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9/15/2011

2011-2012 Season Highlights

MPC 68 vs West Valley College 58

MPC 70 vs Hartnell College 60

County connections: Hoops foes Maki, Perryman now teammates at MPC

By David Greenberger

Posted: 01/26/2012 01:30:51 AM PST

Shayne Perryman and Zen Maki spent years enjoying basketball success in front of local audiences.

Perryman led the St. Francis High Sharks to a 12-0 regular season in 2010. Maki scored a game-high 19 points for Santa Cruz as the Cardinals downed St. Francis in the Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League championship soon thereafter.

Wednesday night, back in town but playing for the same team, the pair shined. Perryman scored 15 points on 5 of 6 shooting behind the 3-point line and Maki started for Monterey Peninsula College in just his third game back from injury.

"They just play and stick to our philosophy," MPC coach Blake Spiering said Tuesday. "Playing in front of a home crowd, they can handle that. They're both even-keeled."

Perryman, the Lobos' starting shooting guard -- he played center at St. Francis -- is averaging 11 points and 7.5 rebounds per game on the year, second on the team in both categories. His free-throw percentage sits above 95 percent -- best in the state, according to Spiering -- and he's shooting a fiery 52.5 percent from 3-point land.

Perryman is MPC's main perimeter threat, and Spiering believes he would have even better numbers if not for Andrew Young. Young is the Lobos' lethal post man, whose 24 points per game is tops among California community college players.

Young grabs most of MPC's headlines, but the 6-foot-6 Perryman is instrumental to the team's success.

"Shayne shoots extremely well, he rebounds well also, and his defense is getting better," Spiering said. "He has a great work ethic."

Maki, a freshman, is the Lobos' starting point guard. While he doesn't light up the stat sheet that often, he provides all the crucial intangibles.

"He runs the offense and plays good defense," Spiering said. "He's our floor general. He's really athletic and savvy. He's coming out of his shell, becoming a leader. He has a super-high basketball IQ."

Maki helped lead MPC to a 70-60 win over Hartnell on Friday in his second game back from a wrist injury. Perryman scored 17 points -- including five 3-pointers -- and added eight rebounds.

The Lobos will host West Valley at 7 p.m. Friday

MPC 73 vs Gavilan College 58

Forever Young

http://www.montereyherald.com/sports/ci_19726489

Andrew Young is a Wanted Man

http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2012/01/andrew-young-is-wanted-man.html

The 2011-12 Monterey Peninsula College Lobos

http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2011/09/2011-12-monterey-peninsula-college.html

Congratulations to former MPC standout Mitch Philp!!!

http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2011/10/07/rockets-star-off-to-cairns-basketball-republik/#.Tqr26RD0yFQ.email

Youth not Wasted on Young.

http://www.calcentral.com/~computehandsfree/bb/NCP111111.htm

Hard Work Pays Off!

http://www.calcentral.com/~computehandsfree/bb/NCP112011.htm

MPC 76 vs. Ohlone 75

http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2011/12/its-mpc-over-ohlone.html

MPC 63 vs Skyline 60

An Update on MPC's Andrew Young

http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2011/12/update-on-mpcs-andrew-young.html

12/18/11

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 81, College of Siskiyous 55

Local roundup:

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Reports

Andrew Young scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Conor Byrne scored 15 points to go with his six assists, five rebounds and two steals in MPC's win.

The Lobos will play the College of the Canyons in the consolation game of the West Valley tournament today at noon.

12/3/11

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 71, Gavilan 33

Local roundup:

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Reports

MPC's wins over Gavilan College in the Monterey Bay Classic tournament where Lobos' player Andrew Young put in 20 points and 16 rebounds that led all players. Young is now averaging 24.3 points and 16.5 rebounds a game and leads the State in both categories. He is currently being recruited by the likes of Texas Tech, NC State, Gonzaga, Utah, University of San Diego, Riverside and the list goes on. Also, the Lobos Jonny Parker, from Valley Christian HS, chipped in 15 points and eight rebounds.

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11/16/2010

2010-2011 Men's Basketball Season Highlights

TRANSFERS

Julian Demalleville - Sacramento State University; Ryan Stanley - Sonoma State University; Mitch Philp - PRO Australia; Patrick Kilty - Mt. Mercy University; Dominic Zanella - Mt. Mercy University; Cameron Johnson - Pacifica College; Quinczy Spencer - Pacifica College; Alex Brandon - Pacifica College

ALL CONFERENCE

Congratulations to Julian Demalleville, Ryan Stanley, Mitch Philp, and Alex Brandon for their accomplishments.

The Monterey Peninsula Lobos

http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2010/11/ah-monterey.html

MPC wins Tip Off Tournament

http://norcalbasketball.blogspot.com/2010/11/mpc-wins-tip-off-tournament.html

2/22/11

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Nor Cal regional playoffs

Local roundup:

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Reports

MPC is headed to the post season

MPC was seeded No. 16 in the Northern California men's basketball playoffs and will host Butte College on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The Lobos (15-12) finished third in the Coast Conference, capturing three of their final four games.

MPC has a solid group of sophomores this season and are hungry to make a run in the playoffs. The sophomores consist of All-Conference point guard Julian Demalleville who averages 10 points, 6 assists, and 6 rebounds per game. Mitch Philp leads the Lobos in scoring at 15 points a game, followed by Alex Brandon with 14,All-Conference Ryan Stanley with 13 (leads team with 9 rebounds per game), and Quinczy Spencer with 12. Also, major contributions have been given by fellow sophomores Patrick Kilty, Dominic Zanella, and Cameron Johnson throughout the season.

2/19/11

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 84, West Valley College 58

Local roundup:

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Reports

Twelve players scored for MPC in their win over visiting West Valley College. Alex Brandon lead MPC and scored 13 points and also grabbed 5 rebounds, Quinczy Spencer had 12 points and Conor Byrne added 11 points as the Lobos clinched third place in the Coast Conference.

Julian Demalleville added nine points and 5 assists and Shaun Hall was 4 for 4 from the field with eight points.

MPC qualified for the playoffs and could open at home on Wednesday.

2/12/11

MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS

MPC 76, Gavilan 58

The Monterey Peninsula College Men’s basketball team beat Gavilan College for the second time this season. This win brings MPC closer to another berth into the playoffs.

Everyone scored for MPC, Mitch Philp lead MPC with 13 points, Dominic Zanella had eight points and Patrick Kilty lead both teams with 10 rebounds in the win for MPC.

MPC will play host to both De Anza and West Valley Colleges in this final week before playoffs start.

2/10/11

MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS

MPC 94, Hartnell 92, 2OT

The Monterey Peninsula College Men’s basketball team beats Hartnell College for the third time this season. MPC saw its 13 point lead disappear late in the game and it took Mitch Philp to hit one of his three 3’s to send the game into the first of two overtimes. Alex Brandon's late layup put the Lobos up by two for good in the final period.

Philp finished with 19 points, eight assists, and four steals while Brandon led all scorers with 26 points. Quinczy Spencer had 18 points and six rebounds. Dominc Zanella finished with eight points and six rebounds; Josh Caldwell led both teams with eleven boards. Ryan Stanley added 16 points for MPC which travels to Gavilan on Friday.

1/22/11

Local roundup:

MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS

Spencer leads the Lobos again

MPC 92, De Anza College 75

Quinzcy Spencer tallied 21 points to lead the Lobos to another conference win to keep the Lobos sitting in second place in league.

Ryan Stanley finished with 15 points and 8 rebounds, while Julian Demalleville, Alex Brandon and Mitch Philp all had 13 for MPC. Demalleville also grabbed 11 rebounds and tallied 5 assists. MPC travels to West Valley on Wednesday.

SLOW AND STEADY: Philp nets 15 as MPC puts clamps on Gavilan for 72-53 victory

By JOHN DEVINE
Herald Staff Writer

Posted: 01/20/2011 02:26:55 AM PST

Blake Spiering's decision to change schemes before the opening of conference play meant getting a group of players to adjust their game on the fly and buy into his beliefs. "We've slowed it down and put an emphasis on defense,'' the Monterey Peninsula College men's basketball coach said.”It just works better for our guys." No one's questioning his tactics.

The Lobos got themselves back in the Coast Conference title chase Wednesday, building as much as a 30-point lead en route to a 72-53 win over visiting Gavilan. "We're starting to understand our roles,'' guard Quinzcy Spencer said.”We believe in the system. We've have always believed that we are the best team in the conference."

MPC has rattled off two straight wins for the first time since mid December when it was ranked top 10 in the state. Dropping six non-conference games by a total of 21 points over a 21-day period was enough for Spiering to change the style that MPC plays over the holidays.

"All of our games have been close,'' said Spencer, who prepped at North Salinas.”Little things have hurt us such as free throws. We haven't always been clutch when it matters. What we're doing now is limiting the turnovers.'' That coincided with slowing the tempo down. Spiering wanted more movement with the ball offensively and for his squad to be more tenacious on defense.

"I think we started feeling a little pressure when we went through that stretch,'' Spiering said.”We had to get over the hump. We've slowed things down. We're very cerebral."

The Lobos are also back in the conference title chase moving them into second in a balanced Coast Conference. "Defense got the job done tonight,'' said Spencer, one of four players in double figures with 11 points.”We are a blue collar team. As long as each individual is doing his job, we've got each other’s back."

Spencer warmed to the rims in the second half with eight of his 11 points in the first five minutes, draining a pair from beyond the 3-point arc. In fact Spencer, Mitch Philp and Ryan Stanley combined for the Lobos first 18 points as they built a 23-point lead with 15:04 left in the game.

"We're starting to get into that comfort zone with what we're doing,'' Spencer said. The timing couldn't be better. The lunch pail attitude on the court has gotten contagious. The Lobos defense held Gavilan to one field goal over the first nine plus minutes of the game and to 16 points in the first half. "One thing we do well is we play hard,'' Spiering said.

The Lobos, who had a drought of nearly six minutes without a field goal in the first half, saw Stanley find his stroke with five points and an assist, triggering a 14-2 run to close the first half. "What we have right now is good team chemistry,'' Spiering said.

That includes a bench that supplied 27 points, 10 from Monterey graduate Shawn Hall and eight from Pacific Grove product Niccolo Bongioanni, who missed his senior year in 2010 with a torn Achilles'. "The bench was big tonight,'' Spiering said. So was the defense as Alex Brandon had a pair of steals that lead to easy baskets and Dominic Zanella and Patrick Kilty each had blocks that triggered the fast break. "We still run when we can,'' Spiering said.

Spencer felt awkward sitting on the bench for the final eight minutes of the game, knowing his night was over. "It did feel a little strange,'' Spencer said.”But we have some depth. It was nice to see the guys that work so hard in practice get out on the court. These are the guys that push us in practice.''

MPC's Mitch Philp scores two on a lay-up around Gavilan's Davontea Johnson during Wednesday's conference win. (REG REGALADO/Special to The Herald)

1/15/11

Local roundup:

MPC 70, Hartnell 69

Spencer sparks MPC past Hartnell

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Report

Posted: 01/15/2011 03:57:53 AM PST

Updated: 01/15/2011 03:57:54 AM PST

Quinzcy Spencer scored 22 points and the Monterey Peninsula College men's basketball team edged rival Hartnell 70-69 on Friday night.

Mitch Philp added 17 points,

while Julian Demalleville

tallied 10 points and six

assists for MPC, which ho

sts Gavilan on Wednesday.

Darrel Thomas had 17 for

Hartnell.

12/31/10

Local roundup:

MPC 75, Skyline 61

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Report

Alex Brandon scored 13 points, Mitch Philp added 11 points, seven rebounds, two blocks, and 3 steals, Julian Demalleville had 10 points, 6 rebounds, and tallied 7 assists, Dominc Zanella added 8 points and 9 rebounds, center Josh Caldwell chipped in 9 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and had 5 blocks, and Ryan Stanley had nine points and led the game with 15 rebounds for the Lobos.

The Lobos open up league play at San Jose City College on Wednesday.
12/10/10

Local roundup:

Demalleville wins it for MPC men’s hoops

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Report

Posted: 12/10/2010 05:10:10 AM PST

Updated: 12/10/2010 09:08:49 AM PST

Merritt College of Oakland tied the game with 9.6 seconds left, but Julian Demalleville went the length of the court, sinking the winning layup with 1.5 seconds remaining for the 69-67 win in the Holiday Classic at San Jose City College.

Demalleville finished with a team-high 15 points, as well as six assists, three rebounds and five steals. Mitch Philp added 13 points and four assists, Ryan Stanley had 11 points and game high 10 rebounds, and Quinczy Spencer had 11 points for the Lobos (7-3).
12/5/10

MEN'S BASKETBALL

Local roundup: MPC men's hoops edges Hartnell by one

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Report

Posted: 12/05/2010 01:34:25 AM PST

Updated: 12/06/2010 12:01:26 PM PST

MPC survived a 22-point effort from Kyle Vasher and overcame an eight-point halftime deficit to beat Hartnell 66-65 and take the third-place game in the Lobos' Tournament.

Julian Demalleville scored 12 points and made the All-Tournament team for the Lobos. Conor Byrne added 11 points, Mitch Philp scored 10, Dom Zanella had 10 points and seven rebounds, and Ryan Stanley had eight points and 10 rebounds. Pacific Grove graduate Niccolo Bongioanni also scored eight points for MPC.

Irvine Valley won the championship game, beating Sierra 77-60.

12/3/10

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 77, Santa Barbara 58

Alex Brandon 13 points and Julian Demalleville added 14 points and eight rebounds and four assists as MPC won in the first round of its own tournament.

Josh Caldwell added 12 points for the Lobos, who play Sierra at 5 p.m.

In other first round results, Irvine Valley beat Santa Rosa 78-70 and Sierra beat Gavilan 63-46.

