Nicholas Podesta - Sports Information officer
Cosumnes River College athletics
Hawks struggle in Mendo, host Clark Classic this week
The 2012-2013 Cosumnes River College men’s basketball team kicks off its campaign at home this week, as they host the 34th Annual James Clark Invitational, which opens Thursday and runs through Saturday. The tournament once again boasts a diverse field, as five different conferences, and contrasting styles of play are represented in the tournament. Returning to the event will be Chabot College of Hayward, Columbia College of Sonora, Feather River College of Quincy, Merced Junior College, Modesto Junior College, Napa Valley College and Porterville College. The double-elimination style event kicks off tomorrow at 2 PM, with games to follow at 4, 6 and 8 PM. The Hawks will host Merced Junior College in their home opener tomorrow at 6. CRC defeated Chabot College last season in the 3rd place game, 93-77.
The Hawks look to improve after a disappointing 1-2 showing at the Ed Boyle Classic at Mendocino College in Ukiah. Cosumnes River played well in the opening game against Butte, taking control for the majority of the contest. Butte mounted a strong comeback in the second half, eventually taking the lead late in the contest. However, Miguel French (Lindhurst HS/Marysville) hit what would prove to be the game winner from the short corner with 0.6 seconds remaining, to give the Hawks the 69-68 victory. Charles Standifer (Capital Christian HS/Sacramento) led all scorers with 30 points, while also contributing nine rebounds.
Things proved more difficult in the second game against host Mendocino College. The Hawks struggled defensively for most of the contest, getting in foul trouble early. CRC closed the deficit to one point late in the second half, but the shorthanded Hawks ran out of gas, falling 74-65. Standifer once again led all scorers with 32 points in the effort. The youth and inexperience of the CRC roster was also on display in the third contest against Bay Valley conference foe Los Medanos. The Hawks stormed out of the gates, taking a 36-18 advantage midway through the first half. The defensive pressure bothered CRC down the stretch however, as the Mustangs managed to rally back to close the deficit to single digits heading into the second half. The lead changed hands several times throughout the second half, before the Mustangs pulled away late. Rodney Cook (Bethel HS/Vallejo) closed the gap with consecutive three point baskets, but it was too little too late, as CRC fell to LMC 69-65 in the 3rd place game. Cook and Standifer paced the Hawks offense with 12 points apiece.
Cosumnes River (1-2) looks to improve this week as they host Merced Junior College (0-5) in their home opener during the first round of the 34th Annual James Clark Classic. Tipoff is tentatively scheduled for 6 PM. Opening round matchups are scheduled as follows:
Thursday November 29
Columbia Claim Jumpers vs Napa Valley Storm @ 2 PM
Modesto JC Pirates vs Porterville Pirates @ 4 PM
Cosumnes River Hawks vs Merced Blue Devils @ 6 PM
Chabot Gladiators vs Feather River Golden Eagles @ 8 PM
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