EBC prostars begin to find their stride
by: Simon “the Bulldog” Boucher

They walked from the dressing room to the court like a boy who’s saved his last dance for the kindhearted but older cheerleader who had brought him to the spring fling but spent the entire time talking with her friends. (“oh baby, oh baby” – Dave King).

Dave ‘the hit man hart’ ran the first game with a laid back ten points, backing the team with leadership both on and off the court. An excellent effort was given by newcomers Brian Blake, Jun Chen and David Millerd who began to carve their niche in the EBC wall of fame and respect. Brian began the tournament dropping several three point shots and showing that he, in the words of coaching staff, ‘has all the markings of being one of the leagues top defensive players’. Jun Chen showed quick hands on defense and an eye for open passing lanes, and David Millerd showed good potential as a strong rebounder and an all around encouraging attitude before and after the game.
Reigning team MVP Ryan McNamara reminded us all of why he is one of the leagues best centers by holding things down in smooth and cool fashion on both offense and defense.
For the girls, it was just Taryn Wiley standing in the gap for the everything-on-the-court-you-better-bring-it redheads. With the brains of a veteran and the elbows to knock some teeth out, she dominated with enough heart to launch the lindenberg and put Amelia Earhart half way across the Atlantic. (I know, but I thought it had a nice ring to it.)

The team worked well as a team and no matter what the outcome, will be able to bring gain experience from this (now a few weekends ago). ‘Dance with the one that brought you,’ the saying goes and if this team holds to their course of growth and commitment we can hope for more than one decent game to come.

A wise man only goes home after the coffee’s made and the cigars are lit. – Dave King