Basketball 2012

The hall, jam packed with a sea of faceless spectators, their upturned faces etched with eager anticipation, mingled with anxiety and droplets of salty perspiration. Darting eyes anxiously assessing every insignificant shift of the torso, every sleight of the hand. Occasionally, suppressed cries of outrage resound, interweaving with the brazen shouts of frantic advice and also the muted murmurs of uttered approve from the opposition. Tension congeals in the air - hearts’ a pounding - every individual rooting for their own house. Alas, in the end, some turn away, disappointed and disheartened, for it is a game after-all, with only one winner.

Verdict:

Champions for the juniors were thus Irinah, much to our delight. Proof that hard work for two hours, a few days in a row does indeed pay off.

The well deserved kudos go to the first five players: Zhi Yee, Vincy, Pelly, Ji Min and Jennifer, as well as Raihanah, Li-Ann, Hanna, Jane and the rest of the group for this success is evidently a group effort.

Unfortunately, our seniors - Pek Min, Dory, Tassya, Uzo, Syaza, to name a few - who had exhausted themselves arduously in the valiant attempt to be a little bit more than a mere measuring up, were only able to achieve second place. The honour of the aforementioned title, goes to Alia instead. However, this does not in anyway dampen our spirits nor reverse our firm opinions towards anti housism - a term familiar perhaps to only those in Kolej Tuanku Jaafar.

In a nutshell, it was a brilliant three day rush of adrenaline. Everyone contributed in their own way, be it seemingly paltry or negligible, feverishly cheering was not at all simple, mind you.

Already we are eagerly anticipating next year’s match! IRINAH DYNAMITE!!