FBC Defenders (Frederick) completed a 4-game sweep to take the title at the Tom Dowd Memorial Tournament on May 30th, in Central Valley, NY. Congratulations to the team on their stellar play, their teamwork, and their focus. Another big trophy for the program! 2010 Champs!!!
FBC Defenders (Frederick) got off to a fast start in the Tom Dowd Memorial Tournament with 2 wins on Saturday. Defenders faced the Quakers in their 10:15 game starting off the tournament. Walker got the Defenders’ first points after sinking 2 at the line, following a foul on a layup attempt. Moments later she drove throught the lane for a two and one, to bring us to 5-7. Walker scored again on a fast break after a throw-ahead from Shari, tying the game at 9-9. Defenders also showed some strong defense, with Nay Nay (Janaysia) blocking what looked to be a sure layup by the Quakers. Defenders finished the first half with a strong 25 to 13 score.’The second half started with a 6-0 run from the Quakers to bring the game to 25 - 19. The momentum swung back to the Defenders after Brittany scored 8 points in a row! The Defenders closed out the contest with a final score of 53 to 41.
High Scorer was Walker with 16. Shari had the high for assists, with 2. Karalyne had an impressive 8 rebounds, and Nay Nay had that awesome blocked shot!