CIF-SS Large Enrollment Division
Preview:
Movaje River League 2001-02--(Nov. 11, 2001)
MOJAVE RIVER LEAGUE Apple Valley Hesperia Rim of the World Serrano Sultana |
Most of the schools in the Mojave River League have historically been in Division II, at least the schools which find themselves in the playoffs. This past season, Apple Valley, which finished second in league, qualified for the II-A playoffs, and after beating Diamond Ranch in the first round, lost to eventual semifinalist Muir in the second round. Hesperia, which finished third in league, also qualified for the playoffs in II-A but lost to Bonita in the first round. Rim of the World, which won the league, was in the II-AA playoff bracket, and after beating Norco, an at-large entry from the Mountain View League, lost to eventual State Champion Compton Dominguez in the second round. The other two teams, Serrano, and Sultana did not win the requiste 11 games overall, and thus didn't qualify for playoffs. Again, we're working with limited information as far as "previews" are concerned. What follows is what we know about the teams thus far this season, which means we're looking at old rosters and trying to predict who will be returning and which younger players will be stepping up. The schedules are accurate as far as we know. We encourage coaches to send us their official rosters (via e-mail, not on the message board, please) and any other information about their teams so we can update the previews and rosters as the season progresses.
Mojave River League | Mojave River League Schedules |
Rim of the
World 7-1, 13-12 (1st) We don't know a thing about the team that will be wearing uniforms for Rim of the World this season (2001-02) because they apparently graduated most of the roster from last season, the team which made it to the second round of II-AA playoffs before getting hammered by Tyson Chandler, who is now in the NBA playing for the Bulls. We do know Rim will return Kurt Oliver 6'-0" Jr. G, but that's about it for now. |
Rim Of The World Coach: Jim Vaughan N-26/D-1 @ Beaumont
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Apple
Valley--3-5, 12-11 (2nd) "Sun Devils" Apple Valley returns the following players for 2001-02: Jamal Holden 6'-3" Sr. G They graduated about half the roster, 7 players in all, including three starters. |
Apple Valley Coach: Bob Kent N-26/D-1 @ Beaumont
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Hesperia--3-4, 9-12 (3rd)
"Scorpions" Hesperia had a 10 man roster last season, and graduated 4 seniors, including three starters; they return two junior starters (now seniors). Here are the players returning: *Jake Puckett 5'-11" Sr. G
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Hesperia Coach: Sergio Lugo N 27-30 @ San
Gorgonio Tourn |
Serrano--2-6, 8-16
(4th tie) Serrano didn't qualify for the playoffs last season and thus we dont' know anything. Really, we don't know a thing about these guys. |
Serrano Coach: Joe Hansen N-28/D-1 Serrano
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Sultana--2-6, 8-19 (4th tie)
"Sultans" The Sultans didn't qualify for post-season play, but may be in the best position of all, returning just about everyone from last year's roster, graduating only 3 players last June. Of course, since they didn't qualify for the playoffs last year, that may not be such a good thing....just kidding. Players expected to return are: Matt Hankerson 5'-11" Sr. G |
Sultana Coach: Kent Baker N 27 @ Serrano Tourn |
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