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Local basketball teams work their way through early season schedule

The holidays are a difficult time for sports schedules – imagine what it's like trying to mold a new basketball team into one that can compete for a league championship through the holidays.

That's what the basketball teams at Fallbrook and Bonsall high schools are trying to do while competing in games all over San Diego County in non-league games and tournaments.

GIRLS

Head coach Jessica Ramirez and her Fallbrook High School girls' varsity team is off to a 2-2 record early in the season.

The Warriors most recently took down Sage Creek with a 46-24 victory on the road.

That win was important as the Warriors had a tough time scoring in a 62-32 loss against Del Norte High School. After an even first quarter, the Warriors were outscored 17-8 in the second and third quarters and Del Norte never looked back.

The Warriors were on the road against Mira Mesa High School Monday, Dec. 16, and again Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Army Navy Academy against El Camino after press time.

The Warriors will play a home game at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, against San Dieguito Academy and upcoming games include a 6 p.m. contest against Orange Glen High School on the road.

Bonsall High School was not able to field a girls' basketball team this season, according to coach Bernard Cantrell.

BOYS

Ryan Smith's Fallbrook Warriors varsity boys' basketball team finally dropped a couple of games in the early season but still holds a respectable 6-2 record.

Considering the team had one win all of last season, it's easy to say the Warriors are having a great year so far.

The Warriors moved to 6-0 on the season, easily handling Bonsall High with an 84-19 win at home, Dec. 3.

Two days later, the Warriors suffered their first setback when they went on the road and lost to Sage Creek 68-47. After some time to think about it, the Warriors improved but lost a close one 53-48 to Classical Academy at home Saturday, Dec. 14.

After press time, the Warriors were scheduled to play a home game against San Dieguito Academy Tuesday, Dec. 17. They will go on the road next to take on Horizon Prep High School at 6 p.m., Dec. 27, and battle Tri-City Christian at 1 p.m., Jan. 1; Maranatha Christian High School at 5:30 p.m., Jan. 2, and Hilltop High School at 4 p.m. Jan. 3, in the Tip-Off Classic at Maranatha Christian.

Head coach Chuck Colletti's Bonsall High School varsity boys' basketball team has started the season with a 3-4 record, with the Legionnaires losing their last two.

The Legionnaires suffered a 74-59 loss, Dec. 12, on the road to Gompers Prep Academy after losing 68-42, Dec. 10, to St. Joseph Academy, also on the road.

Just a day earlier, the Legionnaires beat Julian High School in overtime 56-54.

Bonsall suffered a tough 73-40 loss, Dec. 5, to Health Services High School and two days earlier, lost to Fallbrook 84-19.

Before that, the Legionnaires got their first win over Julian with a 56-45 win Nov. 21, and a 59-52 win over St. Joseph Academy Nov. 19, with both games played at Sullivan Middle School's gymnasium.

The Legionnaires were slated to play at 6 p.m., Dec. 17, at Sullivan against Chula Vista Learning Community Charter High School and Bayfront Charter High School at 1:30 p.m., Dec. 19, on the road, after press time.

The team will play Ocean View Christian High School on the road at 5 p.m., Jan. 7.

Jeff Pack can be reached by email at [email protected].

 

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