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High school teams that are lacking can only go so far
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 20, 2011 at 6:44pm

As I'm currently awash in some of the pain that is March Madness, I finally have a moment to discuss something I've been thinking about all winter: high school basketball team cover-ups.There are numerous high school teams that get away with winning, and ...more

California state high school basketball finals set
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 20, 2011 at 2:42pm

Mater Dei defeated Canyon Springs in the Southern regional Division I final, and Berkeley beat Concord Carondelet in the Northern final.In Division IV, Windward and Imani Stafford will advance to the state final for SoCal.Rialto beat Buena with a buzzer s...more

The next Lisa Leslie
by Pretty Tough
posted March 18, 2011 at 4:57pm

She woke up and it was Thursday. Not just any Thursday but St. Patrick’s Day, so Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis sought something green to wear and headed to school. Mosqueda-Lewis, a senior, is a guard on the Monarchs girls basketball team, that will be heade...more

Kaayla Chones: Uh, did I say that?
by kaaylac50
posted March 17, 2011 at 2:08pm

Uh, Did I Say That? Last night after losing yet another game, a game that brought the streak to six disappointing and frustrating losses in a row, I was mad. Although we played the best team in the league and arguably one of the best teams in Europe, w...more

B-ball news round up: Selection Monday, Double Disqualification and more
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 14, 2011 at 9:20am

The NCAA tournament brackets will be unveiled Monday at 4 p.m. PDT/7 p.m. EDT. Can't wait! Check either ESPN or ESPN3.More tournament wrap-ups:Hampton defeated Howard to take the MEAC title.Utah used an overtime to beat TCU for the Mountain West Conferenc...more

Mater Dei 59, Narbonne 38
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 13, 2011 at 11:33pm

Mater Dei's Jordan Adams didn't suit up tonight - she dislocated her shoulder in Thursday playoff action.Narbonne at a timeout.Mater Dei overcame a tough Narbonne squad in the Division I state regional semifinals tonight, on their home court.Looking at th...more

Eye on Mercedes Russell
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 10, 2011 at 3:33pm

I got back from my run this morning to find that my dad had called and left me a message. I am old enough now that we do call each other early in the morning sometimes, but I still couldn't guess what this voicemail could be about."Hey babe," he said. "Ch...more

California state high school championship brackets set
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 7, 2011 at 10:39am

The five girls divisions start on page six. Very interesting selections....it's like a mini NCAA, because the minute the brackets are posted, the bitching starts on socalhoops.com about the injustice of the picks.The first round is Tuesday. Here we go.......more

High school basketball: Prep state championship roll call
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 6, 2011 at 6:41pm

The Tuck sisters threw it down in the Illinois Class 4A championship yesterday.In Washington State, Holy Names capped a perfect 29-0 season with a 3A state championship. Lewis and Clark beat Federal Way for the 4A crown.Abile Wylie beat Lovejoy for the Te...more

Carson upsets Narbonne for LA City Section championship
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 6, 2011 at 12:32pm

Narbonne was ranked first and favored to win, but Carson had something to say about that: the Colts upset the Gauchos today for the LA City Section Championship, 64-55.Janitah Iamaleava, who is heading to Oregon in the fall, lead Carson with 25 points:"It...more

#2 Mater Dei 63, #1 Brea Olinda 54
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 6, 2011 at 12:16pm

The nation's top two teams met Friday night at the Anaheim Convention Center to decide not only the state's 1AA division winner, but the number one ranking. In the end, it was Mater Dei who walked away with both.The game can probably be broken down by two...more

ESPN3.com to broadcast several state high school championship and semifinal games
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 4, 2011 at 11:51am

I hope this is the wave of the future:Friday, March 4Illinois 3A semifinal: Springfield (Springfield, Ill.) vs. Montini Catholic (Lombard, Ill.), 1 p.m.Illinois 3A semifinal: Country Club Hills (Hillcrest, Ill.) vs. Marshall (Chicago, Ill.), 3:15 p.m.Illi...more

McDonald's announces Morgan Wootten "Player of the Year" nominees
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 3, 2011 at 8:44am

From McDonald's All-American central, edited to include only the female nominees:McDONALD’S® ANNOUNCES FINALISTS FOR MORGAN WOOTTEN ‘PLAYER OF THE YEAR’ AWARDFour Boys and Four Girls from the 2011 McDonald’s All American Teams Named Finalists for...more

