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tDlackamas Print 7 Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 ougars game calms the Storm helle Sanchez jichi mas Print jamas dominated the court in the gainst Chemeketa last Wednesday [Randall Hall. The Clackamas girls Ito [to be on fire, as they started out rang offensive game plan, driving P Jhard into the court and taking no’ 111: I. Every team member played with er jergy level that was reflected in the Ol tthe spectators; Erst, Chemeketa seemed laid back, ■dent as the calls of, “DEFENSE” Im the benched players. By half- Backamas was already up 47-31, lite the lead, the Clackamas team lek onto the court with as much Is they had left the court with. Soon lure was on, as Clackamas tight- jtheir defensive playing keeping the keta team from scoring a single point ^jen minutes into the second half, ■ie .usman gave out a particularly ■ whoop as McKenzie Meyer, her came in for another rebound off ^ftoard. Benzie has played all over the U.S.” ■man, “and she has 'been playing gall since she was in the third grade, a family thing now, and I love to me games.” ■ Robinson, an instructor and base- coac Iso cheered on the Cougars ■ stands. bur girls are playing well and they ■ well coached,” said Robinson, ^■dy should go to the games and tpr Megan Shaw Clackamas Print Rylee Peterson, McKenzie Meyer, and Dayle Powell hustle around Chemeketa’s Amanda Mack at the Lady Cougar’s home game on Feb. 11 in Randall Gym. The Cougars beat the Storm with a score of 96-53. Ranked number three in the NWAACC, the Cougars have already clinched a spot in the championships this March. support them, and besides it’s good enter tainment.” Starting into the second half of the game, the Storm seemed tired and their defensive i game lagged. Several shots were taken by 1 Chemeketa that were just off the wall. The team ’s tight defense slackened further and 1 further, as the game progressed with some times three players guarding one of our players, leaving the rest wide open. When discussing the differences in the experience levels, Robinson commented that, “Our team is very good and very vet eran.” He felt that the other team was at a dis advantage because of the strong players the Cougars that have lots of experience with the game. Meyer especially played a strong game, playing a tough defense and offense. “The coach just told us to focus on one game at a time,” said Meyer. “Our team is really good about when we’re doing well. That we focus even harder, we don’t let our lead get to our heads, but instead we play harder.” But, whether it’s the coach’s words of wisdom, or the girls’ devotion and talent in the game, Clackamas wiped the court with the Storm team winning with a score of96-50. The next game will be held on Feb. 18 at Mt Hood and starts at 5:30 pan. — player reaches for the sky ill Kornafel Men’s Basketball tafls Print f Ihi : never been afraid to fail,” said Chehales cribe Tapscott. tt, a second term Clackamas student, plays position with the Cougars. The 6-foot-5,205- [rward is a skilled athlete who currently leads g and rebounding in the Northwest Athletic ion of Community Colleges (NWAACC); INWAACC and the National Junior College ■Association (NJCAA) Tapscott has been fiver 20 scholarships. ^■him at one of his games,” said Clackamas ■nt; id spectator Sarah Valesquez. “He’s really Bal fun to watch.” ■apse started playing basketball his -freshman ■«Century High School in Hillsboro where Bld an average of 23 points, 4 assists, and 12 Binds per game. His team also participated in two ■ctlhampionships in a row. ■He’s fun to be around,” said fellow Cougar ■Irainard in regards to Tapscott. “He can be ■ Boolball. but he’s serious about basketball. Bboc. likes him.” ■scon is working toward his Associate of Arts wjlransfer degree and hopes to play basketball Band State University with the intentions of Eplaying basketball professionally overseas. B a nice kid,” says coach Clif Wegner adding blTapscott’s traits. “Unselfish, good teammate, la\ with, always willing to acknowledge oth- ■ibutions, lots of exciting athletic talent.” ■g with Wegner, Tapscott considers his father, Ece Tapscott, to be his biggest inspiration and Jers making the basketball team in high school hjiajor turning point t in his life. His favorite ■nong other things, things, is chicken, watermelon B-0. He’s funny off the court.” said fellow Clackamas pnt Jake Rickert. “On the court he’s very seri- pien Tapscott isn’t playing basketball or study- Women’s Basketball February 11,2009 February 11,2009 Chemeketa (88) 6-4 Derry 10-17 3-6 23, Gary 4-9 0-0 8, Boucher 5-8 2-2 15, Berger 5-11 4-7 17, To tals 35-69 12-19 88. Chemeketa (50) 1-9 Mack 1-3 4-4 6, Cox 2-8 1-2 5, Leverenz 1-9 2-4 5, Harris 3-7 5-741, Totals 16-6414- 21 50. Clackamas (101) 10-0 Dorman 6-11 2-2 19, Tap scott 6-8 6-9 18, Wilde 6-8 2-2 17, Cook 7-21 6-6 21, Dunn 3-9 6-8 13, Totals 34- 68 11-23 101. Clackamas (96) f)-l . St. Paul 5-9 1-1 14, Nie- bergall 3-9 2-2 9, Peterson. 6-11 3-6 19, Powell 5-62-2 14, Duty 7-9 2-2 16, Totals 34-67 13.22,15-18. February 14,2009 February 14, 2009 Clackamas (55) 11-0 Dorman 4-12 2-2 11, Tap scott 10-13 6-7 26, Wilde 1-6.0-2 2, Cook 7-13 2-3 19, Dunn 2-7 2-5 6, Totals 31-69 15-26 86. Clackamas (59) 9-2 St. Paul 1-8 2-5 4, Nie- bergall 0-3 0-0 0, Peterson 4-14 3-4 14,.Powell 5-6 2-2 1, Duty 7-80-0 15, Totals 23-65 7-12 59. Lane (55) 2-9. Guidry 1-5 4-5 6, Jones 6-11 2-4 15, Wiles 2-6 2-2 6, Britton 3-9 0-0 7, Wilcox 0-3 0-0 0, Totals 21-57 11- 16 55. Lane (78) 10-1 Williams 66-12 3-6 15, Cole 5-13 10-10 22, Brown 3-8 2-2 8, Whitfield 3-8 1- 1 7, Kimbrow 9-12 1-1 19, Totals 27-60 22-27 78. Box Score Key: Basketball Megan Shaw Clackamas Print Tapscott enjoys a quick warm-up before a game in the Randall Gym. Visiting team is listed first, followed by their final score, and then confer ence standings. ing, he enjoys relaxing by playing video-games, watching football or baseball or just being with friends. Tapscott currently lives in the Hidden Creek Apartments in Oregon City. Following a player’s name are field goals made and attempted, free throws made and attempted, and ends with the player’s total points.
