Boys Varsity Basketball

These are the results for last week's games, some of which were delayed until this Monday.


Eagles Overwhelm Griffins 54-17


The SCCLC Eagles Varsity boys defeated the International Griffins in a fast-paced game played on Monday at International. As the game began, onlookers could tell that neither team was "in the groove." Missed shots, bad passes, and poor ball handling plagued both teams in the first few minutes. However, both teams were soon battling for the lead. The first quarter ended 10-7 with the Eagles slightly ahead. In the second quarter, the game was very close. The Griffins came within one point of the lead before the Eagles finally started to pull away. The Eagles brought the score to 14-9 and then to 18-11, continuing to create a bigger lead. Multiple fouls from both teams slowed down an otherwise quick and aggressive game. The first half ended 27-16 with the Eagles ahead.


In the second half, the Eagles got straight to business and widened their lead to 31-17. This solitary Griffin point in the beginning of the third quarter would be their last for the game due to incredible defense by the Eagles as well as multiple missed shots. Throughout the second half, the Eagles continued to improve on offense as well as defense, but the Griffins could not advance with them. The Eagles stopped the Griffins from scoring a single point, but they still managed to stack up the points for their own team. Aggressive play from the Eagles led to a complete shut down of the Griffins. The game finally ended with a score of 54-17. Eagle standouts included Jesse Hallock, Cesar Flores, and Caleb Ropp.


Knights Beat Jaguars 39-20


After pulling ahead 19-7 at the half, the Cambridge Varsity Knights held on to win 39-20 over the Cooperative Jaguars last Thursday. The Jaguars improved their offense in the second half, but it was not enough to overcome the Knights' lead. 

Varsity Girls Basketball

These are the results for last week's games, some of which were delayed until this Monday.

Jaguars Dominate Knights 38-20

Story by Sofia Sotelo, Cooperative

The Cooperative Jaguars defeated the Cambridge knights and almost doubled Cambridge’s score in a convincing win Thursday. This win puts the Jaguar girls in the lead tied with the Eagle girls, having no losses so far. The Jaguars were dominant from the beginning of the game, scoring 10 points over the Knight’s two points. In the second quarter the Knights tried to keep up with Cooperative by scoring 6 points, four of them being from layups by Cambridge's Nicole Fermin. 

In the second half, the Jaguars continued their dominance with a strong attack, scoring 14 points in the third quarter. Ana Paula Peredo’s basket and 2 of her foul shots at the start of the quarter made accounted for 4 of the points, and the rest of the Jaguar players scored two points each.
In the fourth quarter, trying to keep up, the Cambridge girls brought up a good defense scored eight points, 6 of them from layups by Josefina Rodriguez. However, this was not enough to get the Knights back into the game. The final score was 38-20 with the Jaguars coming out on top. For the Jaguars, the top-scorer was pivot Ana Paula Peredo, followed by Giovanna Varalta. For Cambridge, the top-scorer was the middle-school girl Nicole Fermin.

Eagles Shut Down Griffins 30-9

The Varsity girls Eagles defeated the International Griffins at the International gym on Monday with a score of 30-9. The game started out quick with Jessica Smith scoring two baskets for the Eagles on breakaways. The Griffins managed two free throws, but the Eagles got in four more points before the end of the first quarter, which ended 8-2 with the Eagles ahead. The Eagles shot off again in the second quarter and brought their lead to 12-2. The Griffins were able to steal the ball many times, but they did not seem to be able to put the ball in the basket. At one point the Griffins stole three balls in a row but failed to convert any of the steals to points. The first half ended at 12-2.

The second half started with the Eagles lengthening their lead to 14-2. Outstanding performances from Jessica Smith and Tabitha Malloy pushed the Eagles forward even more. They were relentless as the gap in scores increased to 20-2. The Griffins were again unable to score off of breakaways and steals. The third quarter ended 24-2. The Griffins finally broke through in the final quarter with their first basket since the first quarter. They matched the Eagles point for point, but a comeback was impossible. The Griffins ended up outscoring the Eagles 7-6 in the final quarter, but it was a losing battle, and the Eagles won the game 30-9.

Sports Coverage Delay

As the SCCLC camp is now finished, we are trying to catch up on the missed games. Results for this week's games should be posted shortly. Also, this week's Varsity Basketball games between International and the Christian Learning Center have been rescheduled to next Monday, Feb. 28. 

Boys JV Basketball - Feb. 22

Jaguars Beat Knights 41-19


An explosive fourth quarter performance helped the SCCS JV boys basketball team to defeat the Cambridge Knights 41-19 at the Jaguar gym on Tuesday. The first quarter ended with a score of 9-3 for the Jaguars. Both teams scored 6 points each in the second quarter, and the first half ended 15-9 with the Jaguars on top. 


In the second half, the Knights started to edge closer and closer to the Jaguars, and they managed to bring the score within 3 points at 22-19. However, the Jaguars catapulted ahead of the Knights in the fourth quarter. Led by Ian Peña, the Jaguars scored 19 points in the fourth quarter alone while preventing the Knights from scoring any. This impressive performance led to a 41-19 win for the Jaguars, preserving their undefeated record so far this season.


