Local tourney at Reynolds High in Portland

Congratulations to the Oregon Reign for winning the Pro-Am Invitational at Reynolds High School this weekend, defeating the Northwest Elite Black team. Northwest Elite Bluez wins the 3rd place trophy over the Pro-Am Flyers. Premier Elite Black lost to the Oregon Reign by 2 and to the NW Elite Bluez in Overtime by 3, then won the next two to take 4th Place. Congratulations to Melissa Williams of Premier Elite Black for taking home the tournament MVP award.

Premier Elite players to the Next Level

Congratulations are in order for 4 of the 2009 Premier Elite alumni. There were only 4 2010 graduates on last years team, and all have received offers to go and play at the next level. This is unofficial until signings but, Haley Smith from Camas High has sign a letter of intent with Simpson University out of Redding, Calif., Kass Cloyd from Columbia River High has decided to play for Clark College. Caitlynn Jackson from Kelso High will be playing next year at Lower Columbia College and McKenzie Heberer has sign a letter of intent with Grays Harbor CC to play next year. Congratulations to all.

Spring college viewing period results

Well the two big tournaments on the west coast that hosted most of the teams from this area were Mid Summer Nights Madness "Spring Fling" out of Seattle, and Arizona Elite Spring Classic out of Phoenix. Our local teams performed well and are now focus on the summer.

Premier Elite "Black" went 3-1, losing to the Shock in the quarter final game of the Mid Summer Nights Madness Tournament. The Shock made it to the championship game. Premier Elite "Gold" got off to a tough start, but finish strong, going 2-2 for the tournament.

Local teams Pure Advantage and Northwest Elite (2 teams) also participated in the MSNM tourney and played well.

Team Concept and the Columbia Cascades participated in the Arizona Elite tournament, results where not published yet, but I'm sure they played well.

I will continue to try and keep you up todate on tournament activity throughout the club season. Please if you have some results let me know at lanpdx2003@yahoo.com Thanks...

The Spring Club Basketball season is alive & going

Most of the local club teams are getting their teams organize, having tryouts and maybe have already participated, or will be playing in tournaments within the next few weeks. GOOD LUCK to all.

I will post tournaments and scores as they come through to me. (please help keep me infomred) I'll be posting them as I get them. If you play or have a daughter play for a team let me know scores, schedules and news. Thanks.

Premier Elite went to Auburn-Riverside for their "Spring Fling" March 27 & 28. The Gold team had some struggles in the All-Star division, but they are learning and growing. The Black team lost in the Semi Final's to the eventual Champion in the Elite Division. A great start to the spring 2010 season. Congrats to Shamarica Scott, and Melissa Williams making the All Tournament Team, and Alysa Erickson All Tournament for the All-Star division.

Club / AAU teams are starting up

Hey believe it or not, it's time already for the club season. In order to get your talents to the level that will allow you to compete at the highest level, it takes hard work. Join a team and work hard and we'll see you next season.

I will try to keep you inform of what's happening in the area around the club world. If you have information, please font hesitate to contact me and let me know so I can put it on line.

Thanks, have a great off season.

Congratulations Union High School

No not the girl's but the boy's team won the Washington State 3A title.

Now, nationally the state of Washington is simply a dem bleep on the map. And honestly for the state of Washington, Vancouver is a dem bleep on the map. So it's nice to see our under estimate area get the title. Still not receiving all the respect deserved, Union did a great job, with great clutch play by the players and great coaching.

THE PLAYOFFS

4A DISTRICT TOURNAMENT
First round,
Heritage 38, Battle Ground 21
Kelso 68, Mountain View 40
At Skyview High School
Second round,
Kelso 57, Heritage 40
Third round,
Kelso 37, Evergreen 51
District Championship,
Evergreen 29, Skyview 24
Pigtail to State against Kingco league from Seattle
Evergreen 29, Issaquah 57
Skyview 44, Newport 69
No GSHL team to state

3A DISTRICT TOURNAMENT
At Hudson's Bay
First round,
Union 47, Columbia River 44
Second round,
Union 32, Camas 37
District Championship,
Camas 59, Prairie 46
Bi-district tournament
Camas 51, Mt Rainer 56
Prairie 64, White River 57
Union 50, Tyee 31
2nd round,
Bonney Lake 38, Prairie 44,
Capital 51, Union 30,
Camas 39, Yelm 45,
Championship Bi-district
Prairie 56, Kennedy 65
Prairie moves on to state - Good Luck

2A DISTRICT TOURNAMENT
Loser-out games
W.F. West 51, Ridgefield 35
Woodland 57, Hockinson 47
Winners-to-state/losers-out
Saturday 3/6/10
Woodland 56, Tumwater 73