Tonight's action is MPC vs. Sierra at 5 p.m.; Hartnell plays Irvine Valley at 7 p.m.; Los Medanos vs. Santa Rosa at 1 p.m.; Gavilan vs. Santa Barbara at 3 p.m.

10/19/10

MEN'S BASKETBALL

No. 8 MPC 73 defeat No. 2 Chabot 71

Alex Brandon hit two free throws with four seconds left to give the MPC men's basketball team an impressive win at Chabot College.

MPC, the No. 8 team in Northern California, knocked off No. 2 Chabot thanks to Brandon's clutch shooting down the stretch. Brandon went 6-for-6 from the free throw line in crunch time, finishing with 16 points.

Mitch Philp led MPC (4-1) with 23 points, six rebounds, six assists and four steals, and Josh Caldwell added 13 points and five rebounds.

Julian Demalleville and Ryan Stanley added 9 points apiece where Stanley also led the Lobos with 8 rebounds.

MPC hoops wins San Jose Tourney title

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Report

Posted: 11/15/2010 04:51:27 AM PST

Updated: 11/15/2010 04:51:38 AM PST

Mitch Philp scored 20 points in the championship game of the San Jose City College Tournament to lead the MPC men's basketball team (ranked 15th in the State) to a 84-73 win over Merritt College. MPC had a 38 – 25 halftime lead, where a strong defensive performance held the high octane offense of Merritt College to just 25 points.

Shaun Hall, a Monterey High grad, added 18 points and seven rebounds and Julian Demalleville had 12 points and 10 rebounds in the title game.

Quinczy Spencer, who was named the tournament MVP, led MPC (3-1) with 23 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in the team's 88-81 semifinals win over DeAnza late Saturday night. Josh Caldwell chipped in 11 points with 5 rebounds, Ryan Stanley added 11 points and 7 rebounds, and Alex Brandon tallied 15 points.

Spencer was joined on the all-tournament team by Philp and Demalleville.

The Lobos play at Chabot College on Thursday.

10/14/10

MPC 88, DeAnza 81

10/13/10
COLLEGE MEN'S HOOPS
MPC 79, Napa Valley 77, OT
Quincey Spencer, out of North Salinas High, finished with 23 points and eight rebounds to help the Lobos win their first game of the season in the San Jose City Tip-off.
Mitch Philp tallied 22 points and 9 rebounds, Alex Brandon added 15 points, and Ryan Stanley recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds for MPC.

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11/11/2010

MPC Facilities

Home of The LOBOS!

$14,000,000 was spent on The Facilities Project

MPC GYMNASIUM

In the Fall of 2009 the MPC Gymnasium finished completion. This is a First Class facility and is considered one of the best at the community college level. The completely renovated facility has state of the art equipment from the hardwood flooring, lighting, scoreboard, sound system, and bleachers.

The gymnasium has a seating capacity of 1,200.

MPC COMMUNITY STADIUM

The MPC Community Stadium opened in the fall of 2006 and which includes an Rekortan all-weather track (this brand has been used in two Olympic Games), and state of the art Field Turf on the football/soccer and softball fields. Also the tennis courts have been renovated.

The stadium has a seating capacity of 3,000, a new press box, scoreboard with messaging center, and a new concessions stand.

MPC FITNESS AND WEIGHT TRAINING CENTER

In the spring of 2007 the MPC Fitness and Weight Training Center opened its doors. The innovative design of this 7,700 square foot facility offers a spectacular view of the recently constructed MPC Community Stadium.

The Fitness and Weight Training Center provides a wide range of equipment including in the upstairs over 40 cardiovascular stations, more than 40 Magnum weight machines, and downstairs is the fully equipped weight room with 10 new all-purpose weight racks and areas for Olympic lifting.

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11/10/2010

2007-2008 Season Highlights

TRANSFERS

Adrian Hernandez - University of Tulsa, Theo Jackson - Rocky Mountain College, James Sandoval - Sonoma State University,
http://sonomaseawolves.com/news/2008/7/7/MBB_0707082229.aspx?path=mbball
Mike Miller - Evergreen State College, Ari Goldman - Menlo College

ALL CONFERENCE

Congratulations to James Sandoval (Conference MVP and All-State), Theo Jackson, and Jermane Carter for their accomplishments!

Tulsa's Wojcik Signs Top JUCO Point

Guard

Monterey Peninsula College’s Adrian Hernandez is ranked among the nation's top JUCO point guards

Nov. 23, 2007

Tulsa, Oklahoma - The University of Tulsa basketball program received a signed national letter-of-intent from California Junior College point guard Adrian Hernandez late Wednesday night, confirmed Tulsa Head Basketball Coach Doug Wojcik.

Hernandez is a 6'3", 185-pound left-handed guard who is originally from Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, but since his junior year of high school has attended high school and junior college in California.

"We're excited about Adrian's overall ability as a passer, handler and shooter," said Wojcik. "He has great size and more importantly he'll provide great leadership and maturity. He is a team player first. We're extremely excited and thrilled to have Adrian join our program knowing that he wants to be here and wants to contribute to this team."

"This is a heck of a signing for Tulsa," said Junior College Recruiting Analyst Mike Mitchell of Midwest Scouting Service. "Adrian is a big point guard with long arms and is very athletic. To date, I've seen over 150 junior college teams play, and he is for sure among the top 2 to 3 point guards in the country. I loved him the first time that I saw him play.

"He's a pass first, shoot second type of player. Adrian has a great concept and feel for running a team, but he has the ability to score. He has put up some big point totals. Adrian is a really good player," added Mitchell.

In his second year at Monterrey Peninsula College, Hernandez is averaging 13.5 points and 7.5 assists while shooting 90-percent from the free throw line. In his first season, Hernandez totaled over 12 points, seven assists and three rebounds while helping his team to an 18-13 record.

"Adrian is a great young man a great student-athlete. He's highly coachable and will be a great fit for Tulsa," said his Junior College Coach Blake Spiering of Monterrey Peninsula College. "He is a very unselfish player who does a great job of running the team. He's a phenomenal athlete who is great in transition and can play in a half-court offense. Adrian is also a very good defender. He's an all-around solid player who is very savvy on the court. He knows the game and wants to keep learning the game. Adrian is a great leader on and off the court. He was a great player out of high school. We were very fortunate to get him."

Hernandez played his prep basketball at Mission Prep High School in California. He was a two-year starter for a team that posted a 56-16 record in his two seasons. He helped lead Mission Prep to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Section 2 Championship twice, advancing to the Final Four both years.

As a senior, Hernandez averaged 16.7 points and 4.1 assists while shooting 51-percent from the field. He earned first-team all-county accolades both his junior and senior seasons, and finished second in the County Player of the Year voting to Derrick Jasper, now in his sophomore season at Kentucky, as a senior.

"The thing that jumps out about Adrian is that he is as competitive as they come. He wants to win and he'll do what it takes to win. He's loyal to his coaches and his teammates," said Mission Prep Head Coach Tom Mott. "The Tulsa community will love Adrian both for his actions on and off the court. He's as good a person as he is a player.

"Adrian is an athletic point guard who plays under control. He knows how to play the position. He changes speeds well. He's a floor general," added Mott.

Tulsa Basketball Signees

Name             Pos    Ht   Wt     Cl.      Hometown/Previous School                PPG  RPG

Armond Battle    F    6-7   180    Fr.      Plymouth, Minn./Benilde-St. Margaret             20.1         6.9

Adrian Hernandez   PG   6-3  185    Jr-JC    Quebradillas, PR/Monterrey Peninsula Coll. 12.0      7.0 apg

Joe Richard      F    6-6   230    Fr.      San Bernardino, Calif./Arroyo Valley             12.4         11.5

November 22, 2007

Bill Lowery InsideTulsaSports.com Recruiting Editor

Head Coach Doug Wojcik and his University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane staff signed a highly-rated junior college point guard from California (via Puerto Rico) on the last day of the 2008 early signing period. 6-foot-3 and 185-pound Adrian Hernandez, from Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, California, inked with Tulsa after a visit to the Tulsa campus this week.

MPC / InsideTulsaSports.com

Adrian Hernandez

Hernandez was recruited by the Tulsa staff as a senior at Mission Prep in San Luis Obispo, California, but had to go the junior college route due to a delay in getting his grades and transcripts processed from Puerto Rico.

"The Wojcik's started recruiting me a couple of years ago, but I wasn't cleared by the NCAA clearinghouse until later in my senior season," explained Hernandez. "I had a number of schools recruiting me at that time. Besides Tulsa, I had UC-Santa Barbara, Richmond, St. Mary's (CA) to name a few. However, with the delays, I decided to go to Monterey, and it's worked out really well."

Hernandez had moved from Quebradillas, Puerto Rico to California, and enrolled as a junior at Mission Prep.

In his junior season, he averaged 14.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.8 steals per contest, leading his squad to a 22-12 mark. He and his team improved during his senior campaign, as he averaged 16.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 2.8 steals per game, and his team finished with a 33-7 record and a state playoff berth.

Currently, as a sophomore at Monterey Peninsula College, the smooth lefty is averaging in double-digits after five games.

"I think I'm around 12 points and 5 assists (per game)," added Hernandez. "I consider myself a pass-first type player. I can score and get to the basket, but pride myself in running the team and playing defense."

"Defense is my top priority. I always guard the other teams top outside player."

Hernandez is somewhat modest in describing his game. However, Monterey Peninsula College Head Coach Blake Speiring had nothing but praise for his floor general, both on and off the court.

"Adrian is a great citizen and a great student," said Coach Spiering. "He's what a student-athlete should be."

"On the basketball side--he's a phenomenal athlete. He's fast, a great leaper, a great shooter and very court savvy. He's highly competitive and absolutely selfless. He thinks more of his teammates than of himself." Coach Spiering feels that Hernandez will fit in nicely at Tulsa.

"A number of schools were writing letters and showing interest in Adrian, but most wanted him for the spring. The two main schools after him (this fall) were Tulsa and Oklahoma. But I know Oklahoma signed a point guard recently (Rivals five-star Willie Warren), so Tulsa will be a good fit."

"He's had a good relationship with the Tulsa coaches since his high school days," Spiering concluded. "He likes the direction the Tulsa program is headed. He's a great floor leader and will do whatever the coaches ask of him."

Hernandez is currently rated as one of the top four junior college point guards by Mike Mitchell, who runs Midwest Scouting Service, a junior college scouting service for college coaches.

"I've seen 175 junior college teams this year, and Hernandez is one of the best three or four point guards I've seen," Mitchell explained. "He is one of the top ten guards in the nation overall."

"Hernandez is a very good player. He's a really good get for Tulsa."

Mitchell has seen Hernandez play several times and gave his thoughts on what type of point guard Tulsa is getting.
"Hernandez has very good size for a point guard," said Mitchell. "He has long arms and plays taller than 6-foot-3. He controls his team and is a pass first, shoot second type of player."

"He can score it. He put up over 20 in a few games last year, but he tries to run the team and get his teammates involved."

"If Hernandez had gone into the late signing period, there's no telling who Tulsa would have been fighting for. PAC-10 and Big 12 teams were starting to get involved."

Story available at http://billingsgazette.net/articles/2008/04/30/sports/local/35-player.txt

Published on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
Last modified on 4/30/2008 at 12:27 am

Rocky men sign California player

By Gazette News Services

Theo Jackson, a 6-foot-6 center/forward from Monterey Peninsula College in California, has signed a letter of intent with the men's basketball program at Rocky Mountain College.

Jackson, from Salinas, Calif., received honorable mention recognition in the Coast Conference last season. He averaged 7.5 points and 9.3 rebounds overall for the 18-15 team from Monterey, Calif., where he played for two seasons.

"We really like the fact that Theo brings us some athleticism that we lose in Alvis (Dowiels)," said Rocky head coach Bill Dreikosen. "We're losing an exceptional athlete for our level and in the Frontier (Conference) in Alvis. Theo is the type of kid that I think can come in and really make some plays out there."

"He's a good athlete that can rebound the ball. It's going to be a good mix with Devin (Uskoski). Devin is obviously a good rebounder and we've led the Frontier Conference in rebounding for three straight years. That's something we feel has helped us be successful."

Jackson joins James Bulluck (Regis University), Dwayne Johnson (Allan Hancock College) and Kale Eike (Miles Community College) as recent transfers to Rocky.

Copyright © The Billings Gazette, a division of Lee Enterprises.

February 17, 2008

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

Local roundup:

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Reports

MPC’s Sandoval Earns

All-State Honors

Monterey Peninsula College forward James Sandoval was named the Most Valuable player of the Coast Conference South. This honor also earned him a position on the California Community College All-State Team.

Sandoval led the conference in scoring at 19.1 ppg and was second in rebounding behind his teammate, Theo Jackson, at 9.6 rpg. He also shot 65% from the field.

Although heavily recruited, James has not committed to any schools. He hopes to have his mind made up and make his commitment sometime around the April 14^th signing period.

November 11, 2007

MEN'S JC BASKETBALL

MPC 66 – College of Alameda 57

Lobos basketball gets first win of season

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Report

James Sandoval scored a game-high 19 points as the MPC men's basketball team outlasted Alameda 66-57 in the second round of the San Jose City College Tip-Off Classic.

Martel Israel added 12 points. Theo Jackson added 11 rebounds. Sandoval also had 12 rebounds.

November 14, 2007

MEN'S JC BASKETBALL

MPC 62, Chabot 59

James Sandoval had 24 points and 10 rebounds and two blocked shots to lead Monterey Peninsula College to a win in its home opener Tuesday night. Jermaine Carter added 15 points and three steals. The Lobos visit Merced in another non-conference game on Saturday night.

November, 30 2007

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 78, Columbia 67

The Lobos opened up the Monterey Bay Classic with an easy win.

Martel Israel made six 3-pointers, scoring a game-high 28 points. James Sandoval added 15 points and former Seaside sharpshooter Jermaine Carter tallied 11 points with seven assists. Theo Jackson contributed with nine rebounds.

