TEAM PREVIEW: SPIRITS' TOUGH TASK.Byline: Chris Cocoles Daily News Staff Writer Considering he started 0-9 last year and four of his players have just joined the team after turning in their football gear, Paraclete High boys' basketball coach Andy Gavel gavel small mallet used by judge or presiding officer to signal order. [Western Culture: Misc.] See : Authority can't complain. ``We had 100 percent attendance for our first tournament (Nordhoff) and we didn't last year,'' Gavel said. ``We won a game down there when we didn't last year.'' And the Spirits nearly won another before losing at the buzzer 55-54 to South Pasadena South Pasadena (păs'ədē`nə), city (1990 pop. 23,936), Los Angeles co., S Calif., a residential suburb of Los Angeles; inc. 1888. Medical supplies, clothing, and transportation and electronic equipment are manufactured. . Four dependable seniors and the return of the football players following the Division XII championship game last Saturday gives Paraclete reason for optimism as the Spirits enter the Alpha League. In terms of wins and losses however, the Spirits might still struggle to improve on last season's record. The Spirits face a schedule loaded with upper division teams like Littlerock, Quartz Hill and Saugus. ``We're not ducking anybody. By the time we to league, we'll be battle-tested,'' Gavel said. With football players Rob Fockaert, Michael Washington, Brian Whisler and Robert Watts probably not ready to make a real impact before Paraclete makes its Alpha League debut, the Spirits' four seniors will be responsible for the challenging December schedule. It starts with point guard Glenn Jones For the rock musician of the same name, see . Glenn Jones, (born in 1962 in Jacksonville, FL), is an American R&B/soul singer. Career He started his career as a gospel singer and has since, managed a successful move into the R&B field. , who Gavel hopes will finally receive his just due. ``Glenn Jones is probably the most underrated, underappreciated guard in the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley , the San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. and the Santa Clarita Valley The Santa Clarita Valley is the valley of the Santa Clara River in Southern California. It stretches through Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Its main population center is the city of Santa Clarita. The valley was part of the 48,612-acre (19,672. ,'' Gavel said. ``He's our best offensive weapon, he's quick enough to penetrate and he is our best outside shooter.'' David Brown David Brown may refer to any of the following people:
``He's just a banger that does his job, which is to play defense and rebound,'' Gavel said. Paraclete's front court could be solid with Brown and 6-5 center Daniel Eppink, the Spirits' best inside scorer, who also has a soft touch from 15-17 feet out. Senior Brian Royster could be a surprise at small forward. Gavel said the 6-3, 200-pounder has improved his outside shooting touch and that could give him added playing time. ``With the kids we have coming back, there is a lot of experience with Jones, Eppink, Brown and Royster,'' Gavel said. Once the football players get in sync with the rest of the team, Gavel is looking forward to molding his relatively young team. ``Practices are going to be really competitive,'' he said. AREA BOYS BASKETBALL CAPSULES Highland: Coach: Lyn Boop. 1997-98 record: 8-15 overall, 4-6, fourth place in Golden League.Players to watch: Sr. G Humberto Zamora, Jr. F Oliver Haworth, Jr. F Mike Kennedy Michael Kennedy (born April 13, 1972 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a former professional ice hockey centre who played in the National Hockey League from 1994-95 to 1998-99 for the Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders. . Bulldogs outlook: Highland is off to a promising beginning, and Zamora is one of league's best guards. Lancaster: Coach: Travis Brown Travis Brown is a common name shared by multiple people. Some of the more notable Travis Browns include:
See first coupon (F/C). Dominic Flax, Jr. G/F G/F Girl Friend G/F Ground Ball/Fly Ball Ratio (baseball; used for batters and pitchers) Lawrence Palma Palma or Palma de Mallorca (päl`mä thā mälyôr`kä), city (1990 pop. 325,120), capital of Majorca island and of Baleares prov., Spain, on the Bay of Palma. , Jr. F/G James Jackson, Sr. G Zach Woolfork. Eagles outlook: Loss of three potential starters to Quartz Hill might be too much for Eagles to overcome. Antelope Valley: Coach: Dennis Smith. 1997-98 record: 8-2, first place in Golden League. Players to watch: G Matt Parm, F Adam Ruskonski. Antelopes outlook: Former Coach Tom Mahan didn't leave much for Smith, but A.V. should be competitive in wide-open Golden League race. Paraclete: Coach: Andy Gavel. 1997-98 record: 6-15 overall, 4-6, fourth place in High Desert League. Players to watch: Sr. G Glenn Jones, Sr. C Daniel Eppink, Sr. F David Brown, Sr. F Brian Royster. Spirits outlook: With four football players soon to be coming aboard and four more solid seniors, Paraclete should be improved. Rosamond: Coach: Tim Atkerson. 1997-98 recordL 18-5 overall, 9-1, first place in High Desert League. Players to watch: Sr. C Kyley Hayes, Sr. F Jim Zakar, Sr. F Brett Salter. Roadrunners outlook: Atkerson calls his 6-5, 6-5, 6-5 front court ``The Big Three. '' They should make it a big year for Rosamond. Bethel Christian Coach: James Vondra. 1997-98 record 17-4 overall, 8-0, first in Agape agape In the New Testament, the fatherly love of God for humans and their reciprocal love for God. The term extends to the love of one's fellow humans. The Church Fathers used the Greek term to designate both a rite using bread and wine and a meal of fellowship that included League. Players to watch: Sr. G Jamar Culver, Sr. G Brandon Eggerth, Sr. G Daniel Tatum. Eagles outlook: Bethel returns just three players from last year's championship team and moves to the Desert Mountain League. Culver averaged 20 points as a junior and could score even more this time around. Desert Christian Coach: Devin Thomas. 1997-98 record: 6-13 overall, 3-7 in Desert Mountain League. Players to watch: Sr. F Les Smith, Jr. G Phil Sestor, Soph. F Phil Parker, Soph. G Joey Nelson. Knights outlook: They're young - three freshmen and four sophomores are on the roster - but athletic. Vasquez Coach: Clint Cieslik. Players to watch: Sr. G Nick Gray, Jr. G Jay Panico, Sr. F Kenny Johnson, Jr. G Jesse Teel, Jr. F Ryan Bellamy. Mustangs outlook Not much height (though the 6-3 Johnson averaged 15 rebounds) and a step up to the High Desert League is a tough chore. CAPTION(S): Photo, Box PHOTO (Color) Paraclete's Daniel Eppink is the team's best inside scorer but also has a good outside touch. Jeff Goldwater/Daily News BOX: AREA BOYS BASKETBALL CAPSULES (See text) |
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