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El Camino College Hires Head Coach Gifford Lindheim

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Jevone Moore
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El Camino College Helmet
El Camino College Helmet

Los Angeles, Ca – It’s a new day at El Camino College, the Warriors have announced their new Head Football Coach Gifford Lindheim. He was the former head coach at Santa Monica College, where he led his team to 5 consecutives American Pacific Conference Titles. Coach will take over helm for 2016-2017 season and break in the newly built 40 million day stadium under the lights.

Coach Lindheim let the masses know about his decision today on social media post:

“I have been offered and I have accepted the full time Head Football Coaching job at El Camino College. I am extremely proud of what we were able to accomplish at SMC. SMC averaged less than 2 wins per season in the 5 seasons before I arrived. In the past 5 seasons, the accomplishments have been unprecedented in school history. We have won 5 Conference Championships and 34 straight Conference games. We were the only undefeated Junior College team in the state last season and have been moved up into the elite conference of Southern California. In that span, hundreds of players have experienced what it feels like to be a Champion. As of now, 79 players have moved on to 4 year colleges to continue playing the game they love and continue their education. More importantly than even the wins, hopefully the program has impacted in a positive way each individual that has made their way through it. With that being said, it is an honor and privilege to lead the football program at El Camino, one of the most storied Junior College programs in all of California. They open a $40 million dollar stadium this year and are committed to putting the program back on top.”

Lindheim will be joining El Camino College who has a 60-plus years of athletic history, they are proud of their tradition of excellence both athletically and academically. Student-athletes are encouraged and guided by exceptional administrators, professors, coaches and support staff. The process of establishing and working toward lifetime goals is enhanced by the many opportunities available to all Warrior student-athletes.

This will be an exciting time in the Warrior History with a rebirth after a legend Coach Featherstone  retired last season. Coach is going down as the winningest head football coach at El Camino College for the past 22 years with 166-73-1 record (69.2 %).

So let’s watch Coach Lindheim go make history again! This time around he has the support of the school to bring a program back to the top. GO WARRIORS!

The Perfect Match – Comedy Romance

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Jevone Moore
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Hollywood, Ca – “The Perfect Match” – Hit the box office running behind the big giant super heros but in true form stole the hearts and diaphragms of their target audience. This Lionsgate film made $4,294,232 in its opening weekend. (March 11th, 2016)

Terrence J. stars as Charlie, a playboy who’s convinced that relationships are dead. His two best friends, Donald Faison and Robert C. Riley, bet him that if he sticks to one woman for one month, he’s bound to get attached. Charlie denies this until he crosses paths with the beautiful and mysterious Eva, played by singer/actress Cassie. They may agree to a casual affair, but eventually Charlie is questioning whether he may actually want more.

Even at the LA Premiere of the Perfect Match you could see that there were a lot a faces we all know as a perfect match for the screen. It’s always enjoyable to see a large cast of folks who had just a ball making this film for our viewing pleasure. For a brief moment actor Beau Casper Smart and girlfriend Jennifer Lopez graced the red carpet.

 

 

2016 PAC-12 Basketball Champs “The Oregon Ducks”

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Suga Brown-Faal
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NCAA College Basketball 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament Championship game between the Utah Utes and the Oregon Ducks at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament Championship game between the Utah Utes and the Oregon Ducks at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Las Vegas, NV – Live from the PAC-12 Tournament Finals in Las Vegas Nevada. Where we meet up with the fighting Ducks of Oregon proving they had more than enough fight left in them to send Utah back across the Nevada state line with a big fat “L”! The 2016 PAC-12 Champs is Oregon with a final score Oregon 88 Utah 57.

The PAC-12 Tournament is a test of mental and physical strength. The team that has the ability to press on when they know there’s nothing more to give will always be the victorious one. In this case it would be the Ducks.

NCAA College Basketball 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Champions the Oregon Ducks at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Champions the Oregon Ducks at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Both teams looked to be touched with some battle fatigue. But Utah mentally was done, with the excessive turnovers and bad passes left nothing but opportunities for Oregon to take advantage of.

After victory Oregon coach Dana Altman was asked if tonight game was enough of a statement for #1 seed tomorrow?, “Oh, that’s for the committee to decide. We just want to play. Wherever they set us up, wherever they match us up, we’re just going to have to go play.”

