Penn State-Georgetown Face Off in 9 Year Old Champoinship Game

The stage was set on Saturday as the Penn State Nittany Lions, coming in with a league-best 10-2 record were set to face off against the Georgetown Hoyas at 8-4. Penn State were strong favorites as they beat Georgetown in week 2 31-16. Since the, Georgetown added a strong center to bolster their offense and rebounding to come back in the league.

Early on, it looked like a repeat of week 2 as Penn State took a first quarter lead of 8-2, but as the lineup changed in the second quarter, Georgetown had a clear height advantage, outscoring Penn State 13-0 to lead 15-8.

Coach Keith rallied the clearly dejected troops with a stirring halftime speech.

In the third, Penn State drew closer as son of formerly fat running guy made a key free throw and added several rebounds. Forward Mike's hot hand returned and Teddy made his first basket of the season as the crowd moved to the edges of their seats. The score after three had Georgetown ahead 19-16.

Penn State continued with the hot hand as Georgetown moved quickly into foul trouble. State took the lead mid-way through the fourth and a see saw battle ensued.

With 2 minutes to go, State went ahead 26-24 and Coach called for the perimeter stall. The plan worked with Georgetown frustrated for nearly 90 seconds until they were forced to foul. Mike hit 1 of 2 for a seemingly insurmountable lead. As the seconds ticked, there was little Georgetown could do to turn the tide and the boys from State were left to celebrate as the crowd cheered and consoled the disappointed Hoya team.

After the teams shook hands, the championship trophies were awarded.

9 Year Old Boys Champions Penn State

(Son of formerly fat running guy - top right)

L'Chaim!