The Senior Boys team played a strong SEEVIC team in the National semi having defeated Holy Trinity narrowly in the quarter final. Having fought hard but lost by around 30 points earlier in the competition, we new the rematch with SEEVIC would be a challenge. We started strongly and led 17 - 16 at half time. Unfortunately our zone defence that had been so strong early on was breached too often in the third quarter where we conceded 20 points and scored only 8. Our fourth quarter performance was better but we could not breach the gap and lost 58 - 47. A much improved performance showing good quality team defence and good link up play between Tayo, Andy and Owen.
Beaumont player of the match: ANDY MORGAN
Although we lost the semi final, SEEVIC were unable to attend the final so we were invited to play Elsmere Port at the Nottingham Wildcats Arena. We travelled up by minibus on Saturday 19th March and played against the strongest team we have played all season. We found ourselves in foul trouble quite early on and this coupled with our opponents hitting around 90% of their three point shots, we were down 58 - 26 at half time. Although the points difference in the second half was similar (final score 117 - 52) we showed a lot of character and worked extremely hard. Tayo led the team well, working hard on court and encouraging his team mates whenever possible. Although we were a little outclassed in the final, the team deserved to be there based on their outstanding performances over the rest of the season. Lets hope a County Final win tomorrow night is compensation for this defeat!
Beaumont player of the match: TAYO OYEFUSI
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