GIRLS' BASKETBALL: VENTURA JUST TOO TALL AN ORDER FOR SAUGUS CENTURIONS CAN'T OVERCOME HEIGHT.Byline: KEVIN CONNELLY Kevin Connelly was born in Middlesbrough, England. He is an impressionist comedian, and after dinner speaker and is probably most famous for his role on the popular BBC television programme 'Dead Ringers'. Special to the Daily News VENTURA Ventura (vĕnt  `rə), city (1990 pop. 92,575), seat of Ventura co., SW Calif., on the Pacific coast in a farm and oil region; inc. 1866. -- It's not difficult to find Kali Bennett before a game. A 6-foot-5 standout for the Ventura High girls' basketball team, Bennett stands out on the court by virtue of standing up. The Washington-bound center notched game-highs of 20 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks in Ventura's 42-25 victory Saturday over Saugus in a nonleague game at Ventura High. Bennett, rated as the No. 36 recruit in the nation by scout.com, scored 10 points in each half for Ventura (13-1). The Cougars, ranked No. 14 in the nation by maxpreps.com, dominated inside for most of the night with their significant height advantage over the Centurions (9-7). The tallest starter for Saugus was 5-foot-10 center Gabrielle Conn. Ventura's roster includes four players who are at least 6 feet tall. ``Height is something you can't control. You either have it or you don't,'' Ventura coach Ann ANN, Scotch law. Half a year's stipend over and above what is owing for the incumbency due to a minister's relict, or child, or next of kin, after his decease. Wishaw. Also, an abbreviation of annus, year; also of annates. In the old law French writers, ann or rather an, signifies a year. Larson said. ``Saugus did a good job of doubling down on Kali, but they just didn't have the height to really affect her. ``Kali is an all-around good player. She can pass, she can rebound rebound (rē´bownd), n/v 1. a recovery from illness. n 2. an outbreak of fresh reflex activity after withdrawal of a stimulus rebound adjective and she can block shots. It sounds funny, but we actually want her to be more selfish self·ish adj. 1. Concerned chiefly or only with oneself: "Selfish men were . . . trying to make capital for themselves out of the sacred cause of human rights" Maria Weston Chapman. in the big games. We think she's good enough to completely take over games, and we want her to be even aggressive.'' Saugus, ranked No. 11 in the area by the Daily News, fell behind 14-6 at the end of the first quarter and 24-10 at halftime. The Centurions cut Ventura's lead to 35-24 with 5:40 remaining on a 3-pointer by Conn, but that was as close as they got. Bennett responded with a layup Layup Used in the context of general equities. Easily executed trade or order. See: Lead pipe. on Ventura's next possession. Conn scored 13 points and sophomore point guard Nicole Hicks Hicks , Edward 1780-1849. American painter of primitive works, notably The Peaceable Kingdom, of which nearly 100 versions exist. added 10 for the Centurions, who will open Foothill League play Tuesday at home against five-time defending league champion Hart of Newhall. Hart is the only team to defeat Ventura this season, having knocked off the Cougars 44-37 on Dec. 8 in the semifinals of the Buena-Kiwanis Tournament. ``Ventura was unstoppable tonight,'' Saugus coach Eric Olsson said. ``We knew they were going to be a tough team to beat, but we're happy to schedule teams like this because it makes us a stronger team when league play starts.'' kevin.connelly@dailynews.com (818) 713-3607 |
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