Light schedule but heavy game. R.A. Long and LaCenter turned out to be one heck of a early season match up. LaCenter had been playing strong and beating their previous opponents fairly easily. But R.A. Long gave them a great game at home and pulled out the victory by one 43 - 42. It came down to the last ten seconds and some defensive heroics by the Lumberjills, blocking not one, not two, but three shots to preserve the victory. Katie Gudgell lead the scoring for the Jills with 11 points. LaCenter was lead by Lauren Baker's 18 and Hannah Trigg's 11.
Playing against teams out of the Portland area is always a scary proposition for teams from Vancouver. It's the big city vs. small town type mentality. But so far this season Vancouver is holding it's own. Last night was another example of just that. Heritage hosted Beaverton's Westview HS. But from the on set it was obvious Heritage was the better team. Going into the half with a 30-18 lead and never looking back. Chawncy McClenan was just to athletic for Westview scoring a team high 14 points, grabbing 11 rebounds and overwhelming Westview with her defense blocking 4 shots. Balance scoring from the rest of the team takes Heritage to 4-0.
Tonight;
Mt. View host Camas, Columbia River travels to Heritage, Ft. Vancouver visits Kelso, Woodland goes to LaCenter, and Hudson's Bay plays at Skyview.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Tuesday's results;
The Rivalry, Mt. View vs. Union. The stands were pack at Union High School for this game. Sounded like a playoff atmosphere. A very large contingency of Mt. View students traveled to support both the girl's and boy's game. It was rocking. And the game didn't disappoint. Mt. View jump out to an early lead 15-9, but Union came back in the second quarter and went into half time with a one point lead 23-22. Union came out in the second half strong and established a quick 5 point lead and never relinquishes it. Pulling away in the 4th quarter to win 58 - 40 but the game was much closer than that. The Titian's had four girls with double figure scoring lead by Kennedy Mosley with 14, Janae Davis 11, Megan Dire 11, and Bre Sorensen 10. The Thunder was lead by Evie Everett's 16 points and Haley Holboke's 10.
Washougal came up just short of a furious 2nd half come back, Tuesday night, against Fort Vancouver. The Trappers almost turn the lights out on the Panther's in the 1st half leading 20-7. But Fort could only score 3 points in the 3rd quarter and let Washougal back in it 23-20. In a sea saw 4th quarter Fort held on to win 39 - 36. It was the best half of basketball Washougal has put together so far this year scoring 29 points. The Panther's were lead by Madlinne Down with 14 points and Alicia McElroy with 12. Fort was lead by Liz Girtle with 11, and Alex Nelson with 10.
Two of the POWER RANKINGS top 5 met last night in Kelso. #1 Prairie stormed out early with pressure and quickness that #4 Kelso just wasn't ready for, 18-6 after the first quarter. By the time Kelso could pull itself together, the game was out of reach. Too much speed and too strong on the boards were the Falcons who appear to be in mid season form. Prairie was lead by Lauren Goecke with 20 points, and Heather Corral with 15, Alexis Prestwich scored 10. The Lassie's of Kelso were lead by Carley Perkins with 12 points.
The Beaver's of Woodland continue to roll beating Evergreen 58 - 38. McKenzie Heberer lead Woodland with 16 points & 4 block shots, and Emily Smith added 10 points. Amber Berry had 10 points to pace the Plainsman.
Mark Morris toppled Centralia with inside play 59 - 47. Mark Morris had three girls in double figures Kaytlin Ingman & Erica Niemi with 11 points and Taybra Teeters had 10 points.
R.A. Long lost to Toledo 65 - 48. R.A. Long's leading scorer Katie Gudgell had 12 points, but Toledo was just too strong for the Lumberjills.
Tonight;
Heritage host Beaverton Oregon's Westview HS, and LaCenter visits R.A. Long
Congratulations;
Lejla Mlivic of Hockinson for being selected the Columbian Newspapers player of the week.
Washougal came up just short of a furious 2nd half come back, Tuesday night, against Fort Vancouver. The Trappers almost turn the lights out on the Panther's in the 1st half leading 20-7. But Fort could only score 3 points in the 3rd quarter and let Washougal back in it 23-20. In a sea saw 4th quarter Fort held on to win 39 - 36. It was the best half of basketball Washougal has put together so far this year scoring 29 points. The Panther's were lead by Madlinne Down with 14 points and Alicia McElroy with 12. Fort was lead by Liz Girtle with 11, and Alex Nelson with 10.