NCAA College Basketball 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament Championship Elgin Cook Tournament MVP on 3 pointer between the Utah Utes and the Oregon Ducks at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament Championship Elgin Cook Tournament MVP on 3 pointer between the Utah Utes and the Oregon Ducks at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Coming out of the half the Utes were in serious trouble because the Ducks had found their second wind in the locker room and proceeded to run away from the Runnin Utes as if they were mere speed bumps on the road to victory. Oregon was crushing it in all departments 36 rebounds, 13 steals and 16 assist.

In addition to the the Ducks victory Elgin Cook earned the honor of being named the PAC-12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player. He spoke on what it felt like, ” It’s amazing feeling, but at the same time this wouldn’t be possible without my teammates and without the coaching staff.” Chris Boucher, Dillon Brooks,Elgin Cook and Tyler Dorsey were named to the 2016 PAC-12 All Tournament Team.

Congratulations to the Oregon Ducks on a job well done!

The Utah Utes Win From Behind

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Suga Brown-Faal
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NCAA College Basketball first half game action during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament semifinalsl game between the Utah Utes and the Cal Bears at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball first half game action during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament semifinalsl game between the Utah Utes and the Cal Bears at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball second half game Lorenzo Bonam with a floater in the lane during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament semifinalsl game between the Utah Utes and the Cal Bears at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball second half game Lorenzo Bonam with a floater in the lane during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament semifinalsl game between the Utah Utes and the Cal Bears at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Las Vegas, NV – The PAC-12 Tournament has proven to be the best show in Las Vegas tonight! The California Bears ( The last California hold out) against the Utah Utes. Where the game went to overtime with the Utes and had a final score of Utah 82 California 78.

This game was the surprise in the surprise delivering that surprise ending! California got on the roll early in the game. Nailing those easy layups, making opportunities for pretty jumpers and forcing those Utah turnovers. Utah came out of halftime on a full offense press realizing that the possibility of them going home just got real! With Lorenzo Bonam finding his mojo and Jakob Poeltl kicking into fifth gear.

Utah stepped it up so well they took the lead. But Cal was not going to make this win easy for them. Cal had just enough fuel left tie the game up taking it into overtime. But in the end the team that puts more balls in the hoop goes on to the next round.

After the game Utah head coach spoke on today’s victory, “What a day of basketball here at the MGM, really. First game overtime, our game overtime, all the top seeds winning games. It’s March Madness at it’s finest, and I’m just extremely proud of our guys for not giving in.”

When you look back at the stat sheet Utah’s 7’0 Freshman center jumps off the paper leading his team with 29 points, 11 Rebounds. Clearly the inside consistent play made this win possible.

NCAA College Basketball second half game Brandon Taylor finishing at the rim during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament semifinalsl game between the Utah Utes and the Cal Bears at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball second half game Brandon Taylor finishing at the rim during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament semifinalsl game between the Utah Utes and the Cal Bears at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Utah will have to fight it out with Oregon Saturday night for the right to be the king of the PAC-12. Will the almost home court feeling give them that comfort zone and confidence needed to take this all the way?

Oregon Survives Arizona’s Onslaught

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Suga Brown-Faal
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NCAA College Basketball game action during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament semifinalsl game between the Oregon Ducks and the Arizona Wildcats at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball game action during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament semifinalsl game between the Oregon Ducks and the Arizona Wildcats at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball game Elgin Cook driving hard to the basket during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament semifinalsl game between the Oregon Ducks and the Arizona Wildcats at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball game Elgin Cook driving hard to the basket during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament semifinalsl game between the Oregon Ducks and the Arizona Wildcats at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Las Vegas, NV – Live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena at the PAC-12 tournament semifinals, where myself and almost 13,000 enthusiastic college basketball fans had the pleasure of seeing the #1 seed Oregon and the #4 seed Arizona shoot it out. Unfortunately Arizona was not quick enough on the draw. Oregon moves on to the next round with a final score Oregon 95 Arizona 89.

Las Vegas was a modern-day Wild Wild West. This matchup was extremely fast-paced and physical. Neither team was letting a shot go by uncontested. It was to be a fight to the finish. So much so that Oregon’s Jordan Bell received a technical foul Arizona’s Kadeem Allen was fouled out in OT.

NCAA College Basketball game Gabe York dropping a three during overtime of the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament semifinalsl game between the Oregon Ducks and the Arizona Wildcats at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball game Gabe York dropping a three during overtime of the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament semifinalsl game between the Oregon Ducks and the Arizona Wildcats at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Oregon had the lead for more or less the entire game so I’m sure no one was expecting the dramatic turn at events that took place in the last 6 minutes of regulation play. Arizona ate away at Oregon’s lead with a few well executed 3 point shots and free throws to tie up the game with only a minute remaining. Oregon did have one last opportunity to send Arizona home but couldn’t close the deal. Taking the game into overtime. Giving all the Arizona fans who filled up more than half the arena a glimpse of hope.

