Eggplants Mash Avocados

By Griffin

The Eggplants turned a big comeback into a win over the Avocados Thursday at Burbank Elementary in Belmont.

For the Eggplants, Luke had 14 points, 11 rebounds and five steals, along with teammate Jake, who had 14 points, six rebounds and three steals. Luke scored the game-winning basket off a steal from the Avocados' Leela to give the Eggplants a 32-30 win.

Despite the loss, Danny had a great game for the Avocados, scoring 18 points, grabbing 13 rebounds and nicking the ball two times. With two seconds remaining, Danny fired a far shot from the sideline, which bounced in and out, while Danny fell into a big pile of hula hoops.

Danny had the best overall game, but Luke and Jake each had 14 points, which helped the Eggplants win this well-matched game. The game was very close, and there were quite a few fouls, but both teams played very well.

Eggplants Mount Comeback With Defense

By Dylan

The Eggplants claimed a big comeback against the Avocados with a huge game from Luke. Luke had a double-double with 14 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist and five steals. He also scored the game-winning layup with under a minute remaining.

Danny missed the potential game-tying shot with two seconds left on the game, and the Eggplants won 32-30. The Eggplants went on a 16-4 run to overcome a 26-16 deficit and seal the win. Danny's game was one of the best, with 18 points, 13 rebounds, and one steal. The Eggplants run was made with a lot of steals, and the Avocados had poor transition defense.

Jake helped the Eggplants with 14 points, six rebounds, and five steals. On the Avocados, Alex kept them alive with 12 points, nine rebounds, one assist and four steals in a losing effort.

Avocados Fall Short After Big Lead

By Jason

With two seconds left in the game, Danny missed his last should which would have tied the game. The Eggplants won by two points by the score of 32-30. Luke and Jake led the Eggplants with 14 points each.

Earlier in the game, the Avocados led 26-16, until the Eggplants made a big comeback and won on Luke's steal and layup late in the game. Luke added 11 rebounds and five steals, and Jake had six rebounds and five steals of his own. Danny had 18 points and 13 rebounds in the loss for the Avocados, and Alex added 12 points and 9 rebounds.

#HotSportsTakes

By Dylan, Griffin, and Jason

Controversial, incendiary opinions on current sports stories:

On Tom Brady:
Dylan: Robert Griffin III will win more Super Bowls than Tom Brady. Tom Brady is too old.
Griffin: Geno Smith is better than Tom Brady.
Jason: Tom Brady is the best football player in history.

On Jacoby Ellsbury:
Griffin: He will be better because he is now playing for the Yankees.
Jason: The Yankees will beat the Red Sox next year because they have Ellsbury.
Dylan: Ellsbury is selfish because he wanted more money instead of winning another World Series.

On Rajon Rondo:
Jason: They should trade Rondo for a bunch of players.
Dylan: Danny Ainge doesn't care about his players, so he'll trade Rajon Rondo.
Griffin: Fire Danny Ainge because he doesn't care about his players.

On The 2014 Sochi Olympics:
Griffin: U.S. Figure Skating and Hockey will crush the Russians and Canadians.
Jason: The Sochi Olympics are the most embarrassing thing ever.
Dylan: The Olympics shouldn't be in Russia because there is a threat of terrorism.

On Tim Tebow:
Jason: Someone should sign Tim Tebow because attention is good and fun.
Dylan: I'm surprised Tebow even made it to the NFL in the first place.
Griffin: Nobody should sign Tim Tebow because he can't throw.

On Derek Jeter's Retirement:
Dylan: He should have retired after last season - he's as old as Yoda.
Griffin: If he kept playing he would ruin his legacy.
Jason: He should keep playing because he makes the Yankees an elite team.

Best Athlete of The Decade: LeBron James

By Dylan

LeBron James is the best athlete of the last ten years. He's won a lot of awards in his NBA career.

He has won two back-to-back championships and was Finals MVP in both of them. His is so good that he has been an All-Star in every season he's played in his career. His PER (Player Efficiency Rating) led the league six years in his career. He has only won one scoring title but he has come close, finishing in the top five every year in the past five years. He has led the Miami Heat to a 27-game winning streak, the second-longest streak in history, and has won four MVP awards.

This proves that LeBron James is better than Michael Phelps. Phelps swims, which is just using your arms and legs. Basketball also has a mental aspect, LeBron has to use his arms, legs, and brain. Phelps is in an individual sport in which you only depend on yourself. In basketball you depend on yourself and your teammates. LeBron has to pass to his teammates, who may not be very good. Phelps has an easier job, which is just swimming across a pool. Phelps can get an award by himself, but basketball is a team sport which is more difficult to win. LeBron plays with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, who are good players, but might prevent LeBron from getting the ball. He has to succeed even while sharing the ball.