Sheldon Ang
The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) hosted their annual basketball tournament. Both the men’s and women’s basketball team traveled to Kuala Lumpur to compete in this two-day event. This trip was my last time traveling with the basketball team.
The “tournament” was frustrating for us. We went to Kuala Lumpur, expecting to play 2-3 different teams. However, some problems arose, and ISKL could not find any other team to participate in their tournament. In the end, we played three games against the same team.
During our last matchup with ISKL, we easily blew them out by 30 points. We came into the first game feeling very confident. We were ready to play and had sufficient rest in the hotel room. However, we were wrong. By the time the first quarter ended, we only scored 12 points—which is unacceptable to our standard of play. In the end, we played an awful game. We were not focused, and nothing was going our way. We won the game, but we certainly did not deserve it.
At night, we had a team meeting which motivated us to do better and take care of business the next game, in which we did. The next two games we came in focused and had the hunger to succeed and improve as a team. Wei Sing Goh (12) had an impressive game. He finished with ten rebounds and 12 points, a double-double. We, as a team, took care of business and finished strong that Saturday.
Apart from playing basketball, the bonding time among teammates is what made the trip so enjoyable. I was very grateful to be able to spend my last ISKL trip with my friends. We are not just a team comprised of different players; we are a family who holds each and every single member accountable for every action done. Having this opportunity to bond with the team helped us understand each other better. Daniel Kang (10) said that “it was a good experience because you can spend time with the squad.”
I am grateful to be able to participate in this event. This trip made me cherish all my friends and teammates even more, as I finish off my last months of high school.
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