Two of the POWER RANKINGS top 5 met last night in Kelso. #1 Prairie stormed out early with pressure and quickness that #4 Kelso just wasn't ready for, 18-6 after the first quarter. By the time Kelso could pull itself together, the game was out of reach. Too much speed and too strong on the boards were the Falcons who appear to be in mid season form. Prairie was lead by Lauren Goecke with 20 points, and Heather Corral with 15, Alexis Prestwich scored 10. The Lassie's of Kelso were lead by Carley Perkins with 12 points.
The Beaver's of Woodland continue to roll beating Evergreen 58 - 38. McKenzie Heberer lead Woodland with 16 points & 4 block shots, and Emily Smith added 10 points. Amber Berry had 10 points to pace the Plainsman.
Mark Morris toppled Centralia with inside play 59 - 47. Mark Morris had three girls in double figures Kaytlin Ingman & Erica Niemi with 11 points and Taybra Teeters had 10 points.
R.A. Long lost to Toledo 65 - 48. R.A. Long's leading scorer Katie Gudgell had 12 points, but Toledo was just too strong for the Lumberjills.
Tonight;
Heritage host Beaverton Oregon's Westview HS, and LaCenter visits R.A. Long
Congratulations;
Lejla Mlivic of Hockinson for being selected the Columbian Newspapers player of the week.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Monday's results;
Rivals Columbia River & Skyview played last night. It's the same ole thing, a new school openning and taking students away from the old school, although this happen years ago, it still has that rivalry intensity. Neighbors growing up together, playing youth ball together, now facing each other at separate high schools. (Evergreen, Mt. View & Union sound familar {smile}) Last night Skyview dominated this years contest, with a big win, 63 - 32. Ten Skyview players scored at least 2 points, with Kalee Oliver leading the team with 15.
Fort Vancouver's Sharmarica Scott imposed her will against Evergreen, throwing in 18 points and dominating play with her aggressive style, leading the Trappers to a 38 - 23 victory. In an otherwise evenly match contest Evergreen simply had no one to go up against her, No one else, on either team had more than 6 points. Fort pulls their record to 1 - 1 and Evergreen drops to 0 - 3.
Heritage despite an awful shooting night was able to hold on to a 50 - 42 victory over Camas. Part of the reason for the bad shooting night was a scrappy defense played by the Papermakers. The T-Wolves where lead in scoring by TaShawna Gordon with 14 points, and Amber Myers with 10. Camas got 16 points from Kelsey Krill, and 10 from Caitlin Bower. After Heritage enjoyed as much as a 12 point lead in the 1st half, Camas battled hard in the 2nd half, cutting the lead to as close a 3 points in the 4th quarter, before late turnovers hurt Camas down the stretch.
Hudson's Bay was finally able to find some scoring, both ShaShay Wilson and Ramona Vercher scored 11 points, after the team not scoring over 20 points in either of their first two games. But it wasn't enough. Battle Ground got out to a quick start and defeated the Eagle's 64 - 37. The Tigers showed a balance attack with 10 girls scoring lead by Kiley Thomas with 12 points, Gabi Dixson with 10 points and sister Tori adding 7 points and 11 rebs.
LaCenter now 3 - 0, and Lauren Baker continue to roll, defeating Rochester 49 - 45. Lauren who is averaging over 20 points a game in the first three games, scored 24 last night. Hannah Trigg scored 12 in a hard fought game.
Tonight;
Mt. View visit Union, Prairie goes to Kelso, Woodland host Evergreen, and Ft. Vancouver travels to Washougal.
Fort Vancouver's Sharmarica Scott imposed her will against Evergreen, throwing in 18 points and dominating play with her aggressive style, leading the Trappers to a 38 - 23 victory. In an otherwise evenly match contest Evergreen simply had no one to go up against her, No one else, on either team had more than 6 points. Fort pulls their record to 1 - 1 and Evergreen drops to 0 - 3.
Heritage despite an awful shooting night was able to hold on to a 50 - 42 victory over Camas. Part of the reason for the bad shooting night was a scrappy defense played by the Papermakers. The T-Wolves where lead in scoring by TaShawna Gordon with 14 points, and Amber Myers with 10. Camas got 16 points from Kelsey Krill, and 10 from Caitlin Bower. After Heritage enjoyed as much as a 12 point lead in the 1st half, Camas battled hard in the 2nd half, cutting the lead to as close a 3 points in the 4th quarter, before late turnovers hurt Camas down the stretch.
Hudson's Bay was finally able to find some scoring, both ShaShay Wilson and Ramona Vercher scored 11 points, after the team not scoring over 20 points in either of their first two games. But it wasn't enough. Battle Ground got out to a quick start and defeated the Eagle's 64 - 37. The Tigers showed a balance attack with 10 girls scoring lead by Kiley Thomas with 12 points, Gabi Dixson with 10 points and sister Tori adding 7 points and 11 rebs.