MPC will face Los Medanos today at 5 p.m.

December 16, 2007

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 78, Skyline 66

James Sandoval tallied 25 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks to lead the Lobos to their second victory over Skyline College this season, this time in the West Valley Tournament.

Jermaine Carter finished with 17 points, eight assists and three steals, while Theo Jackson had nine points, 10 rebounds and two blocks. Adrian Hernandez added 10 points for MPC — which will play Columbia today at noon.

December 2, 2007

JC ROUNDUP

MPC 81, Compton 67

In the final day of the 18^th Annual Monterey Bay Classic Tournament MPC defeated Compton College 81 – 67.

James Sandoval led all scorers with 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Adrian Hernandez, who signed early with the University of Tulsa, chipped in 16 points and nine assists while Jermaine carter added 14 points and had 10 assists for the Lobos.

James Sandoval earned All-Tourney.

December 17, 2007

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC Men Clobber Columbia 59-34

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Report

Article Last Updated: 12/17/2007 01:29:54 AM PST

James Sandoval tallied 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists in the Monterey Peninsula College men's basketball team's 59-34 victory over Columbia in the West Valley Tournament. MPC held Columbia to just 12 first half points.

Martel Israel added 13 points, while Theo Jackson finished with 8 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks for the Lobos — who will play in the San Jose City College Holiday Tournament starting Dec. 27 at Evergreen College.

James Sandoval Earned another All-Tournament Honor.

December 5, 2007

JC MEN”S BASKETBALL

MPC 75, Contra Costa 70

James Sandoval had 28 points and 12 rebounds to lead Monterey Peninsula College in the San Jose City College Classic. Ari Goldman of Palma High had 18 points, making 6-of-7 3-point attempts.

The Lobos play Los Medanos in the tournament today.

December 5, 2007

JC BASKETBALL

MPC 77, Skyline 63

The Lobos lost to Skyline two weeks ago on a last second 3-pointer, but got revenge on the road with a big effort from several players.

MPC’s balanced attack was led by 17 points, including three 3-point bombs, from Martel Israel, and 15 points and 10 rebounds by James Sandoval. The lobos also got 10 points, seven assists and five steals from Adrian Hernandez, and 12 points and 10 rebounds by Theo Jackson.

MPC travels Thursday to San Jose City College for a 4 pm tournament game against Diablo Valley.

December 28, 2007

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 77, Orange Coast 37

Denarrio Tatmon tallied 17 points and nine rebounds to lead the Lobos to their second straight blowout victory of the Evergreen Valley Holiday Tournament as well as third win in a row on the season.

Ari Goldman chipped in 14 points while draining four three-point shots for MPC, which also received 10 rebounds, 5 points and 2 blocks from Theo Jackson. James Sandoval added 13 points and nine rebounds.

Up next, the Lobos will be looking for their fourth victory in a row facing Santa Rosa in the tournament's semifinal round at San Jose City College.

December 29, 2007

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 74, Santa Rosa 58

The Lobos made it four wins in a row with a victory over the Bears at the Evergreen Valley Holiday Tournament. MPC held SRJC to just 17 first half points.

James Sandoval had a stellar game, scoring 27 points and grabbing nine rebounds, Theo Jackson had six points, 14 rebounds and 2 blocks, and Adrian Hernandez scored eight points to go with eight assists and three steals. While Denarrio Tatmon added 12 points and 6 rebounds.

This is the third game in a row that the Lobos held their opponents to under 20 points at the half.

MPC plays San Jose City College today at 4 p.m. in the championship game.

December 5, 2007

JC BASKETBALL

MPC 77, Skyline 63

The Lobos lost to Skyline two weeks ago on a last second 3-pointer, but got revenge on the road with a big effort from several players.

MPC travels Thursday to San Jose City College for a 4 pm tournament game against Diablo Valley.

January 17, 2008

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

Local roundup:

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Reports

MPC 103, De Anza 85

Monterey Peninsula College's men's basketball team broke the century mark Wednesday night by scoring 103 points and getting another road victory by beating De Anza College in Cupertino 103-85.

James Sandoval led all scorers with a game high 34 points and also tallied 7 rebounds. Freshman Jermaine Carter had one of three MPC double-double’s with 11 points and 11 assists. Another freshman, Denarrio Tatmon chipped in 10 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.

MPC’s two other double-double’s came from Adrian Hernandez and Theo Jackson. The University of Tulsa bound Hernandez, had 10 points and 10 assists while Theo Jackson had 11 points and continued to dominate the glass with a game high 13 rebounds. Jackson also had four steals.

Martel Israel chipped in 20 points and was a perfect 5 for 5 from the 3-point line.

MPC will host to San Jose City College on Friday at 7:00 pm.

February 7, 2008

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

Local roundup:

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Reports

MPC 81, Gavilan 79

Adrian Hernandez hit two free throws with 1.9 seconds remaining to give Monterey Peninsula College the win.

MPC was down by 11 at halftime, but rallied to put the game into overtime. James Sandoval led the Lobos with 27 points and nine rebounds. Theo Jackson added 11 points and 15 rebounds. Michael Miller had 10 points and seven rebounds while Martel Israel chipped in 10 points.

MPC Head Coach Blake Spiering pointed to his team’s execution as a key to the victory. “Our execution down the stretch was the difference in this game. Gavilan is a tough team, especially at home, and I am proud of the way our guys finished the game.”

MPC hosts De Anza on Friday at 7 p.m. and will play a makeup game Sunday at home against Foothill at 3 p.m.

February 9, 2008

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

Local roundup:

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Reports

MPC 66, De Anza 58

MPC snapped De Anza's three-game winning streak. James Sandoval had 18 points and 14 rebounds. Denarrio Tatmon had 14 points and 12 rebounds.

MPC will host Foothill on Sunday at 3 pm.

January 10, 2008

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

Local roundup:

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Reports

MPC 72, West Valley 59

Monterey Peninsula College's men's basketball team opened the Coast Conference in a big way on the road by beating West Valley College in Saratoga 72-59.

Martel Israel led MPC with 19 points, making four of five 3-pointers. Jermaine Carter added 14 points, a perfect 6 for 6 from the line, seven assists and three steals. James Sandoval chipped in 12 points and had three steals. Theo Jackson led the Lobos on the boards with 11 rebounds and had four steals. Denarrio Tatmon added 8 points and 8 rebounds for the Lobos.

MPC’s Head Coach Blake Spiering was pleased with his team’s play, “To start league play with a road win like this is big. We have been playing well defensively and doing a great job of rebounding, hopefully we continue to play like that.”

MPC is 1-0 in conference play and will host Gavilan College on Friday at 7:30 pm.

January 19, 2008

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

Local roundup:

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Reports

MPC 57, San Jose City 47

Monterey Peninsula College came out on the winning end of a defensive battle by beating SJCC 57-47. James Sandoval registered 17 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Lobos. Martel Israel added 10 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals while Theo Jackson finished with 10 rebounds and five points for MPC.

Mike Miller contributed 9 rebounds and tallied 5 points off the bench.

MPC will play host to Hartnell College on Wednesday at 7:00 pm.

February 2, 2008

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

Local roundup:

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Reports

MPC 58, West Valley 53

The Lobos completed the season sweep of West Valley College by beating them for the second time this season. Theo Jackson led the Lobos charge with 9 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocked shots.

Freshman Jermaine Carter finished with seven points and eight assists to only one turnover, while fellow freshman Denarrio Tatmon added 11 points and six rebounds for MPC.

The MPC defense was in full gear holding West Valley to just 16 points in the first half.

MPC’s (and Coast Conference) leading scorer and rebounder, James Sandoval, left the game early in the first half with an ankle injury and did not return. Coach Blake Spiering was very pleased with the resiliency his team showed, “to win this game without one of our key guys shows a lot about the character of this team. Guys really stepped up”.

MPC will travel to Gavilan College on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

February 14, 2008

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

Local roundup:

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Reports

MPC 77, San Jose City 66

Jermaine Carter scored 15 points and had 14 assists as the Lobos earned their 17^th win of the season with another road win by beating San Jose City College for the second time this season.

Theo Jackson added 18 points and 10 rebounds while James Sandoval had 17 points and eight rebounds.

MPC will travel to Hartnell College on Friday at 7:00 pm.

February 16, 2008

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

Local roundup:

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Reports

MPC 83, Hartnell 72

The Lobos are tuning up for the postseason, keeping their Coast Conference title hopes alive in the process after an 11-point win over rival and host Hartnell College. MPC led 46-36 at halftime.

Owners of five straight conference wins, the Lobos are 18-13 overall.

Conference scoring and rebounding leader, James Sandoval, padded his totals with a game-high 31 points, he also pulled down 12 rebounds and had five steals for MPC.

Theo Jackson, who prepped at Palma, added 14 points and 12 rebounds while Ari Goldman finished with 14 points and was 4 for 6 from behind the arc. Martel Israel chipped in with nine points and six assists.

MPC will play host to Cabrillo College on Wednesday night at 7:30 pm.

February 26, 2008

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC Men in Playoffs Wednesday

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Reports

Article Last Updated: 02/26/2008 01:44:40 AM PST

Monterey Peninsula College opens the state men's basketball playoffs on Wednesday, traveling to Susanville to take on Lassen College.

The Lobos will be led by James Sandoval, who was named the Coast Conference's most valuable player in a vote of coaches on Monday.

Sandoval averaged 18.6 points a game and 9.7 rebounds. MPC's Jermaine Carter was named second team and Theo Jackson was honorable mention.

The Lobos finished second in the Coast Conference South Division with an overall record of 18-14. They are the No. 17 seed in NorCal. Lassen College (18-12) won the Golden Valley Conference.

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2006-2007 Season Highlights

TRANSFERS

Marco Ramos - Weber State University, Darroll Phillips Chico State University

ALL CONFERENCE

Congratulations to Marco Ramos and Darroll Phillips for their accomplishments!

Men's Basketball Signs Marco Ramos (6-7, 210 Jr. Forward) To National Letter of Intent

Courtesy: Weber State

Release: 05/16/2008

WSU Head Coach, RANDY RAHE,

added Monterey Peninsula College’s

6-7, 210 forward Marco Ramos

to the 2008-09 roster.

Courtesy: Robert Casey

(For Release on Friday, May 16, 2008)

OGDEN, UTAH - Weber State University head men’s basketball coach, Randy Rahe, announced the signing of Monterey Peninsula College’s 6-7, 210 power forward MARCO RAMOS to a national letter of intent to play for the Wildcats next season.

"We are really excited to Marco join our program," said Rahe. "It’s not often you find a quality player like Marco this late into the signing period. He had a great visit and felt right at home. He’s a high character kid who is hungry to succeed and is willing to put forth the effort to make that success happen. He’s a tough, athletic defender and a big time rebounder."

Ramos is from Salinas, California but played two seasons at Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, California where he was a two-time all-conference performer. He averaged just over 18 points and 11 rebounds his sophomore season (2006-07) for Coach Blake Spiering and shot 67 percent from the field. He spent the 2007-08 season finishing up his degree and will have two years of eligibility for the ‘Cats.

Posted on Wed, Dec. 06, 2006

WINNING FORMULA

MPC men 75 percent from line, 50 percent from field

By JOHN DEVINE

Herald Staff Writer

Sweat dripping off their chins, legs ready to buckle, lunch feeling like it's coming back up.

What a perfect time to shoot free throws.

Exhaustion is ignored.

A missed free throw could translate into running more line drills on the hardwood.

"We lost so many games by one or two points last year because we shot below 50 percent from the free throw line," MPC men's coach Blake Spiering said.

Nine games into the season, the Lobos are making 75 percent of their free throws, the best mark in Spiering's five seasons at MPC.

"We're shooting more free throws in practice than we ever have," Spiering said.

It's not just free throws that are dropping. MPC (6-3) is also shooting better than 50 percent from the field early in the season.

"This is the best team I've had since I've been here," said Spiering. "The chemistry and work ethic is there. There is focus and devotion to basketball."

Of course, it's also a unit that's still learning to play with the elite.

Two of its losses came from two of the state's top-ranked teams: Delta and City College of San Francisco.

"We were beating both teams," Spiering said. "Both teams just wore us down in the second half. We have good depth. We're just lacking a little experience."

That will come as five freshman mesh with the six returning sophomores.

For now, the plan is simple: Prepare for conference. The Lobos, who will compete Thursday in the San Jose Classic, are No. 11 in Northern California.

The last two years, MPC has been ranked in the top 15 in NorCal. But it has struggled in the Coast Conference.

"I just want to build these guys to where they believe in the system," Spiering said. "I want us to have a chance to be a contender in our conference."

Twice in the last five seasons, a member of the Coast Conference has advanced the state finals with Hartnell doing so in 2002 and West Valley last season.

While conference play is a month off, the Lobos have made an early season statement with a unit that can run and shoot.

"We're still an up-tempo team that will push the ball up court," Spiering said. "Getting out in transition is how we make our living."

That starts with defense, where Spiering is relying on the team's overall depth and quickness to create havoc and induce turnovers.

"I'm more of a defensive-oriented coach," Spiering said. "I want the defense to create our offense because we can run and finish."

Particularly with the return of sophomore guard Darroll Phillips, who is averaging a team-high 19 points in the preseason.

Phillips, who prepped at Atascadero High, is also shooting 53 percent from the 3-point line.

"We have some great shooters," said Spiering, whose squad won the Monterey Classic last week.

Among them is Michael Miller, who after coming off the bench last year as a reserve is in the staring lineup as a shooting guard and defensive wizard.

"He does all the intangibles," Spiering said. "He makes free throws. He guards the team's best player. He's an undersized kid that outworks people. He's our 'X' factor."

However, Miller, a Monterey High graduate, suffered a knee injury Saturday and his status for the rest of the season won't be known until he has an MRI this week.

