March Madness

in the form of high school boy's basketball is nearly here. Next week Romeo High School, currently 18-1, will complete its season with one remaining game at Stevenson HS. Romeo then hosts the first round district level of the high school tournament.

We have seen several of their games this year and they are very good. All players can score, including substitutes. They rebound well, play a swarming defense, push the ball quickly up the court with dribble or pass, handle the ball well, and shoot well from anywhere on the court. Friday's game is a good example. Leading Port Huron Norther 25-24 at halftime, they began the second half with solid defense, had some easy fast break layups, a series of short jump shots, and then throw in some three-point jumpers, all the while forcing critical turnovers. They won easily.

This is one of the best teams we have seen in a long while. But our optimism is cautioned by a previous Romeo team that about 5 years ago completed their season undefeated at 20-0 and lost to Eisenhower HS in the opening game of district play when their best shooter hit a half-court game winner at the final buzzer.

Go Dawgs.