SoCalHoops High School News

Game Scores and Details
From Saturday, 1/13/01--(Jan. 14, 2001)

We know we're missing some game details, but we'll fill these in over the next day or so.  If you know a score we're missing, send it in by e-mail or by posting it to the message board.

St. Bernard 67, Daniel Murphy 54--Darren Cole led St. Bernard's offense with 17 points and led the defense with 13 blocks and 11 rebounds. Brandon Nunnally finished with 14 and Shawn Gauff added 11 for host St. Bernard (10-10), which ran up a 17-7 first quarter lead and finished the game with a 22-13 run.

Valencia 59, Palmdale 55--The Vikings (12-6, 3-0) recovered from their first quarter shooting woes, bolstered by 11 second-quarter points from Ingram, on their way to a 59-55 win over Palmdale Saturday.   Senior forward Jose Velazquez’s three pointer broke the Vikings out of a 6:32 scoring drought to start the game. Velazquez hit his first three attempts from beyond the arc and finished with nine points.  Valencia will meet Foothill League rival Saugus (12-6, 3-0)  next Friday to determine who will control first place.     

Christian League

Arrowhead Christian Academy 83, Linfield 67--   Arrowhead Christian improved to 13-4 overall and 4-0 in league with the win over Linfield in this Christian League game, breaking away in the fourth quarter to take a commanding lead. Adam Dohner (6'-5" Sr. F) scored 37 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and had five steals, while junior 6-4 center Josh Breckley added eight points, collected 13 rebounds and had four blocked shots to assist the visiting Eagles (4-0, 14-4) to a victory over the Lions.  ARROWHEAD CHRISTIAN (83) -- Dohner 37, N. Gottry 2, Breckley 8, Britt 9, Cloud 3, J. Gottry 4, Carter 6, Pecbrra 14. LINFIELD (67) -- Ma. Duarte 31, Beckman 6, Koneig 7, Graham 13, Smith 6, LoFranco 2, Mi. Duarte 1, Altemose 1.   Halftime score -- Arrowhead Christian 36-34. Three-point goals -- Dohner 4, Pecbrra 3, Ma. Duarte 2, Graham. Total fouls -- Arrowhead Christian 36, Linfield 17. Fouled out -- Dohner, N. Gottry, Britt, J. Gottry, Koneig.  Records: Arrowhead Christian 4-0, 13-4. Linfield 1-3, 5-8.

Loma Linda Academy 46, Woodcrest Christian 44--Loma Linda Academy defeated Woodcrest Christian in this Christian League game due to a time discrepency. Loma Linda was credited an extra two seconds to it's shotclock which allowed Ryan Prior make the game-winning shot off a rebound.Junior forward Kiff Rivinius scored on a 5-foot fallaway with three seconds to play to lift the Roadrunners (2-3, 7-6) over the visiting Royals (1-3) in a Christian League game.   WOODCREST CHRISTIAN (44) -- Wells 4, Musich 12, Reyes 6, Daniel 3, Pool 7, Bridges 4, Koning 8. LOMA LINDA ACADEMY (46) -- Prior 12, Alexander 9, Sandiford 2, Rivinius 4, Stottlemeyer 9, B. Aprecio 8, Boone 2.  Halftime score -- Loma Linda Academy 23-22. Three-point goals -- Reyes, Prior 2. Total fouls -- Woodcrest Christian 15, Loma Linda Academy 14. Fouled out -- none.    Records: Loma Linda Academy 3-1, 10-4. Woodcrest Christian 1-3, 8-6.

Western Christian 61, Ontario Christian 45 --Shawn Lokar had another impressive game for the Lancers with 14 points, 19 rebounds and nine assists.  The Allison brothers came off the bench to help take up the slack for Brad Meister, who was in foul trouble, and sparked the Lancers to victory.

Liberty League

Providence 73, Viewpoint 38--Derek Jones scored 30 points for Providence (10-6, 6-1) in a Liberty League game at Viewpoint.

Metro League

Upland Christian 47, Christian Center Academy 45--Senior 5-9 guard Angel Mejia scored a game high 23 points, including six three-point goals, collected seven rebounds, and had four steals, while junior 5-11 center Kevin Livermore added eight points and grabbed 11 rebounds as the Warriors (0-3, 2-10) lost to the Eagles in a Metro League game. Brian Comer and Jake Garcia each scored 13 points for Upland Christian and Brian Sears added four points and 12 rebounds for Upland Christian.

