HART WILL BE CHALLENGED; BURROUGHS IS INDIANS' MAIN COMPETITION FOR CHAMPIONSHIP.Byline: Chris Branam Daily News Staff Writer Hart has dominated the Foothill League in the 1990s, winning eight of the last nine titles and the last six in a row. The good news for the Indians is the return of league MVP (Multimedia Video Processor) A high-speed DSP chip from Texas Instruments, introduced in 1994. Officially introduced as the TMS320C80, it combines RISC technology with the functionality of four DSPs on one chip. Melissa Harrison, who averaged 17.2 points and 10.1 rebounds per game last season. But Candace Boller (15.1 points, 8.1 rebounds) graduated and Hart will be hard-pressed to repeat its 10-0 league performance last year. The Indians have won 51 of their last 52 league games. Burroughs returns all five starters, including senior guard/forward Chantel Jimenez. Jimenez (5-foot-8) was Burroughs' leading scorer at 13.0 per game. JoAnna Joanna, in the Bible Joanna, in the New Testament. 1 Wife of Herod's steward Chuza. She was a follower of Jesus and was one who found the tomb empty. 2 Ancestor of St. Joseph. Garrick, a 6-2 senior, is one of the top inside players in the area. She averaged 11.3 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.9 blocks in just 11 games last season. ``We think we have a good chance of winning the league,'' Burroughs coach Doug Nicol said. Burroughs, which plays in a tournament in Alaska later this month, suffered its only two losses in league to Hart last season, the second of which was a blowout Blowout The rapid sale of all shares in a new securities offering. See: hot issue. blowout The nearly immediate sale of a new security issue because of great investor demand. See also hot issue. after two Burroughs players became 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. . ``The team GPA GPA abbr. grade point average Noun 1. GPA - a measure of a student's academic achievement at a college or university; calculated by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number attempted is 3.4, so hopefully we won't have that problem again,'' Nicol said. Valencia is a dark-horse challenger for the league title. The Vikings lost two close games to end league play last season and coach Greg Hayes Gregory Robert Hay (b. 14 July, 1984) in Rotorua. He is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for the Central Districts and for Nelson in the Hawke Cup competition. He scored 98 on first-class debut. said the returners are hungry for more. ``That last week, we weren't happy just to be close in those games,'' Hayes said. ``It kind of helped us make a commitment to get better.'' To accomplish that goal, the Vikings played a strong summer schedule. ``It was so beneficial,'' Hayes said. ``It was definitely, definitely helpful.'' BURROUGHS Coach: Doug Nicol (5th season). 1996-97 record: 18-9, 8-2. Top returnees: G/F G/F Girl Friend G/F Ground Ball/Fly Ball Ratio (baseball; used for batters and pitchers) Chantel Jimenez, C JoAnna Garrick, G Leslie Perez, G Wendy Sanchez, F Olivia Sanchez (born November 17, 1982 in Paris) is a professional tennis player from France. She received a wildcard into the main draw of the 2007 French Open, but lost in 6-3, 4-6, 3-6, to Shenay Perry in the first round. , G Erika Molina, F Esther Thompson, G Christina Lee. Top newcomers: F Amy Feola, G Jody Gibbs, C Kim Curtain, G Vanessa Menchaca, F Malia Sullivan. Outlook: The Indians return all five starters, all of whom have played at least two years on varsity, and should compete with Hart for the league title. Jimenez, a first-team all-league pick last year, led the Indians in four offensive categories last year, including scoring (13 ppg). She also grabbed 6.2 rebounds per game. Garrick, who suffered a major knee injury as a sophomore, is a 6-2 senior who averaged 11.3 points and 10.1 rebounds in only 11 games. She also had 43 blocks. Feola, a 5-11 junior transfer, was a two-year starter at Village Christian who averaged 10.2 ppg last season. BURBANK Coach: Steve Lassiter (3rd season). 