Travelling to the International School of Kuala Lumper, the varsity basketball teams proudly brought back silver medals. Both teams put up a strong game in the championships, earning the respect and support from live-stream watchers, other IASAS schools’ basketball players, and even the ISKL crowds themselves. ‘After every shot was made, a stream of TAS people would comment about it on the live stream chat,’ said Emily Lin (12). To show further support, ‘people even changed their username colors to blue and gold,’ she added.

The TAS boys played a close match against the Singapore American School boys in the championships. Focusing on a strong defense, the boys dominated the boards. Unable to use their height advantage, the SAS boys were forced to shoot from the outside. “We hustled on the court, and we did extremely well in grabbing the rebounds,” said Patrick Lee (12). Although the game was lost 75-82, the entire ISKL crowd cheered for the brave front the boys put up.  There was no question, according to Kris Sun Liu (12), that the boys fought with an unmatched determination.

The TAS girls faced the SAS girls in the championships game once again. With nearly all of last year’s starters gone, the girls came far this season. “Our efforts definitely paid off during IASAS, because we had 5 wins and 0 losses before the championship,” said Michelle Shea (12). “And although we lost in the championship game, this was still the best basketball season I’ve ever had.”In the first quarter, the SAS girls were on a streak, scoring point after point with a score of 31-12 against TAS to end the quarter. However, the TAS girls quickly regained control, and caught up point by point, until the score came down to a difference of nine in the final quarter. According to Tina Shih (10), while the game ended with TAS losing 62-75, the girls definitely tried their best to turn the score around.

Both boys and girls varsity basketball teams ended their season with a well-deserved second place, only losing to SAS. “There were the should’ve, could’ve, and would’ve’s,” said Laura Chang (10), “but  both the boys’ and girls’ teams fought until the very end, and showed everyone what we are capable of.”