Our two elite teams currently both 2-1 at the Oregon City End of the Trail All-Star tournament. This tournament which features 208 teams will run through Thursday. The Silver squad won their first game Monday defeating High Intensity (San Jose) 65-49 putting them in the Championship bracket but they were bounced from the Championship bracket by the Arizona Sting this morning 56-45. They rebounded tonight defeating Colorado Hoopsters Blue 51-46 behind Sunset High's Sam Potter's 16 points and 7 rebounds. Cymone Martin (Sheldon HS) also pulled down 13 rebounds in the win. The Silver's place in the 5th Place Platinum bracket semi-final tomorrow morning.
The Black squad lost their first game by six points to West Coast Premier White on Monday. They came back to defeat the Colorado Elite Monday night to advance in the Red consolation bracket. They advanced to the consolation semi-final tonight with a 54-52 come from behind win over the Utah Flight White team. The Black's were down by as many as 18 points in the second half, but a tight pressing defense helped the girls get back into it. Cori Wallace (Henley HS) led the charge with 17 points and 5 important steals. Lexie Kappel (Crater HS) also had 15 points and 8 rebounds in the win. The Blacks play in the consolation semi-finals tomorrow night against Southridge.
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NEW SUMMER ELITE WORKOUT SCHEDULES
Here are the workout schedules for elite team players. Please try to attend as many as possible. All workouts are held at Courtsports Athletic Club, 2728 Pheasant Blvd, Springfield, OR. 97477.
Monday 3:00-5:00pm
Tuesday 3:00-5:00pm
Wednesday 3:00-5:00pm
Thursday 3:00-5:00pm