LaCenter now 3 - 0, and Lauren Baker continue to roll, defeating Rochester 49 - 45. Lauren who is averaging over 20 points a game in the first three games, scored 24 last night. Hannah Trigg scored 12 in a hard fought game.
Tonight;
Mt. View visit Union, Prairie goes to Kelso, Woodland host Evergreen, and Ft. Vancouver travels to Washougal.
Monday, December 8, 2008
This week starts two new weekly features
As you can see on the left, we started the "Power Rankings" over the weekend. I wanted to give you the pre-season rankings prior to last weeks games so you can see any movement in the rankings. And as you can see there were some. Woodland HS & LaCenter HS are also worth mentioning this week, they've both started off with a couple of good wins. We'll see what happens this coming week. The rankings will be posted every weekend.
Also the "You Pick It" feature where you get to pick the winner of big games in Southwest Washington girls hoops for that given week, starts today. I'm going to do two games this week, with the first game being Tuesday, and the second game being Friday. They involve teams that have gotten off to a bad start, but are natural geographic rivals, and should make for two very interesting games. Union HS, the new school in the Evergreen District, of course is built on the backs of many Ex-Mt. View and Evergreen students. Some would say inappropriately, but that's another argument, the games will be settled on the court. Tuesday Mt. View and Union, Friday Evergreen and Union, both games precede the boys game so you can get a double header and make a evening of it. Who do you pick to win? Every VOTE counts.
OPEN ENROLLMENT;
Like it or not, it's coming. Every 8th grader will be able to select where they want to go to high school (within district) starting Fall 2009. It will make the land scape of athletics very interesting with parents and students choosing the best programs for their kids, instead of staying within geographic boundaries. Talk about recruiting, watch out. Our poll had most of you disagreeing 58% with this new legislation but surprisingly many of you agree 42%.
THIS WEEK'S GIRL'S SCHEDULE; via the Columbian
Click on the link, week of Dec. 9th
Saturday results;
Prairie finished a very successful road trip to Eugene Oregon playing in the Sheldon Tournament returning an impressive 2 & 0. Beating strong teams out of Oregon, Thurston Friday and host Sheldon Saturday 58 - 48. This Prairie team is definitely more balance than previous seasons which could be dangerous for their Greater St. Helens 3A opponents. Saturday Prairie was lead by Christine Sonners 16 points and Angela Gelhar 11.
Hockinson continues it's assault on it's opponents beating Evergreen 90 - 18. Lejla Mlivic had 22 points, Michelle Haagen 17, Ashley Haden 14, Daron Dean 14 and Allison Wrightson 10. This team is for real. Five girls in double figures. But it's there aggressive play especially on the defensive end that makes them so impressive.
Also the "You Pick It" feature where you get to pick the winner of big games in Southwest Washington girls hoops for that given week, starts today. I'm going to do two games this week, with the first game being Tuesday, and the second game being Friday. They involve teams that have gotten off to a bad start, but are natural geographic rivals, and should make for two very interesting games. Union HS, the new school in the Evergreen District, of course is built on the backs of many Ex-Mt. View and Evergreen students. Some would say inappropriately, but that's another argument, the games will be settled on the court. Tuesday Mt. View and Union, Friday Evergreen and Union, both games precede the boys game so you can get a double header and make a evening of it. Who do you pick to win? Every VOTE counts.
OPEN ENROLLMENT;
Like it or not, it's coming. Every 8th grader will be able to select where they want to go to high school (within district) starting Fall 2009. It will make the land scape of athletics very interesting with parents and students choosing the best programs for their kids, instead of staying within geographic boundaries. Talk about recruiting, watch out. Our poll had most of you disagreeing 58% with this new legislation but surprisingly many of you agree 42%.
THIS WEEK'S GIRL'S SCHEDULE; via the Columbian
Click on the link, week of Dec. 9th
Saturday results;
Prairie finished a very successful road trip to Eugene Oregon playing in the Sheldon Tournament returning an impressive 2 & 0. Beating strong teams out of Oregon, Thurston Friday and host Sheldon Saturday 58 - 48. This Prairie team is definitely more balance than previous seasons which could be dangerous for their Greater St. Helens 3A opponents. Saturday Prairie was lead by Christine Sonners 16 points and Angela Gelhar 11.
