Lincoln Mustang Holiday Classic Semi-Finals
December 4th, 2009
At Lincoln High School, the host Mustangs (2-1) started fast and never looked back as they defeated the Skyline Titans of Oakland (2-1) 72-45 to advance to the championship game of the Lincoln Mustang Holiday Classic. Jessica Garrett and Maripousa Silifaiva each scored 14 points to lead the Mustangs. Returning All-City first team player Hallie Meneses added 13 points for the Mustangs.
The Mustangs will meet the Mountain View Spartans in the championship game. The Spartans (3-0) barely squeaked by the University Red Devils (2-2) of San Francisco 46-45 in the other semi-final.
Riordan Crusader Classic Consolation Semi-Finals
December 4th, 2009
At Riordan High School, the host Crusaders (2-1) jumped out to 43-29 halftime lead and withstood a furious rally to defeat the Mission Bears (0-2) 66-61 Friday evening. The Bears outscored the Crusaders 19-8 in the third quarter to make the game close but could not complete the comeback.
The Crusaders will play the Righetti Warriors in the Consolation Championship game. The Warriors (1-1) downed the Castlemont Knights (1-2) in overtime 61-59. The Warriors held a 14-6 lead after the first quarter but allowed the Knights to outscore them in the second, third and fourth quarters to send the game into overtime. Castlemont and Mission will play in the seventh place game.
Comments
2009-2010 lincoln high school of san francisco have a very good team. two players that really stands out from the team is tre thomas and christian young. tre is very athletic and christian is a very good ball handler. this team will be back again at kezar championship if they continue to work hard. they have a very good point guard in his sophomore year. watching this point guard "chris #5" is exciting. even seeing him on the bench, he respect his coach's critism very well. keep it up mustang!
LINCOLN HS is a team to watch this year with new, young players. under head-coach MIKE GRAGNANI, this is still in my eyes a team to not under-estimate. COACH MIKE has been known to be a coach that make his player practice hard. during the 2009-2010 pre-season, they were not so great with a record of 4-12. that is not a big deal for this type of young team. they're still learning, but i think they are ready now to face the biggest challenge of all...WINNING IN THE REGULAR SEASON. they have a very good group of young boys who can run the whole game with their offense. be careful and not to over-looked their young point guard (CHRIS YOUNG. last season, he played for their JV TEAM and during the regular season, he just got better and better to a point where they went to the playoff. i'd watch this kid developed into a very fine player. word of advice, don't under-estimate this young group of boys.
LINCOLN VS RIODAN GAME WAS A FUN GAME TO WATCH. yes, i too watch this young point guard from the mustangs. isn't he smooth?
WHAT A POINT GUARD! #5 HAS SO MUCH POTENTIAL AND A LOT TO GROW. LOOK OUT FOR HIM IN THE NEAR FUTURE TO BE EXPLOSIVE. WITH A LITTLE MORE TIME, HE WILL TAKE LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL TO A NEW LEVEL.
this team has so much ahead for them. they will be very difficult to beat if they play as a TEAM. so much talent on that team and so much time to grow.
wow, lincoln high school only has one senior and they are dominating in their division. that's incredible. this team has such hard work ethics and love for the game, no wonder iti is so hard for other teams to beat them. you have to want it more than the others to win. that is what i see in this ALHS team. good game against john o'connell. wow!!!!
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