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Boston's top two girls middle school basketball teams collide at the Shelburne Community Center in Roxbury for a chance at the City title, as Orchard Gardens takes on O'Bryant in the 2022 Girls BPS Middle School Basketball Championship!
A
Hello,
boston
and
welcome
to
the
shelburne
community
center
as
we
bring
you
the
2022
bps
girls
middle
school
basketball
championship
as
this
afternoon,
the
orchard
gardens
lions,
take
on
the
o'bryant
tigers,
hello,
everybody,
I'm
pat
flaherty
jumper,
my
partner,
as
always
alan
platten
allen's,
been
three
years
since
we've
been
at
the
shelburne
center
for
the
middle
school
championship.
We've
certainly
missed
covering
these
games.
These
are
always
a
lot
of
fun.
Well,
they're.
B
A
lot
of
fun
because
they,
they
are
younger
players,
like
you,
said,
middle
school-
encompasses,
sixth,
seventh
and
eighth
graders,
but
today's
game-
the
girls
game,
has
a
lot
of
eighth
graders,
because
for
the
first
time
we
actually
have
an
o'brien
team
right
and
everyone
knows
a
bryant's
at
high
school,
but
it's
also
a
middle
school.
So
because
it's
an
exam
school
and
it
encompasses
both
all
those
grades.
This
gives
some
of
the
younger
players
a
chance
to
have
sort
of
their
own
league.
B
That
certainly
helps
the
high
school
program
well
over
the
years
since
we
started
doing
these
middle
school
games,
even
though
we've
had
a
hiatus
for
the
past
couple
of
years,
we've
been
able
to
to
follow
a
number
of
the
players
as
they
develop
and
became
very
good
high
school
players.
It's
it's
like
a
a
farm
system.
Almost
that's
right,
and
it
stops
right
here.
A
In
this
game,
yeah
no
question:
we've
seen
a
lot
of
good
players,
come
through
the
middle
school
championships
and
say,
though
they're
seventh
and
eighth
graders,
then
all
of
a
sudden
they're
in
high
school
and
juniors
and
seniors
were
looking
at
college.
We
saw
keana
armbrister
a
very
good
player
just
a
couple
of
years
ago
in
this
middle
school
championship
game
and
now
she's
at
a
prep
school
and
headed
to
play
college
basketball.
The
next
couple
of
years
as
well.
A
B
Oh
yes,
I
mean
the
excitement
is,
is
phenomenal
but,
like
I
said
we
haven't,
this
game
didn't
happen
for
two
seasons,
obviously,
because
of
covet
and
and
the
lack
of
schedule
of
schedules
lack
of
games,
but
to
have
these
young
ladies,
give
them
a
chance
on
the
nice
stage.
Shelburne
center
is
well
known,
good,
a
lot
of
seating
here,
so
people
are
going
to
float
in
a
big
group
of
students.
B
A
Out
yeah
no
question
two
close
semi-finals
against
these.
Two
teams
were
able
to
pull
out.
They
are
now
here
in
the
middle
school
championship.
It's
gonna
be
a
lot
of
fun
for
both
squads
here
at
the
shelburne
center.
Now,
for
more
on
this
game,
we're
gonna
go
to
our
sideline
reporter
dave
fleming
who's
got
an
update
for
us
dave.
What
do
you
have.
C
Thanks
pat
talked
to
both
coaches
beforehand,
and
they
said
similar
things
for
bryant
coach
ryan
wants
his
team.
Her
team
to
control
the
tempo
play
in
the
zone
play
in
control,
keep
their
heads
in
it
right
this
middle
school,
basketball,
coach,
paisley
for
orchard
garden,
says
she
wants
your
team
to
find
their
confidence
play
as
a
team,
and
these
games
get
emotional,
but
she
wants
to
rely
on
strategy,
not
emotion,
so
both
teams
trying
to
hold
it
together
and
get
through
the
start
of
this
game.
Back
to
you.
A
B
Yeah
dave
made
a
really
good
point
talking
to
coach
ryan
trying
to
sort
of
calm
down
the
emotions,
because
the
excitement
that
the
excitement
is
actually
a
lot
of
fun
about
it,
but
you're
still
trying
to
execute
still
trying
to
play
team
basketball.