Victory League

Bloomington Christian 68, Baptist Christian 59 -- Mike Martin had 32 points to lead Bloomington Christian to a Victory League victory over Hemet Baptist Christian.  Martin also had 17 rebounds to lead the Ravens (12-1, 2-1 in league).  Senior forward John Smith score nine of his 16 points in the fourth quarter to complete a second-half comeback for Bloomington Christian. BAPTIST CHRISTIAN (59) -- Lappinga 4, Ray 10, Vandeen 10, Acton 9, Eaton 10, Ochoa 14, Anatoli 3.   BLOOMINGTON CHRISTIAN (68) -- Martin 32, Smith 16, Rollings 11, Stott 4, K. Jordan, J. Jordan 2. Halftime score -- Baptist Christian 35-32. Three-point goals -- Rollings, Ray, Acton. Total fouls -- Bloomington Christian 19, Baptist Christian. Fouled out -- J. Jordan. Technical fouls -- None.  Records: Bloomington Christian 2-1, 12-1.

Ambassador Christian 46,  Twin Pines 44--Ambassador Christian trailed, 37-27, entering the fourth quarter, having never led, but John Palmer scored 13 of his game-high 24 points in the fourth quarter to give Ambassador Christian a 44-42 lead. In the beginning of the fourth quarter, Ambassador switched to a full-court press that forced Twin Pines into turnovers and kick-started Ambassador Christian's offense. Brandon Giden had 12 rebounds and six points for Ambassador Christian. AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN (46) -- Palmer 24, J. Guzman 9, E. Guzman 4, Giden 6, Cooper 2, Peters 1. TWIN PINES (44) -- Gonzalez 9, Quintero 1, Killebrew 8, Duron 4, Miranda 4, Corral 4, Johnson 14  Halftime score -- Twin Pines 27-16. Three-point goals -- Gonzalez 3, Killebrew 2, Palmer 2. Total fouls -- Twin Pines 15, Ambassador Christian 15. Fouled out -- None. Technical fouls -- Johnson.

Boys' Republic Tournament

Second Round

Ambassador Christian 46, Twin Pines 44 --John Palmer (5'-8' Sr. G) scored a game high 24 points and had four assists and junior 6-1 forward Brandon Guiden led with 12 rebounds and added six points as the Dawgs (4-8) gained a victory over the Bobcats (2-8) in the second round of the Boys Republic/MLK Tournament in Chino.

Boys Republic 73, Pilgrim 38 --details not available

Stoneridge Prep 82,  CSDR 45 --CSDR's Marco Amaro had a team-high 16 points in the Cub's loss in the second round of the Chino Hills Boys Republic Tournament. James Williams led Stoneridge Prep with 38 points. STONERIDGE PREP (82) -- James Williams 38, Shamsabadi 16, Shabastari 16, Nang 15, Allan 7. CSDR (45) -- Marco Amaro 16, Ontario Scott 12, Bayarsky 9, Guzman 2, Alberre 2, Morales 2.   Halftime score -- Stoneridge 42-25. Three-point goals -- Amaro, Bayarsky, Nang, Williams. Total fouls -- CSDR 23, Stoneridge Prep 12. Fouled out -- None. Technical fouls -- Martinez (CSDR)

Calvary Chapel Moreno Valley 46, CEDU 23 -- CEDU (23) -- Fowler 6, Stein 8, McMillan 9, Boyd 0, Sweeney 0. CALVARY CHAPEL (46) -- Sainato 23, Shear 6, Williford 16, Johnson 1, Crain 0. Halftime score -- Calvary Chapel 20-14. Three-point goals -- Sainato 5. Total fouls -- CEDU 10, Calvary Chapel 10. Fouled out -- none.  Records: Calvary Chapel 4-4.

Third Round

Twin Pines 58, Pilgrim 55--details not available.

BOYS REPUBLIC 84, AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN 74: Junior 6-1 forward Brandon Guiden scored 23 points and collected 16 rebounds and senior 5-8 guard John Palmer added 18 points and had four steals as the Dawgs (4-9) fell to the Rams (5-7) during the third round of the Boys Republic/MLK Tournament. Junior 5-8 guard Jose Guzman scored 14 points and had four steals and Esteban Guzman added 13 points for Ambassador Christian.

