Basketball rankings: Bonita moves to top on boys poll

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Above: Bonita's Robert Schmidt dropping two on Santa Fe in Alhambra tournament championship game.

Boys Basketball
1. Bonita (9-1)
Alhambra tourney champs should be considered Miramonte League favorites
2. Damien (9-3)
Great showing in And1 tourney; Austin Napolitano averaging 16 points and eight boards
3. Diamond Ranch (6-3)
Triple threat with Chris Cunningham, Ryan Kelly and Garrett Johnson
4. Nogales (9-3)
One of area's hottest teams has won seven of last eight
5. Glendora (7-4)
Three-straight wins, but going to need more than just Dominic Tiger-Cortez
6. Diamond Bar (6-4)
Should give Damien a run for their money in Sierra
7. Northview (8-4)
Hard to digest how they lose such an ugly game, 28-25 to Alhambra
8. South Hills (7-1)
Okay, so it was just the Azusa tournament, but a title is a title
9. Walnut (7-3)
Love the overall record, but can't escape the two blowout losses by more than 40 points
10. La Verne Lutheran (7-0)
Could go undefeated with a group of freshman and soph's leading the way


Above: Amat's Kristen McCarthy earned second straight tournament MVP honors after win over Monrovia in championship of Arroyo tourney on Monday.

Girls Basketball
1. Bishop Amat (8-0)
Arroyo tournament was too easy, let's see how they do in Ayala tourney after Christmas
2. Covina (9-0)
If Colts win Rowland tournament next week, they will go undefeated until the playoffs
3. Diamond Ranch (7-4)
Obviously not the team they've been in recent years, but still one of area's best
4. Wilson (8-2)
Coach Ed Bruynincx had a smile from ear to ear talking about this team
5. Walnut (6-3)
Ella Rodriguez doing it all as Mustangs the clear favorites to take San Antonio
6. Glendora (6-4)
Don't look at the losses, look at the solid wins over Upland and Sonora
7. Azusa (5-1)
The early surprise of the season has a 46-40 win over South Hills on resume
8. South Hills (4-2)
Sophomore Melinda Gomez is already one of area's best, but she needs help
9. Sierra Vista (4-4)
Should be better than this, but to be fair, all four losses were to quality teams with winning records
10. South El Monte (5-3)
You win three straight and have a winning record, you should be in top ten


22 Comments

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patrick said:

anybody happen to catch finals of La puente girls tournament final between Sierra Vista and Diamond Bar??

GlendoraFan said:

Fred,

Heard there was a Glendora basketball article in the Dec. 30th paper. Is it available to read here online also?

Tartan Man said:

Glendora plays a tough and big Los Alomitos team for the Championship of the Century Tournament in the OC tonight. Should be a good test for the ever improving Tartans who have won 6 of 7.

patrick said:

Okay Diamond Bar boys team is offcially off my radar as of now. Whats up with Brahmas?? Im most intrigued at the fact that they are losing close ones.

Coach Bissman said:

Thursday, December 27, 2007
Claremont def. Sierra Vista
Northview def. California
Rowland def. Salesian
Don Lugo def. Duarte
Corona Centennial(1) def. Downey
Bonita(4) def. Bishop Amat
JW North(3) def. Los Altos
Chino Hills(2) def. Covina

Friday, December 28, 2008
10am Sierra Vista vs. California
11:30am Salesian vs. Duarte
1pm Northview vs. Claremont
2:30pm Rowland vs. Don Lugo
4:00pm Downey vs. Bishop Amat
5:30pm Los Altos vs. Covina
7pm Corona Centennial (1) vs. Bonita (4)
8:30pm JW North (3) vs. Chino Hills (2)

Coach Bissman said:

Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Corona Centennial(1) def. Sierra Vista
Downey def. Claremont
Bonita(4) def. California
Bishop Amat def. Northview
JW North(3) def. Salesian
Los Altos def. Rowland
Chino Hills(2) def. Duarte
Covina def. Don Lugo

Thursday, December 27, 2007
10am Sierra Vista vs. Claremont
11:30am California vs. Northview
1:00pm Salesian vs. Rowland
2:30pm Duarte vs. Don Lugo
4:00pm Corona Centennial(1) vs. Downey
5:30pm Bonita(4) vs. Bishop Amat
7:00pm JW North(3) vs. Los Altos
8:30pm Chino Hills(2) vs. Covina