So
you
can
ultimately
get
have
a
good
chance
to
get
a
championship.
That's
the
real
challenge
of
these
coaches
to
keep
the
girls
calm
down
enough
to
play.
Well.
A
D
A
In
in
middle
school,
you
miss
a
shot,
you
think
your
life's
over.
So
you
know
this:
it's
just
the
ebbs
and
flows
of
the
emotions
of
middle
school
basketball.
So
we're
gonna
have
a
lot
of
fun
here
this
afternoon
at
the
shelburne
center
folks
we're
going
to
head
to
break
when
we
come
back,
we'll
have
the
opening
tap
here
of
the
2022
girls,
bps
middle
school
basketball,
championship
between
orchard
gardens
and
o'brien
right
after
these
messages
don't
go
away.
G
G
J
K
You're
not
too
cool
for
me
and
in
return
I
reciprocate
that
sentiment
I'll,
never
be
too
cool
for
you.
I
was
a
man
with
a
plan,
but
now
I'm
a
dad
with
a
decree,
and
you
can't
take
that
from
me.
Please
let
it
be
noted
that
I
told
my
job:
they
can
dock
my
pay
right
now,
it's
just
too
important
to
take
you
to
school
every
day.
I
want
to
be
legendary
for
you.
I
want
you
to
puff
out
your
chest
when
you
go
to
school
the
same
way.
I
do.
G
S
U
V
W
X
F
A
Welcome
back
to
the
shelburne
center
in
roxbury
for
the
2022
girls,
middle
school,
basketball
championship,
it's
orchard,
gardens
taking
on
o'bryant
and
we're
just
about
set
to
go
here
at
the
shelburne
center.
It's
been
about
three
years
since
you've
been
to
the
shelburne
too,
which
was
the
last
time
that
we
covered
the
middle
school
championships
back
in
2019.
A
A
Almira
had
11
points
in
the
semifinal
against
hernandez.
She
was
their
leading
scorer
that
jumper
off
the
mark
for
orchard
gardens.
O'brien
comes
away
with
a
loose
ball
once
again,
it's
muhammad
trying
to
go
all
the
way
to
the
basket.
You
couldn't
flip
that
one
in
tigers,
trying
to
stay
on
the
offensive
glass
and
now
the
orchard
gardens
lions
come
away
with
it.
P
B
As
we
mentioned
earlier,
o'brien
and
white,
their
entire
team
are
all
eighth
graders.
So
again,
this
is
the
first
time
my
bryant's
had
a
middle
school
team,
but
it
makes
sense
because
it's
an
exam
school
and
the
fact
that
they
have
grades
seven
all
the
way
through
twelve
right.
You
know,
there's
only
so
many
spots,
you
know
you
don't
have
unlimited
teams.
So
to
add
this
opportunity,
for
both
girls
and
boys
makes
a
lot
of
sense.
A
A
A
B
Yeah
we
just
mentioned
it
o'brien,
the
entire
o'brien
team
in
white
are
all
eighth
graders
that
that
could
be
an
advantage.
Just
experience
wise
when
you
say
experience
middle
school
as
well.
Some
young
heroes
don't
do
play,
but
don't
play
organized
until
either
aau
program,
a
church
program
or
like
this
middle
school
program
and.
A
B
Just
getting
those
passes
inside
much
too
easy,
the
girls
and
and
was
what's
good,
even
though
they're
all
eighth
graders
they're,
looking
for
the
past
they're,
expecting
the
pass
and
they're
ready
to
shoot
as
soon
as
they
get
it.
I
can
remember
years
ago
when
we
started
doing
these
games
through
the
first
quarter:
first
half
when
he
had
lord
straight
over
the
points.
That's
right!
This
is
not
the
case
today
I
mean
this.
B
A
B
A
A
B
B
A
B
A
B
A
Now
the
runner
that
one
fell
short
there
for
orchard
gardens
and
it
looks
like
that
is
gonna-
do
it
for
the
first
quarter
here
at
the
2022
girls,
bps
middle
school
basketball
championship,
it's
the
o'brien
tigers,
on
top
of
the
orchard
garden,
lions
10
to
four
folks,
we're
gonna
have
to
break
when
we
come
back
well.
