
York Vikings Basketball Club
Leeds League Division 2:
Halifax Cobras 45
- York Vikings (2) 57
11 November 2024

Vikings Division 2 team, travelled to Halifax, looking to win back to back games. With a couple of injuries and a few players unavailable only 7 players travelled there.
After 4 minutes of no scoring by either team, the Cobras started off the scoring with a free throw, before York got on the scoreboard, with a three by Jamie Boynton. Both teams exchanged baskets for the rest of the quarter, with Vikings managing to get the 12 - 10 edge for the first quarter.
The second quarter started similarly to the first, but then for a 4 minute span, Vikings struggled to score and take care of the ball, which meant the Cobras went on a 8 - 1 run during that time period. A David Avery 2 pointer stopped the run and Vikings got back into the game, making it a tied game for half time at 28 each.
After half time, Vikings went on a 8 - 3 run to for the first five minutes to open up a small gap. Vikings continued there strong play in the second part of the third quarter to slowly increase the lead to 8 points.
Starting the final quarter with a 45 - 37 score, Vikings kept up the defensive pressure and managed to execute on the offensive end to also win the 4th quarter 12 - 8 and secure the win.
Game MVP: Jamie Boynton
