Peach State Highlights - Defenders Select vs Atlanta Express

Earlier this week, we featured the 16 and Under Defenders Select AAU basketball team.  The Defenders have now won its first three games of the 2011 Peach State Summer Showcase in Augusta, GA.  The latest win, versus the Atlanta Express, was the team's most difficult contest and its most impressive showing.  After the Defenders led 27-20 at halftime, the Express made a 14-3 run and took a 34-30 lead.  But a barrage of jump shots by Defender guard Ahmed Hill enabled the Defenders to regain the lead and claim a 49-43 win.  Ahmed Hill scored 32 points to lead the Defenders, and Matt Miller added 9 in the victory.

The Defenders Select feature two Augusta area players, Matt Miller and Michael Scott of the homeschool Augusta Eagles and the Aquinas Fighting Irish, respectively.  Next, the Defenders play the South Piedmont Heat at 5 P.M. tonight at Greenbrier High School.  After that contest, the Defenders face the Baltimore Stars Thursday at 9 A.M. at Augusta Christian Schools.  Enjoy the highlights of the Defenders vs Express game.