Nebraska was fired up during the Foster Farms Bowl between the UCLA Bruins and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday Dec 26th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)
Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Devine Ozigbo (22) hurdling UCLA Bruins defensive back Marcus Rios (9) in the second half during the Foster Farms Bowl between the UCLA Bruins and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday Dec 26th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)
Santa Clara, CA – Just when it started to look like a 5 and 7 Nebraska team had no business taking part in a post-season Bowl game this year, the Cornhuskers scored 30 unanswered points to stun UCLA 37-29 in the 2015 Foster Farms Bowl at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
Nebraska stuck to moving the ball on the ground mustering 326 rushing yards. Quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. rushed for 76 yards and one touchdown while throwing another on 12 of 19 passing for 174 yards.
“Football goes better when you can run the ball and physically impose your will on the other team,” said Nebraska head coach Mike Riley. “The game plan was running the football. It is what we thought we could and what we wanted to do. Our goal next year is to be in the top 3 in the country in running the ball.”
Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Devine Ozigbo (22) finding daylight during the Foster Farms Bowl between the UCLA Bruins and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday Dec 26th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)
The Cornhuskers had three players with over 50 yards rushing and dominated the time of possession while holding the ball 38:15 compared to UCLA’s 21:45.
With 10:37 left in the third quarter, a one handed grab by Stanley Morgan Jr. gave Nebraska its first lead of the game at 27-21.
After a 20-yard field goal and a 3-yard touchdown run from Armstrong Jr., the Bruins quickly answered with a 9-yard touchdown reception from Jordan Payton to cut Nebraska’s lead 37-29 after a 2-point conversion.
UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) rolling with the pocket during the Foster Farms Bowl between the UCLA Bruins and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday Dec 26th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)
The Bruins had one last chance to tie the contest when it received the ball with 4:36, but a Josh Rosen interception on 4th and 10 from the Nebraska 32 kept UCLA from winnings its first Foster Farms Bowl.
“It’s a disappointing loss. Any time you lose its disappointing,” said UCLA head coach Jim Mora. “Congratulations to Nebraska and coach Riley. They play hard, play well, play physical and play the way they are supposed to play. We’ll take a hard look at ourselves and get better from it.”
UCLA Bruins running back Paul Perkins (24) on way to touchdown during the Foster Farms Bowl between the UCLA Bruins and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday Dec 26th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)
The Bruins got off to a quick start offensively and it seemed like it was going to be their run game that would dictate the contest. A 32-yard run by Paul Perkins set up UCLA in Cornhusker territory. Perkins capped the 79-yard drive with a 1-yard score to put the Bruins up early 7-0.
UCLA took a 21-7 lead after a 26-yard touchdown catch by Nate Starks with 7:55 left in the first half.
Nebraska roared back to tie the game at 21 to go into the halftime after scores from Terrell Newby and Andy Janovich.
Nebraska Cornhuskers running back Imani Cross (32) during the Foster Farms Bowl between the UCLA Bruins and the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday Dec 26th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)
After a targeting penalty sent out Nebraska’s Nate Gerry with 39 seconds left in the first half, the momentum and energy turned the Cornhuskers direction heading into the locker room.
UCLA finishes the season 8-5 and hasn’t won a Bowl Game in California since 1986.
“For our returners its time to reflect on how we can get better as players and coaches,” said Mora. “We need to get bigger and stronger obviously”.
“I also withheld rain from you when the harvest was still three months away. I sent rain on one town, but withheld it from another. One field had rain, another had noe and dried up.”
Amos 4:7
Many believe that there is no God, and that things just happen. Not true at all. Here we are reminded of God’s sovereignty.
He causes the sun to shine, and the rain to fall. Whenever it rains, we are reminded that God is still in control and ‘He knows’ exactly what we need.
‘He knows’ when to answer our prayers, and when to come through for His children. ‘He knows’ what we need and what we ‘don’t’ need.
‘He knows’ what to use as tools in our lives to bring our the best in us, and get us to the place of trusting in Him. ‘He knows’ …we don’t.
Our job is to trust Him, and believe that ALL things are working together for our good and for His glory. Hold on child of God.. ‘HE KNOWS’.
