10 IS ENOUGH FOR S.C. CHRISTIAN BOYS' HOOPS TO PLAY TWO SHORT.Byline: Kirby Lee Special to the Daily News Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, Christian High carries only 10 players on its boys' basketball roster. But each figures to make a contribution this season. ``It's like drawing names out of a hat,'' coach DeWayne Stephens said. ``All these guys can start any given day depending how we match up with the other team.'' What the Cardinals also have is an abundance of guards and balance. Expect to see high-pressure defense, fast-paced offense and balanced scoring. It's a diversion from past years when Santa Clarita Christian relied on one or two players for the bulk of its offense. That formula helped he Cardinals to a Southern Section Division V-A V-A abbr. ventriculoatrial quarterfinals appearance two years ago and a third-place finish Noun 1. third-place finish - a finish in third place (as in a race) finish - designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); "excitement grew as the finish neared"; "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"; "the winner is the team with the in the Westside League last season. This year's team has the potential to be the best - and even better next year - according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Stephens, who calls it his most balanced and cohesive team in seven seasons with the Cardinals. ``We don't have anybody who is head and shoulders above everyone else,'' Stephens said. ``There isn't really a drop off in talent.'' Juniors Micah Panama, Daniel Duncan Daniel Duncan (July 22, 1806 - May 18, 1849) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio. Born in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, Duncan completed preparatory studies. He attended Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in 1825. He moved to Newark, Ohio, in 1828. , James Grayem Tim Stephens and Andrew Gilmore have played together since the sixth grade. Panama, Duncan and senior Kenny Johnson For the football player of the same name see Kenny Johnson (football player). Kenneth "Kenny" Johnson (July 13, 1963, Vermont) is an American actor well known for his portrayal of Detective Curtis Lemansky on the American drama The Shield. are returning starters from last year's 15-7 team. The 5-11 Johnson, who might split time at small forward, and the 6-1 Duncan are prolific outside shooters. Duncan is the younger brother Wiki is aware of the following uses of "'Younger Brother":
Sir Andrew Rae Duncan (1884-1952) was a British businessman who was brought into government during the Second World War, serving twice as both President of , now playing at The Master's College History The Master's College was founded as Los Angeles Baptist Theological Seminary on May 25, 1927 to meet the need for a fundamental Baptist school on the West Coast. . The 6-1 Panama is a threat on the inside. Tim Stephens, the coach's son, and Andrew Gilmore were part-time starters last season. ``The best thing is chemistry,'' Stephens said. ``They do really get along well. This group is extra special because they have come up together. Next year, they are going to be exceptional.'' Don't rule Santa Clarita Christian out of the race for the Westside League title this season. Stephens projects the Cardinals to be in the running with defending champion defending champion n (SPORT) → defensor/a m/f del tÃtulo defending champion n (Sport) → champion(ne) en titre Milken, Hillcrest Christian of Granada Hills and L.A. Baptist. ``It could be a fun year if we learn to play with intensity for four quarters,'' Stephens said. ``If not, it could be pretty bad.'' The Cardinals will get an early test competing in the Montclair Prep and Victor Valley Christian tournaments before the start of league play. Santa Clarita Christian won the Victor Valley Christian title last year and finished second two years ago. The big question surrounds Santa Clarita Christian's inside game and rebounding. They will need strong efforts from football players Grayem, a 6-4 nose guard, and 6-2 David Hurst in the middle. Grayem and Hurst are the team's only players taller than 6-1. ``We're not real big and not real mature,'' Stephens said. ``If we can have six to eight points from everybody and have 10 kids score, it will balance everything out. We will be pretty hard to stop with fresh bodies and intensity for 32 minutes.'' AT A GLANCE Team: Santa Clarita Christian boys' basketball Coach: DeWayne Stephens, fifth year 1999-00 record: 15-7 League: Westside, third Top returnees: Kenny Johnson, Sr., 5-11, G; Micah Panama, Jr., 6-1 F; Daniel Duncan, Jr., 6-1 G; James Grayem, Jr., 6-4, C; David Hurst, Sr., 6-2, C; Tim Stephens, Jr., 6-0, G; Andrew Gilmore, Jr., 5-10, G; Caleb Sulham, So., 5-10 G. Top newcomers: Matt Dixon, Fr., 5-9, G; Daniel Howell, Fr., 6-0, G. CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: Santa Clarita Christian basketball players Daniel Duncan, Kenny Johnson and Micah Panama are three of the team's roster of 10, which is two short of a traditional roster. Joe Binoya/Staff Photographer Box: At A Glance (see text) |
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