"If it's his ACL, he's done for the year," Spiering said. "If it's his MCL, it's two to four weeks. Hopefully it won't set us back. It's hard to replace a leader."

The 6-foot-3 Miller was a member of The Herald's All-County team in 2005. He was to form a lightning quick tandom in the backcourt along with point guard Will Nganga.

The 6-foot sophomore orchestrates a high-octane attack, averaging 7.1 assists a game while dropping in just under 10 points for the Lobos.

"He makes it all work," said Spiering of Nganga. "He's one of our leaders."

So is sophomore post player Marco Ramos, who provides the Lobos with size in the paint at 6-foot-7.

"He's such a smart player," Spiering said. "Marco is a workhorse. Everyone feeds off him. He is a leader by example. He knows his strengths."

Ramos, a part of two CCS semifinal teams at North Salinas High, is averaging 16.3 points and 9.5 rebounds a game for MPC.

Even more impressive is the fact that Ramos is hitting 71 percent of his shots from the floor so far this season.

"It's unfortunate we have to put his back to the basket because he's a great face-up player," Spiering said. "He can penetrate and shoot the mid-range jumper."

Ramos, who didn't get a sniff from college recruiters out of high school, is now receiving interest.

Over the last three years, the Lobos program has sent off three players to Division I schools.

"The extra year and half has helped him come into his own," Spiering said. "When he moves on, he'll get a chance to play his more natural position."

In the meantime, Ramos provides an inside presence and can run the floor like a guard. The same can be said for 6-5 freshman forward Theo Jackson.

Having redshirted last year, Jackson is excelling in the role Miller had last year as the Lobos sixth man.

A member of the 2005 Herald All-County team while at Palma High, and a state meet qualifier in track as a high jumper, Jackson comes in and brings energy.

"He's very athletic," Spiering said. "He's a great defender. What he needs to do is develop some of those other skills a little bit."

The Lobos will have three more tournaments to sharpen their skills before the start of conference play.

"The guys are buying into what we're selling," Spiering said. "We've got players that care about the team rather than individual numbers. And we're hitting our free throws."

Nov. 8^th, 2006

JC BASKETBALL

MPC 97, Cuesta 74

Five players reached double digits in the scoring as the Lobos opened the season with a 23-point win over Cuesta.

Darroll Phillips led a balanced attack for MPC with 20 points while Will Nganga added 17 and 10 assists. Sophomore Marco Ramos had 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Carlos Amezcua added 14 points while former Palma player Theo Jackson made his college debut with 11 points.

MPC will host Delta, the state's top-ranked team, on Saturday at 3 p.m.

JUNIOR COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 93, Alumni of SJCC 72

Marco Ramos put up a team-high 20 points and three other Lobos scored in double-digits to lead Monterey Peninsula College to victory over the Alumni of San Jose City College.

Playing in the San Jose City College Tournament, the Lobos were up against the alumni fill-in squad made up of some former Division I players. Darroll Phillips tallied 16 points for MPC, while Anthony Woods added 13 points and Adrian Hernandez added 12.

The Lobos (8-4) will play in today's consolation championship game at noon against LA Trade Tech who is ranked 20^th in the State.

William Nganga recorded eight assists for MPC and Theo Jackson registered nine rebounds and four steals.

JUNIOR COLLEGE

MPC 75, Harbor 70, OT

MPC beat Harbor with help from Carlos Amezcua, who tallied 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Amezcua hit four big 3-pointers, one with two minutes to go in regulation to keep MPC in the game and another a minute into overtime.

MPC's Anthony Woods registered eight points, eight assists and four steals. Woods started the game with a big 3-pointer in the first half to keep up with Harbor's fast pace start. Teammate William Nganga added 16 points and 10 assists to bring MPC to 11-6 overall.

MPC will play today in the Evergreen Valley Tournament against the winner of the Consumnes River College-Orange Coast College game at 8 p.m.

MPC 70, L.A. Trade Tech 68

The Lobos battled a strong Beaver squad, ranked No. 13 in Southern California, to win the consolation game at the San Jose City College Tournament.

Led by Darroll Phillips with 26 points, including three 3-pointers, Monterey Peninsula College held on after a 38-33 haltime lead was whittled to two. Aiding Phillips was Marco Ramos with 15 points and 10 rebounds, while Theo Jackson dropped in eight points and was named to the all-tournament team for great defensive play over the weekend.

On Friday, MPC (9-4) plays Diablo Valley -- ranked No. 2 in the state -- at the Chabot College Christmas Classic.

MEN'S JC BASKETBALL

MPC 75, Skyline 65

The Lobos built a 23-point halftime lead, then held off a late Skyline surge to post its fourth straight win.

Darroll Phillips had 19 points to lead MPC. Marco Ramos added 15 points and 10 rebounds and Carlos Amezcua had 17 points and four steals.

MEN'S JC BASKETBALL

MPC 65, Santa Barbara City 60

Trailing 29-24 at halftime, Monterey Peninsula College picked up the defensive intensity and rallied for the win in the Monterey Bay Classic.

The Lobos (5-3) will be in the championship game today at 4 p.m. against Chabot of Hayward.

MPC coach Blake Spiering is hoping his team can carry over the defensive intensity his team had on Friday night.

"Our defense really picked up and created some shots for us," Spiering said.

Point guard Will Nganga and forward Marco Ramos also began to click running the pick-and-roll. Ramos finished with a game-high 24 points 9 rebounds, while Nganga added 11 points 6 assists 5 steals. Darroll Phillips had 13 points and Carlos Amezcua 10 for the Lobos.

Posted on Sat, Nov. 18, 2006

MPC routs Merced 85 - 58

Herald Staff Reports

Monterey Peninsula College's men's basketball team evened its record at 2-2 routing visiting Merced 88-58. Darroll Phillips led MPC with 17 points and five rebounds. Carlos Amezcua and Marco Ramos both added 12 points. The Lobos visit Foothill in Los Altos Hills on Wednesday.

Posted on Fri, Dec. 01, 2006

MPC regroups to win tourney opener 65-58 victory over Cañada College of Redwood City

By DENNIS TAYLOR

Herald Staff Writer

With 5½ minutes remaining in Thursday's Monterey Bay Classic first-round game, Monterey Peninsula College had every excuse to collapse like a cheap lawn chair. Their lead -- double digits for most of the night, 16 points at its height -- had been whittled to one. All-conference forward Marco Ramos had recently been exterminated by his fifth foul. Another starter, Michael Miller, hadn't returned from a first-half leg injury. And the Lobos had connected on just one field goal over the previous nine minutes.” I just knew we needed a basket and decided to take matters into my own hands," said point guard Will Nganga. "I'm a sophomore, and a captain, so I felt like it was up to me at that point to put some shots up."

Nganga, a 6-footer from Oakland, threw in back-to-back mortar shots -- a nothing-but-net bomb with 4:02 on the clock, then a deadeye bank shot on his next trip down the court -- to restore some confidence to his teammates, who went on to score eight of the final nine points in a 65-58 victory over Cañada College of Redwood City. The triumph put the Lobos in tonight's 5 p.m. semifinal against Santa Barbara City College at the MPC gym. Chabot of Hayward will play Los Medanos of Pittsburg in the other semifinal at 7 p.m. The championship will be decided at 4 p.m. Saturday. Canada drops into the consolation bracket (which begins today at 1 p.m.) with a 2-4 record.

MPC, ranked 13^th in the North, looked to be in serious trouble when Ramos, the team's tallest player and best rebounder, was tagged with his fourth foul with 8:24 remaining, and then drew the fatal fifth just 39 seconds later. He retired for the evening with 16 points, 14 rebounds and a blocked shot. More disturbing was a clear momentum shift to the Colts, who had fought an uphill battle all night. But Nganga's long-distance sharpshooting recharged the Lobos, who sealed the victory down the stretch with a bucket and two foul shots by 6-5 freshman Theo Jackson, who grabbed a key rebound in between, plus a final free-throw by Nganga.

For most of the game, victory for the Lobos looked like it was going to come much easier. MPC broke from a 2-2 tie with nine unanswered points, including the first of seven 3-pointers by guard Carlos Amezcua, who would lead all scorers with 21. Cañada, meanwhile, was maddeningly inaccurate from the floor, connecting on just two field goals in the first 7½ minutes. And when the Colts missed, Ramos, a North Salinas High product, was usually there to clean up. The aggressive forward hustled for 10 first-half rebounds, a few of which became put-backs. He scored 12 of his 16 points before the intermission, Amezcua hit four of his 3s, and Nganga contributed three steals and three rebounds, helping the Lobos to a 35-26 lead. But the Colts warmed up in the second half, and they made adjustments to contain Ramos.” They started double-teaming me," he said. "That made it harder for me, but my teammates stepped up with the rebounding when they had to, so that was OK."MPC rebuilt its lead to 12 when Amezcua and Darroll Phillips hit consecutive 3s, then Phillips was fouled beyond the 3-point circle and converted all three of his foul shots. Amezcua launched two more downtown, and the Lobos were on cruise control, 50-37, with 14:20 remaining. That’s when the drought hit. MPC didn't score again until Ramos put one in at 7:57, just after he'd drawn his fourth foul. The Colts chipped away, cutting the deficit to three on a pair of free throws by Johnny Moore, then to one on a six-foot bank shot by 6-4 forward Daryl Robinson. Fifty seconds later, Moore stole the ball for Cañada, then grabbed his own rebound after missing a break-away lay-in. His put-back gave the Colts their first and only lead of the night, 55-54.

Seconds later, with the score tied at 57, Nganga took charge with his two clutch buckets from beyond the curve and the Lobos were never challenged again.

Although Amezcua and Ramos led the scoring, the Lobos got balance from Phillips (10 points, four rebounds, two steals) and Nganga (nine points, three rebounds, five steals), and a strong effort on the boards by Jackson, a 6-5 freshman from Palma, who finished with eight rebounds.

Posted on Sun, Dec. 03, 2006

MPC men capture hoops tourney title beating Chabot College of Hayward 83 - 78

Herald Staff Report

The men's basketball team of Monterey Peninsula College captured the Monterey Bay Classic title Saturday, beating visiting Chabot of Hayward 83-78.

MPC coach Blake Spiering felt his team was a little nervous in the first half, falling behind 38-33. But the Lobos put together a 14-2 run in the second half and at one point had a 10-point lead.

"And we just hung on for dear life from there," Spiering said.

MPC's Marco Ramos was named the tournament's MVP, scoring 20 points and grabbing nine rebounds in the championship game. Darroll Phillips, who also made the all-tournament team along with Will Nganga, led the Lobos with 21 points and six steals. Nganga had 13 points 5 assists.

MPC (6-3) now 12^th in the North, hosts Skyline on Tuesday.

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 80, Gavilan 62

The Lobos took a 40-25 lead into halftime, then held off a second-half surge by the Rams to win in the second round of the Chabot College Classic.

Anthony Woods had five 3-point goals to lead Monterey Peninsula College with 17 points. Adding to the Lobos attack was Theo Jackson with 16 points and Will Nganga with 12.

Coming out after the break, Gavilan rallied to take a two-point lead before the Lobos buckled down and stopped the run.

MPC (10-5) faces Fresno City College -- ranked No. 7 in the state -- today in the consolation game.

January 17, 2007

MEN'S JC BASKETBALL

MPC 80, De Anza 63

The Lobos led from start to finish in their win over De Anza College Wednesday Night. Darrell Phillips scored a team-high 21 points and recorded six rebounds. Phillips also hit six 3-pointers. Carlos Amezcua added 16 with four 3-pointers and Theo Jackson had 14 points and nine rebounds. Will Nganga had seven points and dished out 11 assists.

Marco Ramos had 9 points 11 rebounds and Adrian Hernandez chipped in 9 points as well with three assists.

MPC will host San Jose City College on Friday.

January 20, 2007

MEN'S JC BASKETBALL

MPC 59, San Jose CC 54

Darroll Phillips had 23 points and five rebounds as MPC rallied from two-point halftime deficit to beat San Jose City College 59-54. Carlos Amezcua had 13 points and five rebounds while Will Nganga added 11 assists and five steals. Theo Jackson chipped in nine points and grabbed 11 rebounds. MPC next visits Hartnell on Wednesday.

February 10, 2007

MPC 77, De Anza 69

The Lobos snatched another Coast Conference win from the Dons of De Anza College. MPC beat De Anza earlier this season 80-63.

Darroll Phillips led the Monterey Peninsula College attack with 22 points, including 5-of-8 3-pointers. William Nganga added 15 points and nine assists, Theo Jackson had 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and Marco Ramos dropped in 17 points with seven rebounds.

MPC plays at San Jose City College on Wednesday. MPC beat San Jose City College on their first meeting 59-54.

February 15, 2007

COLLE GE BASKETBALL

MEN'S JC BASKETBALL

MPC 72, San Jose City 67

Marco Ramos recorded a double-double with 21 points and 10 rebounds as the Lobos keep their postseason hopes alive.

Darroll Phillips helped with four 3-pointers, 5 of 5 from the stripe, and three steals, finishing with 19 points. William Nganga added 9 points, 10 assists, and 2 steals while Adrian Hernandez had 8 points, five rebounds, and 5 assists.

MPC will host Hartnell on Friday at 7 p.m.

February 3, 2007

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 58, Gavilan 41

Monterey Peninsula College Men’s Basketball team held Gavilan College to just 14 first half points. MPC held Jessie Lobue, the top scorer of the Coast Conference, to 12 points.

Marco Ramos led MPC with 12 rebounds, two blocks and 16 points. Teammate Darroll Philips added five rebounds, two steals and 13 points. Theo Jackson helped with eight rebounds, three steals and eight points.

