Gateway Confernece Championship

After losing to Ribault 30 days prior to tonight's match up, we knew we were in for a fight. In the early phases of the game we dominated every statistical category as we built a 25 point halftime lead. After halftime we continued to be aggressive, but turnovers and sloppy offensive execution proved to be costly. Ribault went on a 12-0 run to start the 4th quarter which trimmed our lead to 7 points with 6 minutes left to play in regulation. First Coast eventually settled down and started trading baskets with the Trojans up until about the 1 minute mark when Ribault hit a 3 pointer to tie the ballgame with 24 seconds left. After using one of our timeouts Ambrose Mosley hit what we all felt was the game winning 3 pointer with 9 seconds left on the clock. Ribault burned their last timeout to draw up a play that led to the 3 point attempt by Chandler who was fouled in the process. Chandler hit all 3 foul shots to force overtime. In the extra period we had our chances but turnovers and missed opportunities led to our short coming on this night. This was a tough one to swallow but in every dark cloud there is a silver lining. Stay positive and let's come out fighting against the Lee Generals tomorrow.

3rd Round of Gateway Conference Tournament

First Coast displayed the heart of a champion last night against Lee High School. We dominated the paint, controlled the tempo of the game, limited their second chance shots and most of all we played outstanding defense. Eric Beverly and Ambrose Mosley led the charge defensively to keep Lee's guards in check all night, while Tavaris Barnes scored a game high of 24 points. The effort by the rest of the Buccaneers was electric I mean everyone was up cheering and rooting their teammates on. Once again defense proved to be the difference in such a close game. The game was tied with 12 seconds left on the clock as Lee tried to inbound the ball under our basket. Everyone was covered so they tried to pass the ball in at half-court and out of nowhere came Danny Alston who showed his wide receiver skills by out jumping Lee's player for the ball. Danny then passed it off to David Williams for the fast break, which he eventually missed but was followed up by a tip from Ambrose Mosley to put the Bucs up by 2 points for good. Final score First Coast 59 and Lee 57. As I stated earlier these young men never gave up and found a way to win and we are proud to say congratulations and good luck tomorrow as we play the Ribault Trojans for the Gateway Conference Championship.

2nd Round of Gateway Conference Tournament

Tuesday night's game against Englewood was everything we thought it was going to be. The Rams came out excited and ready to play, but the Bucs were just as excited to be in the position we were in. At home an being seeded #2 in the Conference tournament we were not going to be denied. First Coast dominated the game with tough physical play on the inside by Tavaris Barnes and good outside shooting by Danny Alston and Ambrose Mosley. The Rams tried to overcome the relentlessness of the Buccaneers but we were just to much for the young Rams of Englewood. Congratulations Bucs and good luck on Thursday as they compete against the Lee Generals. Come on out and show your support.