Champaign County YMCA Youth Basketball: Celtics 24, Heat 6

The Celtics improved to 4-0 in the Kindergarten YMCA Youth Basketball League this morning with an easy win from the Heat, 24-6.

This game was over early, as the Celtics built a 12-0 lead while holding the Heat scoreless until the middle of the second quarter.

Everyone played great and everyone scored at least one basket for the Celtics. This team is really getting after it defensively and the rebounding (including boxing-out) is improving every week.

Here are a few individual highlights from this morning's game:

• Michael had two left-baseline jumpers for 4 points and he collected a couple of rebounds and two steals. He played very aggressively and hustled nicely in his final three quarters of the game. This was, by far, his best YMCA game yet.


• Nathan was a "pit bull" on defense: Coach Dan used Nathan's defense as an example for the other kids to follow. Nathan also had a steal and a breakaway for two points and a couple rebounds.


• George had a strong game, adding at least 4 points and several rebounds.


• Jack hit for at least 6 points, including a long jumper that would have normally counted for three points. Jack also had a couple rebounds.


• Luke also had 4 points for the Celtics, both baskets coming from the right baseline. He collected a couple of rebounds as well. Luke is also playing awesome defense.


• Tobin had a nice layup and at least two rebounds.

These kids are really playing well together and they are improving each week.

Next up: a game against the Spurs on March 24 at 9 AM at the Champaign County YMCA. This game should be a good test for the Celtics.

GO CELTICS!