U13 Flames 23 – 27 Padgate Pacers (OT)
After finishing the league season just 4 points being winners Rising and playing shorthanded in the playoff semi final, U13 Flames took to the court in the last game of the season against Padgate, the team that finished a place above them in the league.
Initially the game went the way of Rising, taking the first half 12-6. The start of the second half followed the same direction until Rising had a player foul out leaving just five players. As the game progressed Padgate came back into it with game finishing normal time at 23 all.
Into 5 mins of overtime and Padgate just had the edge, taking the match 23-27.
A great season for Flames as well.
Coach James said “looking at where both these teams (Rising & Flames) have come from in 4 months I am an extremely proud coach, these players have all put so much hard work in. I cannot wait to see these players play in the Regional League this season.”