UNDERDOG MONTCLAIR PREP AWAITS ITS TURN MOUNTIES OPEN STATE PLAYOFFS AGAINST ARCHRIVAL CRAIG VS. CRAIG'S LIST.Byline: Sean Ceglinsky Staff Writer Craig Partovich knows Campbell Hall Campbell Hall can refer to:
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Campbell Hall (25-5), Montclair Prep's longtime nemesis Nemesis (nĕm`ĭsĭs), in Greek religion and mythology, personification of the gods' retribution for violation of sacred law; the avenger. Sometimes she was said to be the goddess of good and ill fortune. , has won the past three and seven of the past eight meetings between the prep-school powerhouses. But the Mounties (24-8) might have an advantage when they tangle again tonight in the first round of the Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, Div. IV Regional playoffs. ``We have a lot of respect for Campbell Hall, but we're frustrated frus·trate tr.v. frus·trat·ed, frus·trat·ing, frus·trates 1. a. To prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart: ,'' said Montclair Prep coach Greg Patterson, whose team will be home for the state opener after winning the Southern Section Div. IV-A title Friday night. ``We see them all the time and are aware of what they like to do. This game means a lot to us. It's another chance.'' The rivalry heated up during intense Delphic League battles in the 1990s. The Vikings moved to the Alpha League and and the Mounties chose to play a freelance schedule starting in 1995, facing off in in occasional nonleague games before re-establishing the rivalry this season in the Olympic League. Campbell Hall won the league title, going undefeated and twice beating the Mounties by more than 10 points. ``We were underdogs against them this year,''Montclair Prep senior Bobby Webb said. ``We're uncomfortable with that role. They might think it's going to be easy, but we're going to come out and play hard, suck it Suck It is the first episode of the second season of Robot Chicken. List of skits Renewal of Robot Chicken by [adult swim] Seth Green thanks Adult Swim for the renewal of the new season of Robot Chicken. up for 32 minutes.'' Montclair Prep heads into the state playoffs following a superb run in Div. IV-A. The Mounties won five games by an average of 17 points and claimed their second successive divisional title with a 59-48 victory over Calvary Chapel Calvary Chapel is a non-denominational, Protestant fellowship of churches which began in 1965 in Southern California. The term "fellowship of churches" is used in contrast to a denomination. of Downey. Campbell Hall, seeking back-to-back Div. IV-AA crowns, lost 73-59 to Serra of Gardena in Friday's title game. The Vikings now set their sights on repeating as state Div. IV champions. ``We knew we'd have to play them at some point down the road in this tournament,'' Patterson said. ``We're not done playing basketball yet. We want to make a good showing.'' Coach Terry Kelly on Sunday had Campbell Hall reviewing tape of the first two meetings in anticipation of Sunday's state draw. ``We've been itching itching or pruritus Stimulation of nerve endings in the skin, usually incited by histamine, that evokes a desire to scratch. It is often transient and easily relieved. Pathological itching with skin changes usually signals dermatologic disease. to get back out on the court and play again,'' Kelly said. ``We want to come out and show that we're still one of the top teams in Southern California. Montclair Prep is standing in our way. ``There's a certain level of comfort playing against them. We know them, and they certainly know what we like to do. We definitely have to bring our `A' game.'' Said Partovich: ``This is a big game. No one expects us to win, and that's good, because there's no pressure on us. I don't know Don't know (DK, DKed) "Don't know the trade." A Street expression used whenever one party lacks knowledge of a trade or receives conflicting instructions from the other party. how friendly it's going to be after losing to them twice already. It's personal now. This is our chance for some revenge.'' Sean Ceglinsky, (818) 713-3607 sean.ceglinsky(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo, box Photo: Craig Partovich is pivotal to Montclair Prep's hopes tonight against Olympic League rival Campbell Hall. John Lazar/Staff Photographer Box: STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS |
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