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Prep Report: State-ranked Rabaino second in Manteca wrestling tourney
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Jean Rabaino posted another strong finish for the Vintage High School girls wrestling team on Saturday, taking second place with a 3-1 record in the round-robin Lady Lancer Tournament at East Union-Manteca.
Jean Rabaino posted another strong finish for the Vintage High School girls wrestling team on Saturday, taking second place with a 3-1 record in the round-robin Lady Lancer Tournament at East Union-Manteca.
Rabaino, who posted decisive first-round pins in her final two matches, entered the tournament ranked fourth in the state in the 154-pound weight class and stands a good chance to move up in the rankings next week, Crushers coach Rob Lanterman said.
“She looked strong and confident this week,” the coach said. “Even in the match she lost, she looked like the one in control out there.”
“She looked strong and confident this week,” the coach said. “Even in the match she lost, she looked like the one in control out there.”
Myka Murphy also competed well for Vintage, though her day prematurely ended with a rib injury.
Injuries and holiday-related issues have plagued the Crushers thus far this season, though five are expected to compete in the Queen of the Mat Tournament at Pittsburg High School this weekend.
Injuries and holiday-related issues have plagued the Crushers thus far this season, though five are expected to compete in the Queen of the Mat Tournament at Pittsburg High School this weekend.
The full team of 10 is expected to be on the mat for the 10th annual ASICS Napa Valley Girls Classic at Vintage on Jan. 11-12. A field of some 300 wrestlers are expected for the tournament, considered one of the toughest events in girls high school wrestling in the country.
Varsity Boys Basketball
• Vintage 65, Vacaville 46
Ben Molinari had 17 points, six rebounds and three blocked shots, leading Vintage (2-10 overall, 1-0 Monticello Empire League) to a win in the Crushers’ league opener on the road Wednesday night. Quin Donahue had 11 points, Aaron Speller had eight points and six steals, and Roger Harris had eight points off the bench.
“Our guys worked hard defensively,” said coach Scott Thom. “We were pretty scrappy, which was good to see.”
Vintage was in front 16-11 in the first quarter.
“We’re doing some good things in practice,” said Thom. “In general, the attitude is good.”
Varsity Girls Basketball
• Justin-Siena 57, Drake 47
Vicky Deely amassed 23 points, 22 rebounds and four steals and Jess Futo added 10 points, five rebounds and four assists as the Braves jumped ahead early and never trailed in Wednesday’s Marin County Athletic League opener in San Anselmo.
Kyleigh McAhren contributed eight points and five boards, Courtney Pardini eight points and Britney Hyatt four assists and four steals for Justin-Siena (10-1 overall, 1-0 MCAL), which overcame a chilly 16-of-29 night at the free-throw line.
“It was a pretty physical game, probably our most physical of the year,” Braves head coach Mike Boles said. “Whenever we go to Drake, we expect it and are not disappointed when it happens. I’m proud that the girls got 29 free throws. We just didn’t shoot our usual 70 percent from the line.”
Justin-Siena hosts archrival Marin Catholic at 6 p.m. Friday.
“We’re hoping for a lot of support from the crowd,” Boles said.
Varsity Wrestling
• Napa shines in Lemoore Bash
The Indians wrestled their way to a sixth- and eighth-place finish in last weekend’s Lemoore Bash that included 64 teams from all over California.
Connor Trombetta competed in the 160 pound weight class and finished sixth while Wes Farley (152) placed eighth.
JV Girls Basketball
• Justin-Siena 46, Drake 33
Hailey Breakwell’s energy off the bench helped the undefeated Braves take control of Wednesday’s MCAL opener after they entered the second quarter trailing by a point. The freshman had all of her six points in the first half, helping Justin-Siena (11-0 overall, 1-0 MCAL) take a six-point halftime lead.
Katherine Lee had 11 points, four assists and three steals and Chelsea Lazzari 10 points to lead the Braves. Bailee Carter added seven points, five boards, two steals and a pair of assists, and Maleana Raymond had two points and seven rebounds.
Justin-Siena coach Andrew Bettencourt expects his team to get a major challenge from rival Marin Catholic at 7:30 p.m. Friday, when the Braves visit the Wildcats in Kentfield.
