The weekend of November 21st and 22nd the CAVS 10U played in the California Heat Thanksgiving Tournament, and came away with their first championship of the new season.  First up for the CAVS was the Simi Valley Cagers.  The CAVS were led by guards Jalen Bolden and Elijah Walker.  The guards played superior pressure defense and pushed the ball on offense.  In the post Mike Irving, Chasen Pender, and Austin Olsen were a force to be reckoned with.  The CAVS seemed to come away with every rebound and loose ball.  Kyle Fisher hit some open jumpers from the outside and forced multiple turnovers.  The CAVS cruised to an easy 45 – 19 victory.

Next up for the CAVS 10U was the Hoopraiders.  The CAVS played stellar team defense.  Grant Drgosch and Hunter Barry both forced turnovers that led to easy baskets for their teammates.  Khari Osborne-Roddy provided a spark off the bench as he provided great defense and scoring.  The CAVS built up a 24 -10 lead at halftime.  In the second half, the CAVS kept the pace of the game fast, and increased their lead.  Jalen and Elijah continued to push the ball up the court for easy lay ups.  The overall team defense was swarming the court for the ball.  The Hoopraiders found it difficult to bring the ball up the court, let alone score against the CAVS.  The CAVS went on to win 41 – 17.

The CAVS 10U were moving on to the championship game.  With two easy wins under their belt, the team was looking forward to bringing home the championship trophy.  The CAVS would face the Monarchs.  The Monarchs were a big team, and matched up in size very well against the CAVS.  The CAVS used their full court press to force the Monarchs in to multiple turnovers.  Mike and Chasen had their hands full as they had to work for position down low to control the Monarch post players.  The CAVS jumped out early and took a 10 point lead.  The CAVS continued to force the Monarchs to turn the ball over.  At halftime, the CAVS held a comfortable 19 – 6 lead.  In the second half, the CAVS would use their full court press to continue to pressure the Monarch guards.  Anthony Spann and Hazim Amirali both came in off the bench to make great defensive plays.  The CAVS went on to win convincingly 36 – 15.  Congratulations to the team for a great championship.