Going into overtime both teams felt the urgency to turn it up. Arizona just couldn’t get those critical shots in and Oregon’s Dwayne Benjamin kept putting his hands all over the Wildcats possessions like he was their six player. Arizona gave a admirable performance but the turnovers in the end crippled their efforts.

With Oregon’s win they move on to the finals Saturday night against Utah. Will the Ducks have enough steam to stay afloat?

NCAA College Basketball game Chris Boucher playing defense above the rim during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament semifinalsl game between the Oregon Ducks and the Arizona Wildcats at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball game Chris Boucher playing defense above the rim during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament semifinalsl game between the Oregon Ducks and the Arizona Wildcats at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Arizona’s Packed House See Sweet Victory

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Suga Brown-Faal
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NCAA College Basketball Guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright creating space in lane in the first half game action during the college basketball game between Arizona Wildcats and the Colorado Buffaloes at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball Guard Parker Jackson-Cartwright creating space in lane in the first half game action during the college basketball game between Arizona Wildcats and the Colorado Buffaloes at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball Kaleb Tarczewski throwing down in the first half game action during the college basketball game between Arizona Wildcats and the Colorado Buffaloes at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball Kaleb Tarczewski throwing down in the first half game action during the college basketball game between Arizona Wildcats and the Colorado Buffaloes at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Las Vegas, NV – Coming to you live from the Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena entering into day two of the PAC-12 Tournament. The Colorado Buffalos and the Arizona Wildcats playing to see who would be going on to the semifinal round on Friday. Both teams came out savagely fighting but there could only be one winner and in the end the Arizona Wildcats were just too hot for Colorado to contain. The final score was Arizona 82 points Colorado 78 points.

Colorado being the No 5 seed going into the arena with a Pac-12 regular season of 10 wins and 8 losses versus Arizona record of 12 wins and 6 loses already gave Arizona what one could call through to ducted reasoning a slight advantage. Couple that with the fact that Colorado played the previous night we were surprised to see Colorado put up such a strong fight.

Colorado made no excuses for their loss today. They had strong moments determination. Now it might have been hard to see while Arizona was putting on the extra strength defense and reading straight through there to have them play right into Wildcat traps. Colorado never gave up even when Arizona had a 22 point lead. Those Buffalo stampede it there way back into the game and within 4 points. Most of that deficit was demolished in the last five minutes of the second half. All the while Arizona knocking potential shot out of the air like Godzilla and giving them the Billie Holiday Blues from three-point land.

Colorado gave the fans a valiant effort with the notable hard work from Josh Scott with 16 points 13 rebounds and “King George” George King with a ever and always impressive 22 points 5 rebounds all allow being 8 of 9 at the free-throw line.

NCAA College Basketball Gabe York driving in the paint in the first half game action during the college basketball game between Arizona Wildcats and the Colorado Buffaloes at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball Gabe York driving in the paint in the first half game action during the college basketball game between Arizona Wildcats and the Colorado Buffaloes at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Arizona presses forward to semi finals on Friday with major contributions from Ryan Anderson ,Gabe York, Kadeem Allen and Allonzo Trier. Will they have what it takes to be the last team standing?

The next game will see Arizona 4 vs Oregon 1 at 6pm back at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Utah Holds of USC To Advance

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Suga Brown-Faal
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NCAA College Basketball first half game action during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament game between USC Trojans and the Utah Utes at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball first half game action during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament game between USC Trojans and the Utah Utes at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball Julian Jacobs elevating in the first half game action during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament game between USC Trojans and the Utah Utes at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
NCAA College Basketball Julian Jacobs elevating in the first half game action during the 2016 PAC-12 Basketball Tournament game between USC Trojans and the Utah Utes at MGM Grand Las Vegas, NV. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Las Vegas, NV – The basketball gods were at the USC vs Utah quarterfinals PAC-12 game taking place in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Unfortunately for USC the Gods were Utah fans today, the final score was Utah 80 USC 72.

This game was a total 12 alarm fire. I couldn’t tell if the court was making the heat or the stands because the entire building was on maximum turn up. I mean the score was tied five times! The lead change not 7 or 10 times. It changed 14 Times! These two teams totally equally matched. Both teams put up 39 points in the second half.

