Jr. Warriors go on a winning streak

FALLBROOK – The Jr. Warriors Basketball team, based out of Fallbrook, Bonsall, and the surrounding area, continued its winning ways in July, by taking first and second in the 10U and 11U divisions in the Summer Slam put on by Big City Sports. The tournament was played in Fountain Valley, Calif. on July 18 and 19.

Coached by Nehemiah Brunson and Marlon Holmes, the team is made up of boys and girls aged 8-11 and play competitive, AAU basketball. They also won the by beating Pacific Coast Hoops, based out of Carlsbad, on June 6, in San Marcos. Jr. Warrior Reese Holmes was the MVP of the championship game.

The team's other championship wins included the SoPac Basketball's Summer Tournament at Temescal Canyon High on June 14. The Jr. Warriors triumphed with a win over ranked Cali Elite based out of Moreno Valley. They also won the Los Angeles Hoop Challenge Tournament, Seal Beach, Feb. 14 and 15, for which Jr. Warrior Alana Fesili was named MVP.

The team has traveled through Riverside, Orange, Los Angeles and San Diego counties playing tough competitive ball and gaining victories over highly-ranked programs. Players with some experience are welcome to join the team. For more information, contact team coordinator Susan Holmes at [email protected].