High School: McDonald’s announces finalists for the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award
by HoopFeed.com
posted March 2, 2011 at 3:02pm

McDonald’s announced the finalists for the Morgan Wootten Player of the Year Award today. The annual award recognizes the nation’s top boys and girls high school senior student-athletes. Winners will be announced March 15, 2011. Female finalists: C...more

High School Hoops: Southern Section championship schedule
by They're Playing Basketball
posted March 1, 2011 at 10:50pm

Halfway down this page:SOUTHERN SECTION BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPSWednesday, at Anaheim Convention CenterGirls' Division 6A: #1 Rolling Hills Prep vs. #2 Redlands Adventist, 3 p.m.Girls' Division 4AA: #1 Windward vs. #2 Bishop Montgomery, 4:45 p.m.Girls' Di...more

In rural WV, land of volunteer coaches and radio play-by-play announcers, Pocahontas County HS Girls have fans (and title hopes)
by Fair Game News
posted March 1, 2011 at 7:13pm

By Rachel Tompkins Signs of Spring have appeared atop the Allegheny Front between the two Virginias. Here in Pocahontas County in West (By God) Virginia that includes shoots of green, the sound of robins — and cheering from the gym at Pocahontas Coun...more

California Southern Section semifinal results; Washington state finals
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 27, 2011 at 11:04pm

Last night's Southern Section results:DIVISION 1ASemifinals, SaturdayEdison 74, Rancho Cucamonga 63Troy 62, Woodbridge 32DIVISION 2AASemifinals, SaturdayRialto 59, Inglewood 56Buena 60, Canyon Country Canyon 53DIVISION 2ASemifinals, SaturdayHarvard-Westla...more

Southern Section, LA City Section semifinal games schedule
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 25, 2011 at 12:43pm

Saturday's California Southern Section semifinals schedule, for all six divisions is here.LA City Section Wednesday scores and semifinal pairings for tomorrow night are here. ...more

SoCal HS basketball: Long Beach Poly upset
by HoopFeed.com
posted February 24, 2011 at 9:25pm

In what is easily the stunner of the year, Long Beach Poly lost in the Southern California 1AA quarterfinals tonight to Santa Monica, 57-56.The Jackrabbits won the state title three consecutive years from 2007-2009, and were runners-up last year. They hav...more

What's up with Cal? Taurasi Speaks...and other odds and ends
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 17, 2011 at 9:50am

Interesting analysis on the struggles of the Cal Bears this season. Theories advanced by the writer: trouble with a continuity offense, no true point guard, and lack of depth. You be the judge.Diana Taurasi speaks after being cleared of doping allegations...more

WBCA rosters announced
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 16, 2011 at 1:15am

The Women's Basketball Coaches Association has selected 20 players to participate in the annual high school East-West matchup two days before the Final Four:Name (School/ Hometown) SignedCierra Burdick (Butler HS/ Matthews, N.C.) TennesseeBriyona Canty (T...more

LA City Section playoff brackets announced
by They're Playing Basketball
posted February 13, 2011 at 3:26pm

First round begins at 7 p.m. Friday:DIVISION I#16 Los Angeles (2nd in Southern, 10-7) @ #1 Narbonne (1st in Marine, 26-3) #9 King Drew (4th in Marine, 15-10) @ #8 Crenshaw (3rd in Coliseum, 17-9) #12 Gardena (5th in Marine, 15-12) @ #5 Chatsworth (1st in ...more

2011 McDonald’s All American High School Basketball Team announced
by HoopFeed.com
posted February 11, 2011 at 12:10am

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the McDonald’s All American High School Girls Basketball Game. Teams are made up of the country’s top players. A selection committee of prominent high school coaches, prep scouts and media from across the countr...more

Powerade Fab 50 rankings, week 10
by HoopFeed.com
posted February 9, 2011 at 12:12pm

This week's rankings came early. They're trying to give Northern California schools some play, since all the focus has been on "the big three" of Southern California. But those three are still on top. A few newcomers at the bottom, too:Rank School (City, ...more

10th Annual McDonald’s All American Girls Basketball Game Set for March 30
by Sports Girls Play
posted February 2, 2011 at 10:02am

The 10th anniversary of the McDonald’s All American Girls Basketball Game is set to take place March 30, 2011. Since the first McDonald’s All American Girls Game took place in 2002 at Madison Square Garden, 216 of the country’s most promising fem...more

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