Posted on Sat, Feb. 17, 2007

LOBOS FLIP PANTHERS

MPC drains 13 treys to beat Hartnell

By JOHN DEVINE

Herald Staff Writer

That sense of urgency you felt in the air was real. Apparently, the thought of its season coming to an end Friday didn't sit well with Monterey Peninsula College. "We've had this mind-set for the last three games," MPC guard Darroll Phillips said. "We had to win out to have any hope of getting to the playoffs." The Lobos won four of their last five games.

Taking a three-game winning streak into the postseason certainly makes the Lobos a threat after a 86-73 win." I don't think the kids even knew or cared that Hartnell was playing for a title," MPC coach Blake Spiering said. "Their concern was keeping their season alive."

During the preseason, the Lobos beat three state-ranked teams.

"We haven't shown what we can do," said Phillips, who finished with 22 points. "Once you get to the postseason, everyone is 0-0."

Eight days ago, the postseason looked bleak for the Lobos where two of their final three games were on the road. "A lot of it has to do with being focused," MPC center Marcos Ramos said. "The energy was there tonight. But we certainly haven't hit our stride." Now would be a good time. Beating the Panthers was a good start.

"We knew tonight was do or die," said the 6-foot-7 Ramos, who prepped at North Salinas. "We seem to play better when our backs are to the wall." With 10:08 left in the game, MPC surpassed their point total from their first meeting with the Panthers when Phillips buried a 3-point goal.

The Lobos were bombing from beyond the 3-point arc all night, nailing 13. "The three has been our strength all season," Spiering said. "We don't live and die by it. But it's a big part of our game."

That was evident in the second half after Hartnell went on an 8-0 run to tie the game at 48. The Lobos caught fire from the perimeter, nailing five of their next six 3-point goals, two of which came from Phillips.

"When you're open, you have to be aggressive," said Phillips, who finished with five 3-point goals. "Coach has given me the green light." He's not alone. All four of point guard Will Nganga's baskets came from beyond the arc.

"The guys sensed the urgency tonight," Spiering said. "At the same time, they were able to remain under control and relaxed." Each time it appeared that MPC's sufficient seven were running on fumes, it found a way to catch a second wind. "We fed off our crowd," Ramos said.

The largest crowd to watch a Lobos game this year certainly didn't hurt.

Nor did the fact that MPC sizzled from the outside while knocking down all 11 free throw attempts. "We have played better," insisted Ramos, who has a handful of universities inquiring about his services. "We can play at another level. Tonight we played as a team."

And it showed in crunch time. Each time the Panthers made a run, MPC answered. Able to move without the ball led to easy baskets in the paint for Theo Jackson. When Carlos Amezcua buried a 3-point goal, the Lobos had their largest lead of the game at 11 with 2:21 left.

The ability to break Hartnell's press led to five lay-ups in the final minute. "We're so focused right now," Spiering said. "That's a good thing going into the playoffs."

The Lobos exhibited the ability to play defense. Ironically, it was Hartnell that opened the game with a pair of 3-point goals before the Lobos went on a 10-2 spurt. Ramos did provide an inside presence with eight points in the first half. Yet, eight 3-point goals in the first half, three from Phillips, staked them to a 44-34 cushion.

"We're ready to play at a higher level," Phillips said. "We have the momentum on our side."

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Posted on Thu, Feb. 22, 2007

MPC men win play-off game

Herald Staff Report

After a back-and-forth battle, Monterey Peninsula College's men's basketball team came out on top against Los Medanos College of Pittsburg in the play-off game of the Northern California Regional’s, 81-74.

The Lobos' Darroll Phillips was the top scorer with 25 points, including four 3-pointers. Helping out on the offense was Marco Ramos, who had a double-double with 21 points and 16 rebounds, as well as posting 4 blocks.

Theo Jackson also had a double-double, dropping in 11 points and grabbing 10 boards, while teammate Carlos Amezcua added 14 points.

Will Nganga was strong on both ends of the floor, dishing out nine assists and making two steals.

Ben Guillory led the Mustangs with 19 points.

"It was a great game against a very, very good team," said MPC coach Blake Spiering. "They made a run at us at the end, but we managed to hold them off."

The Lobos now advance to the Sweet 16 in the regional’s, and travel to Fresno on Saturday to face Fresno City College.

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2005-2006 Season Highlights

TRANSFERS

Curtis Harrison - Sacramento State University, Alex Veit - University of Hawai'i, Cody Christiansen - Menlo College, Will Nganga - San Francisco State University

ALL CONFERENCE

Congratulations to Marco Ramos and Darroll Phillips for their accomplishments!

October 19, 2005
Monterey duo makes their commitments

by Gabe DeArmond

Monterey Peninsula head coach Blake Spiering will lean heavily on two talented frontcourt players this season. Both have made oral commitments to Division One schools this week. JucoJunction has the news on a talented pair of forwards that will head opposite directions after their sophomore seasons at MPC.

It has been a busy week at Monterey Peninsula College in California. Two MPC players have made commitments to Division One schools. 6-foot-9 Alex Veit is headed to Hawaii, while his frontcourt mate Curtis Harrison will play at Texas-San Antonio.

“Alex went to Hawaii on a visit a few weeks ago,” said head coach Blake Spiering. “He had a great time. He just loved it.”

Spiering said schools from the West Coast Conference, Big West and Big Sky were heavily recruiting Veit.

“His strength is definitely his athleticism and his overall skill level,” said the coach. “He is 6-9, 220 and he shoots the lights out of the ball. He can shoot three's, is very effective in the high post, and play can with his back to the basket.”

Veit was the most valuable player of the Class 4A state tournament his senior season in Salem, Oregon and averaged just under ten points and 5.5 rebounds a game at MPC as a freshman.

“He is getting to be a good defensive player,” Spiering said. “He is used to playing behind his man from high school. I like my guys to deny the post and front the post, but he is getting better on defense. He is a player that really makes a difference for the other post players.”

Spiering says Harrison is probably a better defender than Veit, but not as strong offensively.

“He is long and athletic as heck,” said the coach. “He is great with his back to the basket, he's a good shot blocker and he can get up and down the floor...He can definitely put the ball on the ground two or three times out on the perimeter to make something happen.”

Schools like Boise State, St. Mary's, Santa Clara, UCSB and Sacramento State were showing interest in Harrison prior to the commitment.

Both players have grade point averages above 3.0 at Monterey Peninsula and should qualify easily.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL SIGNS MONTEREY PENINSULA'S CURTIS HARRISON
Release Date: 4/25/2006

SACRAMENTO, Calif. ≈ The Sacramento State men’s basketball team signed forward/center Curtis Harrison; it was announced today by Hornets head coach Jerome Jenkins. Harrison will enroll as a junior at Sacramento State in the fall of 2006.

A 6-8, 210-pound native of Seaside, Calif., Harrison spent the past two years at Monterey Peninsula Junior College. A defensive stopper, Harrison averaged 7.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots per game in 2005-06 while shooting 48.5 percent (80-165) from the field. He scored in double figures 11 times, including double-doubles against both Chabot College and West Hills College.

“Curtis will be a good addition to our front line, Jenkins said. “He loves to rebound the basketball, and he finishes strong around the basket. In addition, Curtis has a great knack for altering and blocking shots, and will not allow any easy points in the paint.

Harrison prepped at Seaside High School, where he averaged 6.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocked shots per game as a senior.

Sacramento State's recruiting class now consists of Harrison, Long Beach City College combo guard Chris Hart and Apollo High School swingman Tristan Wilson. Hart was a two-time all-conference selection at Long Beach CC, and Wilson was named both the 4A Player of the Year and first team all-Arizona (given to the top five high school players in the state) at Apollo HS.

Sacramento State finished the 2005-06 season with a 15-15 overall record and a Big Sky Tournament semifinals appearance. The 15-15 record marked the team’s highest winning percentage since joining the Div. I ranks in 1991-92.

Posted on: Tuesday, October 11, 2005

MPC forward says he'll join UH basketball

By Dayton Morinaga
Advertiser Staff Writer

The 2005-06 season has yet to begin for the University of Hawai'i men's basketball team, but the Rainbow Warriors got a head start on 2006-07.

Alex Veit, a 6-foot-8 power forward at Monterey Peninsula College (Calif.), said he will play for Hawai'i next season.

"I feel like Hawai'i is the best place for me," said Veit, who made a recruiting visit two weeks ago. "I like the coaches, and I like the program. I think it's a good fit."

Veit said he averaged around 10 points and six rebounds per game as a freshman at Monterey Peninsula last season. He is expected to be the starting power forward as a sophomore for the Lobos this season.

"Our coach likes to mix things up, getting a lot of guys in the games," Veit said. "When it's my time in there, I like to run up and down the court, play more of a fast game."

Veit said he also was being recruited by several programs in the West Coast Conference and Big Sky Conference. Veit, who is 212 pounds, will have two seasons of eligibility at UH.

Before enrolling at Monterey Peninsula, Veit helped lead South Salem High to the Oregon state championship as a senior in 2004.

Michael Kuebler, an All-Western Athletic Conference guard for Hawai'i in 2004, also is a graduate of South Salem.

Veit said he will sign an official letter-of-intent during the early signing period next month.

His parents were pleasantly surprised with his choice.

"The last time I went to Hawai'i was about 20 years ago," his mother Jan said. "Now we have an excuse to go there."

Reach Dayton Morinaga at dmorinaga@honoluluadvertiser.com.

Posted on Fri, Oct. 14, 2005

Two MPC players get scholarships

By JOHN DEVINE

Herald Staff Writer

He spent more time watching than playing, saddled on the bench in high school.

Because, as Curtis Harrison put it, there were too many good players at Seaside.

Yet, that didn't derail Harrison's ambitions to chase his dream.

"I just needed someone to believe in me," Harrison said.

The 6-foot-8 Monterey Peninsula College forward has -- a full-ride basketball scholarship.

Midnight madness won't be all that will be celebrated tonight when MPC officially begins its season.

Harrison verbally committed Thursday to play at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He wasn't alone as teammate Alex Veit is headed to the University of Hawaii, also on a basketball scholarship.

"It takes a lot of pressure off me," Harrison said. "Now I don't have worry about the scouts. Now my goal is help my teammates get scholarships."

Harrison will be going to a program that has reached the NCAA Tournament two of the last three seasons, losing in 2004 to Stanford in the opening round.

"Playing for a program that has a chance to go to the tournament each year was a big selling point," Harrison said. "I can help this program. I like the direction it's going in."

With a new direction in his basketball career at MPC, Harrison flourished last year, providing a another option inside as well as being able to shoot from the perimeter.

"I wasn't allowed to shoot in high school," Harrison said. "I was there for defense. Here I've been dunking on people and knocking down a few 3s."

Harrison also became a menace on the boards, finishing among the leaders last year at MPC in rebounding and blocked shots. This year he's a team captain.

"He's one guy who wanted it more than anyone else," MPC coach Blake Spiering said. "He's gotten stronger, developed his game and has had some success."

Harrison and Veit will be asked this season to provide more scoring for the Lobos with the loss of Ryan McBride, who is playing at the University of Arkansas this season.

While all the tangibles in his game have blossomed, confidence is what Harrison believes is what has boasted his game to another level.

"Coach Blake showed me what I can do ability wise," Harrison said. "He told me I can reach it. He said I can go to school for free if I work hard."

Veit found the tropical paradise of Hawaii to his liking after a visit two weeks ago. The 6-8 sophomore also saw a chance to step in and contribute the day he arrives.

"The program in general seemed like it would work for me," said Veit, who led South Salem High to a Oregon state basketball title in 2004.

Last year the 220-pound power forward averaged 10 points and 6.2 rebounds a game for the Lobos. He can also play in the post and on the wing as a small forward.

"The strength of my game is my athleticism," the soft-spoken Veit said. "I can play multiple positions. I can post up on smaller players and shoot the jump shot."

A member of the Western Athletic Conference, Hawaii was picked to finish second this year by coaches in the WAC, which includes San Jose State. Last year the Warriors went 16-13.

"I liked the morale of the team," Veit said. "I got a sense there was good chemistry."

When Veit sets foot on campus at Hawaii in 2006, the power forward position will be vacant as both players this season are seniors.

"Coach said I could step in an play right away," Veit said. "That's always appealing."

Hawaii runs a similar up-tempo offense that MPC runs. Last year it scored 70 or more points in 17 of its games.

"Alex shoots the ball real well," Spiering said. "He's a little more offensive-minded. He runs the floor and moves well. I expect both of them to step up and provide a some scoring. "

Harrison was instrumental in putting together tonight's first midnight madness.

"It's more of a team thing," said Harrison said. "It's a way of bringing us closer together as a team. I want this to be a special year."

John Devine can be reached at jdevine@montereyherald.com and 646-4405.

Posted on Sat, Dec. 10, 2005

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 70, West Hills 63

Darroll Phillips had 16 points as MPC beat West Hills, the eighth-ranked team in Northern California, in the first round of the San Jose City College Tournament.

Marco Ramos added 14 points and had nine rebounds for MPC (10-3), while Curtis Harrison added 11 points and nine rebounds. Alex Veit had 16 points.

MPC plays Alameda in today's second round at 6 p.m.

Posted on Sun, Dec. 11, 2005

MPC makes SJCC tourney finals

Herald staff report

Jermaine Johnson led the Monterey Peninsula College men's basketball team with 19 points and Darroll Phillips added 14 points to advance the Lobos to the finals of the San Jose City College tournament with a 79-65 win over Alameda on Saturday. Marco Ramos had 12 points while Tommy Guard added 10 rebounds and four assists. Curtis Harrison had 15 points and pulled down six rebounds for MPC.

MPC (11-3) play in the finals tomorrow at 4 p.m.

Posted on Mon, Dec. 12, 2005

CCSF 78, MPC 66

Despite a 11-3 start and a end of the game lead, the Lobos lost the championship game of the San Jose City College Classic to 3^rd ranked City College of San Francisco. The second place trophy for the Lobos is a great pre season achievement since 6 of the 8 teams in the tourney were ranked in the top 15 in Northern California.