The Trojans can chalk this loss up to a touch of the bad luck. Their three point shots are normally money in the bank bounced out like a brand-new Spalding ball. Utah did make some seriously adjustment like keeping USC off the free-throw line. They are known for picking up some quick points there. Other than Jordan McLaughlin and Julian Jacobs were look like their regular high energy selves with that dash of showmanship. Utah was really a living example of what a good team effort should look like. Jordan Loveridge, Kyle Kuzma, Jakob Poeltl and Lorenzo Bonam all were in double digits for points.

After this loss in the press conference USC head coach Andy Enfield spoke highly of his team and turn around from last season. This year they have 20 wins compared to 2015 campaign with 20 losses. They will be watching the TV screens on selection Sunday to see if get shipped out east for March Maddens.

With this sweat equity win Utah moves to semifinals on Friday to face 3 seed the Cal Bears at 8:30pm. They are living no delusion that the games are going to get tougher as the get higher up on the food chain. But they say, “We are taking it one game at a time, one win time.”

 

PAC-12 Basketball Tournament Ready For a Ride

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Jevone Moore
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Pac-12 Logos of Pac-12 North, Pac-12 South
Pac-12 Logos of Pac-12 North, Pac-12 South

Las Vegas, NV – The lights are bright and Vegas never sleeps but day 1 of the Pac-12 tournament has been put to bed. No surprise after one day of action on the hardwood, as top four seeds awaited their first opponents. Oregon #1 Seed will start the day off today hosting 8th seed Washington for a matinee game at noon. So as we get closer to Saturday night finally, who will punch an automatic ticket to March Madness?

Each of the games finished with dominate performances, USC somehow defeated UCLA 95-71 for a third time this season. They were led by freshman Bennie Boatwright who scored 19 points, 5 of  9 from 3 point range. This victory made it three straight wins in row for the first time since 1942. UCLA didn’t make it a game only shooting 38% from the field despite having four players in double figures. USC the 7th seed advances to play Utah 2 seed at 6pm Thursday night.

Washington defeated Stanford 9th seed 91-68 led by Dejounte Murray who exploded for 25 points. The Dawgs held Stanford scoreless from the field until 8:43 mark in first. They will need this same type of energy and shooting performance to have a chance to upset the #1 seed. 

Colorado the 5 seed ran away from Washington State 12th seed 80-56. Ralphie would have been proud to see George King score 21 points for the team high. They will take on Arizona 4th seed today at 2:30pm for game 2.

The night cap for day one saw the closest game between Oregon State 75 Arizona State 65.  Stephen Thompson Jr. scored 13 points and Oregon State moved a step closer to its first NCAA Tournament berth in 26 years. This would be great for Corvallis after women’s basketball team just one their PAC-12 championship in Seattle last week.

Jamie Weisner cutting the net after the Win at WBB Pac-12 Championship game between UCLA vs Oregon State at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington on March 6, 2016. (Photo by Geoff Vlcek Photography / fi360 News)
Jamie Weisner cutting the net after the Win at WBB Pac-12 Championship game between UCLA vs Oregon State at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington on March 6, 2016. (Photo by Geoff Vlcek Photography / fi360 News)

All PAC-12 tournament games will be played at MGM Grand Hotel this week. The PAC-12 had already announced early in the week that the games were sold out. March Madness is here for our entertainment……

Oregon State Women’s Dominate The PAC-12

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Jevone Moore
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Pac-12 Championship WBB 2016: UCLA vs OSU
Jamie Weisner with a jumper during WBB Pac-12 Championship game between UCLA vs Oregon State at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington on March 6, 2016. (Photo by Geoff Vlcek Photography / fi360 News)
Jamie Weisner with a jumper during WBB Pac-12 Championship game between UCLA vs Oregon State at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington on March 6, 2016. (Photo by Geoff Vlcek Photography / fi360 News)

Seattle, WA – Oregon State women’s basketball team made a bold statement in why they should be a #1 seed in the upcoming march madness. They dominated the PAC-12 Championship game over the UCLA Bruins with a 69-57. Oregon State Ruth Hamblin held the paint down on both side of court with 23 points, 20 rebounds & 5 blocks.

Who knows why UCLA was so off their mark when the lights were bright. They shot only 24%  from the field 17 points in first half way. For the PAC-12 leading scoring team that averages 75 points a game was really out of sink.