Pac-12 Men's Basketball USC Trojans vs Yale Bulldogs first half game action at the Galen Center on Dec. 13th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Los Angeles, Ca – To say USC won the game against Lafayette is a total understatement, because the Leopards never had a chance tonight with this final score … Trojans 100 Leopards 64, this is the Trojans 3rd game this season they’ve scored 100 plus points!
USC’s fight song for the day could have been Welcome to the Jungle because they were the kings of the court. They might have came out initially in 2nd gear the first few minute but it didn’t take long for them to shift that gear into overdrive to show Lafayette what PAC-12 ball looks like up close and in your face. At no time could the Leopards tie the score up let alone take the lead. The Trojans seem to be always have been putting on immense pressure at both ends of the court between the blocked shots and the 8 steals the Leopards couldn’t catch a break.
The Trojans pulled off this upset with only 3 of their normal 6 guard rotation. That did put some extra pressure on Jordan McLaughlin to have the entire 40 minutes, but he made it look effortless to the point of him breaking the school’s record for most assist in a game with a whopping 16. He also had decent 14 points tonight.
Katin Reinhart and Elijah Stewart seem to have been competing each other to see who could hit the most 3 points shots which had the putting up a combined point total of 53. I mustn’t fail to mention that the two forwards Chimezie Metu with 15 points and Nikola Jovanovic with 12 points won’t have any problem making the highlights reel with those NBA fashioned dunk shots that had the crowd going crazy.
Next stop for the Trojan is PAC-12 conference game against Washington State on New Years day..
Boise State Broncos running back Jeremy McNichols (13) find running lane in the first half during Poinsettia Bowl - Bosie State vs Northern Illinois Wednesday Dec 23rd, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)
Boise State Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) back to pass in the second half during the Poinsettia Bowl – Bosie State vs Northern Illinois Wednesday Dec 23rd, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)
San Diego, Ca – The San Diego Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl saw many records being broken this year as Boise State handily defeated the University of Northern Illinois 55-7 Wednesday afternoon at Qualcomm Stadium.
With more than 30 student-athletes from Southern California returning home, the Broncos left their family members and the rest of the spectators with no doubt on who was the superior team.
“As a team, we didn’t use being in Southern California as motivation but I’m sure it was in the back of their (players) minds as individuals,” said head coach Bryan Harsin. “ When you play that’s exciting, when you go out and have the performance they did tonight its even more fun.”
Boise State Broncos running back Jeremy McNichols (13) tip toe down the line in the first half game action during Poinsettia Bowl – Bosie State vs Northern Illinois Wednesday Dec 23rd, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)
The Broncos rumbled out to a 21-point lead in the first quarter, as their three touchdowns were the most scored in a first quarter in Poinsettia bowl history.
RB Jeremy McNichols stole the show early with all three visits to the end zone coming from the 5 foot 9 sophomore.
Boise State wasted no time putting points on the board. After receiving the ball first, in less than a minute the Broncos went up 7-0 on a 29-yard burst up the middle from McNichols.
The three-play 75-yard drive was the fastest a team has ever scored in the San Diego Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl.
On NIU’s first possession of the game, what seemed to be a promising drive for the Huskies ended in a Ryan Graham fumble that was recovered by Boise State’s Tyler Gray on their own 33-yard line.
The Broncos quickly took advantage of the Huskies giveaway and capped a 67-yard drive with a 4-yard pass from Brett Rypian to McNichols for his second score.
The Boise State defense dominated the matchup up front constantly causing havoc having no issues getting to Graham.
The Huskies only managed to squeeze out 36-yards of offense in the first half as their only score of the contest was a 96-yard kick return by Agrego Turner also setting a record for the longest kick return for a touchdown in Poinsettia Bowl history.
Boise State took a 31-7 lead into the locker room with a 317-yard advantage over NIU and another record for most points scored in the first half by one team.
The script in the second half for both teams was not much different.
Boise State didn’t come out red hot like in the first half but by the end of the third quarter they tacked on 10 more points for a 41-7 score.
The 55 points scored by the Broncos set a new Poinsettia Bowl record and finished their night of wrecking the records books.
