Kiwi Gardner sidelined

Hopefully, this will be a learning experience:

Gardner’s future uncertain
MHS guard must sit until section rules on Dec. 28 incident
Jonamar Jacinto
Manteca Bulletin
January 5, 2009

Manteca High junior Kiwi Gardner could miss a handful of games or forfeit the rest of his athletic eligibility depending on Sac-Joaquin Section sanctions. He will likely not play in tonight’s Valley Oak League opener with visiting Oakdale.

His uncertain status stems from an incident during Manteca’s second-round contest against Inglewood in the 10th Annual Modesto Christian Holiday Hoops Classic on Dec. 28.

Gardner, who averaged 27.4 points, 4.5 assists and five steals in eight non-league contests, was ejected from the game with 43.7 seconds remaining. Inglewood won, 68-57.

Gardner quickly assessed two technicals for disputing a foul. The main issue centers around physical contact Gardner made with the official and the intent behind it...

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