The Providence Hall girls basketball team defeated L.A. Adventist 37-19 in the CIF Division 6 quarterfinals.The Lions played lock-down defense and held their opponents to just one field goal and five points in the first half.Sydney Hedges led the team with 18 points and six rebounds while Faith Emerson scored 11.Providence Hall will play in the semifinals on Saturday against an undetermined opponent.MORE TO COME … [Read more...]
Righetti ruptures Chargers’ CIF run
Saturday, February 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Dos Pueblos' senior-laden girls basketball team entered the CIF Division 2-A playoff looking for a deep playoff run as the fourth-seeded team.Instead, the Chargers were abruptly stopped 48-46 in Saturday's first round by visiting Righetti."I think it's so tough because everyone kind of feels like we shouldn't have lost. Not this early, not with this group," said Chargers head coach Jelani Hicks. "But at the same time, playoffs, you gotta be ready to go."Ready at the start the … [Read more...]
Bishop falls to Tartans in second round
Saturday, February 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A 17-2 hole was too deep for Bishop Diego to climb out of on Saturday as the Cardinals were dealt a 53-33 loss to visiting St. Margaret's in the second round of the Divisino 5-AA CIF playoff.Bishop Diego were led on the offensive end by the trio of Greer Shull, Josie McCoy and Madison Ballard. Shull recorded a team-high 12 points and McCoy added 11."It was just tough coming back," said Cardinals head coach Jeff Burich. "We had probably one of our poorest shooting nights of the … [Read more...]
Lions breeze through second round
Saturday, February 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Providence Hall's girls basketball team knocked around Immanuel Christian 51-21 on Saturday in a CIF Division 6 playoff game played at Carpinteria High School.Sydney Hedges recorded a game-high 19 points for the Lions, who also benefited from Faith Emerson's 16 points.Elicia Hazlewood led the Crusaders with 11 points. … [Read more...]
Shull’s 23 points pushes Cardinals into next round
Thursday, February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Greer Shull put up 23 points for the Bishop Diego girls basketball team, who cruised past Holy Family to a 53-28 win.The Cardinals ahd a 9-17 overall record on the season and faced stiff competition in the Tri-Valley League, going 2-10. They were ranked No. 12 in Division 5A and admitted into the playoffs via an at-large bid. The team raveled to Glendale to play Holy Family.Shull was aided offensively by Madison Ballard who scored 11 points, and Josie McCoy who put up nine. Julia … [Read more...]
Warriors lose tough matchup to No. 7 St. Bonny
Thursday, February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
After receiving an at-large bid into the CIF Division 4A playoffs, the Carpinteria High girls basketball team lost 68-18 in a difficult game against No. 7 St. Bonaventure.The Warriors finished the season with a 12-16 overall record and tied for third in the Frontier League. Their finish earned them a tough draw and the team had to travel to play St. Bonny.Carpinteria was physically outmatched as four of the five St. Bonny starters were 5'10" or taller. The hosts opened up a lead early … [Read more...]
