Thursday, May 24, 2012 1:36 pm
Montgomery Blair High School's Online Student Newspaper
NSPA Pacemaker Winner (2004-06), Marylander Award Winner (2007-09)
Tag: Boys' Basketball
Rockets fly too high for Blazers
Days after upsetting heavily-favored Sherwood in the first round of the playoffs, the Blazers (4-19) were unable to close out a tight game against powerhouse Richard Montgomery (20-2). Playing with the fumes and adrenaline of last week's win, Blair took the court with determination and energy.
Boys' basketball conquers Sherwood, 53-47
After a disappointing season for the boys' varsity basketball team (3-18), it seemed most likely that Sherwood (9-12) would cruise over the lackluster Blazers. Yet, coming off of two straight wins, the Blazers found a newfound desire to win and a determination to play with intensity not found in their regular season performance.
Trojans out-play Blazers 62-49 on senior night
After missing two weeks due to snow, the Blazers (1-18) faced a formidable Trojan team (9-9) on senior night, just one day after they fell to Northwest. After playing with effort and energy in the Northwest game, the Blazers looked as if they could turn the season around and end the season well as they headed into the playoffs.
Blue Devils exploit talent gap to beat Blazers 49-31
Amid a rough losing season, the Blazers (1-13) took the court against the Springbrook Blue Devils (14-1) who are the two-time defending state champions. Coming off tough losses to Paint Branch and Boulevard rival Northwood, the Blazers hoped to remedy their poor play with new rotations, different defenses and a stronger focus on rebounding.
Gladiators oust Blazers in one-point loss
In a "Battle of the Boulevard" rivalry game against Northwood High School (5 - 6), the Blazers (1 - 12) fell to the Gladiators by a single point.