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Top 10 Poll (Jan. 24)
Fast Break Top 10 Poll (week of Jan. 24) Division in parentheses, last week’s rank follows 1. Hoover (II) (16-4) 1 2. La Costa Canyon (I) (17-2) 2 3. Lincoln (II) (12-2) 5 4. Foothills Christian (V) (16-4) 3 5. …
Bishop's beats LJCD in first of two battles for La Jolla
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoFxKDNZhWI Facing local rivals in consecutive games, Bishop’s has no bigger stretch for bragging rights in La Jolla this season. The Knights completed the first half of that equation Wednesday night with a 70-44 win over La Jolla Country Day. …
No. 9 Vista runs away from Rancho Bernardo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ncEX_0aclw With pressure defense and a frenetic offense, No. 9 Vista has the capability to score points in bunches. Trailing in the second half against Rancho Bernardo Tuesday night, the Panthers did exactly that, going on a 31-4 run en …
Leaf's scoring title highlights Elite Eight Showcase
Foothills Christian guard Stevie McElroy drives against Hoover center Angelo Chol The University of San Diego Sports Center was the epicenter for San Diego high school hoops Monday, playing host to the San Diego Elite Eight Showcase. Eight of the …
Top 10 Poll (Jan. 17)
Fast Break Top 10 Poll (week of Jan. 17) Division in parentheses, last week's rank follows 1. Hoover (II) (14-4) 1 2. La Costa Canyon (I) (14-2) 2 3. Foothills Christian (V) (16-3) 3 4. Torrey Pines (I) (14-1) 4 …
No record, no problem for Leaf as No. 3 Foothills Christian beats No. 7 Eastlake
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XCBFUkMji8 With the section scoring record in his sights Friday night, Foothills Christian guard Troy Leaf was more worried about getting a win over No. 7 Eastlake. Leaf fell two points short of the record, but the third-ranked Knights beat …
Teacher wins as Carlsbad knocks off Fallbrook
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSpnc7kibcY If Carlsbad’s players felt like they were looking into a mirror when they faced Fallbrook on Wednesday night, it wouldn’t be that surprising. Former Carlsbad player and junior varsity coach Jeff Brandow coaches the Warriors. “It was like coaching …
Scripps Ranch takes second from St. Augustine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJZgw8Jmgeg Prior to their first Western League meeting on Tuesday Night, Scripps Ranch already had a 10-point win over St. Augustine. The Falcons picked up their second win over the Saints – but it wasn’t nearly as easy. “It was …
Top 10 Poll (Jan. 10)
Fast Break Top 10 Division in parentheses, last week's rank follows 1. Hoover (II) (12-4) 2 2. La Costa Canyon (I) (13-2) 1 3. Foothills Chrtistian (V) (14-3) 3 4. Torrey Pines (I) (12-1) 4 5. Lincoln (II) (7-2) 5 …
Granite Hills flies past Mira Mesa
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdbIUgP6tho Despite a strong start to the season, Granite Hills is flying under the radar. But if the Eagles keep winning, like they did Friday night at Mira Mesa, they won’t be able to hide much longer. “We haven’t made …
Poway works overtime to knock off No. 6 Escondido
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PliKH6q9jSU This season, Poway’s preseason resume has lacked a marquee win. The Titans changed that on Wednesday with an 85-82 overtime win over No. 6 Escondido. “It gives us some credibility,” said Poway head coach Aaron Little. “I’m sure not …
No. 5 Lincoln turns up pressure against La Jolla
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVfr4ZXpEoo Playing on the road in their Western League opener, No. 5 Lincoln wanted to establish control early. The Hornets scored the first eight points of the game and never looked back, knocking off La Jolla 67-46 on Tuesday night. …
Top 10 Poll (Jan. 3)
Fast Break Top 10 (Jan. 3) Division in parentheses 1. La Costa Canyon (I) (13-1) 2. Hoover (II) (11-4) 3. Foothills Christian (V) (12-4) 4. Torrey Pines (I) (12-1) 5. Lincoln (II) (5-2) 6. Escondido (I) (9-4) 7. Christian (IV) …
La Costa Canyon wins another nailbiter in Holiday Classic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8WmSsRzjP0 Mavericks advance to final with another close win; Foothills Christian eliminated in overtime La Costa Canyon’s road to the MaxPreps Holiday Classic American Division championship game has been anything but comfortable. The Mavericks beat St. Joseph Notre Dame (Alameda) …
Maranatha Christian earns revenge against Pacific Hills
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pnpDqNtWP8 Eagles advance to semis of Senators Division Maranatha Christian exacted a bit of revenge Monday night in the quarterfinals of the MaxPreps Holiday Classic Senators Division. The Eagles knocked off Pacific Hills (West Hollywood) 60-44 at Cathedral Catholic, avenging …
Fast Break tips off its 2009-2010 coverage
The San Diego Reader’s High School Fast Break is back for the 2009-2010 season. For the second straight season, the Fast Break will be home to in-depth coverage for high school basketball throughout the San Diego Section and serve as …
Hoover's Angelo Chol trims list to 11
According to Hoover head coach Ollie Goulston, Cardinals junior center Angelo Chol has narrowed his choice of colleges to 11. Goulston announced the news via e-mail on Saturday. "Angelo does not have a leader at this point and will not …
North county's best shine at All-Star Showcase
Vista's John Fletcher drives to the hoop in the Class of 2012 game El Camino's Travis Paopao takes home MVP honors in Class of 2012 game More than 100 players from schools throughout the section showcased their talent at the …
Red Zone kicking off the 2009 season
Hey hoops fans here's a little something to help you make it to November... Red Zone back for second year The High School Red Zone is back for the 2009 high school football season. For the second straight season, the …
Vista's Lawson commits to Loyola Marymount
Lawson chose Lions over six other schools Vista senior forward Quincy Lawson will play basketball at Loyola Marymount next season. On Monday, Panthers' head coach Charlie Mercado said via e-mail Lawson gave LMU a verbal commitment after taking a recruiting …