Bears basketball perfect during winter break

DOWNEY - The Warren High School boys' basketball team currently has an overall record of 11-3 and recently competed in the Whittier Tournament over the Christmas Break.The Bears won all four of their games that were scheduled from December 26-29. The Bears defeated Artesia 61-13 on 12/26, defeated Hoover 73-62 on 12/27, defeated Wilson 39-32 on 12/28 and defeated Claremont 49-46 on 12/29. The Whittier Tournament served as a solid tune up for the start of league play. San Gabriel Valley League play begins next week. The Bears traveled to Schurr on Wednesday (score unavailable at press time) and will open S.G.V.L. play against cross-town rival Downey at Downey on January 9th. If Warren is going to make a run at the league title, senior and two time All-S.G.V.L. point guard Joseph Campos will be leading the charge. Coach Hart and his team are looking forward to the start of league play. The Warren High School girls' basketball team currently has an overall record of 3-9 and recently competed in the Edison Tournament over the Christmas Break. The Lady Bears lost to Corona Centennial 72-53 on 12/26, lost to North Torrance 63-59 on 12/27 and defeated Marina 61-49 on 12/28. The Edison Tournament provided a valuable opportunity for the Lady Bears to get better for the start of a very competitive San Gabriel Valley League. Warren will begin S.G.V.L. play on January 9 at Downey in the league opener for both schools.

********** Published: January 3, 2013 - Volume 11 - Issue 38