CCSF beats Merced in home opener

CCSF Webwriter, Alicia Chow, November 25, 2007.

With a home court advantage, the Girls’ Basketball team won the game against Merced with a big lead of 74-58 on Saturday.

It was unbelievable on how well their communication and teamwork was on the court. It was no surprise that they sent Merced home with yet another loss to add to their list.

Because of the amazing defense by City, Merced seemed confused and uncertain as to where to even bounce the ball. Not to mention the many rebounds that City had throughout the entire game.

During the first-half, Merced had the lead, but City kept at it and stayed right next to them on the scoreboard.

Until, Georgia Onyemem came in with a 3-pointer and put the Rams in the lead. After that, there was no turning back. Merced just couldn’t keep up.

Eventually, Merced got anxious and started to get aggressive, making numerous mistakes on the court, giving City the opportunity to stack up on more easy points.

During the second-half, City just could not be contained. Enough said.

Except, maybe the blocked shot by Kim Hom. Which, to Merced’s great dismay, allowed City the rebound to score yet another two points.

It looks like the Girls’ team is off to a good start for the new season.

Just like the new season there are also some new players on this year’s Girls’ Basketball team, “Great athleticism…better this year”, stated head coach Jamie Wong when talking about the new players.

She went on to say, “I’m really looking forward to our season.”

The Girls’ Basketball team showed great effort out there on the court, and it paid off. I’m sure that the next pay day will be just as rich.

City got 20 points and 6 assists from Georgia Onyemem, 19 points and 11 rebounds from Monique Calvello and 11 points and 6 assists from Senoj Jones.

Rams take second at the Sierra Summit

November 19, 2007.

The Rams took second place at the Sierra Summit, losing to the host team Sierra College by the score of
82-73. Sierra got out to a quick start by taking a 15 point lead mid-way through the first quarter, but the Rams were able to close the halftime defeict to 7 points thanks to some timely 3-pointers by Stephaine Truong and Senoj Jones. The Rams were able to fight all the way back to a 60-60 tie mid-way through the second half but could never take the lead. Down the stretch Sierra College got to three-pointers bye Tamar Gruwell and was able to seal the victory with great free throw shooting.

The Rams got 23 points, 3 assists and 3 rebounds from Georgia Onyemem and 15 points from Kim Hom. Two freshman also chipped in for the Rams, Courtney Buster (8 points, 10 rebounds) and Monique Calvello (7 points, 8 rebounds)

To get to the championship game the Rams had to defeate Consumes River College and Lassen College. In the first round the Rams defeated CRC 87-42. Georgia Onyemem lead the team with 19 points and two freshman, Courtney Buster and Monique Calvello chipped in with 15 points and 17 points. Senoj Jones contributed to the teams win with 14 assists. In the second round, the Rams defeated Lassen College 77-70. The Rams trailed the entire way up until the 5 minute mark when the Rams decided to wake up. The Rams were lead by Georgia Onyemem's 31 points and 10 rebounds. Freshman Monique Calvello added 11 points and 10 rebounds and Senoj Jones here own contribution with 8 points and 9 assists.

Georgia Onyemem and Monique Calvello were named to the all-tourney team.

CCSF Wins Pasadena Tournament for the First Time

November 10, 2007.

On Sunday, City College of San Francisco won the Pasadena Tournament for the first time in 6 years under head coach Jamie Wong. CCSF put an end to Pasadena City College's run of eight straight host titles and broke a 26-game winning streak by the Lancers in those home tournaments. CCSF was the first visiting team to win a PCC-hosted tourney championship since College of the Canyons captured the 2002 Rose City Classic title in December of that year.

City College of San Francisco (3-0) surprised Pasadena City College (2-1), with a 83-78 overtime triumph. With PCC leading 74-68 with only a few seconds left in the tournament CCSF tied the score with a Kimberly Hom 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds remaining to send the game into overtime. CCSF went on to hit three more treys in overtime and finished the game making a sizzling 11 of 23 from beyong the 3-point arc. Hom led the team with 18 points, including 5, 3-pointers. Georgia Onyemem scored all 12 of her points in the second half when the Rams rallied from a 12-point deficit.

In the championship game the Rams got contributions from the entire team. Despite only having 12 points, Georgia Onyemem contributed 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Tiffany Callahan and Senoj Jones also chipped in with 16 points apiece and Monique Calvello added 7 points and 9 rebounds.

The Rams had to defeat Chaffey in the first round and College of the Desert in the second round to get the championship game. The Rams defeated Chaffey 61-56. The Rams were lead by Georgia Onyemem's 26 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists. The Rams then defeated College of the Desert 51-45. The Rams were again lead by Georgia Onyemem's 20 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals.

Georgia Onyemem was named the tournament MVP and Kim Hom was named to the All-Tourney Team.