BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS: CANYON CAN MAKE HISTORY : A FIRST PLAYOFF WIN WILL BE TOUGH.Byline: Scott Magoloff Daily News Staff Writer There were only a couple of items on Paul Broneer's wish list this season. The Canyon High girls' basketball coach wanted to beat Foothill League rival Hart, a desire that went unfulfilled. He also wanted to bring the school its first girls' basketball playoff victory in history. Broneer has taken the Cowboys to the playoffs twice in his four years as coach, but lost in the first round to powerhouse Buena each time. He said he was hopeful for a better draw this time around, being that Canyon (16-8, 7-3) finished in second place in league. But to no avail. The team opposite Canyon in the first round is Freeway Division champion Troy (26-0), which is the only undefeated girls' team in the CIF (1) (Common Intermediate Format) A standard video format used in videoconferencing. CIF formats are defined by their resolution, and standards both above and below the original resolution have been established. The original CIF is also known as Full CIF (FCIF). . ``I think it's motivation, not pressure,'' Broneer said. ``They're 26-0, we're 16-8. There's no one in their right mind that thinks we have a chance against this team. But that's why we play the games. We'll come to play.'' Troy earned a degree of fame in a 106-24 victory against La Serna La Serna may refer to: People
n. 1. The capacity, as of a weapon, weapons system, military unit, or position, for delivering fire. 2. The ability to deliver fire against an enemy in combat. Noun 1. , Broneer has moved LaTricia Fleming to small forward from the post. Fleming leads the team with averages of 18 points, 11.2 rebounds, three blocks and 2-1/2 steals per game. Broneer said the move will make the offense and defense more potent. Leanne Suenaka moves from point guard to shooting guard The Shooting guard (SG), also known as the two or off guard,[1] is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. , a more natural fit, and Julianna Diaz from small forward to point. Broneer also added Courtney Koenig and Missy Suarez, who averaged 21 and 16 points per game, respectively, for Canyon's junior varsity junior varsity n. Abbr. JV A high-school or college team that competes in interschool sports on the level below varsity. Noun 1. . ``If we do get past the first round, it gets easier, not harder,'' Broneer said. Other area girls' playoff teams: Hart Record, league finish: 15-9, 9-1; Foothill League champion. Coach: Dave Munroe (11th season). Key starters: Brianna Kentfield (13.7 ppg., 7.8 rebs.); Christy chris·ty n. Variant of christie. Sanchez (9 ppg.); Renee Reyna (3.5 asst.). Key reserves: Tiara Jameson (8.4 ppg., 2.3 stls.); Kylie Noun 1. kylie - an Australian boomerang; one side flat and the other convex kiley boomerang, throw stick, throwing stick - a curved piece of wood; when properly thrown will return to thrower Hourigan (6.3 rebs.). How they got here: Won 47 straight league games before falling to Saugus in league finale. Strengths: Inside-outside game with Kentfield in the post and Reyna distributing the ball; defense. Weaknesses: Defensive rebounding; turnovers (about 18-20 per game). How far can they go: The first round will tell all, as Ventura offers a tall, athletic, high-scoring team Munroe said would have won the Foothill League. Valencia Record, league finish: 13-13, 5-5; third place in Foothill League. Coach: Greg Hayes Gregory Robert Hay (b. 14 July, 1984) in Rotorua. He is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for the Central Districts and for Nelson in the Hawke Cup competition. He scored 98 on first-class debut. ; third season. Key starters: Megan Honaker (8.5 ppg., 7.5 rrbs.); Valerie Pina; Jennifer Brackeen. Key reserves: Holly Feneht; Marissa Meadows. How they got here: Won three straight games before losing to Canyon in season-finale. Strengths: Defense; team character in overcoming numerous injuries and the quitting of key players. Weaknesses: Senior leadership (there is only one on the roster); rebounding. How far can they go: Valencia has been practicing against the boys' junior varsity in anticipation of the athletic Lynwood, the Vikings' first-round opponent. Still, teams must score to win, and that has been a problem that could lead to an early exit. BOYS' BASKETBALL Valencia Record, league finish: 15-11, 8-2; co-Foothill League champion. Coach: Gary Spindt; fifth season. Key starters: Eskias McDaniels (21 pts., 11 rebs.); Royce Minor (12.5 pts., 3 assts.) Manuel White Manuel White (born July 2, 1982) is an American football running back. (8.6 rebs.); Mark Sison (10.5 pts.). Key reserves: Jeff Smith; Eric Watson Eric Watson is the name of:
How they got here: Won the first league title in any sport in Valencia's five-year history. Strengths: Half court offense; defense. Weaknesses: Slow running game. How far can they go: It all depends on the health of White, who provides the only size for the Vikings with the academic ineligibility of Will Broadous. White injured in·jure tr.v. in·jured, in·jur·ing, in·jures 1. To cause physical harm to; hurt. 2. To cause damage to; impair. 3. a shoulder and missed the last two games, but was to see a doctor yesterday. Without him, first-round opponent Ayala may send the Vikings packing, unless the lineup of four guards plus McDaniels can utilize the running game to counter Ayala's solid low-post threat. Saugus Record, league finish: 13-12, 5-5. Coach: Jeff Hallman; sixth year. Key starters: Jerome Edwards (12 pts., 8 rebs.); Nic Echevestre (13 pts.); Doug Summerhays. Key reserves: Marc Holmquist; Chad Krogh. How they got here: It came down to a second tiebreaker tie·break·er n. An additional contest or period of play designed to establish a winner among tied contestants. Also called tiebreak. tie between the Centurions and Canyon for the third playoff spot. Because Saugus had one win in four games against Foothill co-champions Valencia and Burroughs, and Canyon was 0-4 in those games, Saugus earned the playoff spot. Strengths: Desire, work ethic work ethic n. A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence. work ethic Noun a belief in the moral value of work . Weaknesses: Lack of size, speed, depth. How far can they go: Just the fact that Saugus made the playoffs is an accomplishment to enjoy, as even Hallman said he was surprised to be there. It should be a quick, painless exit, however, as state power Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. awaits in the first round. CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO (Color) With a scoring average of 21 points a game, Eskias McDaniels is a key player for Valencia in the postseason. John Lazar/Daily News |
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