HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: COWBOYS OVERCOMING LOSS OF VETERANS; NEW BLOOD MAKES BIG IMPACT ONTEAM.Byline: SEAN n. 1. A seine. See Seine. CEGLINSKY Sports Writer Noun 1. sports writer - a journalist who writes about sports sportswriter journalist - a writer for newspapers and magazines There were plenty of questions surrounding the Canyon High boys' basketball team entering the season, perhaps the most important of which was: How were 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. going to overcome losing their entire starting lineup For the line of action figures, see . A starting lineup in sports refers to the set of players actively participating in the event when the game begins. The players in the starting lineup are commonly referred to as starters, whereas the others are substitutes from last season's Foothill League Champions? Eugene Mewborn is providing some answers. Mewborn, a transfer from Royal High of 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. , has emerged a legitimate scorer for Canyon, and the Cowboys are off to a fast start as a result. ``We didn't know too much about him when he came here but we're happy to have him,'' Canyon coach Chad Phillips said. ``We didn't think he'd make as big of an impact as he has. He's blossoming.'' Phillips spent the summer trying to find players to replace the departed Kris Rincon, Chase Wilmore, Lucas Guidroz, Casey Floyd and Bryan Lewis Bryan Lewis (b. Alliston, Ontario) is a Canadian municipal politician and a former referee and Director of Officiating for the National Hockey League. His first NHL experience was in the 1966-67 NHL season. , all of whom graduated in June. In fact, Ryan Kuhn entered the season as the lone returner with extensive varsity experience. ``We've had some chemistry issues in the past, but we those are working themselves out now,'' Phillips said. Mewborn is averaging 18 points and just less than 10 rebounds per game. His play was instrumental this past week as the Cowboys (5-2) advanced to the Canyon Tournament semifinals. ``He's our big scoring threat inside right now,'' Phillips said. ``He's fit in great with the team. With Mewborn and Kuhn, it appears as if Canyon has a chance at making a run towards another league title. However, the two must have some help from role players such as Jerrid McKenna and Cody Anderson. ``I think we have the makings of something special here, especially after we get everyone on the same page,'' Phillips said. ``We're going to keep moving forward. These guys are going to be just fine.'' |
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