Barrhead High’s senior boy’s basketball team have reached the semi-finals of the Renfrewshire and East Schools’ cup after defeating St Andrews Academy 52 – 69.

In a thrilling quarter-final match, away to St Andrew’s, Barrhead took an early lead in the 1^st quarter (17 – 24) thanks in the main to Stewart Booth and Jon Faulds scoring 12 and 10 points respectively.  Barrhead extended their lead in the 2^nd quarter with some excellent interplay.  Fraser Black also contributed with two, 3-pointers.  By the halfway point Barrhead lead 29-39.

Into the third quarter and the boys upped their game again scoring 19 points in total, and at the same time restricted the opposition to 9 points.  As Barrhead started the 4^th quarter, they lead the game 38 – 58.  St Andrew’s then began to produce some of their best basketball scoring 14 points this quarter.  With a commanding lead, Barrhead were content to hold on to the ball when in offense, although Scott MacCuish scoring three consecutive baskets, ensured Barrhead maintained their lead.

Other unsung heroes included Max Curran who rebounded well at both ends of the court, Stuart Faulds who defended well against older and more experienced players and Colin Redmond for his rebounding and ridiculous looking headband.

Barrhead now meet Williamwood H.S. in the semi-final.  Well done boys!