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Sports TIdE CI ac I camas P rint The greatest showyou never saw This term, I have had the privi lege of being a part of something great. What is amazing to me is that most of you at this school could have been part of that something, but for some reason you chose not to. Right here on campus, there is an elite group of men who should school that would enjoy Gaurd Finnis Bassey warms up fora game. Cougar Bas ketball. You watch the Blazers, Duke, UNC or you’re a fan of Duck or Beaver bas be considered cham ketball. The sad part pions as a result of their hard work, dedi cation and their win ning record. Although you may is, that some of you spend lots of money and go to grqat lengths to see those teams play, yet ybu have a well coached, not have heard of them or recognize them as they walk to and from class, I can assure you that they are for real. They may not look like much in street clothes, but when they put on their uniforms and play as a team, their opponents are often left with their heads in their hands won dering what hit them. As some fans know, I am talking about the Clackamas Men’s Bas ketball team. I commend the play ers' families, friends and Cougar fans for diligently attending home games. I realized, as the sophomore players and families were recog nized before the last game of the season Saturdays that this, is the last opportunity for anyone to see this great team play. To give the non-fans an idea of who attends the games, let me paint a picture for you. As you walk in the gym, only half of the bleach ers are pulled, out for seating. At most games you’ll see the parents, which is good. The players’ close friends also attend. Most of the time, the women’s team will stick around and watch the men play. The opposing team’s family, cheer leaders or dance team will fill a sec tion equal or greater to the home team’s section. That is only if our _________________________ 7_ championship team right under your noses. I would like to thank the coaching staff, the players and the players' families for bringing such a high level of play to Clackamas Community College. To the Sophomores, Mark Campbell, Tom Lenox, Mike Fisher, Nate Block, Jered Gritters and Chris Lohrey, we appreciate your com mitment for the past two years.4- Congratulations to all on a spec tacular season. Good luck in the NWAACC Championship. WEÓNEsdAy, FEbRUARy 28, 2001 Cougars: Men’s basketball team dominates region Continued from page 1 in the league and we showed it tonight,” said Head Coach Cliff Wegner. Last time these two teams met, Lane beat the Cou gars at home by one point and I earlier in the season, Clacka mas came from behind to win in Eugene. Monday’s final match-up of the season between these two division power houses proved to be just as exciting as the last two meetings. The game remained close for the first five minutes, but once 1 the Cougars gained a 17-12 point ® advantage, they never lost the I lead. Lane made some good runs | but could not tie. The Cougars ing free throws and scoring on fast breaks and were only down by eleven. But the Cougars never lost their com posure and were able to make tough shots, get to the free throw line and make great defensive plays. ‘‘It was a sweet win for us. It feels good to be number one,” said a smil ing Chris Lohrey. “I can’t wait for the NWAACC tournament, I think we will do well!” The Cougars should do well in the NWAACC where they will probably face Big Bend Community in the first round. Big Bend is ranked sixth in the Feb. 25 NWAACC Coaches Poll. In the same poll, Clackamas is ranked sec had an eight-point lead at the half. I Clackamas played tremendous ond. The Cougars are capable of do ing damage in the tournament, but play ers admit they still need to work on their game in order to be prepared. “We need to woirk on our defense and our rebounding and when we get to the tournament, we want to take one A team defense in the second half, s forcing Lane to throw up shots as game at a time,” said Mike Misher. The Cougars have until March the shot clock was winding down. Lane went from shooting 58.6% in the first half to 33.3% in the second. Clackamas extended their lead to 18 atone point in the second half. Then i the Titans cut into the lead by mak- 8 to practice for the NWAACC championship. The tournament will run March 8-10 at Shoreline College in Washington where #1 Clackamas will face their ultimate challenge of the season. Think You're Pregnant? We can help you work through your choices. 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