Brase Sports Update 8/19, 23, 24

Hello Everyone,

Pretty good weekend for Brase Sports. We'll start with Wednesday 8/19: Nick had a basketball game. Raptors vs. Lakers. We had about a 20 minute delay because, both teams had only had a few players. So, by the time we got started, Nick was in a full sweat ! Once he gets to any of his games his motor is on ! This was a great game. Raptors were down 9-0 with about 6 minutes until half. Then the team got it together. Defense and offense came together ! 11-10 was the halftime score ! Nick played his butt off. Up and down the court. Lots of defense, stealing the ball, flying down the court (usually would lose the ball at the other end, feet are faster than his dribbling right now). Nick did have a HUGE juke against this kid on the other team. Nick faked left and went right and the other kid fell over ! That made my week ! Anyway, after one of our players made a basket for the the other team, the Raptors ran out of gas. Raptors 13 Lakers 17.
Saturday 8/22: Raptors vs. Celtics. This was a very physical game. Lots of players getting knocked around. The Celtics had a players that was very good but, played a little dirty. I believe there is a difference between dirty and aggressive and he was more on the dirty side. He did eventually foul out too. The Raptors played hard again. Nick showed his speed and his crazy "motor". One of the better games for the Raptors. I'm not even sure what the final was but, we did get to see Nick's Grandpa dunk on the 7.5' high basket. I actually have the pictures to prove it ! Anyway, Nick has 2 games left starting Wednesday.
Nick's soccer team is getting ready for the upcoming season. He should have a great year. Can't wait to see him match up with those older and bigger boys. Should be a collision course ! The are still deciding on a team name. We chose a powder blue for a color. Hmmm, how about "Bolts" oh yeah !!
Sunday 8/23: The defending 2009 Western National Champion Mystic had their fall tryouts. After winning the championship, it turned everything upside down ! Rumors all over the place ! Big name players coming and players leaving ! It was crazy. The Mystic team is staying together and adding 4 new spots. We had 25 girls come out for 4 spots ! They could have made 2 competitive teams out of the girls that showed up. They were all quality players. So, it will be interesting to see how it comes out !
Whew ! That's a lot of info. Anyway, I'll blog again next week !! See ya !

Brase Sports Update 8/15

Hello Everyone !

One game to report on today ! Nick had a basketball game this morning. It was the Raptors vs. the Bulls. Nick's team is the Raptors. The game was a little frustrating the first half. Lots of zone defense. At this level, zone defense makes the aggressive players fall asleep ! Especially, the Dads of aggressive players !! Anyway, the second half was much better to watch. Nick was up and down the court. Still a little confused on what to do, but played super hard again. He did score late in the game. There were 2 cool situations in the second half, they played man to man, which was awesome seeing Nick fly all over the place. That kid is super fast ! Then with 2 seconds on the clock ....... Nick drained one !! YES !! A big 4 points on the day ! That was pretty cool. The coaches really like like him because he listens and has such desire to play. So, it was a good morning ! See ya later !

Welcome Back !! Brase Sports Update

Hello Everyone !

Been super busy !! I'll give a quick update for the past 2 weeks. Well, Kylie's Softball team, Mystic, became the 2009 Western National Champions !! Unbelievable ! The team was incredible !! They went 9-1. In those games they scored 70 runs and only gave up 13 against. Kylie had a fantastic tournament. Pitching her heart out and hitting too. It was awesome !! We also qualified for next years National Championship already ! They call it the "Big Show " ! The team has been on a 3 week break. Mystic will start back up in September.

Nick has been busy with soccer and basketball !! He once again shows he is quite an athlete !! He never tires and always gives 100%. A focused Warrior !! Anyway, I'll be keeping up with the blog again !! Thanks !!

Steve