A first up win by The Birdmen was the most notable event in round eight of the Mexicali Fresh Summer Jam.
The Birdmen edged the Flava Flyers, 56-51 at the end of a high scoring opening half. The first appearance of Ray Cameron boosted the Birdmen’s front court that already boasted the NBL presence of player-coach Casey Frank (Wellington Saints) and Johnny Fesolai (Supercity Rangers). A depleted Flyers lineup struggled to cope with this fire power and lost the third period 33-19. Anamata Haku, Carew Elers and Peter Josephs toiled valiantly but with Haku and Josephs on four fouls from the middle of the third period any sustained defensive intensity was almost impossible. Continue reading →