Hockinson continues it's assault on it's opponents beating Evergreen 90 - 18. Lejla Mlivic had 22 points, Michelle Haagen 17, Ashley Haden 14, Daron Dean 14 and Allison Wrightson 10. This team is for real. Five girls in double figures. But it's there aggressive play especially on the defensive end that makes them so impressive.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Friday night results;
If there was any question about the talent level of the young Skyview freshman Nikki Bond, she answered them last night. 22 points and the confidence of a upperclassman Nikki lead the Storm past Camas 76 - 41. Kaliee Oliver scored 17 points together with Nikki and the Skyview system of pressure defense and running the ball was to much for the Camas Papermakers. Take notice GHSL 4A, Skyview even in a supposed rebuilding year, will be worthy adversaries.
In a quest of "who wants it more" Mt. View over came Fort Vancouver 35 - 30. In what was a sloppy game at times, the full court press for the Thunder force turnovers that resulted in easy layups, and a late technical foul for calling time out with none left, hurt the Trappers in the end. Seniors Catilynn Patterson and Evie Everett of Mt. View fouled out in the 4th quarter and had to watch while their team held of Shamarica Scott's efforts to bring the Trapper's back. She seem to be every where down the stretch. Steals, rebounds, and put back baskets she had the game high scoring 13 points, but not enough.
Columbia River had balance scoring lead by Kassilin Cloyd 13 points and Brittany Landon 11, which over came the balance scoring of Battle Ground 51 - 45. Battle Ground had 5 girls with 9 points each to add up to 45 (if my math is right). G. Dixon, Codi, Martin, Thomas & Grossman, Wow...
Prairie made the long trip to Sheldon Oregon and came out victorious 55 - 38. Ten girl's scored for Prairie lead by Linsey Levanen's 11 points and Lauren Goecke 10. Letting everyone play is important early in the season. Seeing what you got. And Prairie has got a lot.
The Woodland Beaver's marched up to Centralia and came home with a 60 - 52 victory. Centralia could do nothing with the bigs inside. 6'0 freshman Emily Smith, had 22 points and dominated all night inside along with Katilyn Moses adding 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Washougal made a run at it against Stevenson lead by Alicia McElroy's 18 points but came up just short 35 - 32. Stevenson had a balance scoring attack that saw seven girls scoring.
Kelso just too much for Hudson's Bay 72 - 17. Carly Perkins of Kelso had 18 points alone, with 10 from Danielle Birch and Jessica Warthen the Lassies ran away with the game.
Mark Morris and Evergreen went back and forth until Mark Morris settled into a 45 - 41 come from behind victory. The Plainsmen were lead by (sorry didn't have her first name) Hillman with 17 points but the balance scoring and the press late by Mark Morris was too much.
Today's schedule has Hockinson at Evergreen and Prairie continuing in the Sheldon Tournament
In a quest of "who wants it more" Mt. View over came Fort Vancouver 35 - 30. In what was a sloppy game at times, the full court press for the Thunder force turnovers that resulted in easy layups, and a late technical foul for calling time out with none left, hurt the Trappers in the end. Seniors Catilynn Patterson and Evie Everett of Mt. View fouled out in the 4th quarter and had to watch while their team held of Shamarica Scott's efforts to bring the Trapper's back. She seem to be every where down the stretch. Steals, rebounds, and put back baskets she had the game high scoring 13 points, but not enough.
Columbia River had balance scoring lead by Kassilin Cloyd 13 points and Brittany Landon 11, which over came the balance scoring of Battle Ground 51 - 45. Battle Ground had 5 girls with 9 points each to add up to 45 (if my math is right). G. Dixon, Codi, Martin, Thomas & Grossman, Wow...
Prairie made the long trip to Sheldon Oregon and came out victorious 55 - 38. Ten girl's scored for Prairie lead by Linsey Levanen's 11 points and Lauren Goecke 10. Letting everyone play is important early in the season. Seeing what you got. And Prairie has got a lot.
The Woodland Beaver's marched up to Centralia and came home with a 60 - 52 victory. Centralia could do nothing with the bigs inside. 6'0 freshman Emily Smith, had 22 points and dominated all night inside along with Katilyn Moses adding 12 points and 10 rebounds.
Washougal made a run at it against Stevenson lead by Alicia McElroy's 18 points but came up just short 35 - 32. Stevenson had a balance scoring attack that saw seven girls scoring.
Kelso just too much for Hudson's Bay 72 - 17. Carly Perkins of Kelso had 18 points alone, with 10 from Danielle Birch and Jessica Warthen the Lassies ran away with the game.
Mark Morris and Evergreen went back and forth until Mark Morris settled into a 45 - 41 come from behind victory. The Plainsmen were lead by (sorry didn't have her first name) Hillman with 17 points but the balance scoring and the press late by Mark Morris was too much.