Griffins Conquer Eagles 18-14

The International boys junior varsity basketball team came on strong in the third quarter to defeat Christian Learning in the International gym Thursday afternoon, 18-14. The Eagles led in the first quarter 6-4. A low scoring second quarter left the score at 7-5, still in Eagles’ favor. The game looked like it could go either way in the second half.

The Junior Griffins jumped out ahead with a 5-0 scoring streak in the third quarter, leading the total score to 10-7. Daniel Hanley was the one who tallied all the five of the International points. He was very much present for the Griffins, scoring eleven points in total. In the fourth quarter the game became a war of attrition, with both teams playing very carefully. However, it did not change the course of plot, and the Griffins won 18-14.

International got eleven points from Daniel Hanley, and two from Jaime Barrenechea, Juan Velasco, and Liam Hanley. For Christian Learning, Nathan Brown and Luke Phillips contributed four points each.  

JV Girls Basketball - Feb. 22

Lady Knights Defeat Jaguars 22-6


The Cambridge Girls JV basketball team breezed by the Jaguars in a game played at the Jaguars' home gym. The Knights started off strong in the first quarter with a 5-0 lead over the Jaguars. However, the Jaguars outscored the Knights 6-3 in the second quarter to bring the score to a much closer 8-6 still in favor of the Knights. 

In the second half the Knights destroyed all hopes of a comeback by outscoring the Jaguars 7-0 in the third quarter and repeating the impressive feat in the final quarter. The Knights won 22-6 while improving their record to 2-0.


Eagles Barely Overcome Griffins 13-12
Story by Sung Eun Song, SCIS

The Christian Learning Center JV girls basketball team narrowly defeated International 13-12 in the International gym Tuesday. The Eagles led 2-1 at the end of a low-scoring first quarter. International then seemed to take control of the game in the second quarter as they moved out to a 5-4 lead at the half. 

However, the Eagles soon got themselves back on their feet and were able to tie the score at 8-8 by the end of the third quarter. The final quarter began and both teams fought fiercely. Finally, thanks to Sophia Santa Maria's determined shooting, the Christian Learning girls were able to gain a 13-12 lead and win the game. Rebeca Escudero and Esther Chun were Christian Learning’s main offensive weapons, with six points and five points each. For International, Pamela Suarez, Antonia Maggi and Fabiana Zelada had two, three and four points respectively.

Sports Coverage Delay

Due to a week long camp being held by the Christian Learning Center from Feb. 21-25, coverage of this week's sports events will not be available until the following weekend. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Boys Varsity Basketball

Eagles Triumph over Knights 30-24


The SCCLC Boys Varsity basketball team held off the Cambridge Knights in order to win their first game of the season 30-24. This game was played in the SCCLC gym on Thursday. The win was even more impressive due to the absence of Eagles stars Jesse Hallock and Caleb Ropp. The game started off at an incredibly fast pace with both teams fighting for every loose ball and battling for every point. The score went to 2-2, and then the Eagles pulled slightly ahead at 5-2 to end the first quarter. The Eagles seemed to pull ahead even more as they went up 7-2 in the second quarter. However, two quick layups by the Knights brought them back within one point of the Eagles at 7-6. Eagle Andre Larsen retaliated with two baskets of his own to bring the Eagles up 11-6. The Eagles continued to stretch their lead  to 15-6 before the Knights scored twice more. A few more points by both teams brought the score at the end of the half to 17-11 with the Eagles ahead.


The second half was equally as intense as the first half. Both teams were fighting neck and neck for each basket. Two baskets for each team brought the score to 21-15, but Cambridge could not bridge the 6 point gap between them and the Eagles. Both teams seemed desperate to win, and at times the game almost seemed violent. A three-pointer by the Knights brought them within 4 points of the Eagles, but the Eagles fought back and began to pull ahead even more. The score went from 22-18 all the way to 30-19 before the Knights really began their comeback. With 3 minutes left in the game, the Knights scored a basket to bring them withing 9 points of the Eagles. Both teams had good passing, but travelling fouls were an issue for both of them as well. Another Knights three-pointer brought the score to 30-24, but the Eagles were able to hold of the Knights for the rest of the game, which ended 30-24, and the Eagles continued their winning streak that has now lasted over two seasons.


Griffins Beat Jaguars 19-9


The International Varsity boys basketball team defeated Cooperative in a basketball game that was delayed from the 17th of February to the 18th. The game was played in the International gym. This win brings International into a tie for 1st place with the Christian Learning Center, and these teams will face off against each other in their next game ensuring that only one unbeaten team remains by the third game of the season.

Girls Varsity Basketball

Eagles Vanquish Knights 26-8


The SCCLC Lady Eagles defeated the Cambridge Knights 26-8 in an exciting game played at the Eagles' gym on Thursday. The Eagles started the game off well with a 4-0 lead. Their success was partly due to excellent rebounding by Tabitha Malloy and Jessica Smith. However, play was continuously stopped on account of travelling fouls by both teams. The 1st quarter ended 6-0 with the Eagles ahead. The Knights hoped to make a comeback in the second quarter, but good defense from the Eagles forced them to make many outside shots which were missed over and over. The Knights finally broke through with a breakaway to bring the score to 8-2. There continued to be many instances of travelling which kept interrupting the smooth flow of the game. One more basket by the Knights was followed by another breakaway to bring them within 2 points of the Eagles at 8-6. The Eagles managed to score 2 free throws before the half which ended with a score of 10-6.