JV Boys Basketball
• Vintage struggles in preseason
The Crushers dropped to 0-4 this preseason, notching losses to Skyline of Oakland (68-37), Franklin of Sacramento (55-45), Sheldon of Sacramento (62-50) and Hercules (56-55).
“This was an extremely tough preseason,” Vintage coach Tony Rubio said. “All four of those schools had great programs and talented athletes.”
Vintage’s squad is made up of returning sophomores Alex Peterson, Sammy Davis, Reed Huddleston, John Hodge, Christian Efe and David Oyemikendi, sophomore newcomer Bryan Webster and freshmen Kenny Laprelle, Demitri Rivera and Adrian Moldanado.
“I’m really pleased with how hard this group works,” Rubio said, adding that Rivera, Peterson, Laprelle, Davis, Moldanado and Hudleston especially impressed him in the four games. “They never give up. They have consistently gotten better as the weeks have passed.
“I’ve got some freshmen that have really stepped up to the challenge and have performed well. I think we are all ready for league to start, and to see how these kids develop throughout the year.”
Freshman Boys Basketball
• El Molino 43, Justin-Siena 35
The Braves fell in the consolation championship of the Cardinal Newman Sweet Sixteen Christmas Basketball Tournament on Monday in Santa Rosa.
Justin-Siena trailed by as much as 16 points before mounting a fourth-quarter comeback. They pulled to within five points of the Lions with less than three minutes remaining, when a controversial foul proved too difficult for them to overcome.
Domenic Hjerpe led Justin-Siena with 15 points, five rebounds and five blocked shots and was named to the All-Tournament team. Joe Rossi had 11 points and a rebound and Mark Wangeman scored five points and had four rebounds. Dustin Mertens and Giancarlo Romano each chipped in two points.
Braves coach A.C. Branco said his team played hard and showed heart and determination, especially in the second half.
• Vintage 56, Vacaville 36
Ralph Sahagun scored 14 points, Omar Sporouli had 12 points, Alex Holman had 10 points, and with eight each were Matt Scott and C.J. Derosa for Vintage (3-6 overall, 1-0 MEL), which was on the road Wednesday.
Freshman Girls Basketball
• Drake 46, Justin-Siena 29
The Braves (9-1 overall, 0-1 MCAL) dropped its game on Wednesday afternoon.
Justin-Siena stayed close in the first quarter, trailing 13-11, but dropped to 25-15 by halftime. Jen Cardey and Teal Geyer each scored eight points and grabbed seven and five rebounds, respectively. Lauren Cardey and Sarah Francke each added four points and Cardey grabbed six rebounds. Sarah Halsey, Erin Halsey and Sara Cassidy played tough defense.
The Braves play at Marin Catholic on Friday at 6 p.m.
Varsity Boys Basketball
• Vintage 65, Vacaville 46
Ben Molinari had 17 points, six rebounds and three blocked shots, leading Vintage (2-10 overall, 1-0 Monticello Empire League) to a win in the Crushers’ league opener on the road Wednesday night. Quin Donahue had 11 points, Aaron Speller had eight points and six steals, and Roger Harris had eight points off the bench.
“Our guys worked hard defensively,” said coach Scott Thom. “We were pretty scrappy, which was good to see.”
Vintage was in front 16-11 in the first quarter.
“We’re doing some good things in practice,” said Thom. “In general, the attitude is good.”
Varsity Girls Basketball
• Justin-Siena 57, Drake 47
Vicky Deely amassed 23 points, 22 rebounds and four steals and Jess Futo added 10 points, five rebounds and four assists as the Braves jumped ahead early and never trailed in Wednesday’s Marin County Athletic League opener in San Anselmo.
Kyleigh McAhren contributed eight points and five boards, Courtney Pardini eight points and Britney Hyatt four assists and four steals for Justin-Siena (10-1 overall, 1-0 MCAL), which overcame a chilly 16-of-29 night at the free-throw line.