The
second
quarter
here
on
game
of
the
week
right
after
these
words,
don't
go
away.
Y
Hey
world,
I
have
a
quick
message:
it's
about
safe
driving,
all
right:
let's
go
anytime
you're
driving,
have
a
seat
but
buckle
tight,
both
hands
on
the
wheel
and
your
phone
out
of
sight.
We're
not
in
your
hand,
trying
to
take
somebody
back
because
you
see
your
car
might
get
snapped.
The
more
of
the
story.
Just
put
your
phone
down.
The
people
on
the
road
will
stay
safe
and
sound.
Put
your
phone
down
put
your
phone
down.
People
on
the
road
will
stay
safe
and
sound.
A
B
A
B
E
A
B
E
A
B
A
B
F
B
B
A
Five
steals
to
go
along
with
her
five
rebounds,
as
you
mentioned
seven
points
before
the
puzzle,
we'll
see
if
porsche's
gardens
cannot
get
it
off
and
at
the
half
here
at
the
2022
girls,
bps
middle
school
basketball
championship,
it's
a
bryant,
15
orchard
gardens.
Four
and,
like
you
mentioned
alan
muhammad
has
been
the
star
so
far
here
in
this
one
bangor
right
behind.
B
It
mohammed
that
was
we've
just
mentioned.
The
five
steals
she
scored
the
first
few
buckets
for
them,
so
they're
they're,
actually
using
their
unselfish
play
on
offense
and
they're,
using
their
length
and
height
on
defense
to
get
rebounds
extra
offensive
rebounds
as
well
as
some
turnovers,
so
orchard
guns
has
got
to
figure
out
a
way
to
get
a
secondary
scorer
somebody
I
mean
we
would
get
their
leading
score
in
the
tent.
She
was.
She
tried
to
get
some
shots
up.
She
did
score.
B
There
are
only
two,
only
two
hoops
so
far,
but
that's
right.
They
need
more
than
her
if
they're
gonna
get
back
in
the
game,
they're
down
11
and
quite
frankly,
it
could
be
a
lot
worse
than
that,
but
they
hung
him
defensively
right
now.
They've
got
to
be
able
to
turn
over
some
kind
of
offense.
That's.
A
B
A
A
Difference
and
especially
younger
middle
school
basketball,
folks
we're
going
to
head
to
break
right
now
when
we
come
back
we'll
have
our
halftime
staff
and
we'll
get
ready
to
start.
The
third
quarter
here
of
the
girls
2022
middle
school
basketball
championship
right
after
these
works,
don't
go
away.
J
K
You're
not
too
cool
for
me
and
in
return
I
reciprocate
that
sentiment
I'll,
never
be
too
cool
for
you.
I
was
a
man
with
a
plan,
but
now
I'm
a
dad
with
a
decree,
and
you
can't
take
that
from
me.
Please
let
it
be
noted
that
I
told
my
job:
they
can
dock
my
pay
right
now,
it's
just
too
important
to
take
you
to
school
every
day.
I
want
to
be
legendary
for
you.
I
want
you
to
puff
out
your
chest
when
you
go
to
school
the
same
way.
I
do.
G
How
prepared
is
your
family
if
disaster
shows
up
at
your
doorstep?
You
can't
just
turn
away
in
natural
disaster.
That's
why
it's
important
to
go
to
ready.gov
plan
before
they
show
up.
It
has
the
tools
and
tips
you
need
to
make
an
emergency
plan
with
your
family.
So
if
disaster
comes
knocking,
let's
go
you'll,
be
ready
to
help
keep
your
family
safe.
S
U
V
AA
AA
A
Welcome
back
to
shelburne
the
shelburne
center
in
roxbury
for
the
girls,
2022
bps
middle
school
basketball
championship
just
about
ready
to
start
the
third
quarter,
but
first
off
we're
gonna
try
to
roll
through
the
halftime
stats.
Here
before
we
get
going
and
first
up,
it's
gonna
be
orchard
gardens.
