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Fast Break Top 10 (Jan. 23)
Fast Break Top 10 Division in parentheses, last week’s rank follows Records as of Jan. 23 1. Lincoln (II) (18-1) 1 2. La Costa Canyon (I) (18-3) 7 3. El Camino (I) (18-2) 2 4. Hoover (II) (14-7) 3 5. …
Mount Miguel edges Santana with title defense in focus
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhZ9m7BPWlg SPRING VALLEY – After a slow start to the season, defending Division III champion Mount Miguel is starting to look like a contender again. The Matadors edged Santana 62-59 on Friday night to gain an early advantage in the …
No. 10 Francis Parker knocks off No. 8 Army-Navy in defensive struggle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq7E8_Euc2U LINDA VISTA – In a Coastal South League game where points were at a premium, No. 10 Francis Parker scored a season-low 38 points and still beat No. 8 Army-Navy. The Lancers prevailed 38-29 on Wednesday in a defensive …
No. 1 Lincoln survives late scare from No. 6 St. Augustine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MipfumTOpI LINCOLN PARK – Facing No. 6 St. Augustine on Tuesday night, top-ranked Lincoln extended its winning streak against San Diego opponents to 27 games – but it wasn’t easy. In control for most of the game, the Hornets held …
North sweeps south at Elite Eight Showcase
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy2XlcNNrYM El Camino, Torrey Pines, LCC and Poway notch wins at showcase POINT LOMA – With five of the section’s top 10 teams in action at the second annual Elite Eight Showcase, Point Loma Nazarene University became the capital of …
Fast Break Top 10 (Jan. 16)
Fast Break Top 10 Division in parentheses, last week’s rank follows Records as of Jan. 16 1. Lincoln (II) (16-1) 1 2. El Camino (I) (17-1) 2 3. Hoover (II) (13-5) 3 4. Torrey Pines (I) (11-4) 5 5. Rancho …
Otay Ranch gets even with La Jolla Country Day at MLK Classic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVagESYRB6o CLAIREMONT MESA – Facing La Jolla Country Day for the second time this season on Saturday, Otay Ranch exacted some revenge. In the I Have a Dream Classic at Horizon, the Mustangs controlled the tempo in a 63-49 win …
Hilltop topples No. 9 Granite Hills with physical play
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm3zAydu5Tk CHULA VISTA – In a matchup that featured two teams with similar up-and-down styles, something had to give when No. 9 Granite Hills met Hilltop on Wednesday. The Lancers made the contest theirs with physical play, beating the visiting …
No. 5 Torrey Pines survives young rival Canyon Crest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DWiu2eTf4I&hd=1 DEL MAR HEIGHTS – Facing neighbor Canyon Crest for the first time on Tuesday, No. 5 Torrey Pines didn’t play its best basketball but still claimed local bragging rights. The Falcons jumped on the Ravens early and controlled the …
No. 10 Cathedral Catholic suffocates Scripps Ranch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbNAmNuy92o SCRIPPS RANCH – Coming off its most lopsided loss of the season, No. 10 Cathedral Catholic got a little bit defensive on Tuesday. The Dons stifled Scripps Ranch 47-31 to pick up their first win in the Eastern League. …
Fast Break Top 10 (Jan. 9)
Fast Break Top 10 Division in parentheses, last week’s rank follows Records as of Jan. 9 1. Lincoln (II) (15-1) 1 2. El Camino (I) (15-1) 2 3. Hoover (II) (11-5) 3 4. La Costa Canyon (I) (15-2) 6 5. …
No. 5 Rancho Buena Vista beats rival Vista for city bragging rights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gkjHnf0IBE Longhorns control pace, boards to capture city championship VISTA – With only one regular season meeting against crosstown rival Vista, No. 5 Rancho Buena Vista made it count on Friday night. The Longhorns won 67-59 in a fast, physical …
Fast Break Top 10 (Jan. 2)
Fast Break Top 10 Division in parentheses, last week’s rank follows Records as of Jan. 2 1. Lincoln (II) (11-1) 1 2. El Camino (I) (14-1) 2 3. Hoover (II) (10-5) 3 4. Torrey Pines (I) (10-3) 4 5. Rancho …
El Camino rallies to beat LCC in American Division championship
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b0A8gvxJHc Wildcats erase fourth quarter deficit to capture crown DEL MAR HEIGHTS – Newly aligned league rivals El Camino and La Costa Canyon got a sneak peek of each other at the ESPN iScore Holiday Classic – and the Wildcats …
Lincoln falls short against Long Beach Poly in National Division semis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_il0JI43ApQ Missed free throws haunt Hornets in first loss of season DEL MAR HEIGHTS – Facing state power and nationally ranked Long Beach Poly in the ESPN iScore Holiday Classic, Lincoln came up just short. The Hornets fell 66-65 to …
Lincoln beats Westchester to make state statement
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5H8HYh7e9o Hornets advance to semis with win over two-time defending state champs DEL MAR HEIGHTS – Working to establish itself as a state power, Lincoln took a big step on Tuesday in the ESPN iScore Holiday Classic. The Hornets beat …
Depleted El Camino survives Windward in Holiday Classic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5S0vRxkjfg Wildcats hang on to advance to American Division semifinals CARLSBAD – Dressing only seven players because of injury, El Camino had just enough in the ESPN iScore Holiday Classic American Division quarterfinals. The No. 2 Wildcats held off Los …
Lincoln rolls in Holiday Classic opener
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNx6u8hnkXU Hornets overwhelm Curtis in National Division first round DEL MAR HEIGHTS – With 10 seniors returning from last year’s Division II state champion team, Lincoln has another state title in its sights. The Hornets opened the ESPN iScore Holiday …
Fast Break Top 10
Fast Break Top 10 Division in parentheses, records as of Dec. 26 1. Lincoln (II) (8-0) 2. El Camino (I) (11-1) 3. Hoover (II) (9-3) 4. Torrey Pines (I) (8-1) 5. La Costa Canyon (I) (9-1) 6. Rancho Buena Vista …
Tipping off 2010-2011 coverage
Fast Break returns for third year The San Diego Reader’s Fast Break is back for the 2010-11 season. For the third year in a row, the Fast Break will provide in-depth coverage of high school basketball from throughout San Diego. …