CANYONS REACHES FINAL : CANYONS 75 MERCED 63.Byline: Marcus Walton Special to the Daily News Basketball pundits say guard play is the key to winning in the postseason. LaCresha Clark and Kyetra Brown proved it again Friday afternoon during College of the Canyons' 75-63 victory over Merced College (31-6) in the semifinals of the California Community College Basketball College basketball most often refers to the American basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA. History
San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. State University Event Center. Brown and Clark continued to serve notice that they comprise the most dominating backcourt in the state, combining for 33 points. The win sets up an opportunity for Canyons, the state's second-ranked team, to avenge a·venge tr.v. a·venged, a·veng·ing, a·veng·es 1. To inflict a punishment or penalty in return for; revenge: avenge a murder. 2. an early-January loss to defending state champion Ventura College Ventura College is a California-state funded community college located in Ventura, California. Established in 1925, the college has a 112-acre campus with an enrollment of 13,000 students. The college is part of the Ventura County Community College District. . No. 1 Ventura advanced to the 5 p.m. final today with a 76-49 win over Solano College Friday afternoon. ``We've been ready for Ventura since that loss,'' Clark said. ``We've been ready for them since Jan. 1.'' While the Canyons guards dominated both ends of the floor with their quickness and passing ability, the duo committed 14 turnovers, giving the Blue Devils plenty of chances to execute their halfcourt offense, something that will have to change if they hope to lead the Cougars to the state title. ``Lately I've had a lot of turnovers,'' said Clark, who committed nine against Butte Butte, city, United States Butte (by  t), city (1990 pop. 33,336), seat of Silver Bow co., SW Mont.; inc. 1879. It is a trade, ranching, and industrial center. in the quarterfinals and six against Merced. ``I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed)"Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. what my problem is. We have to cut down for tomorrow.'' Canyons' defense created the initial lead, holding Merced scoreless for the first 6:35. The Blue Devils turned the ball over on six of their first eight possessions, giving the Cougars' top-ranked offense free reign. Merced was able to find its groove, outscoring Canyons 20-9 to take a 21-20 lead with 3:44 left in the half. The Blue Devils never led again. |
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