Boys Republic 84, Ambassador Christian 74  -- Brandon Giden scored 23 points and had 16 rebounds for Ambassador Christian in a third-round loss in the Chino Hills Boys Republic Tournament. John Palmer had 18 points and four assists for Ambassador Christian. Ambassador Christian had played a game earlier in the day, and Boys Republic had not. The result was Boys Republic jumping out to a 23-10 lead and Ambassador Christian having to play catch-up the rest of the day, Ambassadoe Christian coach John McAllister, Jr. said. Ambassador Christian was 19 of 32 from the free-throw line. Ambassador Christian plays CSDR in the third-place game on Monday at 1 p.m. AMBASSADOR CHRISTIAN (74)--Palmer 18, J. Guzman 14, E. Guzman 13, Giden 23, Peters 2, Hardy 2, Pine 2.  BOYS REPUBLIC (84) -- Marquez 4, Edwards 3, Cotten 37, Martinez 4, Thompkins 7, Battle 15, Warmoth 1, Mongono 8. Halftime score -- Boys Republic 41-33. Three-point goals -- Thompkins, Battle, Palmer. Total fouls -- Boys Republic 23, Ambassador Christian 14. Fouled out -- Cooper. Technical fouls -- None. Records: Ambassador Christian 4-9.

CSDR 55, CEDU 17 -- CSDR's Marco Amaro had 16 points for the Cubs in the third round of the Chino Hills Boys Republic Tournament. Ontario Scott added 12 for CSDR and Kyle Bayarki had 10 rebounds and nine points. CSDR plays Fontana Ambassador Christian in the third place game on Monday at 1 p.m.  CEDU (17) -- Sweney 7, Stein 5, Fowler 3, Gordon 2, McMillian 0.  CSDR (55) -- Amaro 16, Scott 12, Smith 9, Bayarsky 9, Guzman 5, Morales 1, Albarre 1, Martinez 2. Halftime score -- CSDR 29-12. Three-point goals -- Amaro. Total fouls -- CSDR 16, CEDU 16. Fouled out -- Gordon. Technical fouls -- None. Records: CSDR 3-7. CEDU 2-9.

Stoneridge Prep 94,  Calvary Chapel Moreno Valley 46 --STONERIDGE (94) -- Williams 21, Alon 4, Nang 22, Shamsabadi 29, Shabastari 14, Delgado 4. CALVARY CHAPEL (46) -- Sainato 28, Shear 8, Williford 8, Johnson 0, Leroy 0, Jaimez 2.   Halftime score -- Stone Ridge 47-16. Three-point goals -- Sainato 4, Nang 4. Total fouls -- Stone Ridge 17, Calvary Chapel 10. Fouled out -- Shabastari. Records: Calvary Chapel 4-5.

Double Pump Hoop Challenge

For details see separate Daily Article
Game 1: Rialto Eisenhower 73, Fresno Washington Union 36
Game 2: Lynwood v. Compton--cancelled
Game 3: Mater Dei 104, Canyon 79
Game 4: Bishop Montgomery 70, Artesia 44
Game 5: Upland 72, Corona Centennial 65
Game 6: Long Beach Poly  Long Beach Jordan

Rose City Rumble

For game details see separate Daily Article
Game 1: Blair 58, Duarte 54
Game 2: Rolling Hills Prep 64, Rio Hondo Prep 61
Game 3: Ribet Academy 62, Twentynine Palms 51
Game 4: St. Francis 66, LACES 64
Game 5: Price 58, Pasadena Marshall 50
Game 6: Muir v. Manual Arts--we left at 11:00 p.m. and the game was just starting the second half. . . with Muir easily ahead. . .we'll have a score later.

Marine League MLK Showcase

Carson  64, Banning 60--Carson was in control of the game early, but needed a 3-point basket from Marques Washington to tie the score late in the fourth quarter and Lamont Peters hit two free throws to give the Colts a 64-60 Marine League victory over Banning at Harbor College. Errol Jackson led Carson (11-6, 1-1) with 17 points. Washington finished with 13 points, Peters had 10 points and Ekene Ibekwe added 12.  Carson had a 35-29 lead at half after after running up a 17-7 first quarter lead, but Banning (0-2 in league) came back behind 19 points from Alberto Aguirre and 17 from Joey Saavedra.

Narbonne 71, San Pedro 47--Beto Delgado scored 21 points as Narbonne (14-3, 2-0) rebounded from a poor shooting first half by scoring 44 points after halftime at Harbor College. Narbonne shot 20 percent from the field in the first half, but still was in front, 27-22, at halftime. Delgado also had eight assists, seven steals and six rebounds and Brannon Nichols had 17 points and six rebounds. San Pedro (8-9, 0-2) was led by Malik Rahh, with 16 points, and Glenn Bullard with 15.