The Lobos Curtis Harrison earned all-tournament honors. MPC (11-4) competes in the Chabot Classic in Hayward next weekend.

Posted on Thu, Jan. 12, 2006

MPC holds off rival Hartnell

MPC Lobos 92 Hartnell Panthers 86

By LAITH AGHA

Herald Correspondent

Darrol Phillips and the rest of the Monterey Peninsula College men's basketball team came up big when they had to, beating rival Hartnell 92-86 Wednesday night in Monterey.

Phillips scored 23 points, including three first-half 3-pointers, and was 8-of-8 from the foul line.

"We really needed it, no matter if it was Hartnell or anyone else in our league," said MPC head coach Blake Spiering. "But it's always nice to beat your rival."

MPC point guard Will Nganga put a double-double with 10 points and 10 assists, and Marco Ramos led the Lobos with seven rebounds.

Hartnell opened the game with a big lead on 3-pointers by Brock Beck and Hoyt. The Panthers stayed in front for the first 12 minutes before MPC went on an 8-2 run in the middle of the half to take the lead. The Lobos then extended it to 50-43 on two of Phillips' 3-pointers. Phillips finished the half with 17 points.

The lead changed five times down the stretch, before MPC took the lead for good with 1:59. That's when the air left the Hartnell's tires.

After Jermaine Johnson sunk both free throws to give MPC an 82-81 lead, Petty answered with a quick basket to take the lead back. That would be Hartnell's last score.

The Lobos took the lead for good on a Ramos' layup. Hartnell failed to score on its next several possessions. Meanwhile, baskets by Johnson and Nganga pushed the lead to five with 47 seconds left. The Panthers then had to resort to fouling, which gave MPC the opportunity to extend the lead from the foul line.

"There wasn't really one play," said Spiering. "We just kept going. Our shots fell and theirs didn't at the end."

Shining Lobo: Former North Salinas High star Marco Ramos, who has been one of the key ingredients to the Lobos men's success, earlier this week received honorable mention recognition in NorCal Player of the Week balloting.

Last week, the 6-foot-7 guard tallied 26 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and two steals in two games. Currently ranked No. 9 in Northern California, MPC next faces Cabrillo on Wednesday.

Posted on Mon, Nov. 28, 2005

MPC men lose hoops tourney final

Herald staff report

The Monterey Peninsula College men's basketball team lost the championship game of the Thanksgiving Tournament at Ohlone College in Fremont on Sunday. San Joaquin Delta College, which is ranked No. 3 in Northern California and 7^th in the State, got the win 63-60. MPC is currently ranked 9^th in Northern California and 16^th in the State.

The Lobos, led by Tommy Gard with 20 points and four rebounds, fought a see saw battle against the Mustangs. MPC twice went ahead by 10 points but both times Delta fought back to even the score.

Marco Ramos and Tommy Gard earned all-tournament honors for the Lobos (7-2). MPC plays Sierra College next, as host of its own tournament, the Monterey Bay Classic beginning on Thursday.

Posted on Sun, Nov. 27, 2005

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 64, Hartnell 50

Tommy Gard scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Lobos advanced to today's championship game of the Ohlone Tournament.

The Lobos, who led by as many as 20 points, also got 15 points from Darroll Phillips. Marco Ramos chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds for MPC (7-1).

Posted on Sat, Nov. 26, 2005

MPC downs Cuesta College

Herald staff report

The Monterey Peninsula College men's basketball team hit six free throws in the final minute to secure a 67-64 victory over Cuesta College on Friday in the first round of the Ohlone College Tournament.

The Lobos (6-1) will take on Hartnell today in the tournament's semifinals.

Marco Ramos led the offense with 16 points and added seven rebounds. Curtis Harrison chipped in with 11 points and Tommy Gard had 11 for MPC.

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December 28, 2005

LOCAL ROUNDUP

Backups lead the way for MPC

Monterey Peninsula College got a strong game from its bench, with backup Darroll Phillips leading the way 26 points, including six 3-pointers, as the Lobos men’s basketball team moved into the second round of the Evergreen Valley Christmas Tournament after a 104-94 win over Los Angeles Southwest College on Tuesday.

Michael Miller and Jermaine Johnson also had strong games off the bench. Miller scored just five points but also had five rebounds and six assists, while Johnson had 11 points, four rebounds and five assists.

MPC’s starters were not too shabby either. Marco Ramos scored 19 points, Curtis Harrison had 14 and Will Nganga had 10 assists.

12-01-05

Lobos flying high, thinking playoff berth

The Lobos are off to a flying start again this year.

They began the week with a 7-2 mark and ranked No. 9 in Northern California and No. 16 in the state.

"This is the best team I've had since I've been here,'' Spiering said.

Two Lobos have already signed letters of intent to play next year at four-year schools.

Curtis Harrison, a 6-8, 210-pounder from Seaside High, signed with Texas-San Antonio, a Division I school that has reached the NCAA Tourney two of the last three years. They lost to Stanford in the first round last year.

Alex Veit, a 6-9, 220-pounder from Salem, Ore., signed with the University of Hawaii.

The two have combined for 20 points and 11 rebounds per game.

One of the leading scorers for the Lobos this year is 6-3, 205-pound Jermaine Johnson from Seaside, one of three Lobos named to the Salinas Californian's All-County basketball team when they were in high school.

In addition to Johnson - a two-time All-County performer - there is Nathan Rodzach, a 6-6, 200-pounder from Alvarez and 6-6, 205-pound Marco Ramos from North Salinas.

Another Lobo freshman, 6-8, 215-pound A.J. Walker from Pacific Grove, helped the Breakers to three straight league titles and was considered one of the top defensive players in the area.

"We've got a good mix,'' Spiering said. "We have a little bit of everything.''

Two of MPC's early-season scoring leaders are 6-1, 185-pound guard Tommy Gard from Independence High in San Jose and Darroll Phillips from Atascadero High.

Gard is averaging about 14 points and 6.5 rebounds while Phillips is netting about 11 points per game.

MPC's starting point guard is 5-11, 165-pound Will Nganga from Oakland.

"We share the basketball and play great team defense,'' Spiering said.

The Lobos are hosting an eight-team tournament this week. It began Thursday and continues today and Saturday.

The list of teams includes Gavilan, Chabot, Los Medanos, Canada, Sierra, Ohlone and Santa Barbara City.

Today's games are at 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m.

Saturday's championship game is at 4 p.m. with preliminary games at noon and 2 p.m.

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Christensen lands on his feet at MPC

By: Jim McCue

The vast majority of people that head to the Monterey Peninsula have rest and relaxation on their minds. Placer graduate Cody Christensen cannot be counted among that majority.

"He came here with basketball on his mind," Monterey Peninsula College basketball coach Blake Spiering said, "and he is truly the epitome of a student-athlete."

Christensen's journey to being the Lobos' team captain this season followed a long road that presented obstacles on the way. As a senior at Placer, Christensen decided not to play basketball for the Hillmen based on his dissatisfaction with the program.

Upon graduation, he enrolled at Sierra College and attempted to return to the court for the Wolverines, but did not earn a spot on the Sierra squad. While he kept playing and even volunteered for the Jimmy Carroll basketball camp in Auburn, Cody was out of game action for two years.

But it was at the basketball camp that Christensen had the door to organized basketball cracked back open. A friend from Davis who played at Monterey Peninsula College urged him to contact Spiering about playing for the Lobos and the pieces eventually fell into place.

"My friend told me to call the coach because they needed a shooter," Christensen said. "I ended up going down there and played some in open gym and got a spot on the team."

The transition back into the daily rigors of practice and game conditioning was difficult, but Christensen's biggest surprise upon his return to the court was the talent level.

"I didn't know what to expect, having been out of action for two years," he said, "but I was surprised at the level of competition at the junior college level. There were lots of good players - more than I thought there would be - and it was tough to get my game legs under me playing against the competition."

Throughout the transition, Christensen never felt any extra pressure from the coaching staff at Monterey Peninsula College. Spiering and his staff gave all of the Lobos freedom and room to grow and focused solely on the "here and now."

"He never asked about why I didn't play my last year in high school," Christensen said of Spiering. "If you can play, then you will play."

Christensen eventually got his "game legs" back and contributed significant minutes in his first season at Monterey Peninsula. That season provided him with the experience to return for a second season with even greater confidence and greater conditioning.

He earned the respect of his coaches and the team to earn captaincy of the team in his sophomore season - a pleasant surprise for Spiering and the Lobos.

"It's hard to take two years off from the game and get to the point where Cody was," Spiering said. "I had hoped that he would develop to this point, but you never know. I only knew that he would work hard and be a great student while he was here. As it turned out, he was respected by the team, the community, and the school as a hard-working, great guy."

"We didn't do a lot of the little things like rebounding and making free throws," Christensen said of the team's second-half struggles. "We just couldn't consistently put together 40 good minutes."

Christensen has had few struggles off the court, earning a 3.95 GPA and setting himself up to pursue a Business degree at a four-year college in the fall. He said he is considering Chico State, San Francisco State, and Dominican University in San Rafael to major in business with a minor in kinesiology.

San Francisco State is likely the only choice that might offer the opportunity to continue to play basketball while setting his sights on running his own business in the future.

"I'd like to keep playing, but focusing on getting my degree is a priority," he said.

While his basketball future is up in the air and has been clouded in the past, Christensen has always been clear about future employment.

"Since high school, I knew that I wanted to start my own business and work for myself," he said. "I have always thought that I could do it, but just recently got more focused on what I want to do."

Christensen would like to return to the area to open a strength and conditioning facility after finishing up his Business degree in a couple of years. The foothills offer a wealth of schools to build a client base for such a venture, according to Christensen, and he would like to be closer to home.

Regardless of where he and a future business venture might end up, you can bet that rest and relaxation are not in Christensen's plans - at least, for the immediate future.

Catching Up runs Thursdays. Got a tip on a college athlete for Catching Up? Contact Jim McCue at jimmccue16@comcast.net.

1-26-06

Staff reports

MPC 67, Gavilan 59: At MPC, Three players scored in double figures for the Lobos, who squared their conference record at 3-3 with a win over the Rams.

Darroll Phillips and Marco Ramos scored 16 points each for MPC and Michael Miller added 10 as the Lobos improved their overall mark to 16-11.

Point guard Will Nganga had eight points, five rebounds, seven assists and three steals.

MPC visits San Jose on Saturday for a 3 p.m. game.

Local squads get short breaks

Both MPC men and MPC women, are off to good starts

By JERRY STEWART

Herald Correspondent

After weeks of competing in tournaments and preseason games, both the Monterey Peninsula College men's and women's basketball teams can finally take somewhat of a breather.

With the arrival of Christmas, all four squads are off this weekend. For some teams, the break allows time to heal, while for others it means extra time to work out the kinks. Then again, some teams will be hoping the break doesn't affect their early momentum.

Here's a quick look at how each of the local squads stack up entering the holiday weekend.

MPC Men

After jumping out to an impressive 7-1 start, the Lobos find themselves at 12-6 entering the break and ranked No. 16 in the state. That fast start was slowed by a brutal schedule.

The Lobos have shown tremendous balance. Defensively, MPC is allowing 70.44 points per game. On offense opponents are forced to pick their poison. Forwards Jermaine Johnson (10.8 points per game) and Marco Ramos (10.5) can do damage inside, while guards Tommy Gard (11.3) and Darrol Phillips (11.3) are getting the job done on the perimeter.

While off this weekend, MPC's break is relatively short. Starting Tuesday, the Lobos will be at the San Jose City Holiday tournament.

Posted on Fri, Jan. 06, 2006

MPC picks up where they left off

By JERRY STEWART

Herald Correspondent

MPC men

MPC 88 – San Jose City College 78

The MPC men also opened the New Year with a big win.

After a brief layoff, the Lobos (14-8) re-opened play last week by traveling to the always-tough San Jose City Holiday Tournament. After that, it was on Wednesday that the Lobos showed they are back on track by defeating San Jose City in their conference opener, 88-78. Entering the game, San Jose was ranked No. 14 in the state and No.7 in Northern California. MPC is currently ranked No. 10 in NorCal.

Leading the way for MPC was guard Darrol Phillips (18 points) and Marco Ramos (15 points, eight rebounds).

Next up for MPC is a road game tonight against a De Anza squad that is riding a six-game losing streak.

Earlier this year, the Lobos defeated their local rival Hartnell, 64-50.

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Posted on Sun, Nov. 13, 2005

Gard leads MPC to tourney title

Herald staff reports

The Monterey Peninsula College men's basketball team won its tournament with a 76-72 victory over Los Medanos of Pittsburg in Saturday's championship game.

The Lobos (4-0) were led by Tommy Gard, who had 18 points and nine rebounds. Alex Veit led the team with 12 rebounds, and added three blocks and nine points.

Curtis Harrison chipped in with seven rebounds and seven points and Marco Ramos had 13 points and seven rebounds.

Tommy Gard earned the M.V.P. Award for the tournament and Alex Veit was an All Tournament selection.

MPC next plays on Saturday at Merced.

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December 28, 2005

LOCAL ROUNDUP

Backups lead the way for MPC

MPC’s starters were not too shabby either. Marco Ramos scored 19 points, Curtis Harrison had 14 and Will Nganga had 10 assists.

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Posted on Fri, Nov. 11, 2005

MPC opens tourney with win

MPC 74 – College of the Redwoods 73

Herald staff report

The men's basketball team at Monterey Peninsula College opened its invitational tournament with a 74-73 win over Redwoods on Thursday night.

The Lobos (2-0) took a 15-point second half lead, but had problems making free throws (6-of-20), allowing Redwoods to close the gap.

Tommy Gard led MPC with 19 points and seven rebounds. Curtis Harrison added 16 points and seven rebounds and point guard Will Nganga had seven assists.