The Poinsettia Bowl Offensive & Defensive MVP Brett Rypien (4), Kamalei Correa (8) – Bosie State vs Northern Illinois Wednesday Dec 23rd, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)
Rypian showed his poise, strong arm and the bright future he has ahead, he threw for 377 yards 3 touchdowns 1 interception on 29 of 39 passing and was awarded the offensive MVP of the match. McNichols ended the night with 3 total touchdowns (2 on the ground) 93 yards rushing on 19 carries.
The Broncos held NIU to 33 yards offensively while forcing 3 turnovers. They took down the opposing quarterback 5 times for a loss led by senior Kamelei Correa who contributed 2 of his own.
Boise State improves to an 11-5 record in College Bowl games and 8-5 in Bowl games not played on Saturday.
After tonight’s defeat the Huskies drop to 4-7 in major College Bowl games and remain without a victory in their third trip all time to the Poinsettia Bowl.
“It wasn’t a good performance by us. Boise is a great team and you have to give them a ton of credit,” said head coach Rod Carey. “We live one week lives in college football and this one is done with.”
San Diego Chargers vs MIami Dolphins At Qualcomm stadium 12/20/15
Chargers running back Danny Woodhead (39) breaking tackles during the San Diego Chargers vs MIami Dolphins At Qualcomm Stadium on Dec 20, 2015 (Photo by Jordon Kelly)
San Diego, Ca – Winning cures a multiples of hurts, with San Diego defeating Miami 30-14. Running Back Danny Woodhead was a scoring machine with 4 touchdowns (3 Receiving, 1 Rushing) for the Chargers giving the fans a great show for what possibly could be their last at Qualcomm Stadium.
The Chargers defensive was able to shut down the running game and never let Dolphins offense get into any rhythm. Dolphins just couldn’t figure out how to stop the Chargers exotic blitz. They kept them out of the end zone till second half only allowing 14 points. The Chargers had not scored a touchdown for three weeks until today when quarterback Phillip Rivers connected on 20 yard pass to Woodhead for 0-6 1st quarter lead.
Dolphins Brice McCain (24) preventing a touchdown catch during the San Diego Chargers vs MIami Dolphins At Qualcomm Stadium on Dec 20, 2015 (Photo by Jordon Kelly)
“Today effort was not the problem, it was the details lack of discipline…” Said Dolphins Interim Head Coach Dan Campbell about today’s loss. The Dolphins allowed Rivers to throw for 311 yards with 3 touchdowns. He hit 8 different receivers, with his main target being tight end Antonio Gates 6 catches for 88 yards.
Chargers reserve running back Donald Brown made the most of his 12 carries for 90 yards in relief of Melvin Gordon who left game knee injury. They backs combined for 140 net rushing yards with a rushing touchdown. The Chargers had not had a rushing touchdown since week one against Detroit.
Even with win today at Qualcomm it was still an uneasy feeling among most fans. You could see some fans who are not happy about the undecided decision. The NFL will have their next set of meetings to see who will get green light to relocate to Los Angeles, the pivotal vote is set for Jan. 12-13 in Houston.
Phi Beta Sigma Frat. Inc Toys for Watts at Jordan Downs on Dec. 19th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Inc Toys for Watts at Jordan Downs on Dec. 19th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)
Watts, Ca – It’s the Christmas season all over the world and here at Jordan Downs there was a little more cheer. The kids in there area have been blessed for the last 12 years by members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated with their annual “Toys for Watts”.
Every kid who came to the park at the Jordan Downs Recreation Center was given a wristband and lined up to gain entrance to pick out a some special toys. The Sigmas made it a point to also supply each kid with a book to promote child literacy and encourage the kids. Most of kids were also able to pick out a pair of Crocs shoes or rain boots but most importantly they left with a smile.
The Sigma host chapter for this great event is Theta Alpha Sigma (Carson, Long Beach) who has been a great coordinator and organizer. The Brothers from all over Southern California come to donate their time and donations. Their sister organization Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. is always right beside them to lend a hand. We asked (TAS) Chapter president Chris Manigault about how special this event is, “We served well in 2015, feels great to bring joy to the children of Jordan Downs.” Most years like today they have extra toys left over that the LAPD along with Community Parks & Recs take them to other housing projects to extend the love to other toy giveaways.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc Toys for Watts at Jordan Downs on Dec. 19th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)
For one of the Sigmas Brother Monte Fields the director of Big Better Business (TAS) this event always extra special coming back to his old stomping grounds, “Peace & Blessings for the Jordan Downs Projects, where I grew up and now I’m a proud Sigma Man.”
