BOYS' BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK: CAMPBELL HALL KEEPS ON ROLLING VIKINGS ARE SIZZLING IN THE POSTSEASON.Byline: SEAN n. 1. A seine. See Seine. CEGLINSKY Special to the Daily News Campbell Hall Campbell Hall can refer to:
adj. 1. Suited or right for a particular purpose: an opportune place to make camp. 2. Occurring at a fitting or advantageous time: an opportune arrival. time, defeating Southern Section playoff opponents by an average of 57 points per game heading into tonight's Div. III-AA semifinal against Oak Park (23-6) at Crespi High in Encino. "We have some high standards around here so it's nice to see that we're starting to put everything together," Campbell Hall coach Terry Kelly said. "This is another opportunity for us to showcase some of the talent we have here and move a step closer to winning a title." The Eagles have defeated some quality programs this season, but none as deep and talented as the Vikings (27-1), who are ranked No. 20 in the nation by USA Today USA Today National U.S. daily general-interest newspaper, the first of its kind. Launched in 1982 by Allen Neuharth, head of the Gannett newspaper chain, it reached a circulation of one million within a year and surpassed two million in the 1990s. -- up three spots from last week -- and haven't lost a game in two months. "We don't really look at the rankings or worry about beating teams by 20, 30 or 40 points, but if it happens, so be it," Campbell Hall junior Dallas Rutherford said. "Honestly, we're more concerned with just going out and playing ball. Having fun." If Oak Park hopes to stay close, it must figure out a way to contain the numerous weapons Kelly has at his disposal. Jrue Holiday, a 6-foot-4 junior, averages 22.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6.8assists and 4.6 steals per game. His brother, Justin, a 6-6 senior bound for Washington, averages 19.7 points, 9.1 rebounds, 3.8 steals and 2.4 blocks. Point guard Robert Ford Robert Ford may refer to one of the following:
"Campbell Hall is obviously a really good team," Oak Park coach Ed Chevalier said. "We've talked to the guys and told them to be prepared to see some different things in this game, things they're not used to seeing." "Our guys are Oak Park guys. We're proud, but we're also realistic. "We are who we are and they are who they are, and that's a very good. "Campbell Hall is a unique team and we're going to give it a shot." Oak Park relies heavily on Kareem Maddox, who's one of three area players averaging more than 20 points and 10 rebounds per game. The senior must try to at least duplicate those numbers if the Eagles are going to remain competitive in the fourth quarter. "We're not going to overlook Oak Park, that wouldn't be very smart on our part because they're a good team," Kelly said. "They like to slow it down and we want to get out and run." "We have to come out, dictate the pace and impose our will on them. "We're ready. The kids are focused." Vested interest Vested Interest A financial or personal stake one entity has in an asset, security, or transaction. Notes: For example, if you have a mortgage, your bank has a vested interest on the sale of your house. See also: Right : La Canada figures to keep a watchful watch·ful adj. 1. Closely observant or alert; vigilant: kept a watchful eye on the clock. See Synonyms at aware, careful. 2. Archaic Not sleeping; awake. eye on the outcome of the Campbell Hall and Oak Park game, considering the third-seeded Spartans (27-2) are on the other side of the bracket and could end up in the finals March 3 with a victory over second-seeded Price of Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. (26-4) tonight at LACES High in Los Angeles. "If we get by Price, we'll worry about Campbell Hall, but we're only focused on this semifinal game right now," said the Spartans Adam Malik Adam Malik (22 July, 1917 - 5 September, 1984) was Indonesia's third vice president. Early life Malik was born in Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, Dutch East Indies to Abdul Malik and Salamah Lubis. , a 6-7 senior who averages 23.6 points and 10.1 rebounds and is being recruited by several West Coast Conference programs. sean.ceglinsky@dailynews.com (818) 713-3607 ATHLETE OF THE WEEK BOYS Kevin Dunn, Royal of 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. , Sr. Wrestling After a shoulder injury resulted in a sixth-place finish in the 119-pound division at last year's Southern Section Masters Meet, Dunn (50-2) moved up a weight class and dominated the competition, winning the 125-pound title Saturday at Carter High in Rialto Rialto, city (1990 pop. 72,388), San Bernardino co., S Calif., a residential suburb of San Bernardino; inc. 1911. The city has greatly expanded as a result of the economic and demographic growth of the southern California area. . GIRLS Brittney Lloyd, Palmdale, Sr. Basketball Lloyd helped the Falcons rally from an early 14-3 deficit Saturday, scoring 23 points to lead Palmdale to a 52-45 win over Vista Murrieta in the Div. II-A quarterfinals. Lloyd added 14 points in a 40-34 win over St. Joseph of Santa Maria Santa Maria, city, Brazil Santa Maria (sän`tə mərē`ə), city (1991 pop. 217,592), Rio Grande do Sul state, S Brazil. It is a major railroad terminus and the site of an important military base. . UP & COMER Lauren Lindstrom, Oaks Christian, Fr. Girls' soccer Lindstrom and fellow ninth-grader Kelly Johnson have been instrumental in Oaks Christian of Westlake Village's run to a fifth consecutive semifinal berth in the Southern Section Div. V playoffs. Lindstrom has played forward and sweeper for the Lions, who are seeking a fourth finals appearance when they play Notre Dame Academy Notre Dame Academy may refer to:
TRIVIAL MATTERS The Taft of Woodland Hills girls' basketball team will face Washington of Los Angeles in the City Section finals at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Sports Arena. When is the last time a local school won the girls' City Section title? In 1987, when Kennedy of Granada Hills won its second consecutive City Section crown. CAPTION(S): 3 photos, 7 boxes Photo: (1) Dallas Rutherford and Campbell Hall are ranked No. 20 in the nation by USA Today. The Vikings face Oak Park tonight in a Div A DIV Associate of Divinity . III-AA semifinal. John Lazar/Staff Photographer (2) Kevin Dunn (3) Brittney Lloyd Box: (1) ATHLETES OF THE WEEK (see text) (2) UP & COMER (see text) (3) TRIVIAL MATTERS (see text) (4) THEY SAID IT (5) DAY PLANNER (6) OTHER TOP PERFORMERS (7) SOUTHERN SECTION PLAYOFFS |
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