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We’ve Moved… Again

Josh — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:54:00 +0000

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Final: OV 78, Segerstrom 62

Josh — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:31:43 +0000

Analysis tomorrow. Also, I’ll interview Athletic Director/Coach Tim Walsh!

End of 3rd: OV 61, Segerstrom 44

Josh — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:52:26 +0000

OV only allowed 2 points until the 3:30 mark in the 3rd quarter. At which point OV missed 5 consecutive free throws, missed a dunk badly, got the crowd back into the game, and used a 2-3 zone. What a quarter!

End of 2nd: OV 43 Segerstrom 34

Josh — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:35:39 +0000

Like I said in the preview, this one can raise some eyebrows. Segerstrom has capitalized on mistakes, but Ocean View is in the driver seat when it comes to transition play. We’ll have to see how this one turns out if it gets into a free throw shooting game.

End of 1st: OV 19, Segerstrom 15

Josh — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:17:22 +0000

That’s what we call a rocky start. The defense has been there at times, but it’s apparent that Segerstrom is here to play.

Pregame: OV @ Segerstrom (Second Attempt)

Josh — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:33:28 +0000

This game is rather special, both inside and outside of the game. If you didn’t already know, Ocean View and Segerstrom have already tried to play faced each other, but a blackout that started during the JV game caused the game to be postponed until today. However, after I left, the lights came back on briefly. The score during that game ended up being 4-2 in favor of Segerstrom, so we actually come into this game losing.

On the court, however, Ocean View (16-3, 4-0 in league play) and Segerstrom (15-3, 4-0 in league play) are the only two undefeated teams left in the Golden West League. Segerstrom, quite honestly, has been the only team that has a shot at Ocean View for at least 5 years in this league. The Jaguars have a great coaching staff and developed this team into a real threat to the long shadow of the Seahawks.

Led by Head Coach, Adrian Gomez, the Jaguars had a very impressive showing in the Century Holiday Classic last month. Steve Fryer named this team “on the rise” in his league preview. Coach Gomez has truly raised a classy, and hard working program up to brand new levels, but their talent level is significantly lower than Ocean View’s. There is one thing that is for sure though: Segerstrom will not go away easily.

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Segerstrom is extremely good at pulling out late victories, for instance, the Jaguars just stole a game against Fountain Valley by the score of 65-63, in one of the most exciting games so far this year.

With the lack of statistical data, I can only predict that Segerstrom might be one of the better shooting teams in the league. With the exception of Ocean View, they rank highest in the league (238th in the state) in offensive efficiency, Ocean View ranks 11th in the state in offensive efficiency.

I can see this being one of those games that make you lean forward when the starters aren’t in. If the entire starting 5 isn’t in, Segerstrom will try to get back in it, and build confidence in hopes to eventually getting enough false hope to convince themselves into becoming superhuman and steal the game from Ocean View.

While I don’t think that is going to happen, I still think Segerstrom will raise some eyebrows because of how close this game will be.

Final Predcition:

OV: 79

Segerstrom: 55

Final: OV 81, Saddleback 30

Josh — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:15:52 +0000

End of 1st Half: OV 54, Saddleback 21

Josh — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:38:15 +0000

Pregame – Saddleback @ OV

Josh — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:07:52 +0000

Anyone and everyone should be at the game tonight. It’s Friday and there is no excuse.

The story of the game tonight is going the matchup of OV vs. Antoine Johnson, who is averaging 30 points per game in this young season. Other than that, OV has nothing to worry about against the struggling Roadrunners.

Prediction:

OV: 85

Saddleback: 32

Kody Afusia makes his choice

Josh — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:17:28 +0000

Big Kody has made his final decision, and is now a Hawaii Warrior! Congrats to the legendary Seahawk, and all the best to his new career. More details as they come.