Another unsung player: Rodrigo Puliceno

Rodrigo Puliceno has indeed left his mark at Burlingame High, as reported by Julio Lara. Also check out the terrific graphic that accompanies the article.

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John Baker writes that, led by Rodrigo Puliceno's 15/17 double-double, it was Burlingame High by 21 over Weston Ranch.

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Santa Teresa 70, Washington-San Francisco 60

WA -- Jeremy Jetton 7-6-23 (three treys), Brenden Glapion 8-4-21

ST -- Trevor Priest 8-4-20, Spencer Koopmans 6-0-16 (four treys)

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Woodcreek 55, St. Francis 54

WO -- John Peska 11-5-31 (four treys), Devin Murphy 3-4-10

SF -- Drew Dickey 5-1-11, Ivan Margaretic 2-4-10, Sean Dawkins 4-0-10

Here's a kid nobody has heard of but will

Here is a peninsula player who looks like he gaining a rep:

Brazilian Rodrigo Puliceno is Burlingame High's go-to guy on basketball court
Glenn Reeves
San Mateo County Times
12/21/2009

Rodrigo Puliceno has come a long way since arriving at Burlingame High nearly two years ago.

A native of Brazil, Puliceno moved to this country with his family and enrolled at Burlingame in January 2008.

Coach Jeff Dowd immediately recognized the athleticism and strength the 6-foot-3, 223-pound Puliceno possessed. But he was a bit raw in terms of basketball skills...

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(photo courtesy of Mike Lucia/Contra Costa Times)