Sigma Beta Club from Morningside High School which is their youth auxiliary group came to lend a hand and show at any age you can make a difference. The Sigma Beta Clubs’ four major principles of focus are on Culture, Athletics, Social and Educational needs. The Sigma Beta Club offers a unique opportunity to develop values, leadership skills and social/cultural awareness in our youth during their developmental years.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc Toys for Watts at Jordan Downs on Dec. 19th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)
Phi Beta Sigma graduate chapter (Los Angeles) came with a large truck again this year filled with toys to show brotherhood and support. The other Sigma chapters serving at the event was Kappa Alpha Sigma, Zeta Tau, Delta Gamma, to name a few.
“The impact on the community that we provide, we can’t quantify how much that one toy can brighten the life of a child who otherwise would go without.” says Brother Jeffrey Sneed (Western Regional Director, of Phi Beta Sigma)
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc Toys for Watts at Jordan Downs on Dec. 19th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/fi360 News)
Jacksonville State Gamecocks guard Malcolm Drumwright (21)getting doubled teamed during Jacksonville State vs Loyola Marymount Men's Basketball in the first half at the Gersten Pavilion on Dec. 18th, 2015. (Photo by Michael Ewing/fi360 News)
Loyola Marymount Lions forward Adom Jacko (4) on moster dunk in the Jacksonville State vs Loyola Marymount Men’s Basketball in the Second half at the Gersten Pavilion on Dec. 18th, 2015. (Photo by Michael Ewing/fi360 News)
Los Angeles, Ca – The LMU Lions have a powerful one two punch behind Steven Hanley and Adom Jacko in their impressive 77-60 victory over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The pair both scored 21 points each in their own fashion from in the paint or from the perimeter.
The Lions shot 45% from the field for the game and just kept the right pressure on the Gamecocks to keep a safe lead. The Gamecocks kept fighting till the end by starting to pick up their defense full court once the game was under 4 minutes of play. The Lions would not let them scratch into their double digit lead. The Lions game plan to contest every shot and limit Malcolm Drumwright from having good looks at the basket worked limiting him to 16 points that still lead his team.
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks traveled over 2,000 miles to try and get their first road win in early part of their non conference schedule. Head coach James Green now in his 8th season as leader of the Gamecocks. The School football team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Ohio Valley Conference as well and is currently the #1 seed facing Sam Houston State in semi-final match-up this Saturday Dec 19th.
Loyola Marymount Lions forward Adom Jacko (4) on the tight defense on Jacksonville State Gamecocks guard Jared Hamilton (13) during Jacksonville State vs Loyola Marymount Men’s Basketball in the first half at the Gersten Pavilion on Dec. 18th, 2015. (Photo by Michael Ewing/fi360 News)
Adom Jacko looked to ignite the home fans with a dunk that shook the rim and gave the Loins the lead back 4-3 with 16:11 on clock in first half. Jacko was able to take advantage down in the paint most of night against Gamecocks 3 guards 2 forwards set. The only thing that slowed Jacko down after having 6 points and 4 rebounds was a second touch foul that sent him to the bench with 12 minutes left in the first half.
The Lions as a whole finally began to break loose in first half with a 13 point lead with 5:46 left in half after a huge three pointer by Steven Haney Jr. The offense began to make key shots late in the shot clock behind smart guard play and facilitating the ball movement.
To end the half both teams exchanged three point baskets starting with Steven Haney with :43, then Gamecocks answered right back with DelFincko Bogan three pointer at :34. LMU took a 35-22 lead in at halftime with a lot of confidence after shooting 43% from the field and 40% from downtown.
Jacko and Haney were subbed out for the final time with just under two minutes of play left and the game securely in hand. The Lion moved on with the victory and their record to 7-4 on the season.
Next up the LMU Lions will travel to play Portland on Monday Dec 21st. Jacksonville State will return home to host Northern Colorado on Monday Dec 21st in Alabama.
Dec 5: Asst USC Coach Tee Martin Pac-12 2015 Football Championship at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Ca. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
LOS ANGELES—USC wide receivers coach Tee Martin has been promoted to offensive coordinator, new Trojan head coach Clay Helton announced today (Dec. 18).