1996-97 record: 5-16, 2-8. Top returnees: F/C F/C See first coupon (F/C). Tenny Makarian, G Chantel Pershing. Top newcomers: G Natalie Avanecy, F Amanda Ivey, G Carolyn Ovsepyan, G/F Shawna Stone, F Amy Esaghalian, F Christine Hernandez. Outlook: Makarian and Pershing, both seniors who averaged around six points per game, are the nucleus. The good news is that the newcomers helped lead their lower-level teams to a combined 38-2 record. CANYON Coach: Paul Broneer (3rd season). 1996-97 record: 11-12, 6-4. Top returnees: F/C Keisha Jordan, G Inga Lin, G/F Janetta Garcia, G Cheryl Gracelski. Top newcomers: F/G Juliana Diaz, F/C Katie Holdaway. Outlook: The Cowboys cowboys, in American history. 1 Tory marauders, adherents to the British cause in the American Revolution, who fought in the contested area of Westchester co., N.Y. are a slight notch notch (noch) incisure; an indentation on the edge of a bone or other organ. aortic notch dicrotic n. cardiac notch 1. below Hart and Burroughs but return seven players. Improvement on last year's third-place finish Noun 1. third-place finish - a finish in third place (as in a race) finish - designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race); "excitement grew as the finish neared"; "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish"; "the winner is the team with the in league will be tough. Jordan, a 5-11 senior, averaged 7.4 points and 6.6 rebounds per game last season and should improve on those numbers. Top player Valerie Wiggins (17 ppg, 8.4 rpg) graduated. HART Coach: Dave Munroe (9th season). 1996-97 record: 22-6, 10-0. Top returnees: F Melissa Harrison, G Christian Chao, G Emily Reyna. Top newcomers: G Shannon Spielbuehler, C Brianna Kentfield. Outlook: The Indians have won the last six Foothill League titles and eight of nine overall. Harrison, a 5-10 senior, was a second-team all-section pick and the league MVP last season. She averaged 17.2 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. Kentfield, a 6-2 transfer from Minnesota, scored 14 points in the season opener against Crescenta Valley The Crescenta Valley is a small inland valley in Los Angeles County, California. Its name derives from its crescent-like shape, with the convex portion facing roughly northeast and the concave portion southwest. . Spielbuehler averaged 11.1 ppg for Village Christian last season. The Indians' strength will be defense and post play. SAUGUS Coach: Susie Sparks (6th season). 1996-97 record: 4-16, 0-10. Top returnees: F Jennifer Grey, G Sara Sarhangian, G Lelanie Milan. Top newcomers: F/C Lexi Phelps, F Joy Thompson, F Leslie Johnson Leslie George Johnson (22 March, 1912 – 8 June, 1959) was a British racing driver who competed in rallies, sports car races and Grand Prix races. Overview Leslie Johnson was born and raised in Walthamstow, at that time one of London’s poorer districts. , G Kelly Cornelison, G/F Amie Shaw. Outlook: The Centurions will be quick and Phelphs (5-10) and Thompson (5-11) have good size. Grey, a 6-8 junior, averaged eight points and six rebounds per game. Sarhangian averaged four points per game. VALENCIA Coach: Greg Hayes (2nd season). 1996-97 record: 13-12, 4-6. Top returnees: F Tiffany Tiffany, Tiffanie (UK) a semi-longhaired version of the Burmese cat. It has a fine, silky coat in many colors. Morgan, F Kelly Warden WARDEN. A guardian; a keeper. This is the name given to various officers: as, the warden of the prison; the wardens of the port of Philadelphia; church wardens. , G/F Kesha Kelso. Top newcomers: C Tamesha Scott, F Alissa McMurrin. Outlook: Morgan, a 5-9 junior, averaged 12 points and seven rebounds per game. She leads a quick team that played a strong summer schedule. Warden, a 5-8 senior, averaged 10.1 ppg. The Vikings cruised to an easy win over L.A. Baptist in their season opener. FOOTHILL LEAGUE GIRLS FORECAST 1. Hart 2. Burroughs 3. Valencia 4. Canyon 5. Burbank 6. Saugus CAPTION(S): 2 Photos, Box Photo: (1) Hart High coach Dave Munroe has guided the Indians to 51 victories in their last 52 Foothill League games, including 10-0 last season. David R. Crane / Daily News (2) Burroughs' JoAnna Garrick, left, and Hart's Melissa Harrison, right, figure to give each other stiff competition during the season. Shaun Dyer / Special to the Daily News Box: FOOTHILL LEAGUE (See Text) |
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