The Duke Boys Win Again!

Coach Keys motivates his team during a game against PS192.

  

Last Friday's game was a big game for The Wolves! They were competing against their downtown rivals from PS192.  The last time these teams played against each other, PS4 lost by one point. With this game at home court, Coach Keys thought the game was a "statement" game. "We have to beat them to get a higher seat than them in the playoffs", he said.  With a victory against PS192, PS4 would jump ahead of them in the playoff standings. "This is a big game", said Coach Keys.

PS4 won the game by a score of 35-22. They improved their record to 4 wins and 2 losses. The Wolves were led by their power forward, Derek G.  He led The Wolves with 14 points!  Despite a great effort from the opposing team, PS4 won the game by 13 points. "Things are looking good for the new year", said Coach Keys. "We are peaking at the right time."

A Bad Game for the Wolves

Even though they have lost all of their games this year, The Duke Ellington Wolves are still looking forward to playing in the next game. "They have a good team, they just need to execute and limit their mistakes", says former PS4 parent and current game referee Ms. Brooks. The words were very encouraging to Coach Harris after a loss at PS28. The game was close with a score of 4-2 at half time. But once the second half started, the home team went on to prove why they are considered the best team in the league. There were some good moments by players like Carlos E. and Saul H. (point-guard).  But, by the time the game ended, The Wolves took the loss by a score of 23-7. "Don't worry though", says Coach Harris.  "The boys will be back stronger than ever!"

PS4's Lady Wolves Go Undefeated

Now that the Lady Wolves are 2- 0, it's time to recognize their greatness!  Last year, they won the championship in the Girls' Turn 2 Us League!  Since going undefeated, the Lady Wolves are a combined 20 - 0 since the start of the season.  Their first victory of the season was by a score of 23-11 against PS325.  "We have a really good team this year", says Coach Keys. "We work hard and prepare like we are playing the best. That's how you become the best."

PS4 Lady Wolves with Coach Keys and Dr. Montanez

The latest game was a second victory on home court, beating PS115 by a score of 22-7.  It was an important game for Coach Keys.  "The girls were well prepared and they showed good sportsmanship.  They were great listeners.  I project we'll do well this year!"  Greisly M. (class 502) achieved the team's highest points of the game with 12 points and Johanna D. (class 521) made 8 points.

Congratulations to PS4's Lady Wolves and Coach Keys for thier skills on the court.  Special thanks goes to Dr. Montanez and the Turn-2-Us Foundation for making sure sports programs stay in our school.  To see a post from last year's winning basketball team, click here!