“I am fortunate to have been around many good coaches throughout my career, but I have never been around a coach quite as complete as Tee Martin,” said Helton. “He has a unique ability to lead, organize, recruit, teach, game plan and call plays. In the second half of this season, Tee took on a greater coordinating role in game planning and play calling and I was very impressed with the job he did. I am beyond confident in his ability to lead our offense to new heights.”
Martin, 37, is in his fourth season (2012-15) at USC. In addition to coaching the wide receivers since his arrival at Troy (he will continue in that role), he added the pass game coordinator duties in 2014.
The 2015 Trojan offense currently is averaging 449.6 total yards and 34.9 points a game. It is in the nation’s Top 25 in completion percentage, passing efficiency and first downs. Wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist, earned All-American second team and All-Pac-12 first team honors while catching 85 passes for 1,389 yards and 10 TDs, and he ranks in the Top 20 nationally in receiving yards, receiving TDs and receptions.
Earlier in 2015, Martin was named among the nation’s Top 10 recruiters by Sports Illustrated and Sporting News, as well as the Pac-12 Recruiter of the Year by Rivals.com.
In 2014 under Martin, wide receiver Nelson Agholor made All-American first team and All-Pac-12 first team while catching 104 passes (third most in USC history) and he was a NFL draft first round selection, while Smith-Schuster was a Freshman All-American first teamer. USC was 15th nationally in passing offense. He was named the 2014 Scout.com Pac-12 Recruiter of the Year.
USC NFL Pro Day 2014 M. Lee showing off his hands during field drills. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
In 2013, wide receiver Marqise Lee became USC’s career receiving yardage leader and was an NFL second round pick.
In 2012, Lee won the Biletnikoff Award and was an All-American first teamer, plus he was a finalist for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award and Hornung Award and was the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year as he set Pac-12 season records for receptions (112) and receiving yards (1,680) while leading the Pac-12 in receptions, receiving yards, all-purpose yards and kickoff returns. Wide receiver Robert Woods was a second round pick in the 2013 NFL draft.
Before coming to USC, Martin was the wide receivers coach at Kentucky for 2 years (2010-11). He also served as the passing game coordinator in 2011. In 2010, Wildcat wide receiver Randall Cobb was an All-American first teamer and NFL second round selection, while wide receiver Chris Matthews tied for the Southeastern Conference lead in touchdown catches.
Martin began his coaching career as the passing game coordinator at Morehouse College in 2006, when the Maroon Tigers had the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s top-ranked rushing, passing and total offense.
He then was the passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach at North Cobb High in Kennesaw (Ga.) in 2007, helping the Warriors to a 10-1 record in the Class AAAAA ranks, and the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at North Atlanta (Ga.) High in 2008.
He spent 2009 as the quarterbacks coach at New Mexico.
Martin was a 4-year (1996-99) letterman quarterback at Tennessee. After serving as Peyton Manning’s backup his first 2 years, he led the Volunteers to a 13-0 record in 1998, capped by the national championship following a Fiesta Bowl win over Florida State. He led Tennessee to another trip to the Fiesta Bowl in 1999 and was named All-SEC first team. He set NCAA game (23 versus South Carolina) and season (24) records for consecutive completions in 1998.
He was selected by Pittsburgh in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft, beginning a 6-year pro career. After 2 seasons (2000-01) with the Steelers, he went to NFL Europe in 2002, when he led the Rhein Fire to a league-best 7-3 record and a berth in the World Bowl. He returned to the NFL with the Oakland Raiders in 2003, then moved to the Canadian Football League and spent the 2004 and 2005 seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
He and his wife, Toya, have 2 sons, Kaden, 11, and Cannon, 3, and 15-year-old twins, daughter A’Yadra and son Amari.
Pac-12 Men's Basketball USC Trojans forward Chimezie Metu (4)USC Trojans vs Yale Bulldogs first half game action at the Galen Center on Dec. 13th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
USC Jordan McLaughlin throwing down on a fast break in Pac-12 Men’s Basketball game action at the Galen Center on Dec. 13th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Jordan McLaughlin
Los Angeles, CA – The USC Trojans men’s basketball team hosted the Cal Poly Mustangs at the Galen Center in Los Angeles, California.
