Middle School Semifinals Songdo vs Jeonju Nam, Yongsan vs Hwabong.
Hwabong Middle School defeated Hogye Middle School 56-49 in the South Central Quarterfinals of the ‘2023 Federation President’s National Men’s and Women’s Middle and High School Basketball Gimcheon Tournament’ held at the Gimcheon National Gymnasium on the 8th.
During Hwabong, Minwoo Song recorded 27 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals, playing an active role in the offense and defense. Lee Seung-hyun also added strength by recording a double-double with 12 points and 17 rebounds.
Heo Geon-woo (14 points, 15 rebounds) and Baek Ji-hoon (14 points, 14 rebounds) exerted their strength in Hogyejung, but were unable to keep the lead until the third quarter and swallowed regret.
Both teams maintained a tight balance at the beginning of the match. When Hwabongjung was ahead, Hogyejung chased, and when Hogyejung ran away, Hwabongjung chased after them. The team that broke the balance first was fighting. Ho Gye-jung, who finished the first quarter with a 16-13 lead, took the lead at 21-15 in the second quarter thanks to Heo Kun-woo’s goal, an additional free throw, and Baek Ji-hoon’s goal. Hwabongjung continued the chase with Song Min-woo scoring. As the chase unfolded, Ho Gye-jung led 29-25 in the first half. 카지노사이트
The game of the third quarter was not much different from the first half. Baek Ji-hun led Ho Gye-jung, and Hwa-bong-jung kept the distance by scoring evenly among the players on the court. The 3rd quarter ended with a 40-34 lead in the middle of the guard.
Hwabongjung’s counterattack began in the fourth quarter. Hwabongjung started the fourth quarter with Minwoo Song’s 3-point shot. Hogyejung quickly launched a counterattack, but failed to score. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Song Min-woo succeeded in an additional free throw following the breakthrough, balancing the game 40-40 again.
Hwabongjung, who was on the rise, succeeded in defending again, and Lee Seung-hyun’s 3-point shot succeeded in turning the score 43-40. Hwabongjung, who took the initiative, is unstoppable. Lim Jun-seong’s jump shot and Song Min-woo’s 3-point shot further widened the score gap. On the other hand, Ho Gye-joong scored the first goal in the 4th quarter with Heo Kun-woo’s jump shot, but it was not enough to bring the stolen flow. Eventually, Hwa Bong-jung, who regained the lead in the early fourth quarter, left behind Ho Gye-jung’s pursuit and got the ticket to the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Song Do-jung and Pyeongwon Middle School in the South-Central Quarterfinal 1 match, Song Do-jung regained the lead in the 4th quarter, won 74-71 and was the first to advance to the semi-finals.
Jeonju Namjung and Myongji Middle School won 73-58 in the South Central Quarterfinal 2 match, which overwhelms them 23-6 in the 4th quarter. Yongsan Middle School and Whimoon Middle School won 67-58 in the south-central quarterfinal 3 matches, showing concentration in the match.