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Royal Crown Academic School Claims National Championship
2022-03-18
March 17, 2022
Kyle Oliveira - On Point Basketball
Royal Crown Academy claim National Championship in
73-63 Platinum Circuit win over Dynastie Basketball
In a battle between Toronto and Montreal, Ontario and Quebec, Royal Crown Academy took home the National Championship and Platinum Circuit title on Thursday, March 10th with a 73-63 win over Dynastie Basketball on Royal Crown’s home court in Scarborough, Ontario. The win caps off an incredible circuit session for the program, walking off the floor as well-deserved national champions.
It was a quick start to the finals for Royal Crown Academy who got out to a 21-12 lead after the first quarter. Dynastie are typically known for their outstanding defense, but it was the Royal Crown defense that seemed to have the upper hand early on. The second quarter was an offensive stalemate from both ends as the defensive effort was increased, with Royal Crown holding on to a 37-27 advantage at the break. Justus Haseley, who took on a bigger role with starting point guard Jahari Williamson out with an ankle injury sustained in the semifinal, was the biggest difference maker for Royal Crown in the first half, scoring 12 and keeping his squad on the front foot.
The third quarter was more of the same as Dynastie were unable to cut into the host team’s lead, as versatile wing Mambourou Mara began to take over. Mara was unstoppable, doing work on both ends of the floor and helping Royal Crown to a 52-41 lead heading into the fourth.
Already leading for the entirety of the game, Royal Crown just had to hang on in the final frame and they were able to do just that. Dynastie managed to make a game of it as Galvin Luketa hit a few big threes, but the lead was solidified late as Royal Crown emerged champions by a 73-63 score line.
Royal Crown’s Mara was named the Finals Most Outstanding Player (MOP) following a 17-point performance (including four threes), 14 of which came in the second half. Mara was a calming presence for the team and his clutch shooting late made him the undeniable player of the game.
“When I was in Guinea, my daily routine was taking 500 shots a day. I did that every week. I’m not surprised that I made some shots. I work on it”, said Mara after the game.
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It was a quick start to the finals for Royal Crown Academy who got out to a 21-12 lead after the first quarter. Dynastie are typically known for their outstanding defense, but it was the Royal Crown defense that seemed to have the upper hand early on. The second quarter was an offensive stalemate from both ends as the defensive effort was increased, with Royal Crown holding on to a 37-27 advantage at the break. Justus Haseley, who took on a bigger role with starting point guard Jahari Williamson out with an ankle injury sustained in the semifinal, was the biggest difference maker for Royal Crown in the first half, scoring 12 and keeping his squad on the front foot.
The third quarter was more of the same as Dynastie were unable to cut into the host team’s lead, as versatile wing Mambourou Mara began to take over. Mara was unstoppable, doing work on both ends of the floor and helping Royal Crown to a 52-41 lead heading into the fourth.
Already leading for the entirety of the game, Royal Crown just had to hang on in the final frame and they were able to do just that. Dynastie managed to make a game of it as Galvin Luketa hit a few big threes, but the lead was solidified late as Royal Crown emerged champions by a 73-63 score line.
Royal Crown’s Mara was named the Finals Most Outstanding Player (MOP) following a 17-point performance (including four threes), 14 of which came in the second half. Mara was a calming presence for the team and his clutch shooting late made him the undeniable player of the game.
“When I was in Guinea, my daily routine was taking 500 shots a day. I did that every week. I’m not surprised that I made some shots. I work on it”, said Mara after the game.
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