The Trojans new alias will official be The Horse Whispers because they tamed those Cal Poly Mustangs into defeat with a final score USC 101 Cal Poly 82.
I’m sure when the Mustangs stepped out on the pine they felt very confident that this game would be theirs with Jordan McLaughlin on the mend from a broken nose and a sidelined Julian Jacobs for his tendinitis. They had no clue of that they were due to receive a savage beating from the Trojans bench.
The Trojans really mixed up the recipe tonight severing fresh hot stunning defense was the flavor of the day. And it fair to say the offense didn’t look to bad either. We had our usual cast of charters out there giving the crowd a show Bennie Boatwright with 10 points, Katin Reinhardt with a phenomenal 29 points, now this is where you would normally see Jordan name with some astronomical double digit amount but tonight he was the orchestrator, get that ball up the court to make room for Chimezie Metu 16 points, Julian Jacobs 10 points, and Darion Clark 10 points, to spread their wings and fly.
In addition to Julian returning to the court he came off of the injured list to get a all time career high in assist a grand total of 13. That makes for great team ball and one can totally see why the Trojans had 6 players in double digits.
Now the Mustangs did a little bucking and kicking of their own with 5 players in double digits Brain Bennett for 10 points, David Nwaba for 15 points, Taylor Sutlive for 13 points, Luke Meikle for 13 points and Zach Gordon for 11 points. The Mustangs even managed to pull off 11 steals, but those efforts would be futile as they could never seem to get the upper hand on those Trojans
With this game in the win column for USC they can focus on their up coming meeting with SIUE (Southern Illinois-Edwardsville) on December 21. This will be the first match-up for these two schools so the Trojans seriously need to prepare for the unknown.
Sumahrie Collections Fashion Show at Dancer 4 Life LA Dec. 12th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Sumahrie Collections Fashion Show at Dancer 4 Life LA Dec. 12th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Inglewood, CA – Today was the unveiling of Mahriama “Mahri” Suma 2016/17 Spring Summer Sumahhrie Collection. Mahri has had some pieces of her previous collections in fashion shows in the past, but those fashion shows showcased her and several other designers. This show was her first exclusive fashion show. It was a intimate lively affair.
Sumahhrie Collection was a absolute reflection of Mahri’s West African roots and her California lifestyle. Western coordinates, party wear, and resort wear all done in traditional West African wax prints and dashiki fabric. With bold shades of pink, electric blues, and yellows against chocolates, olive greens burnt oranges and cranberry. The resort wear was given a real organic feel with crochet skirts, halters and dresses all of which were hand done by Mahri herself. With texture of rayon and cotton, all of which were embellished with either carved wood button and or wooden beads.
Sumahrie Collections Fashion Show at Dancer 4 Life LA Dec. 12th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Sumahrie Collections Fashion Show at Dancer 4 Life LA Dec. 12th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
This collection also stood out to me because there was no typical size 0 on this runway. When I asked Mahri what size woman is she designing for she said she was her own original fit model at a size 8, and she wants her collection to be worn by real women so she has he designs cut to fit a size 8 through 14.
There were also exotic accessories in the collection like African print quilted patchwork clutch purses, stacked bangles wrapped in wax fabric, Kente fabric neck ties, infinity scarves, mixed fabric backpacks and messenger bags.
Sumahrie Collections Fashion Show at Dancer 4 Life LA Dec. 12th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Sumahrie Collections Fashion Show at Dancer 4 Life LA Dec. 12th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
As Mahri prides herself on being a family person she wanted to include fashions in the collection that her son, nieces and nephews could wear, so the collection had little jumps suit and short sets all done with that African flavor for little girls and a few dashiki print button down dress shirt that were actual modeled on the runway by her teenage son.
Sumahrie Collections Fashion Show at Dancer 4 Life LA Dec. 12th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
Sumahrie Collections Fashion Show at Dancer 4 Life LA Dec. 12th, 2015. (Photo by Jevone Moore/Full Image 360)
If you’re looking for unique eclectic fashions then the Sumahrie Collection is for you. These pieces will be available for the public early 2016. I look forward to seeing where this collection goes next.
