Dix Tourny, pt 2

Here are some more pics from the Dix tourny.

Game 1.  Mandan Mavericks vs Dickinson Cougars.  Jaxon was out this tourny, so Jonathan played center.

This was the final score.  Jonathan had 10 rebound, 8 points, and 3 fouls.  The 3 fouls were all in the first half, so he sat out most of the 3rd quarter.  He normally only gets 1 or 2 fouls a game, but with Jaxon out, he was our only 'big' player to guard the lane.

Game 2:  Mandan Mavericks vs New Town Eagles.

This. Team. Was. Big.  Very big.  It is noted that 2 players on this 5th grade team also played on the 6th grade team "MHA Thunder", which is a New Town team as well.  Birth certificates are not required in traveling basketball to verify age, but there was talk among the boys if these 2 were 6th graders.  Or....they could be 5th graders that 'played up' on a 6th grade team.

Anyhoo.....

 Jonathan did not win the tip off.  His coach knew he wouldn't win the tip off, so placed Jace way behind the Eagles' center.  The ball was tipped right to Jace, who put in an easy lay up.  

 This pic was referenced yesterday.  It still makes me laugh.

 Jonathan's hand is sticking up to defend the shot.  

Jonathan had 6 points and 7 rebounds this game.  He pretty much played the entire game.  Coach took him out with just over 2 minutes to go.

Game 3:  Mavs vs Dickinson Press

 I would also like to see this boy's birth certificate.  Jonathan played excellent defense against him.  This frustrated #16, who got kind of butt aggressive-Jonathan held his ground.  

 This just cracks me up.  I wish I had video of #16 sticking his butt back into Jonathan, and J just pushing back against him

 J still got some rebounds on him

This was a more physical game, but their largest margin of victory.  J had 6 pts and 4 rebounds

Championship Game:  Mavs vs Dickinson Heat.

The Heat did not have any giants on their team.  2 of their boys were a little taller than Jonathan.  They had a few really short players, which always scare me more than the giant players, since I know how our short players play.

 J sunk both of these free throws.  He finished the game with 6 points.  He spent a lot of time on the bench with foul trouble...ended the game with 4.  The general consensus among the Mavericks' coaching crew and parents is that several of the called fouls were not fouls.  

 I only took 2 pictures this game, as it was intense and competitive.  The Heat had a 1 point lead early in the game, and most of the game the Mavs just had a 4-7 point lead.  Thankfully the 4th quarter went well for us, and they won by 11.  

Well done, Mavs!