Coach Bissman said:

Covina Christmas Tournament
December 26 - 29
@ Covina High School

December 26, 2007
10am Corona Centennial (1) vs. Sierra Vista
11:30am Claremont vs. Downey
1:00pm California vs. Bonita (4)
2:30pm Bishop Amat vs. Northview
4:00pm Salesian vs. JW North (3)
5:30pm Rowland vs. Los Altos
7:00pm Duarte vs. Chino Hills (2)
8:30pm Don Lugo vs. Covina

IMO said:

Fred,

I think a lot of people still read the basketball stuff with interest. The fans may not be as aware of this sight, they may not be as outspoken either. Also, I think as league gets closer, it'll get more interesting. The main reason is probably that there are many less players and therefore many less parents to got on, get worked up and respond. Doesn't mean we're not paying attention though. Thanks for the coverage.

Sierra League rep said:

pfromgsux,

listen hear d**k..... I never said the previous teams were good.....all i said was that they were stacked this year... They've got plenty of young pitching (who use their left arms)... and they are renovating their field from what ive heard... All Im saying is this team, and Chino Hills are both going to open some eyes this year.


FredJ said:

Aram told me there wasn't a lot of interest in blogging boys and girls basketball. Guess I should go straight to boys and girls soccer after the New Year

tartankiller said:

Glendora will finish in the top 5 this year. It pains me to say this but I believe they have a legit player in Tiger-Cortez and solid team. Coaching is always iffy with that guy but at least he has talent to bail him out of his mistakes. They will not beat Damien, but they will make for good highlight reel material. Thanks Tartans!

VANNER said:

Fred,
it appears your ability to prevent posters hijacking other bloggers monikers isn't working ! This was posted on the South Hills thread.


"why is Freddy Krueger holding a huskies flag in a picture on this blog?

Posted by: VANNER at December 19, 2007 6:57 AM"

I DID NOT POST THIS! and never would. for those of you who hide behind hijacking others names, You are nothing but losers who dont even have enough backbone to post on a blog as yourselves. Get some confidence and come up with an idea that has something to do with the topic on the thread and then post it.


Posted by: VANNER at December 20, 2007 4:22 PM

Sierra League said:

"Holy Sh*t I never thought I'd see the day when the Damien Basketball program is the best program among the 3 majors in the school. Football has been relatively average and baseball has fallen dramatically since the late 90's when they won a CIF title. What is going on at that school? Congrats to the basketball program. Is it still a good school academically?"

pfromgsux,

DHS does have some problems with football but BASEBALL,,,,,,
hold on to your panties this year buddy.....I hear they are stacked in pitching.. That has been their problem for years....This program is promising for this year and for years to come.... Watch out, these guys are going to be legit..

sgvpride said:

south hills hasnt even played anybody worthy
how are they ranked?

Barb said:

Thanks for the write up on my daughter Khalalah Todd today from Northview High School. Very much appreciated!!

DavidBrownFromCTown IsADouche said:

these teams aint got nothing on a Compton team led by Demar Derozen. Demar would baptise each and every one of these schools....

Sierra League said:

Looks like the Sierra is going to be a battle this year. DB, CH, GL & DHS all off to solid starts, but nobody's running away with things. I thought Ayala would be down this year, but coach Gregory seems to have them playing well also. It's up for grabs and can't wait for league play to begin. The most competetive and best ball around this valley.

pfromgsux said:

Holy Sh*t I never thought I'd see the day when the Damien Basketball program is the best program among the 3 majors in the school. Football has been relatively average and baseball has fallen dramatically since the late 90's when they won a CIF title. What is going on at that school? Congrats to the basketball program. Is it still a good school academically?

Shoot,pin,win!! said:

Fred/Steve, not on topic, but Thanks for the wrestling preview! Keep em coming! Go Lancers!

Joe Colt said:

Right on Lady Colts, after the Blaire Egardo teams you are still going strong and holding your own... Awesome...

Joe Colt

74 said:

corey yates is a beast.

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