MPC will play De Anza in the second round today at 5 p.m. In other tournament action Thursday, Los Medanos beat Gavilan 58-53, Foothill beat Butte 96-66 and De Anza beat Napa 82-66.

Today, Gavilan will play Butte at 1 p.m., followed by Redwoods vs. Napa at 3 p.m. and Los Medanos vs. Foothill at 7 p.m.

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2004-2005 Season Highlights

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Congratulations to Ryan McBride and Dontae Hall for their accomplishments!

Shooter McBride Signs with Razorbacks

Head coach Stan Heath announced the signing of 6-6 shooting guard Ryan McBride on Thursday.

UA Sports Information- Thursday, April 28, 2005 ---

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Ryan McBride, a 6-6, 190-pound junior college shooting guard, has signed a national letter of intent to play at Arkansas next season, head coach Stan Heath announced on Thursday.

As a sophomore at Monterey (Calif.) Peninsula College, he led the Coast Conference in scoring with 21.2 points per game while adding 9.5 rebounds and connecting on 46.2 percent of his three-pointers, helping the Lobos go 14-13.

As a freshman, he averaged 15.9 points and 5.7 rebounds while leading the Coast Conference with a .533 three-point percentage. He was also second in the league with an .852 free throw percentage.

McBride earned All-Coast Conference honors for Coach Blake Spiering both seasons at Monterey.

“One area we wanted to address for next year was three-point shooting and Ryan McBride’s numbers were very impressive,” Heath says. “We feel like he can give us a boost. He’s also a good player in other areas such as passing, defense and rebounding.”

McBride signed with Arkansas after also considering Pittsburgh, Kansas State and Tennessee. He was also recruited by Charlotte, Oregon State, Southern Illinois, Southern Mississippi, Utah State and San Jose State, among others.

McBride attended Manual High School in Denver.

“As soon as we get him on campus, we’ll get him involved in our weight training, playing with the guys and continue working on his fundamentals,” Heath says.

McBride is the third signee in this year’s class for the Razorbacks. During the fall signing period, the Hogs added 6-2, 175-pound combo guard Sean McCurdy of West Port, Conn., and 6-9, 235-pound forward Cyrus McGowan of Meridian, Miss.

McCurdy missed his senior season with a broken bone in his right foot, but averaged 15.0 points and 8.0 assists as a junior. Playing for legendary coach Bob Hurley, he helped St. Anthony (N.J.) High School go 30-0 and end the year ranked No. 2 in the nation by USA Today.

McGowan led Meridian High School to the Mississippi Class 5A state finals and a 28-9 record with averages of 11.1 points, 12.3 rebounds, 4.0 blocked shots and 2.0 assists per game. He earned second-team All-Mississippi honors by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger and prior to his senior season was rated the third-best prospect in the state by Hoop Scoop.

Arkansas has one other scholarship available which may or may not be used.

October 27, 2004
McBride can do it all

Gabe DeArmond
Staff Writer

It might be a little simpler to list the schools not interested in Monterey Peninsula guard Ryan McBride than to go through everybody who is interested.

McBride averaged 17 points per game as a freshman.

A 6-foot-7, 190-pound shooting guard, McBride has Division One schools from all over the country taking a look.

“Pitt, Utah State, Southern Illinois, Southern Miss, San Jose State, Arkansas-Little Rock, Coppin St., Idaho State, Oregon State, Arkansas, Southern Uni., UNC Charlotte” said Monterey coach Blake Spiering when asked of the schools after McBride. “I could go on; these are some of the schools showing interest.”

And why not? McBride has the size of a forward, but the skills of a two-guard. It's not a common combination.

“How to describe him,” Spiering said. He's a big time shooter. He does a little of everything at a high level, he has great work ethic. He can dribble, pass, run, shoot, jump, play defense. He's a big-time athlete. Most importantly, he’s a great kid.”

McBride scored 17 points per game and shot better than 50 percent from behind the three-point line during his freshman season. The Denver native was a first-team all-conference selection in 2003 and should repeat those honors this season. And his coach thinks he can get better.

“I don't want him to relax,” said Spiering. “Sometimes we'll play guys that the level of competition won't be up to his, but he still has to play his game and become the best he can be.”

The only question for McBride is exactly where a college coach would want to play him. Spiering says most of the schools look at McBride as a small forward, but the coach thinks he should stay at the two.

“They're going to take 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 guy at shooting guard,” Spiering said. “Ryan's a two guard. Why not put him at the two where he belongs and get a bigger guy to play the three? He's only 185 pounds.”

Wherever he ends up, McBride should have the skills to contribute right away.

Recruiting : JC shooting guard plans to visit UA

Otis Kirk

Posted on Friday, April 22, 2005

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FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas Coach Stan Heath might add a shooter to his roster this weekend when Monterey (Calif.) Peninsula College’s Ryan McBride takes an official visit to Fayetteville.

McBride, 6-6, 190, is a shooting guard who could be Arkansas’ answer to zone defenses. He hit 53 percent of his three-point shots as a freshman and shot 46.5 percent this season.

Monterey Peninsula Coach Blake Spiering said McBride could help the Razorbacks early. "He’s a great shooter," Spiering said. "He plays the off guard and is very athletic."

McBride averaged 21 points and 9 rebounds a game as a sophomore, when he led Monterey Peninsula to a 14-13 record. He averaged 17 points a game as a freshman after playing high school basketball at Manual High School in Denver. "Ryan has a high release on his shot and gets good elevation on his shot," Spiering said. "He can shoot off the dribble and has long arms as well."

McBride has narrowed his decision to Arkansas, Kansas State and Pittsburgh. "I don’t want to put words in his mouth or speak for him, but I think if he gets to Arkansas this weekend and likes it as much as he thinks he will, he will sign with them," Spiering said. "He just likes them better than the others recruiting him. He just really likes Arkansas. Coach [Ronny] Thompson has done a really good job recruiting him.

" He likes the option of going to Arkansas better than the others, and I don’t think he will take any other visits. "

Heath said earlier this month that if the Razorbacks added a recruit in the late signing period it would be a point guard or shooting guard.

" I can see him helping right away, "Spiering said." I know he has to earn his spot, but Ryan is a great transition player who has a great shot. "

Spiering emphasized that McBride is more than a one-dimensional player who can only shoot. He’s a good defender as well, he said.

" He can guard the smaller guards. He can get low and has really long arms, "Spiering said." I’m not saying he will shut the other player down, but he has pride and doesn’t like to be scored on. "

Spiering said McBride’s athleticism and shooting are his strengths.

" He’s a big-time shooter, "Spiering said." He does a little of everything at a high level and has a great work ethic. He can dribble, pass, run, shoot, jump and play defense. "He’s a great athlete, but more importantly he’s a great kid."

Spiering said Arkansas has been on McBride for several months and recently turned up the heat even more. He said Mc-Bride more than likely would be a shooting guard for Arkansas. "Some schools recruited him earlier to play the small forward, but I think he’s a two guard. That is what we played him here," Spiering said. "He can pull up and shoot a jumper, take the defender off the dribble and get his shot or go to the basket."

Local Sports - Friday, December 17, 2004

Column: MPC on the rise; Lobos loving it

By GEORGE WATKINS

Bolstered by a strong freshman class, the Monterey Peninsula College men's basketball team continues its resurgence.

Through Tuesday the Lobos were 9-3, equaling the total number of games won all of last season.

Not bad for a team that has 9 freshmen on its 14-player roster.

"It's been a pleasant surprise,'' MPC coach Blake Spiering said. "Their work ethic and team chemistry has been a big attribute. They share the ball, they're energetic and they have a high intensity level.''

Spiering, 34, a former assistant at San Jose City College and Sonoma State, is starting his third season as coach of the Lobos. He survived a 3-21 rookie season to go 9-17 last year.

But now Spiering appears to have MPC ready to challenge for a Coast Conference crown, or at the very least, a NorCal playoff berth.

Leading the list of incoming freshmen are Jermaine Johnson and Mark Kirkland from Seaside and Andre Jacobs from Monterey.

All three are averaging about 20 minutes per game.

The 6-3 Johnson was named to the Salinas Californian's All-County team last year after averaging 13 points and 12 rebounds per game despite being double-teamed most of the time.

Kirkland was a second-team All-Monterey Bay League pick, who averaged 12 points per game.

But it's a returning group of sophomores who have been responsible for much of the MPC success.

Dontae Hall, a guard from Berkeley, is averaging 20 points, 6 assists and 4 steals per game; 6-7 guard Ryan McBride from Denver is tossing in 16 points per game while 6-5 Erick Jamerson from Monterey is averaging 11 points and 8 rebounds.

Spiering said he can go 9-10 players deep without much of a dropoff with the likes of 6-8 Alex Veit from Oregon, guard Cody Christianson from Auburn and Victor Evans and Kendrick Gamble from Seaside. "We've got some good shooters and a lot of good athletes,'' Spiering said. MPC has one more home game -- Dec. 30 against Skyline -- before the start of conference play.

The Lobos' conference opener is Jan. 5 at West Valley College.

MPC 57, Oxnard 48

The Lobos (7-2) used good defensive pressure to shut down high-scoring Oxnard, holding leading scorer Harold Brooks to just six points during their win at the Santa Barbara City College tournament.

MPC got balance from Dontae Hall (14 points), Ryan McBride (12 points, 10 rebounds, 7 steals) and Kendrick Gamble (10 points, 8 rebounds).

The Lobos play their second-round game at 9 p.m. tonight.

Local Sports - Wednesday, December 15, 2004

MPC wins in basketball

With four players scoring in double figures Tuesday night the Monterey Peninsula College men's basketball team beat Cañada 71-56 in a non-conference game.

Dante Hall led the Lobos (9-3) with 13 points, seven assists, three steals and five rebounds.

Erick Jamerson had 13 points for MPC and Alex Veit added 11.

Kendrick Gamble finished with 10 points for MPC, which visits Foothill on Thursday.

Originally published Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Posted on Sat, Nov. 13, 2004

MPC Opens With a Win Beating Napa Valley College 83 - 52

Special to the Herald

Dontae Hall had 18 points as Monterey Peninsula College won its season opener in men's basketball, beating Napa 83-52.

MPC 84, City College of San Francisco 73

Dontae Hall scored 31 points as Monterey Peninsula College beat City College of San Francisco. Ryan McBride added 14 points for the Lobos.

Look for MPC to make a push in the next California Community College Coaches Association Poll. On Tuesday, the Lobos beat CCSF. Entering the season, CCSF was ranked No. 10 in the state and No. 5 in NorCal.

MPC, ranked No. 14 in the latest NorCal poll, next faces Chabot of Hayward on Wednesday.

COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 82, Chabot 79

MPC went on the road and was led by Dontae Halls 23 points while Ryan McBride chipped in 20 points to push the Lobos past Chabot College.

COLLEGE MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 102, Marin 55

The Lobos (4-2) used all 15 players on the roster while obliterating Marin in a quarterfinal game at the Monterey Bay Classic tournament at MPC.

Alex Veit, a 6-foot-8 forward, led a balanced scoring attack with 13 points, supported by Jermaine Johnson and Kendrick Gamble, who tallied 10 apiece for MPC, which played strong, aggressive defense all evening. Playmaker Dante Hall dealt seven assists for the Lobos, who play in today's 5 p.m. semifinals on their home floor.

MENS JC BASKETBALL

MPC 75, Gavilan 69

Ryan McBride had 26 points and 10 rebounds to lead MPC over host Gavilan. Erick Jamerson added 17 points and 10 rebounds and six assists. MPC visits De Anza in Cupertino on Friday.

MENS JC BASKETBALL

MPC 88, DeAnza 76

Ryan McBride finished with 24 points and nine rebounds and Jermaine Johnson added 11 points and eight rebounds as MPC kept its playoff hopes alive.Erick Jamerson scored 23 points for MPC, which needs to win two of its final three Coast Conference games to reach the playoffs.

Dontae Hall finished with 14 points, six rebounds and five assists for the Lobos.

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 83, Hartnell 78

MPC pulled a Coast Conference upset, rallying from a three-point halftime deficit. The Lobos built a 12-point lead late in the second half, and then held off the host Panthers. Erick Jamerson scored 19 to lead MPC. Ryan McBride added 16 and Dontae Hall 14. MPC closes the regular season against Cabrillo on Friday.

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Tony Alexander - Dickenson State University

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Congratulations to Tony Alexander, Ryan McBride, and Dontae Hall for their accomplishments!