The most dominate player on the court was Hamblin with or without the ball. UCLA help defensive in the paint was so slow due to not wanting to come off Hamblin. So no help lead to easy points and when they did come to double Hamblin made them pay. Teammate Sydney Wiese also played a great game scoring 21 points with 5 coming from three’s. Wiese in on fire in first half scoring 16 points as Oregon State held 27 point lead at half.

Jordin Canada looking for space during WBB Pac-12 Championship game between UCLA vs Oregon State at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington on March 6, 2016. (Photo by Geoff Vlcek Photography / fi360 News)
Jordin Canada looking for space during WBB Pac-12 Championship game between UCLA vs Oregon State at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington on March 6, 2016. (Photo by Geoff Vlcek Photography / fi360 News)

The Bruins had one last 16-2 run late in the game fueled by Jordin Canada who was their top scorer with 17 points. The lead was down to 9 after Canada stole an inbounds and scored. Then a 5 point play came after a foul and two shot technical foul on Oregon State 63-54 2:11 on clock. But that was as close as UCLA would come before finally losing the PAC-12 Championship.

Now its time for the big dance for the PAC-12 women’s team who should host four home games for the first round. The conference has highest RPI in the land. So Oregon State, UCLA, Stanford, Arizona State and Washington will be at their home building to start.  

Ruth Hamblin talking to ESPN after the Win at WBB Pac-12 Championship game between UCLA vs Oregon State at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington on March 6, 2016. (Photo by Geoff Vlcek Photography / fi360 News)
Ruth Hamblin talking to ESPN after the Win at WBB Pac-12 Championship game between UCLA vs Oregon State at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington on March 6, 2016. (Photo by Geoff Vlcek Photography / fi360 News)

2016 Kings & Queens of The Court

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Jevone Moore
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March 5th, 2016: Girls Open Division Basketball Championship at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
March 5th, 2016: Girls Open Division Basketball Championship at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
March 5th, 2016: Terrell Waiters (3) getting the jump on Jamal Hicks during the Boys Open Division Basketball Championship at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
March 5th, 2016: Terrell Waiters (3) getting the jump on Jamal Hicks during the Boys Open Division Basketball Championship at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

Carson, CA – The Los Angeles City Section knows how to put on a showcase of their talent. The packed gymnasium saw 2016 Kings of the court the Westchester Comets defeat the Narbonne Gauchos 51-42 in the Open Division. While the Queens of the court the Palisades Dolphins defeated the El Camino Real Conquistadors 65-44 to win Back-2-Back Open division champions.

The current active winningest coach in the city Ed Azzam had Westchester ready with a great game plan. Be consistent, play hard, play a full game hard.

The Kings of court have had this game plan, it works more often than not being #10 ranked team in California coming into this game. Keith Fisher (#12) scored 14 points for the Comets holding down middle. Narbonne crashed down hard on Fisher most of the game making it frustrating at times. Evan Council (#0) 9 points made his presence felt.

Narbonne not normally a basketball powerhouse has been on the rise the last few years. They were able to knock off Fairfax the week before setting up the opportunity to a championship. Without a true starting center they played four guard set most off the game to utilize their athleticism. The two senior guards led the team in scoring Jamal Hicks (#1) 12 points, and D’mauria Jones (#0) 11 points.

The Queens of the court Palisades put so much pressure on El Camino Real midway through the first period after little slow start. They trailed ECR 12-7 before applying the full court press. The press was just too much to handle, Palisades when on a 25 – 0 run and the 32-12 lead at the half.

March 5th, 2016: Chelsey Gipson driving to the basket during the Girls Open Division Basketball Championship at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
March 5th, 2016: Chelsey Gipson driving to the basket during the Girls Open Division Basketball Championship at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

The slow start didn’t shake the defending champions confidence. They played true team ball making sure the ball went all over the court. Guard Chelsey Gipson made some great choices with her ball movement while still dropping 15 points for the game, 9 points in the first half. Fellow guard Kayla Merrill-Gillett matching her jersey number 23 in points. The second half she found her rhythm from behind the arc and wherever she wanted to drop a shot.

March 5th, 2016: Girls Open Division Basketball Championship at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
March 5th, 2016: Girls Open Division Basketball Championship at Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson, CA. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)

This game followed the old saying defense wins championships! Dolphins head coach Torino Johnson lead his team to 12 -0 league record this season and will be primed to go deep in the State playoffs next week after winning the city.

Both the Kings and Queens of the court will have a great seeding for their own quest to win a state championship.

 

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