The Aptos Junior High School 8th grade boys basketball team wowed spectators at Palma School’s Mickey Lineham Memorial Basketball Tournament with an impressive season-ending performance.
On Wed., Dec. 4, the Sea Dragons played a sharp game and edged out Buena Vista Middle for a first round win. The following night the 8th graders took Gavilan View Middle to task in a 60-18 semifinal schooling.
The championship game took place Friday, Dec 6, where Aptos played another strong game against Moreland Notre Dame, taking the tournament with a decisive 59-29 victory.
The team’s two captains also got to take home some tournament hardware. Matt Hood was named “All Tourney” player for AJHS, while Lawrence Ingram was named tournament MVP.
Sea Dragon basketball dominance was on display throughout the fall season and blowout victories a regular occurrence.
Coached by Mike Schiro, the boys ended the season with a Dream Team-style run, finishing the season undefeated in the Pajaro Valley League.
Ingram, Hood and teammates look forward to continuing their success next year as freshman playing basketball at Aptos High School.
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The annual Mickey Lineham Memorial Basketball Tournament is held as a fundraiser for cancer research and to honor the life of the former Palma student.