FROM ZERO TO PLAYOFFS BOOKER SET TO CAPITALIZE AFTER SEASON IS RESTORED.Byline: Vincent Bonsignore Staff Writer Chris Booker isn't likely to forget the range of emotions he experienced last week. It all started with Booker and the Sylmar High boys' basketball team basking in the glow of winning the Valley Mission League championship. But that soon gave way to despair when the Spartans learned a clerical error an error made in copying or writing. See also: Clerical would cost them six league victories, the league title and a spot in the City Section playoffs. Sylmar coach Bort Escoto delivered the news, telling the Spartans that they had to forfeit To lose to another person or to the state some privilege, right, or property due to the commission of an error, an offense, or a crime, a breach of contract, or a neglect of duty; to subject property to confiscation; or to become liable for the payment of a penalty, as the result of a six victories because standout guard Joe Dickson Joe Dickson is a Canadian politician. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2007 provincial election, representing the riding of Ajax—Pickering. He is a member of the Liberal Party. had be left off the official team roster. ``To be honest, I didn't even want to have to be the one to tell them,'' Escoto said. ``We have such a veteran team, and they had worked so hard. To have to break it to them, well, let's just say there were a lot of tears shed.'' Booker can attest To solemnly declare verbally or in writing that a particular document or testimony about an event is a true and accurate representation of the facts; to bear witness to. To formally certify by a signature that the signer has been present at the execution of a particular writing so as to that. ``I couldn't believe what I was hearing,'' Booker said of the team meeting last Monday afternoon, at which Sylmar coach Bort Escoto broke the news that the Spartans' season had suddenly transformed in a huge question mark. ``I mean, we had worked so hard to win the league championship and then we're getting ready for the playoffs, and all of a sudden we're being told our season was probably over,'' Booker continued. ``That wasn't exactly the news we thought we'd be hearing. It was a total surprise.'' A Sylmar appeal to the City Section rules committee was denied last Tuesday Last Tuesday is a Christian melodic punk rock band hailing from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. They played their final show on March 10th, 2007. Last Tuesday was formed in 1999 in Harrisburg, P.A. , but the Spartans were given one more chance to plead plead v. 1) in civil lawsuits and petitions, the filing of any document (pleading) including complaints, petitions, declarations, motions, and memoranda of points and authorities. their case in front of a three-person panel Friday. Booker joined his teammates, a group of parents, Reseda coach Mike Wagner Michael Robert Wagner (born June 22, 1949 in Waukegan, Illinois) is a former American football player. He played at safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League from 1971 to 1980. and City councilman Alex Padilla Alex Padilla is a politician in California. He was elected as the State Senator for the 20th District of California in November 2006 and was inaugurated in early December. In order to enter the Senate he had to resign as Councilman for the 7th District on the Los Angeles City at the section office to voice their argument. ``I was nervous because I could see things from both points of view,'' Booker said. ``From our standpoint, it was an innocent mistake that led to the error. But from (the City Section's) standpoint, a rule is a rule. And we broke a rule.'' Booker was mildly surprised when the committee overturned the ruling and that Sylmar's record would be restored. ``It was total relief,'' Booker said. ``But we also felt a sense of responsibility. In a way it was like we were getting a second chance, and we appreciate it so much that we want to make the most of it. Not just get past the first round, but the second and third.'' Sylmar opens the first round at Carson. The Spartans will play without Dickson, who is academically ineligible in·el·i·gi·ble adj. 1. Disqualified by law, rule, or provision: ineligible to run for office; ineligible for health benefits. 2. . That means Booker will have to shoulder more of the scoring load along with Julio Marshall. In addition, both will have to share some time at point guard, where Dickson was a 3-year starter. ``We have to switch things around a little bit, and Chris' role will change but I think he's up to the challenge,'' Escoto said. ``Chris has been a scorer for us all year, now he'll just have to make some adjustments.'' Having played the past four games without Dickson, Booker is getting used to life without his backcourt back·court n. 1. Sports a. The part of a court between the service line and the base line in tennis and other net games. b. mate. ``It definitely helps that we've gotten some time under our belts without Joe,'' Dickson said. ``Ideally, we'd rather have him out there. But we have to play with what we have.'' After last week, Booker is just happy the season isn't over. ``I didn't want my senior year to end like that,'' Booker said. ``Now we have a chance to make some noise.'' Vincent Bonsignore, (818) 713-3612 vincent.bonsignore(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Sylmar High's Chris Booker takes his team to the postseason. Tom Mendoza/Staff Photographer |
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