Panorama Heights Team 1 (1-0-0) Defeats North Delta Team 1 (0-1-0) in a Thrilling Opener

Panorama Heights Team 1 started their season with a commanding 21-17 victory over North Delta Team 1, showcasing a well-balanced attack led by standout performances from Faizaan Shaheen, Zeeshan Alvi, and Adnan Alvi. On the other hand, North Delta had some bright moments, but ultimately fell short in their season debut.

Key Performances:

Panorama Heights Team 1:

Faizaan Shaheen was the undisputed star of the game, contributing 8 points, 13 rebounds, and 3 assists. Shaheen's offensive game was on fire, finishing with an impressive 28.8 PPR and 24 PIR. His dominant all-around play helped keep Panorama Heights in control of the game.

Zeeshan Alvi was another force to be reckoned with, adding 10 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. His outside shooting and scoring efficiency were key to his team's offensive execution, as his 19.5 PPR and 17 PIR showed just how effective he was on both ends of the floor.

Adnan Alvi, who had 3 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, contributed solidly on both offense and defense, providing the glue that held the team together, particularly in moments when North Delta made a push.

North Delta Team 1:

Mahruf Ahmad was the leading scorer for North Delta, finishing with 11 points and 3 rebounds. Ahmad was efficient on offense, scoring at a high rate despite being the focal point of the opposing defense.

Afif Ahmad had a solid outing with 5 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists. He also displayed proficiency beyond the arc, hitting 3 of 5 three-pointers, although his overall scoring effort wasn't enough to tilt the game in North Delta's favor.

Asil Bajwa contributed 1 point, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists, but struggled to find his rhythm offensively. Despite his efforts on the boards, his scoring was limited.

Despite North Delta's early struggles, they managed to stay within striking distance for much of the game thanks to their defensive efforts, particularly in limiting Panorama Heights' three point shooting abilities. However, the offensive explosion from Faizaan Shaheen and Zeeshan Alvi kept North Delta at bay along with strong rebounding (23 total boards compared to North Delta’s 21) helped them control the tempo.

North Delta's game plan, which relied heavily on the scoring of Mahruf Ahmad, fell short in this match, especially with their inability to convert free throws. Their lack of depth in scoring outside of Mahruf Ahmad's contributions hurt their chances of mounting a comeback.