	Posted on Tue, Jun. 22, 2004

	MPC player accepts college scholarship By JOHN DEVINE Herald Staff Writer He prefers not to look back. There are parts of his life he's put so far behind him they're now nothing more than a blur. Speaking about how he didn't play basketball for two years after his senior year at Seaside High makes Tony Alexander uncomfortable. He'd rather speak of how he took the sport up again at Monterey Peninsula College and how that has resulted in a basketball scholarship to Dickinson State University, a NAIA school in North Dakota. "I was prepared to work full time," said Alexander, a 6-foot-4 guard who didn't think he'd get a scholarship, but wanted to get a college degree. "It's one thing to work to pay for your books. It's another to work to afford tuition and room and board." Last season, the Dickinson State Blue Hawks posted a 24-8 record -- the third most wins in school history, reaching the Sweet 16 NAIA National Tournament. "Tony fits their needs," MPC coach Blake Spiering said. "They needed a 6-4 athlete that can do what he does. So they offered him a scholarship." Spiering originally recruited The Herald's Male Athlete of the Year in 2000 to San Jose City College. Alexander, though, never played a game for San Jose. Off the court issues sidetracked the 22-year-old, who didn't pick up a basketball for two years. "I thought it was over," Alexander said. When Spiering landed the head coaching job at MPC, he became reacquainted with Alexander, who had quarterbacked the Seaside football team into the playoffs in 1999, as well as leading the basketball team in scoring his senior year. "I didn't think I'd get another chance," Alexander said. "When the opportunity came up, my whole mindset changed. Hopefully something good would come out of this." Out of shape, Alexander quickly regained his stamina and skills in a game that he had developed a passion for in the eighth grade. Last season, Alexander honed his skills, averaging 14 points a game while pulling down six rebounds and dishing out 3.5 assists. But, while 10 schools had contacted Alexander, no one offered him a scholarship. "I had planned to go to a college in New York," Alexander said. "But the school elected not to give me a scholarship. I thought I was done." That changed when Dickinson State found it needed a guard who could slash, penetrate, pass and run. Alexander still remembers his first phone conversation with Blue Hawks coach Scott Berry. "He simply asked me 'do you want the opportunity of a lifetime?"' Alexander said. For someone who thought he was putting the high tops away for good -- again, there was never any doubt about accepting the full-ride... even though he hadn't seen the campus and had little knowledge of the program or winter weather. Alexander doesn't care. He's getting his education paid for. "I have no idea what to expect," said Alexander. "I here it'll be cold in the winter. I guess I picked the right sport. Now I have a chance to get my degree." Alexander also knows he'll get a shot to jump right into a stable program and make an immediate impact. Dickinson runs an up tempo offense, the Blue Hawks averaged a school record 91.9 points a game last season, breaking single-season school marks for points and assists. "He told me I'd have a chance to start," Alexander said. "I know they push the ball. I can slash and kick it back out. It's an open offense. I like that. That's how I play." John Devine can be reached at jdevine@montereyherald.com or 646-4405.

Sports

Posted on Fri, Jan. 30, 2004

MPC Suddenly in a Race for First
By JERRY STEWART
Herald Correspondent

If you're looking for a bandwagon to jump on, you may want to get in on Monterey Peninsula College men's basketball.

While MPC did skid some.. in preseason, the Lobos have than found their groove since Coast Conference play opened. So much so, that come Saturday morning the Lobos could find themselves in first place in the South Division.

The big test is tonight when the streaking Lobos head north to take on undefeated South Division leader San Jose City College. No. 11 NorCal-ranked San Jose is 4-0 in conference play. The Lobos, thanks to their big win over Cabrillo on Wednesday, are in second place.

"It's a big measuring stick for us," Lobos head coach Blake Spiering said. "They (SJCC) have a heck of a program up there."

While the San Jose game is big, the Lobos won't have a lot of time to dwell on either a win or loss. Following the match up with San Jose, ..MPC faces West Valley on the road next Friday. But that was then and this is now. Come next Friday, West Valley could be facing the new South Division leader.

"These last few weeks the guys have more and more learned their roles and we've seen the dividends," Spiering said. "As long as we keep playing to our best abilities, I'll be happy."

Collegian of the Week|

Lobos forward Ryan McBride scored 19 points, including three 3-pointers, in MPC's big 62-56 win over Cabrillo on Wednesday.

Herald correspondent Jerry Stewart can be reached at 624-7406.

MPC 62, Cabrillo 56

Ryan McBride scored 19 points to lead MPC past Cabrillo.

Tommy Gard also scored 16 as the two teammates combined for seven 3-pointers.

MPC travels to San Jose City College on Friday.

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 65, Hartnell 56

The Lobos played some of their best team defense of the season in holding the host Panthers to 21 points in the first half, taking a 19-point lead and rolling to a Coast Conference South Division win.

The Lobos got 18 points from DeMarcus Hall and 17 from Ryan McBride.

Monterey County Herald, The (CA)

January 24, 2004
Section: Local Sports
Page: C5

LOCAL ROUNDUP

GILROY — Ryan McBride connected on all three of his free-throw attempts with a little over one second left to lift MPC over Gavilan 71-70 in a Coast Conference game in Gilroy on Friday night.

Trailing 70-68 with 5.2 seconds on the clock, MPC hurried down the floor to get a last second shot off. McBride, who finished with 18 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, calmly found an open spot in the defense, but was fouled with about 1.2 seconds left on his three-point attempt, setting up the dramatic conclusion.

"From a spectators point it was a very entertaining game tonight," MPC coach Blake Spiering said. "We came out flat in the first half but we were able to pick it up when we needed to."

Tony Alexander and DeMarcus Hall chipped in with 13 and 11 points respectively for MPC, which will host Cabrillo on Wednesday.

2003 Monterey High graduate Erick Jamerson had 10 points and nine rebounds for MPC

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Nate Rede - Idaho State University

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Congratulations to Nate Rede for his accomplishments!

OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE OF

Idaho State University Athletics

Men's Basketball

Idaho State Men's Basketball Signs Monterey Peninsula's Nate Rede

Averaged 18.6 points last season, shot 70% from the field

April 17, 2003

Pocatello, ID---Idaho State University head men's basketball coach Doug Oliver has announced that the Bengals have signed Nate Rede, a 6-7 power forward from Monterey Peninsula for the 2003-04 season.

Rede brings the 2003-2004 class to three. Idaho State previously signed 6-5 swingman Doug D'Amore from Scottsdale Community College on November 12, 2002, and yesterday announced the signing of Jeff Gardner from Snow College.

Rede (pronounced REE - dee) will help the Bengals with his size alone as Idaho State returns just two players 6-5 or taller from last season. Rede averaged 18.6 points and 9.6 rebounds per game, both figures were tops in his conference. He was second in the state of California in field goal percentage, shooting 70% from the floor. He was a First Team All-League player. "Nate gives us much needed bulk on our front line," said head coach Doug Oliver. "He plays very hard, can finish around the basket, and is versatile. He can defend both the forward and center position. He is a good young man with experience."

Oliver added, "He is an important signee for our program."

Blake Spiering, Rede's head coach at Monterey and a friend of Oliver, was glad to see one of his players getting an opportunity to play at Idaho State and for Oliver. "Doug and I go back a ways and I think very highly of him. I am ecstatic that Nate is going to ISU. He is a great fit for the team, school, and community. He is self motivated and very productive. He knows how to play."

Idaho State has two more scholarships for the spring signing period to fill.

RECRUITING CLASS OF 2003-2004

Name          Pos   Ht   Wt   CL   Ex   Hometown (High School)

Doug D'Amore  G-F  6-5  195   Jr   JC   Tuscon, AZ (Scottsdale CC/Mountain View HS)

Nate Rede      F   6-7  220   Jr   JC   Monterey, CA (Monterey Peninsula JC/Carmel HS)

Jeff Gardner   G   6-2  165   Jr   JC   Orem, UT (Snow College/Mountain View HS)

For more information about Idaho State University Athletics, visit

http://isubengals.ocsn.com

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11/9/2010

2008-2009 Basketball Season Highlights

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Denarrio Tatmon - CSU Pueblo; Jermaine Carter - Campbellsville State; RJ Pua - University of Puget Sound

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Congratulations to Denarrio Tatmon, Jermaine Carter, and RJ Pua for their accomplishments.

November 9, 2008

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 94, Skyline 83

The Lobos picked up their first win of the season behind the strong play of freshman forward Josh O'Neal, who had 27 points and 13 rebounds. He was one of five players to score in double figures for MPC.

The Lobos led 35-33 at halftime before pulling away with some solid free throw shooting down the stretch. Sophomore Jermaine Carter of Seaside scored 17 points and dished out seven assists while going 9-for-10 from the free-throw line. Freshman guard Austin Bracey also scored 17 points, knocking down four 3’s, Denarrio Tatmon added 15 points and eight rebounds and freshman Matt Baker from Alvarez had 13 points and seven rebounds.

November 16, 2008

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 90, Merced 80

MPC pulls it out in 2OT

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Report

Austin Bracey scored 29 points and grabbed eight rebounds and Josh O'Neal shared the load with 27 points, 17 rebounds and 3 blocks as MPC held off Merced 90-80 in double overtime on Saturday night. Denarrio Tatmon chipped in nine points and grabber 12 rebounds.

December 22, 2008

JC MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 99, De Anza 88

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Report

The Monterey Peninsula College Men’s Basketball team beat De Anza College 99-88. MPC had a balanced attack by having six players scoring in double figures.

Denarrio Tatmon had another double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds. Harvey “TJ” Todd added 14 points and tallied 10 assists for MPC.

February 1, 2009

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC ‘s DEFENSE Deflates Unbeaten SJCC

MPC 84, San Jose City 76

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Report

Posted: 02/01/2009

The MPC men's basketball team was hanging tough at undefeated Coast Conference rival Jose Jose City College until halftime, where it only trailed by three points.

But then first-place San Jose started to separate, extending its lead to as much as 12.

But the Lobos pulled off an unlikely upset, coming up with defensive stop after defensive stop to storm back for a 84-76 win.

Denarrio Tatmon battled foul trouble to score 22 points and grab 13 rebounds, Jermaine Carter added a triple-double with 14 points, 10 assists, and 11 rebounds while Tyler Brown also scored nine points.

MPC hosts Cabrillo College on Friday at 7:00.

January 22, 2009

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 80, Gavilan 70

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Report

Denarrio Tatmon tallied 28 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Lobos to their road victory over Gavilan College.

Jermaine Carter added 14 points and nine assists for MPC which will travel to DeAnza on Friday. Monterey Peninsula beat De Anza College their first meeting 99-88.

January 24, 2009

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 81, De Anza 70

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Report

The Monterey Peninsula College’s Men’s Basketball Team beat De Anza College for the second time this season. The MPC Lobos won both their road games this week.

Jermaine Carter tallied 24 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists to lead the Lobos to victory.

Denarrio Tatmon added 16 points and 16 rebounds, while Harvey Todd finished with nine points for MPC. Monterey Peninsula College hosts Hartnell College on Wednesday at 7:30.

February 14, 2009

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 79, Gavilan 51

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Report

Jermaine Carter and Harvey Todd each had 17 points as the Lobos posted a 28-point win to sweep Gavilan College on the season. Todd also added 7 assists.

Denarrio Tatmon added 11 points and pulled down nine rebounds.

MPC hosts De Anza College Wednesday February 18^th at 7:30 PM.

February 19, 2009

MEN'S BASKETBALL

MPC 81, De Anza 63

The Monterey County Herald
Herald Staff Report

Point Guard Jermaine Carter scored 16 points and grabbed eleven rebounds to lead MPC over De Anza College. Denarrio Tatmon added 18 points and freshman Quinczy Spencer tallied 13 points and six rebounds.

The Lobos next contest is on Friday at rival Hartnell College at 7:30.

FINISHING STRONG

MPC 71 Hartnell 57

It didn't matter that Jermaine Carter's maroon jersey was soaking wet from 40 minutes of basketball. He got more embraces than a politician. It could have been for the game the Monterey Peninsula College sophomore had. More likely, it was for a career he closed at MPC with Friday's 71-57 win over rival and host Hartnell. "I woke up this morning thinking this is it — this is my last game,'' Carter said. "I wanted to go out with a bang and leave an impression.'' He also gave the Lobos something to build on for next year while eliminating any hope Hartnell had of being extended an invitation to the Northern California tournament. "This was a young team,'' Carter said. "A lot of players did not buy into the system of playing defense right away. Once we got rid of the cancer on this club, we became a much better team.'' That was evident in the second half of the season as the Lobos finished 6-6 in the Coast Conference, avenging two first-half losses — including a 59-57 setback to Hartnell earlier in the year. "We had a tough year,'' MPC coach Blake Spiering said. "When we lost those kids, the skill level went down, but the chemistry went up. Six of these kids on the floor tonight will be back.'' One that won't will be Carter, who finished with a game-high 22 points. The former Seaside High standout, though, has not played his last collegiate game. More than a dozen schools have contacted the 6-foot-1 point guard, including Idaho and UC Riverside. "He's got some options,'' Spiering said. For someone who walked away from the game for a year to play football, Carter put the Lobos on his shoulders in conference play, battling ankle and foot injuries to heat up in the second half. "I'm still not healthy,'' Carter said. Carter lit Hartnell up in the second half with 16 points, including a pair of 3-point goals. Three of his baskets in the second half either tied the game or gave the Lobos the lead. "You don't want to end your career with a loss,'' said Carter, The Herald's Athlete of the Year as a junior at Seaside in 2005. Carter wasn't alone in closing a chapter at MPC. Sophomore guard R.J. Pua, who played sparingly last year for the Lobos, emerged as one of the best defensive guards in the conference. "R.J. had a great year,'' Spiering said. "With the exception of one game, he held the opponent's best shooter under 10 points all season. His improvement was tremendous.'' And sophomore center Denarrio Tatmon was big on the boards for the Lobos, finishing with a double-double while limiting Hartnell's options in the paint. "If you take a look at our roster, we have a lot of local kids,'' Spiering said. "We had a few local kids in the stands tonight that came to see us. It's exciting.'' As was the effort the Lobos had in the second half when it outscored Hartnell 41-26. Trailing by as much as 10 in the first half, MPC took its first lead to open the second half on a basket by Carter. When Hartnell used a 7-2 spurt to regain the lead, Carter ignited a 5-0 run, tying the game with a basket beyond the 3-point arc. It wasn't until a pair of baskets from freshman Harvey Todd that the Lobos asserted themselves, breaking up a tie to take a four-point lead with 8:46 remaining. Spiering, who has preached defense all year, saw it come to fruition in the final seven minutes as MPC held Hartnell scoreless for nearly five minutes. During the drought, the Lobos went on a 12-0 run as Matt Baker and Carter each had a pair of baskets. "This is what we had hoped to do all year,'' Carter said. All nine players scored for the Lobos, who also got 11 points from Tatmon and eight from Baker and Dondrale Campbell. "This is great momentum going into next year,'' Spiering said. "The kids have a grasp of what we are trying to teach. Once this group bought into it, things changed." Article by John Devine can be reached at jdevine@montereyherald.com 2/21/09

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