Dons, Royals go down to wire for second time

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[CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO] Just when Wednesday's Channel League clash between rivals Santa Barbara and San Marcos looked as though it wouldn't match the drama as their previous game, the Royals staged a ferocious comeback in the fourth quarter only to fall 40-38 in JR Richards Gymnasium.The Royals trailed by 17 in the third quarter before starting to shave off points all the way into the final minute. The curtain finally fell when Kevin Hempy missed the front end of a 1-and-1 situation with … [Read more...]

San Marcos scorched by Leuzinger outside shooting

The San Marcos boys basketball team was unable to keep up with Leuzinger’s perimeter players, and allowed 11 three-pointers in a 60-37 loss at the Santa Barbara Holiday Classic.San Marcos lost its previous two games in the tournament to Clovis West and Ocean View, and played without starter Chad Ridenour.“You’re talking about a senior who’s played three years on varsity. He’s our best perimeter defender, one of our best shooters, and probably our best ball-handler too,” head … [Read more...]

Turnovers lead to loss for San Marcos

The San Marcos boys basketball team played tough defense, but committed 18 turnovers and lost 56-39 to Ocean View at the Santa Barbara Holiday Classic.Chad Ridenour led the team with 13 points and Kevin Hempy added six more.Ridenour missed yesterday's game with an injury, but fought through the pain to turn in an impressive performance today.The Royals were able to hold Ocean View's leading scorer on the season to zero points, but other players were able to step up and put the ball … [Read more...]

Royals beat St. Joe’s, keep Coast Union title

San Marcos after winning its third straight Coast Union Tournament.

San Marcos' boys basketball team achieved a rare feat in team sports on Saturday. The three-peat.The Royals claimed the Coast Union Tournament title for the third stright season - and fourth in five years - by defeating St. Joseph 62-58 in the championship game."It was two different styles so it was kind of a battle of tempo," said Royals head coach Jarrod Bradley.Cade Ridenour came up big in the final for San Marcos. The senior connected on five 3-point attempts and finished with … [Read more...]

Royals fall to Burbank for first loss

After two double-digit wins to open the season, San Marcos' boys basketball team was challenged by Burbank in a 56-53 setback to the Bulldogs.Burbank held a nine-point lead with three minutes to go but the Royals fought back and brought themselves to within on point after a late Chad Ridenour 3-pointer. Burbank gave the Royals the ball back after missing the front end of a 1-and-1, but San Marcos couldn't drop another basket through."It was back-and forth all game," said Royals head … [Read more...]

Four players with double-digit points lead San Marcos to victory

The San Marcos boys basketball team coasted to a 65-47 home victory over Arroyo Grande as several players posted impressive statistics.Kevin Hempy, a 6'5" junior forward, scored 13 points on 6-7 shooting and had four rebounds, five assists, and two blocks.Senior leaders Thayer White and Chad Ridenour also had doube-digit scoring nights. White had 13 points, six rebounds, and two blocks while Ridenour 12 points and four steals. CLICK HERE FOR SAN MARCOS 2011-12 SCHEDULE & … [Read more...]

Royals balance it out in first-round blowout

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Chad Ridenour scored 15 points to lead an impressively balanced attack for the San Marcos boys basketball team in a 69-43 domination of visiting Bolsa Grande on Wednesday in the first round of the CIF playoffs.Seven Royals scored five points or more, with the lead growing as big as 35 points in the third quarter. Sophomore Kevin Hempy, who began the league season on the JV squad, saw significant minutes and put up 10 points, including two putbacks for 3-point plays. "If we can get five guys … [Read more...]

Chad Ridenour delivers at the buzzer for Royals

Given a second chance to win a game on a last-second shot, the San Marcos boys basketball team came through on Wednesday night.Down 63-62 with eight seconds left against top-seeded Ocean View, Chad Ridenour took the inbounds pass, dribbled the length of the court and knocked down a 15-foot jumper as the clocked expired to give the Royals a 64-63 win at the Santa Barbara Holiday Classic.“Chad had two big steals in the first half for easy baskets and made a couple huge shots late in the … [Read more...]

Royals get back to work on defense in Holiday Classic

It took a quarter for the San Marcos boys basketball team to pull itself out of vacation mode.And the Royals did it by getting down to business on defense.Spencer Johnson stole an Oxnard pass and went in for a layup to start 7-0 run midway through the second quarter, sparking San Marcos to a 59-45 victory over the Yellowjackets in an opening-round game at the Santa Barbara Holiday Classic on Monday at J.R. Richard Gym.Playing sloppy (9 turnovers) and falling behind 19-11 in the first … [Read more...]