Sunday, January 22, 2017

"Vandell Shaw's Great Start"

"In high school basketball today, it is hard to find players who are willing to commit to the defensive end first. Most high school players define their success on the court as good as the amount of points they score, or how many highlight plays they make. However, for Fairfield High School senior guard Vandell Shaw, committing to the defensive end has made a name for himself. Shaw takes pride in guarding the top guards in his league such as Vanden's Phoenix Shackleford and Benicia's Trey Pugh..."

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"Wood's Future Duo"

"Will C. Wood High School (Vacaville, CA) has been able to maintain success with their basketball program as many players have went on to play college basketball at a high level. In 2008, Wood had a duo that featured Bennie Murray and Mike McChristian, who both went on to play Division 1 basketball. Today, Wood's junior varsity team features a young promising duo by the names of Angelo Harris and Johnathon Cobbs.

Angelo and Johnathon are both sophomores and are showing amazing growth in their game. Johnathon has averaged over 25 points per game, while Angelo has averaged over 15 points a game. Many believe they can contribute at the varsity level this year, but with the large amount of returnees Wood's varsity has, the coaches decided to keep the two on junior varsity..."

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Popovich talkin' truths

No "I', we rise and fall together, inclusivity -- no scapegoating, especially of the defenseless.

Do not lie, do no harm, grow to the position and occasion.

Coach Popovich on the marches of yesterday and Predator Trump.

A Nick Hilton update

At Bellevue University in Nebraska, 6-foot-1 junior Nick (Jesuit High/Fresno City College) Hilton is averaging 10.2 points per game while shooting 40.4%, 40.9% and 83.3% respectively. Of his 161 total shots, 132 have been from beyond the arc. He's played in 22 contests with 17 starts and at 27.1 minutes an outing. Hilton also has 51 assists to just 24 turnovers.

Saturday: Pomona-Pitzer 71, Occidental 59

At home on Saturday, Pomona-Pitzer turned back Occidental behind 25 points from Micah (Lick-Wilmerding) Elan, Corbin (Sacred Heart Prep) Koch's 23 plus 11 points, nine boards and six assists via Daniel (Los Altos High) Rosenbaum.

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Saturday: Cal Baptist 86, Dominican 72

Up in San Rafael on Saturday, Cal Baptist bested Dominican University as Michael (El Camino High) Smith scored 30 points in 36 minutes for CBU.

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Saturday: Cal St. East Bay 80, Cal St. Dominguez Hills 71

Cal State East Bay grabbed a road victory on Saturday by defeating Cal State Dominguez Hills 89-71 as Micah (Notre Dame de Namur) Dunhour led with 26 points and Jalen (Santa Clara) Richard provided 25.

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Saturday: SF State 80, Sonoma St. 65

On Saturday in the City, San Francisco State took care of Sonoma State 80-65 as Warren (Cabrillo College) Jackson broke out for 25 points and A.J. (Bear Creek High/San Joaquin Delta College) Kahlon totaled 13 plus three blocked shots.

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Saturday: CSSB 106, CSSM 100

Host Cal State San Bernardino topped Cal State San Marcos 106-100 on Saturday with Ramon (Sheldon High/Pepperdine/North Carolina Central) Eaton's 16 points and six rebounds aiding the victory.

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Saturday: CPP 63, Chico 60

In a major upset down in the Southland, Cal Poly Pomona edged Chico State 63-60 as Henry (Berkeley High/Cloud County Community College) Cornelious scored 10 points for the victors.

With 22 points plus six rebounds, Robert (Granite Bay High) Duncan paced the Wildcats in both categories.

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Saturday: Stanislaus 76, Humboldt 72

Jaelen (Weston Ranch High) Ragsdale shot 10-14 on free throws in scoring 16 points and Kyle (Calaveras High) Gouveia posted a 14 point, 10 rebound double-double as the Warriors victory was aided by earning 38 attempts at the foul line and making 25.

49 of the 75 Lumberjacks shots were from beyond the arc and their charity stripe output was an astonishing 2-5, this in a home game.

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Saturday: CS Los Angeles 68, CS Monterey Bay 57

Cal State Monterey Bay received 14 points from Kevin (St. Mary's High) Warren, 12 via Gregg (San Ramon Valley High) Polosky, plus Jonquis (Seaside High) Bouyea's 11 but fell to Cal State Los Angeles 68-57 on Saturday.

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Saturday: Cal Maritime 77, Simpson 67

"Simpson men can't catch Cal Maritime, fall 77-67" -- T.J. Holmes

Saturday: Hawaii-Pacific102, Hawaii-Hilo 88

Powered by 26 points, seven rebounds and four assists from Parker (McKinleyville High/Santa Rosa Junior College) Farris, Hawaii Pacific defeated Hawaii-Hilo 102-88 on Saturday.

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Saturday: SI 59, Serra 49

"St. Ignatius outlasts Serra in annual Beach Game" -- Ethan Fore