First day at Prairie Tournament

Wow, what an exciting opening day at the Prairie Tournament. I was able to see 4 quality games including our GSHL teams. Prairie handled Beaverton of Oregon.,Skyview hung tough but lost to Southridge, Mountain View was simply over matched by powerhouse Oregon City, and Battle Ground lost to Southridge.

There were some later games but I don't have results yet.

Games continue today and Sunday, stop bye Prairie if you get a chance, you'll enjoy the competition.

Summer tournament season is here

Man I don't know about you but I am excited. Lots of big tournaments going on around the area. Lots of high school teams playing in some high school tournaments, and a few of our club teams will be participating in some big tournaments around the area and up and down the west coast.

Hey if you play, have a kid playing or your a high school basketball fan, keep me informed on what is happening around SW Washington and I'll be happy to post it.

For now good luck to everyone and I'll see you out there.

WVBA tournament in Eugene Oregon

May 1st & 2nd, Eugene Oregon was host to a 9 team tournament. Well organize and well put together, I believe everyone enjoyed themselves. Great job Jeff. Sheldon High School won the overall tournament, defeating a injury depleted Premier Elite Black team. Count it, 4 of the 5 regular starters didn't play in this tournament due to injury. Many players from the Premier Elite Gold team played up with the Black team and the won their division and made it to the championship game. The Vancouver Heat was also at the tournament and went (3-2) with injuries, and the Pro-Am Flyers came down, and went (0-4) without a few of their key players.

Playing against good competition will go a long way towards making our individual players better. Happy to see the ladies competing. Good luck with the Summer events. And hey let's stay safe.

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.