B
A
I
believe
there
are
only
twos
in
actually
middle
school
basketball
that
will
only
count
as
two
okay
you're
right
there.
You
see
muhammad
knocking
down
the
jumper
so
right
now
the
score
is
19
to
six
o'brien.
On
top,
there
are
no
three-pointers
in
middle
school
basketball.
Some
of
the
gyms
just
have
different
dimensions,
so
I
think
that's
why
they
don't
have
the
three-pointer
so
19-6
o'brien.
On
top.
B
A
B
AC
B
A
A
A
A
A
And
they
believe
scored
that
of
three
here
after
they
did
so.
It's
21
to
11
here
at
the
end
of
the
third
quarter
at
the
shelburne
center,
as
o'brien
now
with
a
10-point
lead
over
orchard
gardens,
but
the
lions
trying
to
claw
back
thanks
to
this
three
right
here
at
the
buzzer
of
the
third
quarter
off
the
bench
saying
why?
Why
haven't
I
played.
AD
AC
A
Welcome
back
to
the
shelbroom
center
in
roxbury
for
the
2022
girls,
bps
middle
school
basketball
championship,
it's
the
o'bryant
tigers,
leading
the
orchard,
gardens
lions
21
to
11
folks,
before
we
get
going
here
in
the
fourth
quarter.
If
you
want
to
check
us
out
on
social
media,
so
first
go
to
our
facebook
page
go
to
facebook.com
game
of
the
week
boston.
All
our
games
from
the
season
are
up
on
that
site.
There's
links
to
the
youtube
videos
that
we've
done
so
make
sure
you
check
that
out.
Z
B
B
A
B
B
A
B
B
A
A
A
B
A
A
E
A
A
B
I
think
you're
right
muhammad
took
over
the
first
quarter.
Bangor
took
over
the
third
and
fourth
quarter,
so
right,
you're
right
and
then
over
the
years
when
we've
seen
these
these
games,
usually
ball
handlers
or
a
ball
handler.
Who
can
control
the
ball?
For
you,
it's
a
major
advantage
tonight.
O'brien
had
two
ball
handles,
actually
maybe
three,
but
they
had
two
who
definitely
moved
between
muhammad
and
bangor,
who
can
control
the
ball
and
help
their
offense,
so
their
24
points
was
enough.
A
No
question
valiant
effort
from
both
these
teams,
as
they
made
it
to
the
girls
middle
school
bps
basketball
championship.
But
it
is
the
o'brien
lady
tigers,
who
take
down
the
title
here
at
the
shelburne
center
in
roxbury
folks,
we're
gonna
have
to
break
when
we
come
back,
we'll
have
our
player
of
the
game,
our
game-winning
coach
and
our
final
stats
here
from
the
shelburne
center
right
after
these
work,
so
go
away.
AE
When
I
never
graduated
from
high
school,
I
realized
I
wanted
to
go
back
to
school,
because
I
didn't
want
to
work
these
back-breaking
jobs,
the
rest
of
my
life,
with
the
help
of
my
father
and
having
my
son.
That
was
all
the
motivation
that
I
needed
to
come
back
to
school.
I
thought
accomplished
made
me
feel
that
I
could
take
on
whatever
challenges
life
throws
at
you.
AH
AH
AI
AI
AJ
Each
year
there
are
more
than
a
dozen
significant
tropical
and
winter
storms
that
threaten
the
east
coast,
so
chances
are,
there
will
be
more
hurricanes
and
blizzards
near
here
again
and
between
school
sports
and
social
lives
chances
are
you
won't
be
with
your
kids
when
it
happens,
will
they
know
what
to
do?
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L
AK
AL
Jordan
knows
he
shouldn't
eat
this
entire
bowl
of
nachos,
but
tonight
he's
earned
that
right
because
a
few
hours
ago,
in
the
middle
of
happy
hour,
he
recognized
a
sign
not
from
the
gods
or
a
bolt
of
lightning
but
from
a
double
heart,
a
kissy
face
and
a
fourth
in
that's
when
jordan
knew
he
was
buzzed.