Today's schedule has Hockinson at Evergreen and Prairie continuing in the Sheldon Tournament
Friday, December 5, 2008
Thursday night's 'Big Game' NOT...
What was anticipate as being this knock down drag out game, really turn out to be not so much Thursday when Union visited Heritage. A pre-season game played at 5:30pm before the boy's game, unfortunately was sort of a second billing game. Although the first quarter, by the score was somewhat interesting, by half time it was Heritage 40, Union 20 and the drama of who was going to win, was gone. The 3rd quarter was sloppy for both teams only scoring 8 points each and the 4th quarter wasn't much better, with the benches on both teams playing most of the 4th quarter. Although, it was exciting to see the rust of playing soccer finally shake off of Union's Megan Dire, (it took to the second half of her second game), scoring 13 points in the 2nd half, 16 for the game. Janae Davis couldn't get in her normal groove all game being held to 5 points. Final score Heritage over Union 59 - 42.
Honestly Heritage just appeared to be better. There were moments in the first half where they just look like a championship caliber team. Justin Joudrey, Clara Russell, TaShawna Gordon, Chancey McClenan, and Amber Myers pose a formidable starting line up, very imposing versus any team. With super freshmen T.T. Martin who had 13 points (leading the team scoring) and Emily Myers with 8 points, coming of the bench, Heritage is tough.
Hockinson continued it's early season dominance crushing Hudson's Bay 64 - 18. This is the second 3A team, 2A Hockinson has handled fairly easily. Daron Dean and Lejla Mlivic each had 15 points to lead Hockinson. Other 2A competitors better be ready, here come the Hawks...
R.A. Long GHSL 2A defeated Terry Fox of British Columbia 62 - 36. R.A. Long was lead by Katie Gudgell with 17 points and Sadie Petersen with 10.
Full slate of games this evening. Prairie travels to Oregon and plays in the Sheldon Tournament. Locally Skyview host Camas, Evergreen host Mark Morris, Mt View host Ft. Vancouver, and Battle Ground host Columbia River. Woodland travels to Centralia, Bay goes to Kelso, and Washougal travels to Stevenson. Support our girl's, Go see a game tonight.
Honestly Heritage just appeared to be better. There were moments in the first half where they just look like a championship caliber team. Justin Joudrey, Clara Russell, TaShawna Gordon, Chancey McClenan, and Amber Myers pose a formidable starting line up, very imposing versus any team. With super freshmen T.T. Martin who had 13 points (leading the team scoring) and Emily Myers with 8 points, coming of the bench, Heritage is tough.
Hockinson continued it's early season dominance crushing Hudson's Bay 64 - 18. This is the second 3A team, 2A Hockinson has handled fairly easily. Daron Dean and Lejla Mlivic each had 15 points to lead Hockinson. Other 2A competitors better be ready, here come the Hawks...
R.A. Long GHSL 2A defeated Terry Fox of British Columbia 62 - 36. R.A. Long was lead by Katie Gudgell with 17 points and Sadie Petersen with 10.
Full slate of games this evening. Prairie travels to Oregon and plays in the Sheldon Tournament. Locally Skyview host Camas, Evergreen host Mark Morris, Mt View host Ft. Vancouver, and Battle Ground host Columbia River. Woodland travels to Centralia, Bay goes to Kelso, and Washougal travels to Stevenson. Support our girl's, Go see a game tonight.
College "match up" with Vancouver ties
This Saturday, at 6:00pm USC will play BYU in the Seasider Challenge Tournament being held in Honolulu Hawaii. USC is lead by Prairie graduate Ashley Corral. She has started one game and is playing exceptional, hitting 20 points in an earlier game this year. BYU's starting point guard is Jazmine Foreman a Hudson's Bay graduate. These two faced of many times here in the Greater St. Helen's League and now are facing each other on the big stage. It should be fun. Unfortunately the game will not be broadcast on TV or on live stream via the computer. You can listen to the game on BYU radio which is on most cable and satellite networks. The Dish is channel 980(that's what I have). Remember Saturday at 6:00pm. Enjoy...
Kiva Herman and the University of San Diego are also playing in the tournament. (See what playing college ball can do for you. A trip to Hawaii to play. Not bad)
Also, Jay Joudrey of Heritagae was honored as player of the week at Gray's Habor. Click the link, you go girl.
Kiva Herman and the University of San Diego are also playing in the tournament. (See what playing college ball can do for you. A trip to Hawaii to play. Not bad)
Also, Jay Joudrey of Heritagae was honored as player of the week at Gray's Habor. Click the link, you go girl.
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