VALENCIA BASKETBALL STAR IS MR. EVERYTHING ALLAN IS HIGH-SCORING GUARD, BUT HE CAN PLAY POST, TOO.Byline: Gerry Ger·ry , Elbridge 1744-1814. American politician. A signer of the Declaration of Independence (1776) and a delegate to the Continental Congress (1787), he served as governor of Massachusetts (1810-1811) and as Vice President of the United States Gittelson Staff Writer Perhaps the Foothill League's most versatile boys' basketball player, Chad Chad (chăd, chäd), Fr. Tchad, officially Republic of Chad, republic (2005 est. pop. 9,826,000), 495,752 sq mi (1,284,000 sq km), N central Africa. Allan Allan can refer to:
The smart plan at Valencia Valencia, region, Spain Valencia (välān`thēä), autonomous region (1990 pop. 3,902,429) and former kingdom, E Spain, on the Mediterranean. It now comprises the provinces of Alicante, Castellón, and Valencia. High is for the 6-foot-4 senior to see the ball as much as possible, so Allan has switched to guard this season, and he's he's 1. Contraction of he is: He's going to school today. 2. Contraction of he has: He's already been to the museum. off to a terrific start. Allan is averaging 18.3 points per game, helping Valencia (5-2) to four consecutive victories entering Saturday's championship game in the Canyon Classic tournament. He's coming off one of the best performances of his career, scoring a season-high 23 points Friday Friday: see Sabbath; week. Friday young Indian rescued by Crusoe and kept as servant and companion. [Br. Lit.: Robinson Crusoe] See : Servant in a 77-76 victory over Cajon. Allan also is averaging 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.2 steals, and he has committed just 11 personal fouls in Valencia's first six games. ``I guess I like playing guard because I like to get the ball and run. It allows me to do more offensive stuff,'' Allan said. ``We didn't so as well last year (16-12) because we didn't have any big men, and we didn't have a natural point guard. This year is different.'' Last year's height problem - which forced Allan into the post - has been solved with the addition of 6-10 Kevin Delange and 6-8 1/2 Donjay Kakonde, two of the tallest players in Foothill League history. Point guard Erick Savilla, just a freshman last year, has gained important experience, and he's one of several capable ballhandlers. All of this opens things up for Allan. ``We came up a little bit short last year, but this year I think we're going to be able to show what we can do,'' Allan said. ``It really helps having a couple of big men this year.'' Allan spent the summer playing tournament basketball with the L.A. Rockfish rockfish, member of the large family Scorpaenidae (rockfishes and scorpionfishes), carnivorous fish inhabiting all seas and especially abundant in the temperate waters of the Pacific. Rockfishes are found among rocks and reefs. , one of California's most competitive programs. He's bigger, stronger, faster - and better. Naturally, Valencia coach Rocket Collins is pleased Allan has a more important role. The coach wants the ball in Allan's hands whenever the senior is on the floor. ``Chad is a very complete player,'' Collins said. ``He's quiet, but he works very hard, and he's just got a great, great work ethic work ethic n. A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence. work ethic Noun a belief in the moral value of work . He sets a very good example for everyone else on the team. ``He really can play all five positions because he's such a good all-around player. I think, eventually, he can play D-I college ball somewhere. He's quick enough, he can shoot the ball well enough, and he's got the competitiveness. He's just very competitive, and that's very important.'' Gerry Gittelson, (661) 257-5218 gerry.gittelson(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Valencia's Chad Allan scored 23 points in a tight victory Friday over Cajon. David Crane/Staff Photographer |
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