8th Grade Boys Scots Basketball v. Willard

Overcoming both illness and injury, the 8th Grade Scots team played the hearts out against the Willard Middle School team, losing in the end, but out-scoring them in both the second and fourth quarters. Led by the fast breaks and skilled ball-handling of Joseph Powell, outside shooting of Grant Gadbois, and accurate free shots of Russell Jang, the Scots offense went head-to-head with WMS thru the first half. Lay-ups and assists by Sam Greenwall, Kevin Wu, and Michael Tam also contributed several points. Highlights on defense included a blocked shot by Nick Docter and aggressive defensive pressure by Gadbois, Michael Tam and Jang. The Willard team’s strong full-court press and excellent outside shooting ultimately won the game for them, but the Piedmont Scots showed determination and much progress in their teamwork and ball control.