In the second half, the Eagles shot ahead quickly with 2 baskets bringing the score to 14-6. The Knights responded with one more basket. Sadly, this was the last of the Knights' baskets for the game. The Eagles were relentless as they continued to dominate in rebounds. Tabitha Malloy made a layup as she was fouled, resulting in  a 3 point play to end 3rd quarter at a score of 17-8. The Knights could not contain the Eagles even in the final quarter as the Eagles pulled ahead 23-8, finally winning the game with a convincing score of 26-8.


Jaguars Seal Victory over Griffins 27-16


The Cooperative Varsity girls basketball team defeated the International Griffins in a postponed game played at International's gym. This win for the Jaguars brings them to the top of the league standings along with the SCCLC Eagles. However, the Eagles and Jaguars will not face each other until the third game of the season.

JV Girls Basketball

Lady Knights Start Off Season with a 13-11 Win Over Eagles

Story by Jesse Mann, SCCLC

            The JV basketball season was kicked off today with a fierce match between the JV girl Eagles and the Cambridge Knights. Both teams stepped onto the court excited to play, which led to a very competitive contest. The game got off to a slow start with the first point finally coming from a Cambridge free throw. The Knights successfully defended their narrow lead for the remainder of the first half, with a couple baskets by each team leaving the score at 5 - 4 with the Knights ahead. The pace picked up significantly in the second half, while neither team allowed the other any advantage. The Eagles briefly enjoyed a small lead before an offensive burst by the Knights left the score at 13 - 10 with only a few minutes left in the game. The clock slowly wound down, and the Eagles only managed to get one free throw into the net before the final buzzer despite several close attempts. The Cambridge girls pulled off a close game, winning 13-11. Nicole Fermin, of Cambridge College, had an outstanding performance, scoring 11 of the 13 points scored by the Knights. One attentive Eagles fan described the match as "hard fought – but both teams were a bit raw."

Griffins Triumph over Jaguars 16-13
Story by Sung Eun Song, SCIS

The girls JV basketball team from International defeated the Cooperative Jaguars in a well fought game that took place in the International gymnasium on Tuesday. Both teams started out well in the first quarter, with neither team establishing a great advantage over the other. The first quarter ended with a score of 2-2. At the beginning of the second quarter, Griffins took a 5-2 lead through impressive teamwork. The Griffins were also helped by several sharp, accurate free throws. Also, accurate passes helped to open up scoring opportunities for the Griffins. The leading scorer of Cooperative was Geraldine Lopez. She seemed able to tear open any defensive formation attempted by Griffins. However, Griffins’ offensive pressure was relentless, and eventually, the second quarter ended with the Griffins leading 8-4.

International continuously took the lead in the third set as well. Jaguars continued to struggle and failed to come up with any way to suppress the Griffins’ strong attacks. The third quarter ended 13-8. In the fourth quarter, Jaguars began to catch up with the Griffins very fast. Their fierce attacks narrowed the Griffins' lead to 3 points with the score at 16-13. However, there were no more baskets and the game ended at 16-13, giving a victory to the Griffin girls.

JV Boys Basketball

Knights Overcome Eagles 31-11

Story by Jesse Mann, SCCLC

         A fast paced contest between the Christian Learning Center Eagles and the Cambridge Knights marked the beginning of the JV boys basketball season. Cambridge scored first, but the Eagles retaliated with three baskets that put them ahead 6 – 2. Not to be outdone, Cambridge responded with a spectacular three point play that evened out the score to 6 – 5.  Cambridge kept the momentum going and finished the first half ahead of the eagles 9 – 7. Any hope of an Eagle comeback was dashed as the Knights embarked on a fantastic 15 point scoring streak in the third quarter. The Eagles remained scoreless in the third quarter, victims to what one Eagles fan described as an "offensive explosion" by the Knights. The Eagle's managed one basket in the fourth quarter, leaving the final score at 31 – 11. 

Jaguars Easily Defeat Griffins 14-5
Story by Sung Eun Song, SCIS

The Cooperative JV boys basketball team held the lead for the entire game against the International Griffins in a game played in the International gym on Tuesday. The Jaguar boys started the first quarter off with a 2-0 lead and stretched their lead out to 10-0 by the end of the second quarter. They seemed to be prepared to gain an easy victory. The Jaguar dominance was partly due to ceaseless shooting throughout the first half. In contrast, the Griffin boys had relatively few opportunities to score.

The third quarter did not change the course of the game, with the Jaguars continuing to play solidly on offense as well as defense. Without any noticeable change, the third quarter ended 14-1 in favor of the Jaguars. 

In the final quarter, the Griffins put forth one last effort. They succeeded in scoring 4 points, but the gap was too big to cover. The game finally ended in a victory for the Jaguars team with a score of 14-5.