need to gain experience."
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