In order to earn a spot to the California State Games, the CAVS 10U had to win one of the qualifying tournaments.  So the weekend of June 20th – 21st, the team headed out to Cerritos College to garner another championship and win a spot in the State Games in San Diego.  First up for the CAVS was WCA. The CAVS started the game very slowly and the team had multiple players in foul trouble early in the game.  The CAVS defense prevented WCA from scoring, but the CAVS couldn’t seem to get their offense going with all the fouls being called on them on defense. At halftime, the CAVS lead was only 5 - 3.  This was unheard of to have such a low scoring game. In the second half, the CAVS were not as lethargic and took command of the game.  Brian Deveraux and DJ McDonald both had defensive steals that led to lay-ups.  Although they were outsized, Chasen Pender and Colden Davis took command down low and controlled the rebounds.  Skyler Barry and Elijah Walker both hit open shots and the CAVS went on to win a low scoring 22 – 11 game.

The second game would be much different.  The CAVS matched up against RYB. The RYB team was severely undermanned and was not able to keep up with the CAVS.  Elijah Walker came out firing and hit a series of long range jumpers.  He would be joined by the other guards as Myles Marchand, Isaiah Luckey, Skyler and DJ all scored in the first half.  The CAVS built up a 47 – 6 lead at halftime.  The second half continued the scoring spree for the CAVS. Eventually the scoreboard was turned off and the CAVS had an easy win.

On Sunday, the CAVS 10U needed to beat the Long Beach Sixers to finish in 1st place.  The Sixers were short-handed with only 5 players and the CAVS defensive pressure was too much for their guards to handle.  Jordan Hunt, Brian and DJ all had defensive steals that led to lay-ups by their teammates.  The CAVS built a 21 – 7 lead at half time and never looked back.  The CAVS defense held the Sixers to just 10 points in the 2nd half.  The CAVS guards continued to rack up points as DJ, Brian, Skyler and Elijah all scored on the way to a 45 – 17 victory.

Great job CAVS!  Next stop….California State Games.