St George’s Youth League Men Red side made a powerful return to the court on Saturday, producing a dominant 133–33 victory over the Orange Eagles in just their second game of the season.
After a bye and the Easter long weekend break, the Saints showed no signs of rust, coming out with exceptional defensive intensity from the opening tip. Their pressure forced multiple turnovers and held the Eagles to just five points in the first quarter, setting the tone for what would become a one-sided contest.
By halftime, St George had built an imposing 61–16 lead, with their defence and transition play proving too much for a young Orange outfit to handle.
The second half saw the Saints elevate their offensive output even further. Dominating the fast break and attacking the rim with efficiency, St George piled on 80 second-half points, shooting an impressive 40-from-46 at the basket. Their relentless pace and unselfish ball movement highlighted a complete team performance.
Leading the charge were several standout contributors. Tao Smith delivered an all-round performance with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists, narrowly missing a triple-double. Jaxon Frintzilas was disruptive on both ends, finishing with 19 points and an outstanding 10 steals, while Xavier Kadous added 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 steals in a strong showing.
Assistant Coach Angelo Tsistos praised the group’s focus and execution following the break.
“We spoke about setting the tone early with our defence, and the boys really bought into that,” Tsistos said.
“Our pressure created opportunities for us to run, and when we play at that pace and share the ball, we’re a tough team to stop. It was a strong team performance, but we know there’s still plenty to work on as the season progresses.”
The result marks an early statement from the Saints, who will look to carry this momentum deeper into the season as they continue to build form and cohesion.
In other results, great wins for
- Under 14 Boys win against Blacktown Storm 68-56
- Under 18 Boys win against Macarthur United 103-60
- U18 Girls win against Hawkesbury Jets 46-44
