Sunday, January 30, 2011

Celtics avenge Finals loss, blowout Lakers

The Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 109-96 in their first meeting since last season’s NBA Finals.

Boston’s Paul Pierce had no problem putting up points in his hometown, scoring 32. Ron Artest was quick to give him credit after the game.

“He played really good,” Artest said. “He really gave it to me today.”

Defending Pierce didn’t fall entirely on Artest’s shoulders. Kobe Bryant and Luke Walton also tried to contain the former Finals MVP.

“He’s one of the best players in the league,” Walton said. “You got to give him credit.”

As bad as the Lakers were defensively, the offensive rut they had in the 3rd quarter didn’t help much. Sharing the ball was a key theme in the Lakers locker room after the game.

“We’re not playing very much team basketball,” Bynum said.

“It was a cause and balance, from offense and defense,” Odom said. “You should expect to lose to the Boston Celtics if you let them shoot 60 percent.”

The Lakers have another big test against an elite team on Thursday, as they host the San Antonio Spurs.

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Mater Dei strikes back, defeat Orange Lutheran


The Monarchs avenged their previous loss to Orange Lutheran, defeating the Lancers 84-61 in the much anticipated rematch.

Watch the video above to see if you can correctly guess which Wear twin was at the game, and see an amazing play from Xavier Johnson that is sure to crack the OCVarsity Top 10.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Angels introduce Vernon Wells



The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim introduced their new acquisition Vernon Wells in a press conference outside the big hats of Angel Stadium. Wells puts on his new jersey for the first time.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

OCVarsity Top 10: Goals, saves, baskets, blocks and more!



The latest edition of the OCVarsity Top 10 includes a wild fast break, a goalie that sacrificies his body for a save, a race in girls water polo, and more!

Thanks to Cox 3's Sportzone for supplying the footage. You can catch them weeknights on Cox Channel 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 21, 2011

The ultimate Raiders man cave



David Ball, also known as "Raider Dave," created a Raiders shrine in his garage. Memorabilia displayed includes signed photos, footballs, and a painted floor that resembles a football field.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Samuelson sisters building legacy at Edison



Bonnie and Karlie Samuelson are one of the county's most dynamic duos.

Bonnie leads the county in scoring, while Karlie is coming off an All-Sunset league team as a freshman.

But as talented as the Bonnie and Karlie are, their youngest sister Katie Lou (an 8th grader) might be the best prospect of them all.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

OCVarsity Top 10: Player flips out after goal



Highlights include:
  • Inbounds play that led to a score with 2.7 seconds left
  • Buzzer-beating 3-ball
  • Player somersaults after goal
  • Name that Samuelson
  • And more!

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Basketball showcase unites teams against cancer



The second annual Coaches vs. Cancer Showcase featured seven games, including top ten teams Canyon and Corona del Mar. Proceeds of the event went to various cancer societies.

Lakers host homecoming for Farmar and Vujacic



Former Lakers Jordan Farmar and Sasha Vujacic played well, but it wasn’t enough. The Lakers defeated the Nets in a sluggish game, 100-88.

Farmar received a standing ovatation, as he finally collected his championship ring.

“The reception was great,” Farmar said. “The ring is beautiful…what it represents is special for me.”

Meanwhile Vujacic was booed at times.

“It was kind of funny, but it didn’t really matter,” Vujacic said. “Whenever they boo, it means I’m doing something good.”

Farmar finished with 12 points, while Vujacic finished with 17. They each had three assists.

Monday, January 10, 2011

OCVarsity Top 10: Fans storm court after buzzer-beating shot



The first OCVarsity Top 10 of the new year includes:

* Game-winning shot at the buzzer
* Alley-oop dunk
* Coast to coast layup
* 35-yard bending goal
* And more!

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Supercross invades Angel Stadium



AMA Supercross sold out Angel Stadium as fans were treated to some high-flying action.

Kobe passes Oscar, while ‘Congo Cash’ gets bling



The locker room wasn't in the most jovial of moods (probably because of the injuries to Blake & Barnes), but DJ Mbenga seemed to light up the room, after a surprise appearance.

"Congo Cash" finally got his bling, as Staples Center gave him a loud standing ovation before the game. Too bad he was inactive.

Another former Laker, Trevor Ariza got a good reception during intros.

But back to the injuries. Steve Blake told me after the game that he feels OK, and is day-to-day. He did walk out with a slight limp though.

However, the funniest part of the night belonged to Ron Artest.

When a reporter asked him if it was nice to get over his incident with Phil Jackson, Artest told him that he had no idea what he was talking about.

"I don't remember," Artest told him. "I don't remember." Classic Ron-Ron.

For more Lakers info, including an interview with Kobe Bryant, click on the link below to watch a video recap of the Lakers 101-97 victory over New Orleans.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Capo Valley's Hamasaki leads 4th quarter surge, defeating Tesoro



The Cougars' Taylor Hamasaki led a 4th quarter rally as Capo Valley defeated Tesoro 66-58. The Titans' Dusty Baker scored 26 pts in a losing effort.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Canyon completes comeback, defeating Villa Park



The Comanches defeated the Spartans 66-59, after Canyon was down as many as 15 points.

Canyon's Chris Anderson led the way with a season-high 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists.

"He's the best player in the county," said Canyon head coach Nate Harrison. "He's one of the best players in the state, if not the country. He's that good."

Anderson may have played with little more gusto since his older brother, UCLA's Jerime Anderson cheered him on from behind the Canyon bench.

"It's great when he comes out and supports me," said Chris Anderson. "It's good to see him in the stands. It helps me out."

Jerime Anderson, a former county player of the year, was impressed with younger brother's play.

"He just took the game over in the second half," said Jerime Anderson. "He's a beast. I love watching him play."

Canyon outscored Villa Park 36-17 in the second half.