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    Game two for Samantha's basketball team looked like it was 
going to be a lot like the first game - close throughout. They fell behind early 
4-8, but fought back to take the lead at halftime 12-10. The second half was all 
Oxford Bank, as they pulled away and never looked back. By the time it was all 
over, they had secured their first victory of the year with a 28-14 defeat of 
the Mark Carney State Farm team. 
    Sam had a decent game overall, but she threw away a few 
too many passes for my taste. She did play some good aggressive defense, which 
helped make up for her passing mistakes. She made some nice passes too, so it 
wasn't all bad while playing guard. She wound up with 2 points on the day, 
although a few other shots just missed. After a couple of weeks of practice 
before their next games, things should be looking up! 
	
		
			
			Game 2 - vs. Mark Carney State Farm
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			Samantha was moved from forward to guard for today's game, 
			becoming the primary ball handler on the second unit.
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			Sam had a few good looks at the baskets today, including this 
			basket.
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			Here is another shot of Sam dribbling the ball up the court.
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			Sam getting a shot off over a defenders arms (despite what it 
			looks like, the rim behind the ball isn't the rim they are playing 
			on...).
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			Sam got back on defense ahead of her teammates on this play.
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			Sam did a good job of playing pressure defense throughout the 
			game...
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			...contesting passes and shots.
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			The final score was a resounding 28-14 victory, the first of the 
			season for Sam and her teammates.
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