Rim Reapers 2-0

Promo video courtesy of Corbin’s friend, Brooklyn H. 

So fun! 

Game 2 for the Rim Reapers sets a new record for Wins and Corbin went to bed very happy about it. This was a very physical game. A few technicals, Noah took a face slap, Hyrum was fouled out, Logan’s mom and I were flipped off and cursed at, and Ariana D’s speaker was thrown by an angry player. Corbin jumped between two players and separated them as punches were thrown at Hyrum. Neal strategically rebounded his own rim shot for his 2nd free throw in order to hold the ball for the remaining 2 seconds and secure our win by 2 points, but a foul was called there because apparently it’s illegal and the ball turned over. Fortunately, they didn’t score and we won. There was so much trash n bash on our boys that this win brought an extreme dose of vindicated satisfaction and celebration. Last year’s game vs the jammers was brutal. 

This game, Corbin played two 7 minute stretches, had a lot of assists and sunk a 3 pointer. He said, “this one felt not just like a win, but a victory over all the opps.” Proof that last week wasn’t just a fluke, and hard work has paid off. He loved how many friends and family came to support. He is just floating on cloud 9 right now. 

 Also noteworthy is Aaron’s support. He is the most calm coach I’ve ever seen. Ammon is coaching the team, but Aaron is his “co-coach” and offers support with subs and playing time management. But yesterday, when the jammers got physical, he was off the bench and pivoted from time keeper to peacekeeper. Corbin is not naturally mellow like Aaron. He is unfortunately hot tempered like me. Aaron is doing an excellent job setting an example and I can see Corbin watching him and following suit by staying calm and level headed in conflict. It’s the best thing.