So
when
it
was
time
to
go,
he
got
a
ride
home
instead
of
driving,
be
a
legend
like
jordan,
recognize
your
buzz
warning
signs
and
get
a
ride.
Home
buzz
driving
is
drunk
driving.
F
Y
About
safe
driving
all
right,
let's
go
any
time:
you're
driving
had
the
belt
buckle
tight,
both
hands
on
the
wheel
and
your
phone
out
of
sight,
we're
not
in
your
hand,
trying
to
take
somebody
back
because
they
see
your
car
might
get
smacked.
The
more
of
the
story
just
put
your
phone
down.
The
people
on
the
road
will
stay
safe
and
sound.
Put
your
phone
down
put
your
phone
down.
People
on
the
road
will
stay
safe
and
sound
yeah.
A
Welcome
back
to
the
shelburne
center
in
roxbury
for
the
conclusion
of
the
girls,
2022
bps
middle
school
basketball
championship
as
o'bryant
took
down
orchard
gardens
24
to
13.
and,
as
we
mentioned,
two
really
good
players
for
the
o'brien
team
really
led
the
way.
But
it
was
bangora
who
really
got
on
the
offense
of
a
defensive
glass
and
was
the
top
scorer.
She
really
controlled
the
paint
for
most
this
game
and
that's
why
she's
our
player
of
the
game.
B
A
Question
she's
our
mvp
and
her
and
coach
ryan
are,
with
our
sideline
reporter
dave
fleming
who's
gonna
get
our
player
of
the
game
and
coach
for
just
a
minute,
but
we
mentioned
before
when
you
have
a
player
who
can
really
handle
the
ball?
That
makes
a
huge
difference,
especially
in
middle
school
basketball.
Our
sideline
reporter
dave
fleming
is
with
our
player
of
the
game
and
our
head
coach
dave.
Take
it
away.
A
A
A
C
AM
C
AM
C
AN
C
AN
C
A
B
A
B
Your
gardens
pimentel
with
the
three-pointer
and
another
layer
for
five
points,
mercado
heritage
with
four
points.
Those
are
the
first
four
points
of
the
game
for
them
and
that
that
is
all
she
was
able
to
get
for
the
rest
of
the
time.
Four
rebounds
each
for
mercado
heredia
and
for
tahata.
Meanwhile,
tahara
had
a
an
assist,
so
it's
it's.
Their
offense
had
just
had
a
tough
time
overall
because
of
the
the
longer
and
taller
players
on
o'brien
and
o'brien's
defense.
B
A
B
You
know
brian
bangoro
of
the
game,
with
11
nine
by
mohammed
rebounds
mangura
had
12
rebounds
muhammad
had
nine
just
like
she
said
the
dynamic
duo.
Then
you
had
larabee
with
two
assists
and
alexander
with
an
assist
for
o'brien
their
height,
the
fact
that
they
were
all
eighth
graders
and
so
slightly
more
experienced
and
like
yo
you're
up
to
your
point,
two
or
more
ball
handlers.
A
A
The
team
really
shared
the
basketball
well
all
around,
so
you
saw
a
lot
of
players,
get
a
lot
of
touches
and
a
lot
of
assists
here
in
this
one.
So
congratulations
to
o'brien.
They
are
the
2022
girls,
bps
middle
school
basketball.
Champions
folks
want
to
thank
you
so
much
for
joining
us
here
on
game
of
the
week.
If
you
want
to
watch
this
game
again.
First
thing
you
can
do
is
go
to
our
city
website,
go
to
boston.gov,
cable
scroll
to
the
bottom
of
the
screen.
Click
on
game
of
the
week.
A
You
can
check
out
all
the
games
from
this
2022
basketball
season.
You
can
also
follow
us
on
social
media.
Go
to
our
facebook
page
go
to
facebook.com,
slash
game
of
the
week.
Boston
check
out
a
lot
of
different
stuff
on
that
facebook
site.
Finally,
you
can
follow
us
on
twitter
at
boston,
city,
tv
and,
if
you
want
to
tweet
at
us,
use
the
hashtag
boston
g,
o
w
one
middle
school
championship
game
down.
We
got
one
more
left.