“It was a pretty physical game, probably our most physical of the year,” Braves head coach Mike Boles said. “Whenever we go to Drake, we expect it and are not disappointed when it happens. I’m proud that the girls got 29 free throws. We just didn’t shoot our usual 70 percent from the line.”
Justin-Siena hosts archrival Marin Catholic at 6 p.m. Friday.
“We’re hoping for a lot of support from the crowd,” Boles said.
Varsity Wrestling
• Napa shines in Lemoore Bash
The Indians wrestled their way to a sixth- and eighth-place finish in last weekend’s Lemoore Bash that included 64 teams from all over California.
Connor Trombetta competed in the 160 pound weight class and finished sixth while Wes Farley (152) placed eighth.
JV Girls Basketball
• Justin-Siena 46, Drake 33
Hailey Breakwell’s energy off the bench helped the undefeated Braves take control of Wednesday’s MCAL opener after they entered the second quarter trailing by a point. The freshman had all of her six points in the first half, helping Justin-Siena (11-0 overall, 1-0 MCAL) take a six-point halftime lead.
Katherine Lee had 11 points, four assists and three steals and Chelsea Lazzari 10 points to lead the Braves. Bailee Carter added seven points, five boards, two steals and a pair of assists, and Maleana Raymond had two points and seven rebounds.
Justin-Siena coach Andrew Bettencourt expects his team to get a major challenge from rival Marin Catholic at 7:30 p.m. Friday, when the Braves visit the Wildcats in Kentfield.
JV Boys Basketball
• Vintage struggles in preseason
The Crushers dropped to 0-4 this preseason, notching losses to Skyline of Oakland (68-37), Franklin of Sacramento (55-45), Sheldon of Sacramento (62-50) and Hercules (56-55).
“This was an extremely tough preseason,” Vintage coach Tony Rubio said. “All four of those schools had great programs and talented athletes.”
Vintage’s squad is made up of returning sophomores Alex Peterson, Sammy Davis, Reed Huddleston, John Hodge, Christian Efe and David Oyemikendi, sophomore newcomer Bryan Webster and freshmen Kenny Laprelle, Demitri Rivera and Adrian Moldanado.
“I’m really pleased with how hard this group works,” Rubio said, adding that Rivera, Peterson, Laprelle, Davis, Moldanado and Hudleston especially impressed him in the four games. “They never give up. They have consistently gotten better as the weeks have passed.
“I’ve got some freshmen that have really stepped up to the challenge and have performed well. I think we are all ready for league to start, and to see how these kids develop throughout the year.”
Freshman Boys Basketball
• El Molino 43, Justin-Siena 35
The Braves fell in the consolation championship of the Cardinal Newman Sweet Sixteen Christmas Basketball Tournament on Monday in Santa Rosa.
Justin-Siena trailed by as much as 16 points before mounting a fourth-quarter comeback. They pulled to within five points of the Lions with less than three minutes remaining, when a controversial foul proved too difficult for them to overcome.
Domenic Hjerpe led Justin-Siena with 15 points, five rebounds and five blocked shots and was named to the All-Tournament team. Joe Rossi had 11 points and a rebound and Mark Wangeman scored five points and had four rebounds. Dustin Mertens and Giancarlo Romano each chipped in two points.
Braves coach A.C. Branco said his team played hard and showed heart and determination, especially in the second half.
• Vintage 56, Vacaville 36
Ralph Sahagun scored 14 points, Omar Sporouli had 12 points, Alex Holman had 10 points, and with eight each were Matt Scott and C.J. Derosa for Vintage (3-6 overall, 1-0 MEL), which was on the road Wednesday.
Freshman Girls Basketball
• Drake 46, Justin-Siena 29
The Braves (9-1 overall, 0-1 MCAL) dropped its game on Wednesday afternoon.
Justin-Siena stayed close in the first quarter, trailing 13-11, but dropped to 25-15 by halftime. Jen Cardey and Teal Geyer each scored eight points and grabbed seven and five rebounds, respectively. Lauren Cardey and Sarah Francke each added four points and Cardey grabbed six rebounds. Sarah Halsey, Erin Halsey and Sara Cassidy played tough defense.
The Braves play at Marin Catholic on Friday at 6 p.m.
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