CHAMINADE GIVES LEAGUE A NEW LOOK.A new era begins in the Mission League, where the Harvard-Westlake boys' basketball team must reinvent itself without stars Jarron and Jason Collins Jason Paul Collins (born December 2, 1978 in Northridge, California) is a professional basketball player for the New Jersey Nets of the NBA. He graduated from Harvard-Westlake School and later attended Stanford University, where he was an All-American in 2000-01 and appeared on . Not that anyone is shedding any tears for the Wolverines. After four years of getting pounded, the remaining Mission League teams are lining up to deliver payback. Chaminade will get first crack, and the Eagles are primed to replace Harvard-Westlake as league champion. Third-year coach Jeff Young
Jeff Young is an American guitarist. He graduated from Musicians Institute in 1985, and is best known for his time with the thrash metal band has assembled a balanced, talented team that has experience, size and athletic ability. Forward Scott Long, who will play next year at the Naval Academy, and freshman standout Scott Borchart are the strength inside, transfer guard Justin Beach (Camarillo) is a terrific outside shooter and point guard Cayce Cook keeps it all together. ``It's a nice mix of experienced talent and newcomers,'' Young said. ``And they're all great kids. They definitely have high goals for themselves and they're working hard to achieve them.'' Harvard-Westlake coach Greg Hilliard is impressed with the Eagles. ``They've got tremendous size and depth,'' Hilliard said. ``They have more talent than the rest of the league. Chaminade is one of the best teams around.'' Without the Collins twins, the Twins, The, English name for Gemini, a constellation. Wolverines will switch from an inside-dominated offensive attack to a more perimeter-based offense. Guards Victor Munoz and John Terzian will take care of most of the shooting. Up front, sophomore Alex Holmes Alex Holmes (born August 22, 1981 in San Diego, California) was a National Football League tight end. Professional career Holmes played for the Miami Dolphins in 2005 and signed as a free agent with the Saint Louis Rams for 2006. (6-4) and senior Pat Biggerstaff (6-7) provide bulk. Notre Dame Notre Dame IPA: [nɔtʁ dam] is French for Our Lady, referring to the Virgin Mary. In the United States of America, Notre Dame is intriguing with improving forward John Murray Not to be confused with John Murry. There have been several important people by the name of John Murray (roughly in chronological order):
At Crespi, first-year coach Dick Dornan hopes to rebuild the struggling Celts The following pages provide lists of nations or people of Celtic origin, arranged by branch of Celtic ethnicity or language grouping: Goidelic Celts
In sports, usually at the high school and college levels, members of a team who are not the main players in a competition (such as a football or basketball game) are called junior varsity players. . Alemany also has a new coach, Jin Park. St. Francis is in a rebuilding mode, having graduated 10 of 11 players from last year. Loyola could battle for the league championship. ?13-- Vincent Bonsignore CHAMINADE Coach: Jeff Young, third year. 1996-97 record: 11-12, 6-4. Top returnees: F Scott Long, G Cayce Cook. Top newcomers: G Justin Beach, F Scott Borchart. Outlook: If not for 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. , the Eagles would be the best team in the area. Barring injury, they should win the Mission League title. Long (6-5) is big, aggressive and talented. Cook is the quickest point guard in the area and will look to score more this year. Borchart (6-6) will be the best freshman around and Beach (6-6) adds varsity experience and great shooting. NOTRE DAME Coach: Rob Dimuro, second year. 1996-97 record: 15-13, 3-9. Top returnees: F John Murray, C Chris Williams, G Dante Ward, F Joe Donnelly Joseph "Joe" Donnelly (born September 29, 1955[1]) is an American politician who in 2006 was elected to Congress as a Democrat in Indiana's At-large congressional district. He defeated the Republican incumbent, Chris Chocola, in a rematch of their 2004 race. , G Alec Rutledge. Top newcomers: G John Brewster John Brewster is an Australian guitarist who has played in the following bands:
Outlook: The Knights are young and improving. Williams (6-7) is a junior to watch. Johnson, a transfer from Oak Park, will provide instant shot-blocking and his offense will develop in time. HARVARD-WESTLAKE Coach: Greg Hilliard, 13th year. 1996-97 record: 36-1, 12-0. Top returnees: G Victor Munoz, C Pat Biggerstaff, G Justin Logan, G John Terzian. Top newcomers: G Russell Lakey, F Alex Holmes, F Eric Geffner, C Dan Kinzer. Outlook: Hilliard literally threw out the playbook he used the last four years. Instead of a frontcourt-dominated offense, the Wolverines will work from the outside in and rely on the quickness of Munoz. Biggerstaff (6-7), Holmes (6-4) and Kinzer (6-7) will bang underneath. CRESPI Coach: Dick Dornan, first year. 1996-97 record: 10-16, 6-7. Top returnees: G Howard Johnson, F Jon Bird, G Ryan Moore Ryan Moore is the name of:
Top newcomers: C James Spratt, G Pat Dornan, F Rob Muller, G Tim McDonough, G Pat Casella, F Jordan Johnson. Outlook: Dornan knows this team, having coached most of the players when they were on the junior varsity team. The Celts are inexperienced but used to winning after a 20-3 JV season last year. They might not contend for the playoffs this year, but they are on track for future success. ST. FRANCIS Coach: John Jordan, 11th year. 1996-97 record: 17-9, 7-5. Top returnees: G Richard Fields. Top newcomers: F Anthony LaVelle, F Shaun Scranton. Outlook: The Knights graduated 10 seniors of an 11-man roster, so experience is thin. Fields is the only returning player, and he was a backup. ALEMANY Coach: Jin Park, first year. 1996-97 record: 2-18, 1-11. Top returnees: F Michael Murry, F Casey Rosdail, F Paul Levis. Top newcomers: G Joe Casio, G Aljandro Valezquez, F Casey Clausen. Outlook: Park takes over after assisting at Van Nuys last year. If the Indians can show growth throughout the year, it will be a successful season. MISSION LEAGUE BOYS FORECAST 1. Chaminade 2. Loyola 3. Notre Dame 4. Harvard-Westlake 5. Crespi 6. St. Francis 7. Alemany |
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